Macabre (1980)

In the heart of New Orleans, a domesticated matriarch clandestinely escapes from the confines of her household, leaving her children unattended to rendezvous with her secret lover. The sudden and tragic news of her son's death ensnares her in a whirlwind of despair, and a frantic journey home ends in a horrific accident that claims the life of her lover. This devastating sequence of events sends her spiraling into a psychological abyss, leading to her confinement in a mental institution. A year later, she emerges from the labyrinth of her trauma, seeking refuge in the very boarding house where she and her lover once stole moments of forbidden passion. The house, now under the watchful eye of its blind custodian - the son of the late landlord, is a haunting echo of past transgressions. As days morph into weeks, the blind landlord's curiosity evolves into an escalating lust for the woman, while she clings to the spectral love for her deceased lover. The tension reaches a feverish pitch during a weekend visit from her daughter, threatening to expose the hidden crevices of their lives. As secrets tumble out from the shadows, no one remains untouched by the chilling revelations. This riveting tale, sketched against the backdrop of actual events, is a complex weave of love, loss, and the macabre dance of desire and deception.

Macabre is a horror movie featuring Bernice Stegers and directed by Lamberto Bava.

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