I Coltelli del vendicatore (Bladestorm)(Knives of the Avenger)(Viking Massacre) (1965)

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Release Date: May 30, 1966 Wide

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An army of merciless Vikings invade unsuspecting towns, leaving murder and mayhem in their wake. It is up to local residents to band together in an attempt to fight off the mauraders. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Art House & International, Action & Adventure

Directed By: Mario Bava

Written By: Mario Bava, Alberto Liberati

In Theaters: May 30, 1966 Wide

On DVD: Apr 12, 2005

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Grand Viking opera

February 14, 2010 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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Fernando F. Croce

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The colossally incompetent vibe will undoubtedly turn off all but the most ardent Bava follower...

February 6, 2008 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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Very minor Mario Bava. It's basically an old-fashioned western revenge plot re-imagined as a Viking adventure. It's remarkable only for the unusual relationships of the central characters; a Hollywood movie of the same era would certainly not expect us to sympathise with a rapist!

October 15, 2007

Stephen M

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I wasn't blown away by Knives of the Avenger but it picked up for the last act. A majority of the action took place outdoors, which doesn't lend well for Bava's signature lighting. Still, it's a lot better than Bava's later work, but don't knock yourself out looking for an out of print copy. Although, the flashback

July 29, 2007