La Porta sul Buio

La Porta sul Buio (1973)

EndedScripted showHorror, Thriller

La Porta sul Buio (or Argento's Door into Darkness) is a TV thriller/horror anthology comprising four episodes, which first aired on RAI television in September of 1973. Two episodes were directed by Dario Argento, one by Luigi Cozi, and one by Mario Fogliettti.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday (55 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04Testimone oculareSept. 25, 1973
S01E03La bambolaSept. 18, 1973
S01E02Il tramSept. 11, 1973
S01E01Il vicino di casaSept. 4, 1973
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did La Porta sul Buio premiere?

La Porta sul Buio premiered on January 17, 1973.

What is the genre of La Porta sul Buio?

La Porta sul Buio is a horror and supernatural anthology series.

Who directed the episodes of La Porta sul Buio?

Dario Argento, Pupi Avati, and Luigi Cozzi are some of the directors of La Porta sul Buio.

Were there recurring characters in La Porta sul Buio?

No, La Porta sul Buio is an anthology series, so each episode had different characters and stories.

How many episodes of La Porta sul Buio were produced?

9 episodes of La Porta sul Buio were produced.

What was the language of La Porta sul Buio?

La Porta sul Buio was produced in Italian.

Was La Porta sul Buio successful during its original airing?

Yes, La Porta sul Buio was a success during its original airing in Italy in 1973.

Did La Porta sul Buio have any spin-offs?

No, La Porta sul Buio did not have any spin-offs.

Who wrote the episodes of La Porta sul Buio?

Various writers wrote the episodes of La Porta sul Buio, including Dario Argento, Pupi Avati, and Luigi Cozzi.

Were all episodes of La Porta sul Buio horror stories?

No, not all episodes of La Porta sul Buio were horror stories, some were dramas and thrillers.

Was La Porta sul Buio released on DVD or Blu-ray?

Yes, La Porta sul Buio was released on DVD and Blu-ray in Italy by Raro Video on November 13, 2012.

Was La Porta sul Buio dubbed in other languages?

La Porta sul Buio was dubbed into different languages, including French and Spanish, for international distribution.

Also known as

  • Argento's Door into Darkness (United Kingdom)

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