Mario bavas feature length debut black sunday is a stunning gothic horror film that still manages to terrify decades after its release. Before the incomparable work of dario argento the bird with the crystal plumage, deep red, suspiria there was bava, a cinematographer who had completed several uncredited works as director. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The gothic horror cult classic is also the film that put legendary scream queen barbara steele piranha. In the seventeenth century, the devil appeared amidst the people of moldovia, and those who served him were monstrous beings, avidly thirsting for human blood. Here are 70 of the most iconic black films, through the year 2000. On such a tight budget bava made a film that will stay in the memory long after its watched. The screenplay was written by ernest lehman, kenneth ross, and ivan moffat.
In fact, the film s original title, the mask of satan, is derived from this particular scene. Black sunday is a film crammed with surreal and still shocking imagery. Even today, the film is regularly cited as one of the greatest horror movies of all time and scream queen barbara steele is still known as one of the most beautiful bad girls in horror history. A goofy movie s 25th anniversary is the perfect way to bond with. Though gruesomely executed for her crimes, vampiric witch asa makes good on her threat to return centuries later to possess her lookalike descendant katja and exact her revenge. Stare into these eyes, reads the tagline for 1960s black sunday, mario bavas first and most celebrated feature, and a gold standard for a. Black sunday movie poster 1960 italian horror ebay. For students of horror, 1960 is remembered as the year of peeping tom and psycho. Check out our patreon page and join our horror family. The initial video release by stablecane in 1986 as black sunday featured the shorter reedited u. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will reupload quick. Aka as the mask of satan is italian filmmaker mario bavas 1960 feature film debut. While not discussed as much as psycho or the early hammer films, this. The reigning masterpiece of italian horror cinema, mario bavas black sunday remains one of the most stylishly photographed of all horror films, ranking with any other black andwhite film of lasting repute.
Mario bavas first feature as a director although he did uncredited directorial work before, this classic and extremely influential piece of gothic horror really showed his cinematographic talent in creating a haunting and stylishly shot film. In fact, the films original title, the mask of satan, is derived from this particular scene. Only the girls brother and a handsome doctor stand in her way. The film was produced by robert evans, and stars robert shaw, bruce dern, and marthe keller. Savant wrote another article about cuts made to black sunday when it was imported to england and america, censorship for a celebrated horror film. Films like black sunday are much better than most because they use atmosphere to effective buildup the terror, instead of focusing on jump scares like we see in many of todays horror films. It was nominated for the edgar allan poe award for best motion picture in 1978. Mario bavas 1960 black sunday aka the mask of satan, legendary italian filmmakers first credited directing job, is a true gothic horror classic. Dec 26, 2017 in 1960, mario bava directed this film about witchcraft. This is gothic horror at its best, it just looks stunning. While not discussed as much as psycho or the early hammer films, this remains a classic and a must see for fans of the genre. Black sunday 1960 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Black sunday 1960 original trailer hd 1080p youtube.
Showcasing a wealth of stylistic and energetic camera angles with hauntingly baroque atmospherics, black sunday is bava at his finest, and the film is a true classic of italian gothic horror which astonishes with a mix of evocative visuals and gore. While being burnt at the stake, the witch asa vajda vows to enact revenge on her descendents. As mentioned above, the look of black sunday is simply perfect. Like a number of films of the 1960s, black sunday helped move horror films away from the universal classics approach and into what we consider modern horror. If youre a fan of classic cinema, or old horror films then this is a must. Made in 1960 and now considered a cult classic, it continues to reverberate through the cinema, inspiring and influencing. Black sunday, a day of major bushfires in victoria, australia during the 192526 victorian bushfire season. Black sunday is one of the best gothic horror films ever made, because the atmosphere is so damn impeccable. We feel a moral obligation to warn you that the picture you are about to see will shock you as no other film has. It was an adaptation of the short story viy by nikolai gogol. Trailer for mario bavas black sunday 1960 1080p hd. I would never tout myself as an expert on the italian gorehounds work, but after watching black sunday everything i presumed to know was shattered.
