David Hess – actor
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SNUFF TRAP (2003) Reviews and overview
Snuff Trap is a 2003 Italian horror thriller film written and directed by Bruno Mattei [as Pierre Le Blanc] (Hell of the Living Dead; Rats: Night of Terror; Cruel Jaws; Zombies: The Beginning), with …
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EMANUELLE AND THE LAST CANNIBALS Reviews of Joe D’Amato’s splattery sleaze
‘In the flesh… her most erotic adventures yet!’ Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals is a 1977 Italian horror film, directed by Joe D’Amato (Aristide Massacessi). The film is part of …
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THE EMBALMER Reviews of Italian mystery horror
‘Beauty after beauty dragged to a sunken crypt… Petrified play-captives of’ The Embalmer is the English release title for Il mostro di Venezia (“The Monster of Venice”), a 1965 Italian mystery …
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TRAUMA Reviews of Dario Argento Giallo
‘A new vision of terror’ Trauma is a 1993 Italian Giallo horror film directed by Dario Argento, starring Asia Argento, Piper Laurie, Christopher Rydell and Brad Dourif. Shot in and …
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Attack of the Rats! – article
Some animals are guaranteed to inspire feelings of disgust and fear in cinema audiences, and none more so than the humble rat. While a few people keep rats as pets, …
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Riz Ortolani – film composer
Riziero “Riz” Ortolani was an Italian film composer. Born on 25 March 1926, he died in Rome, on 23 January 2014. In the early 1950s, Ortolani began his musical career as a founder …
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DEMONS (1985) Reviews of Italian surreal horror classic
Demons – original title: Dèmoni – is a 1985 Italian supernatural horror film directed by Lamberto Bava and produced by Dario Argento, starring Urbano Barberini and Natasha Hovey. The screenplay was written by Bava, Argento, Franco Ferrini and Dardano Sacchetti, from a story by …
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Jungle Holocaust: Cannibal Tribes in Exploitation Cinema – Article
The 1970s saw many old cinematic taboos falling away, and few horror film sub-genres benefited from the relaxation in censorship more than the cannibal film. In fact, this is a …
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THE LAST HOUSE ON THE BEACH (1978) Reviews and overview
The Last House on the Beach (Italian: La settima donna, also known as Terror and The Seventh Woman) is a 1978 Italian revenge thriller film directed by Franco Prosperi. Although the title it is best known for in English-language …
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OPERA Reviews of Dario Argento’s Giallo
Opera aka Terror at the Opera – is a 1987 Italian Giallo horror thriller film written and directed by Dario Argento. The movie stars Cristina Marsillach, Urbano Barberini, and Ian Charleson. The film’s …
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SPIRITS OF DEATH aka A WHITE DRESS FOR MARIALÉ (1972) Reviews and overview
Spirits of Death is a 1972 Italian mystery horror thriller photographed and directed by Romano Scavolini (Nightmares in a Damaged Brain). Produced by Franca Luciani. The KMG Cinema-Rewind Film production stars …
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FRANKENSTEIN ’80 Reviews and free on Plex and Tubi
‘More gore than ever before… in a fear-filled flesh rending freakout’ Frankenstein ’80 is a 1972 sci-fi horror film directed by Mario Mancini (cinematographer for The French Sex Murders; Frankenstein’s Castle …
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SLEEPLESS (2001) Reviews and overview
Sleepless is a 2001 Italian horror-thriller film directed by Dario Argento. It marked Argento’s return to the giallo subgenre. Goblin reunited to provide the score. The movie stars Max von …
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GIALLO IN VENICE (1979) Reviews of super sleazy murder mystery
Giallo a Venezia – “Giallo in Venice” – is a 1979 Italian mystery horror thriller film directed by veteran Mario Landi (Patrick Lives Again). Produced by Gabriele Crisanti (Mondo cane 2000 – …
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PHENOMENA (1985) Reviews and overview
Phenomena is a 1985 Italian horror film directed by Dario Argento (Tenebrae; Deep Red; The Bird with the Crystal Plumage; et al) from a screenplay co-written with Franco Ferrini. The …
