Hercules in the Haunted World (1961)
Runtime: 84 mins
Synopsis: The mightiest mortal challenges the wrath of the gods to save the woman he loves from becoming a hideous creature of the damned. Italian gore maestro Mario Bava is up to his usual tricks, transforming violence and death into something aesthetically interesting. The inimitable horror... The mightiest mortal challenges the wrath of the gods to save the woman he loves from becoming a hideous creature of the damned. Italian gore maestro Mario Bava is up to his usual tricks, transforming violence and death into something aesthetically interesting. The inimitable horror thespian Christopher Lee gives a typically stellar performance. [More]
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Starring: Reg Park, Christopher Lee, Leonora Ruffo, Giorgio Ardisson
DVD Info
Release:
Jul 29, 2003
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
- Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
- Dolby Digital Mono - Italian
- Dolby Digital Mono - English
Additional Release Material:
- Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical
Text/Photo Galleries:
- Stills/Photos
- Poster Art
Additional Products:
- Liner Notes
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Bava's innovative color cinematography sparkles in its own right, but becomes even more impressive when you realize what a limited budget the director had.
Typical Hercules/Machiste nonsense not made better by the overrated Bava direction.

