Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on March 3, 2017

Black Sunday (La maschera del demonio) Directed by Mario Bava Written by Ennio De Concini and Mario Serandrei from a story by Nikolai Gogol 1960/Italy/USA Galatea Film/Jolly Film/Alta Vista Productions First viewing/Netflix rental One of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Director Bava shows   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on October 15, 2014

If you’re a long-time Journeys in Classic Film follower you know I’ve watched many a Mario Bava film courtesy of Kino Classics’ Mario Bava collection. I would never tout myself as an expert on the Italian gorehound’s work, but after watching Black Sunday everything I presumed   read more

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Jason Wilson on June 5, 2014

Black Sunday is currently available on Mubi. Sign up for a free trial here. Before gore, atmosphere has to be right when it comes to making an effective horror movie. Gore is often disgusting, but rarely the cause of fear and terror. Nausea, maybe, but blood and guts don’t have the same...   read more