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TRAGIC CEREMONY (1972) Reviews and overview
Tragic Ceremony is a 1972 Italian-Spanish horror film directed by Riccardo Freda (Murder Obsession; The Iguana with a Tongue of Fire; The Horrible Doctor Hichcock; Caltiki) from a screenplay by Mario Bianchi. …
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BLACK MAGIC RITES (1972) Reviews and overview
Black Magic Rites aka The Reincarnation of Isabel and Riti, magie nere e segrete orge nel trecento… is a 1972 Italian psychedelic horror film directed by Renato Polselli (Mania; Delirium). The movie stars Mickey Hargitay, …
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THE SEVENTH GRAVE Reviews
The Seventh Grave is an obscure 1965 Italian horror film, the only movie credited to Garibaldi Serra Caracciolo, who directed it under the alias Finney Cliff. The opening titles claim …
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SHORT NIGHT OF GLASS DOLLS Reviews and free on Freevee and Tubi
Short Night of Glass Dolls is a 1971 Italian/West German/Yugoslav horror thriller film. It was the directorial debut of Aldo Lado (Night Train Murders; The Humanoid) and stars Ingrid Thulin, Jean Sorel and Barbara Bach (Island of …
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COLOUR FROM THE DARK (2008) Reviews and overview
‘Sucks the life out’ Colour From the Dark is a 2008 Italian horror film directed by Ivan Zuccon and starring Debbie Rochon and Michael Segal. It is based on the …
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PAURA 3D (2012) Reviews and overview
Paura 3D (Fear) is a 2012 Italian horror/thriller directed by Antonio and Marco Manetti, more commonly known as The Manetti Brothers. The movie stars Peppe Servillo, Francesca Cuttica and Lorenzo Pedrotti. …
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LISA AND THE DEVIL (1972) Reviews of Mario Bava classic
Lisa and the Devil is a 1972 Italian-Spanish horror film directed by Mario Bava. The movie stars Telly Savalas (Horror Express), Elke Sommer, Silva Koscina (So Sweet, So Dead), Alessio Orano, …
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MACABRE (1980) Reviews and overview
Macabre was released in the UK on Blu-ray by 88 Films on 24th February 2020. Buy from Amazon.co.uk Don’t Lose Your Head – An Interview with director Lamberto Bava Audio …
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EATERS (2011) Reviews and overview
Eaters is a 2011 Italian zombie horror film directed by Luca Boni, and Marco Ristori. The movie stars Rosella Elmi, Guglielmo Favilla and Elisa Ferretti. Plot: The world – devastated …
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GREAT WHITE aka THE LAST SHARK Reviews of the Italian Jaws ripoff
Great White – aka The Last Shark, The Last Jaws, L’ultimo squalo – is a 1981 Italian action horror film directed by Enzo G. Castellari and starring James Franciscus and Vic Morrow. The film …
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BLOOD AND ROSES Roger Vadim’s lesbian vampire! Reviews
‘It plunges you into the midnight zone beyond the grasp of reason!’ Blood and Roses is a 1960 vampire film directed by Roger Vadim based upon the novella Carmilla (1872) by Irish …
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NOSFERATU IN VENICE (1988) Reviews and Severin Films Blu-ray details
Nosferatu in Venice was released on Blu-ray by Severin Films on March 30th 2021. Order direct for an exclusive slipcover. The film was newly restored in 2K from the original …
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THE SECT aka THE DEVIL’S DAUGHTER Michele Soavi – reviews
The Sect – original title: La Setta and also known as The Devil’s Daughter – is a 1990 [released 1991] Italian horror film directed by Michele Soavi (Dellamorte, Dellamore) from a screenplay co-written with …
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DELLAMORTE DELLAMORE aka CEMETERY MAN Reviews of Michele Soavi’s cult classic
‘Zombies, sex and guns. Oh my!’ Dellamorte Dellamore – aka Cemetery Man – is a 1994 comedy horror film directed by Michele Soavi. An Italian-French-German co-production, the screenplay by Gianni Romoli was based …
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NIGHT OF THE SHARKS (1988) Reviews and overview
Night of the Sharks is a 1988 Italian-Spanish-Mexican action-thriller film about a beach bum who has to defend himself from gangsters. Directed by Tonino Ricci [as Anthony Richmond] from a …