Another excellent trailer under the title, mask of. It was his first film where he received actual credit for his work. Black sunday is a quite good film and is classy and sophisticated but is safe and polite. According to actor mel welles, the low budget the little shop of horrors 1960 which had only received limited distribution by filmgroup, was picked up by american international pictures as a second feature for black sunday 1960 as horror films at that time were customarily released in double features. One4allfour1s safe classic movies tcm old vintage black white full length films. During the 1960s and 1970s he helped to pioneer both giallo and slasher films. Find out where black sunday 1960 is streaming, if black sunday 1960 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
The movies style, cinematography and story harkens back to older gothic horror films of the 1930s. Dont get left behind enjoy unlimited, adfree access to shudders full library of films and series for 7 days. Bavas major innovation was favoring thrilling visuals and european eroticism still radical for 1960 over story. Before then, throughout the 1950s, he was an effective cinematographer who did some. This was the master cameramans official directorial debut, and his striking compositions are the work of a genuine artist in peak form. A vengeful witch and her fiendish servant return from the grave and begin a bloody campaign to possess the body of the witchs beautiful lookalike descendant. One day in each century, it is said that satan walks amongst us, and to the god fearing, this day is known as black sunday. A film that launched a whole industry, bavas black sunday launched italian horror in earnest, although not the first film in the genre bava had already directed caltiki and i vampiri it was the first true international success in italian horror. Black sunday also known as the mask of satan and revenge of the vampire in the uk, is a 1960 italian gothic horror film directed by mario bava from a. In 1960, mario bava directed this film about witchcraft. Mario bavas black sunday 1960 isnt just a horror film classic, its one of the alltime greats in any film genre. The film was initially rejected for cinema in 1961 by the bbfc and passed 7 years later with cuts as revenge of the vampire. Mario bavas gothic cult classic stars barbara steele as a woman executed as a witch, but not before pronouncing a curse on her executors. The movie s style, cinematography and story harkens back to older gothic horror films of the 1930s.
Stream black sunday uncut, adfree on all your favorite devices. Before then, throughout the 1950s, he was an effective cinematographer who did some milestone jobs, often taking over when other directors walked away from projects. Black sunday 1977 supermarkt 1974 subwaystories tales from the underground 1997 radio inside 1994. The film is directed by mario bava and making his solo feature film debut, bava does well directing the material. Black sunday the mask of satan mario bava gold dust woman. The devils veil 1989 by mario bavas son lamberto, although this had almost nothing to do with the original here. Showcasing a wealth of stylistic and energetic camera angles with hauntingly baroque atmospherics, black sunday is bava at his finest, and the film is a true classic of. Black sunday itself would go on to influence later films. Black sunday the mask of satan barbara steele full. Black sunday 1960 mario bava synopsis, characteristics. The lack of colour means the film doesnt look quite as lush as 1963s black sabbath, but the film still holds up well after all these years.
Metal tin sign horror movie decor bar pub home vintage retro poster. Inspired by the myriad tales of suffering that proliferated in black sundays wake, the. Even today, the film is regularly cited as one of the greatest horror movies of all time and scream queen barbara steele. Its a great example of black and white as well, showcasing the mixture of light and dark to eerie effect. A 1960 italian horror classic directed by mario bava. Black sunday original 1960 release film poster directed by mario bava produced by. Steele is best known for her work in 60s european horror movies, but in her career worked with everyone from fellini to cronenberg. Mario bavas black sunday 1960 retrospective analysis. Like a number of films of the 1960 s, black sunday helped move horror films away from the universal classics approach and into what we consider modern horror. A film that launched a whole industry, bavas black sunday launched italian horror in earnest, although not the first film in the genre bava had already directed caltiki and i. S print which was missing around 3 mins of violence including cuts to the burning of vajda, the eye gouging, and the infamous maskbranding scene plus some character changes javuto became asas servant in the us version.
Black sunday 1955, a series of bushfires in south australia. The reigning masterpiece of italian horror cinema, mario bavas black sunday remains one of the most stylishly photographed of all horror films, ranking with any other black andwhite film. Watch black sunday 1960 full movie free streaming online tubi. Black sunday itself would go on to influence later films such as tim burtons sleepy hollow 1999 and bram stokers. Beautifully shot, bavas film possesses atmosphere that. Black sunday or the mask of satan and revenge of the vampire as it is also called is the debut feature film from italian horror maestro mario bava. There was only one of the stories in black sabbath i really enjoyed. Black sunday is a 1977 american thriller film directed by john frankenheimer, based on thomas harris novel of the same name. Jun, 20 mario bavas black sunday is a classic, beautifully filmed and gorgeously atmospheric throughout. Black sunday storm, a 1935 dust storm that swept across the midwestern united states during the dust bowl black sunday, a 1938 event of extraordinary surf conditions at bondi beach, sydney, australia. Oct 15, 2014 if youre a longtime journeys in classic film follower you know ive watched many a mario bava film courtesy of kino classics mario bava collection.
Watch black sunday 1960 full movie free streaming online. Apr 15, 2019 remembering black sunday, 80 years later. Full version hollywood black turner classic movies. Like a number of films of the 1960s, black sunday helped move horror films away from the universal classics approach and into what we consider modern. If she is to be remembered for only one movie it will be this one. Black sunday will also be remembered as one of barbara steeles most memorable roles.
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