Castle of Otranto (1977)

An adaptation of the 1764 work of the same name, the first Gothic novel. In this mockumentary, the amateur archaeologist Dr. Vozáb has set to prove that the supernatural ghost love story takes place not in Italy, but in Otranto Castle near Náchod in Czechoslovakia.

Released Jan. 1, 1977 17 min None+

Genres: Animation, Horror, Short

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