The Antichrist

An Italian nobleman seeks assistance when his paralyzed daughter begins exhibiting disturbing behavior. After undergoing hypnosis to address her condition, the young woman is possessed by the spirit of an ancestor who was executed as a witch. The supernatural entity takes control of her body, leading to a conflict that requires an exorcism to resolve.

Directed by Alberto De Martino, this horror drama was released in 1974. It is the third film in a sequence of works by the director that includes The Counsellor and Shadows in an Empty Room. The screenplay was written by Alberto De Martino, Vincenzo Mannino, and Gianfranco Clerici. The film features a cast including Carla Gravina, Mel Ferrer, Arthur Kennedy, George Coulouris, Alida Valli, and Mario Scaccia.

The movie holds a moderate reception among viewers. On IMDb, it has a rating of 5.8/10 based on 2,200 votes, while on TMDB, it has a slightly higher score of 6.1/10 from 108 votes.