The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave

The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave

Year: 1971

Runtime: 102 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Emilio P. Miraglia

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A wealthy but mentally unstable man obsessed with recreating his dead wife forces women who resemble her into deadly S&M role‑plays. When he remarries, his twisted games spark a night of bizarre, macabre events that spiral into lethal chaos.

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Timeline & Setting – The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave (1971)

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Time period

Location

London, England, Evelyn's mansion estate, cemetery

The story unfolds primarily within a sprawling aristocratic London mansion and its surrounding grounds, including a cemetery on the estate. The city backdrop provides a modern yet atmospheric setting for a plot built on secrets, lies, and revenge. The mansion's opulence contrasts with the dark psychological tensions driving Alan's actions and the haunting sense of specters.

🏰 Mansion 🗺️ England 🌃 Gothic 🎭 Mystery

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Main Characters – The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave (1971)

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George Harriman (Enzo Tarascio)

Alan's cousin and heir, a calculating figure who orchestrates schemes to gain control of the estate. He suggests replacing Evelyn with a new bride and is entangled in a plan that blurs lines between impersonation and manipulation.

🧪 Manipulative 🧳 Wealth 🕵️‍♂️ Conspiracy

Evelyn

The red-haired wife whose death haunts the mansion; her memory drives Alan's actions. She appears as a looming ghostly presence, and whispers of a possible faked death fuel the plot's paranoia.

👰🏽 Romance 🧟‍♀️ Ghost 🗝️ Mystery

Lord Alan Cunningham

Wealthy aristocrat whose grief and instability push him toward brutal acts. He lures women to the mansion as a means of revenge and manipulates those around him, all while dodging consequences in a dangerous, escalating plot.

💼 Aristocracy 🪤 Deception 🧠 Madness

Susie

One of the red-haired strippers Alan brings home; she becomes part of the impersonation schemes and ultimately falls victim to the chain of events.

🕺 Stripper 🕳️ Victim

Gladys Cunningham

Alan's new wife in London, who becomes entangled in the plot and ultimately dies after being drawn into the deception and murder surrounding Evelyn.

💫 Suspicions 🧪 Poison 🗡️ Betrayal

Dr. Richard Timberlane

The physician who treated Alan’s first breakdown and returns to help uncover the conspiracy behind the night’s events.

🧠 Doctor 🧩 Investigation

Aunt Agatha

Aunt to Alan, an invalid member of the household who witnesses the deadly intrigue and is caught in the social dynamics of the estate.

👵 Elder 🕊️ Haunted

Evelyn's cemetery custodian

The cemetery caretaker who appears as part of the macabre setting and the final confrontation among the living and the dead.

🪦 Cemetery 🧹 Caretaker

Polly

A member of the household tied to the mansion's social circle; not central to the main twist but part of the estate's network.

🎭 Socialite 🕵️‍♀️ Minor

Farley

A staff member of the mansion, present in the estate's workings though not central to the core plot.

🧰 Servant 🏠 Household

Albert

A member of the estate’s circle; a minor figure within the mansion’s world.

🧭 Minor 🕵️‍♂️ Suspense

Brizio Montinaro

A cast member listed without a named central role; appears in the mansion’s social network as part of the ensemble.

🎭 Ensemble 🕵️‍♂️ Supporting

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Major Themes – The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave (1971)

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🕯️ Obsession

The narrative centers on a man consumed by grief and a need for control, turning personal loss into a murderous fixation. Obsession drives the plotting of replacements and the manipulation of others to shape Alan's fate. It culminates in a chilling cycle where memory and desire override morality.

🗝️ Deception

Deception threads through every relationship: Evelyn's possible faked death, impostors posing as her, and forged alibis around the estate. The truth is repeatedly concealed by characters seeking power or revenge. The revelation comes only through a dangerous unraveling of identities.

💔 Grief

Grief acts as a catalyst for the violence, shaping Alan's initial breakdown and his subsequent strategies. The film explores how sorrow can warp judgment, turning love into a weapon. The consequences ripple through the family, staff, and lovers involved.

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