---
title: "Rings of Fear"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rings-of-fear-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 29530
imdb_id: "tt0077505"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 30
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Rings of Fear (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rings-of-fear-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Rings of Fear.
Year: 1978.
Release Date (IT): 08/19/1978.
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, and Horror.
Runtime: 1h 25m.
Plot:
Angela Russo, a sixteen-year-old girl, is found dead in a river.
Cause of death: fatally violated with a large blunt instrument.
Investigator: Inspector Di Salvo.
Investigation focus: St. Theresa's, an exclusive boarding school.
Characters: Three classmates of the murdered girl named Franca, Paola, and Virginia (known as "The Inseparables").
Conflict: They receive threatening poems from "Nemesis."
Events: Bizarre "accidents" occur. Franca is injured when her horse bolts. Virginia nearly breaks her

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Eternal Family | Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alberto Negrin
- **Networks / Studios**: Penta Film, Daimo Cinematografica, CIPI Cinematografica

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Fabio Testi** as *Inspector Gianni Di Salvo*
- **Christine Kaufmann** as *Christina, Di Salvo's girlfriend*
- **Ivan Desny** as *Chief Inspector Louis Roccaglio*
- **Jack Taylor** as *Michael Parravicini*
- **Bruno Alessandro** as *Di Salvo's Assistant*
- **María Asquerino** as *Miss Graham*
- **Helga Liné** as *Mrs. Russo*
- **Silvia Aguilar** as *Virginia Nardini*
- **Taida Urruzola** as *Franca*
- **Tony Isbert** as *Max van der Weyden*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Rings of Fear online?
Rings of Fear is currently available to watch or stream on Eternal Family, Amazon Video, Plex, Plex Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Rings of Fear worth watching?
Rings of Fear holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 30 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Mystery, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Rings of Fear and when was it released?
Rings of Fear is a feature film with a runtime of 85 minutes. It was released in 1978. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Rings of Fear?
Rings of Fear was directed by Alberto Negrin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rings of Fear — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/29530)
- [The Lord of the Rings movie review - Roger Ebert](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-lord-of-the-rings-1978)

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