THE VAULT

Malpertuis (1971) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.8/100

If you expect to get out alive... you must be dreaming.

The Premise

A young sailor finds himself trapped in the labyrinthine mansion of his occultist uncle, along with a number of eccentric and mysterious relatives who all seem to be harboring a dark secret.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Fantasy, Supernatural Horror, Malpertuis taps into fundamental fears. The 6.8/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of based on novel or book, haunted house, mythology continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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