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Vampix – British VHS label
Vampix was a British video label imprint that specialised in horror films. It was a subsidiary of distributor Videomedia. Most Vampix releases were British and European horror films from the 1960s …
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RATMAN Review of fun trashy Italian horror
RatMan is a 1988 Italian horror film directed Giuliano Carnimeo [as Anthony Ascot], from a screenplay written by Dardano Sacchetti. The original title is Quella villa in fondo al parco …
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SATAN’S BABY DOLL Mario Bianchi Italian trash
‘When the Devil calls, she comes…’ Satan’s Baby Doll is a 1982 Italian horror film directed by Mario Bianchi and is a remake of Malabimba (1979). The movie was produced by Gabriele Crisanti (Burial …
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DEEP RED Reviews of Dario Argento’s classic Giallo
Deep Red is a 1975 Italian giallo horror thriller film, directed by Dario Argento from a screenplay co-written with Bernardino Zapponi. It was produced by Claudio and Salvatore Argento, and …
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BEYOND THE DOOR III (1989) Reviews and free to watch online
Beyond the Door III is a 1989 Italian-Yugoslavian horror film directed by Jeff Kwitny. Also known as Amok Train and Death Train The movie is a sequel in-name-alone to Beyond the Door …
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NIGHT OF THE DEVILS (1972) Reviews and overview
Night of the Devils is a 1972 Italian-Spanish horror film directed by Giorgio Ferroni. The movie stars Gianni Garko, Agostina Belli, Roberto Maldera, Cinzia De Carolis and Teresa Gimpera. Plot: …
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Last Cannibal World is a 1976 Italian exploitation film about a man trying to escape from a primitive tribe in a Papua New Guinea jungle. Directed by Ruggero Deodato (House …
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PLANET OF THE VAMPIRES Mario Bava’s sci-fi horror – free online
Planet of the Vampires is a 1965 Italian-Spanish science-fiction horror film directed by Mario Bava. The screenplay, by Bava, Alberto Bevilacqua, Callisto Cosulich and Antonio Roman and Rafael J. Salvia, …
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YOUR VICE IS A LOCKED ROOM AND ONLY I HAVE THE KEY (1972) Reviews and overview
Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key is a 1972 Italian Giallo thriller film directed by Sergio Martino (Torso) from a screenplay written by Ernesto …
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THE CARD PLAYER (2004) Reviews of Dario Argento Giallo
The Card Player is a 2004 Italian Giallo thriller film directed by Dario Argento. The movie stars Stefania Rocca and Liam Cunningham and marks Argento’s second Giallo feature of the …
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NIGHT TRAIN MURDERS Reviews of Last House rip-off
Night Train Murders is a 1975 Italian exploitation revenge film inspired by Wes Craven’s 1972 exploitation hit The Last House on the Left. The film was directed by Aldo Lado (Short Night of Glass …
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ANTHROPOPHAGOUS Review and free uncut on YouTube
Antropophagus is a 1980 Italian horror film directed by Joe D’Amato from a screenplay co-written with George Eastman (under his real name, Luigi Montefiori), who also starred in the film. It was released as Anthropophagous: …
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BLACK SABBATH Reviews of Mario Bava’s classic horror anthology
Black Sabbath is a 1963 Italian horror film anthology directed by Mario Bava (Black Sunday; A Bay of Blood; Lisa and the Devil; Shock). The film comprises three horror stories: “The Wurdulak” (based on the novella The …
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BLOOD AND BLACK LACE Reviews and free online
‘A fashion house of glamorous models… becomes a terror house of blood!!’ Blood and Black Lace is a 1964 Giallo horror thriller film directed by Mario Bava (Lisa and the Devil; A Bay …
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SUSPIRIA Reviews of Dario Argento classic
Suspiria is a 1977 Italian supernatural horror film directed by Dario Argento from a screenplay co-written with Daria Nicolodi. The movie stars Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé …
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