The Red Monks (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.6

Released in 1988, The Red Monks is a horror film directed by Gianni Martucci, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman weds a seemingly charming young man, and moves into his ancient mansion. She quickly learns to hate the old mansion and its inhabitants, while she gets frustrated with her husband's secrecy on his late night activities and the contents of the dungeon below. As heads begin to roll she discovers about her husband's past and his connection to some cult called the Red Monks. However, wait till he finds about HER past.
Who’s in it. The Red Monks stars Gerardo Amato as Robert Gherghi, Lara Wendel as Ramona Icardi, Malisa Longo as Priscilla and Chuck Valenti as Ben, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Red Monks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Monks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Monks tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Monks (1988)?
- In GB, The Red Monks is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Red Monks worth watching?
- The Red Monks holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Monks?
- The Red Monks stars Gerardo Amato, Lara Wendel, Malisa Longo, Chuck Valenti and Claudio Pacifico.
- When was The Red Monks released?
- The Red Monks was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.
