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Hatchet for the Honeymoon (Il rosso segno della follia) (1969)

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Release Date: Jun 2, 1970 Wide

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Rosso Segno Della Folia, an Italian horror film written, directed and photographed by Mario Bava, is the bloody story of an impotent man who turns to murder to vent his frustrations. The designer and owner of a fashion design business (Stephen Forsyth), frustrated with his own sexual failure, murders the new brides who have modelled his fashions. When he decides to murder his wife, she becomes the ghost who will not leave him alone. Director Bava, who began his career as a cinematographer, while

PG, 1 hr. 24 min.

Horror, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Mario Bava

In Theaters: Jun 2, 1970 Wide

On DVD: Jun 6, 2000

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Critic Reviews for Hatchet for the Honeymoon (Il rosso segno della follia)

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Bava's dark comedy modulates voluptuously toward a madman's Rumpus Room, and the junction of Italian and Spanish Seventies horror

July 28, 2010 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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Fernando F. Croce

CinePassion

Stylish horror pic that is done in by its illogical and crude fantasy narrative.

May 10, 2010 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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The general consensus on this Mario Bava film is that it's a departure from the traditional Giallo formula and that it's not one of his best, but it's one of my favorites.

June 27, 2008 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

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I was extremely surprised with the quality of this film. Mario Bava has created a flawless production. His use of colour is second to none. The sets and lighting are also top notch, conveying an eerie mood. Some lovely point of view shots are also utilized by Bava.This film tells the story of John Harrington, who runs

April 14, 2011

Cassandra Maples

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I loved the story and the main character, he's not just a serial killer, he's a serial killer who tries to figure out why he's a serial killer. Great direction and style from Bava. I really liked this movie, and I highly recommend it to horror fans.

September 5, 2010