Black Sunday
1960

Black Sunday

★ 7.1 / 10
IMDb
Directed by Mario Bava
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Synopsis

Black Sunday is a classic of Italian cinema, marking the directorial debut of Mario Bava. The film tells the story of a vengeful witch and her vampire lover, who are awakened from the dead and wreak havoc on a 19th century European village. The atmospheric black and white cinematography and chilling performances have made this film a beloved horror classic.

Did You Know?
  • Directed by Italian horror legend Mario Bava.
  • Starred Barbara Steele, a British horror film icon.
  • It's Bava's directorial debut and became a classic Italian horror film.
  • Based on 'The Vij', a short story by Nikolai Gogol.
  • Filmed in black and white, it's known for its atmospheric cinematography.
Iconic Quotes
  • I will rise again and take my vengeance.
  • This is the mask of Satan.
  • A Satanist who's a servant of the devil must surely die.
  • You are very beautiful, my dear... disturbingly beautiful.
  • Fear does not destroy, it prolongs life.
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Why Eltorama recommends this film

'Black Sunday', directed by Mario Bava, is a gothic horror film that is widely considered a classic in the Italian horror genre.