The Bloodstained Shadow

Once the killing had started… it could never stop!

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A schoolgirl was murdered seven years ago, and the case was never solved; now, the murderer seems to be back.

Released: Jun 2, 1978

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Lino Capolicchio

Stefano D'Archangelo

Stefania Casini

Sandra Sellani

Craig Hill

Don Paolo

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