The Well (2023 film)

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The Well
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Directed by Federico Zampaglione
Screenplay byStefano Masi
Federico Zampaglione
Starring Lauren LaVera
Claudia Gerini
CinematographyAndrea Arnone
Edited byFrancesco Galli
Music byOran Loyfer
Luca Chiaravalli
Federico Zampaglione
Francesco Zampaglione
Release date
  • 2023 (2023)
CountryItaly
LanguageEnglish

The Well is a 2023 Italian gothic horror film co-written and directed by Federico Zampaglione, starring Lauren LaVera and Claudia Gerini.

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Plot

Cast

Production

The film was produced by Iperuranio Film in collaboration with CG Entertainment and was shot between March and April 2023 in Sambuci and Rome. [1] [2]

Release

The film premiered at the 2023 Sitges Film Festival. [3] It was released in Italian cinemas on 1 August 2024. [4]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 86% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.8/10. [5]

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References

  1. "Federico Zampaglione torna all'horror con The Well. Nel cast Lauren LaVera". MYmovies.it . 16 February 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  2. Sernagiotto, Camilla (14 May 2024). "The Well, l'horror di Federico Zampaglione con Claudia Gerini". Sky TG24 . Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  3. Pasquini, Mattia (13 September 2023). "The Well, le foto del nuovo horror di Federico Zampaglione". Ciak (in Italian). Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  4. Nepoti, Roberto (12 August 2024). "'The Well', l'horror di Federico Zampaglione alla conquista degli Usa". la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 23 December 2024.
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