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The Long Hair of Death

Original title: I lunghi capelli della morte
  • 19651965
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 36m
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6.2/10
1.5K
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I lunghi capelli della morte (1965)
  • Horror
A woman under suspicion of witchcraft is burned alive. Her curse brings her back from the dead for revenge. Barbara's seldom looked more beautiful. Avery moody, atmospheric euro-horror thril... Read allA woman under suspicion of witchcraft is burned alive. Her curse brings her back from the dead for revenge. Barbara's seldom looked more beautiful. Avery moody, atmospheric euro-horror thriller.A woman under suspicion of witchcraft is burned alive. Her curse brings her back from the dead for revenge. Barbara's seldom looked more beautiful. Avery moody, atmospheric euro-horror thriller.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.5K
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  • Director
    • Antonio Margheriti
  • Writers
    • Ernesto Gastaldi(story)
    • Tonino Valerii(screenplay)
    • Antonio Margheriti(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Barbara Steele
    • George Ardisson
    • Halina Zalewska
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  • Director
    • Antonio Margheriti
  • Writers
    • Ernesto Gastaldi(story)
    • Tonino Valerii(screenplay)
    • Antonio Margheriti(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Barbara Steele
    • George Ardisson
    • Halina Zalewska
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    • 43User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
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    Barbara Steele in I lunghi capelli della morte (1965)
    Barbara Steele in I lunghi capelli della morte (1965)
    Barbara Steele in I lunghi capelli della morte (1965)
    George Ardisson and Barbara Steele in I lunghi capelli della morte (1965)
    Barbara Steele in I lunghi capelli della morte (1965)
    George Ardisson and Barbara Steele in I lunghi capelli della morte (1965)
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    Barbara Steele
    Barbara Steele
    • Helen Karnsteinas Helen Karnstein…
    George Ardisson
    George Ardisson
    • Baron Kurt Humboldtas Baron Kurt Humboldt
    Halina Zalewska
    Halina Zalewska
    • Lisabeth Karnsteinas Lisabeth Karnstein…
    Umberto Raho
    Umberto Raho
    • Von Klage, the Priestas Von Klage, the Priest
    Laura Nucci
    Laura Nucci
    • Grumaldaas Grumalda
    • (as Laureen Nuyen)
    Giuliano Raffaelli
    Giuliano Raffaelli
    • Count Humboldtas Count Humboldt
    • (as Jean Rafferty)
    Nello Pazzafini
    Nello Pazzafini
    • Monk, the Servantas Monk, the Servant
    • (as John Carey)
    Jeffrey Darcey
    • the Messengeras the Messenger
    Aldo Barozzi
    • Plague Victimas Plague Victim
    • (uncredited)
    Severino D'Ottavi
    • Party Guestas Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Alba Maiolini
    Alba Maiolini
    • Wife of Plague Victimas Wife of Plague Victim
    • (uncredited)
    Enzo Mondino
    • Villager at the Executionas Villager at the Execution
    • (uncredited)
    Piero Pastore
    • Baron Von Letzas Baron Von Letz
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Antonio Margheriti
    • Writers
      • Ernesto Gastaldi(story)
      • Tonino Valerii(screenplay) (dialogue)
      • Antonio Margheriti(screenplay) (uncredited)
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    In a 15th-century feudal village, a woman is accused of witchcraft and put to death. Her beautiful older daughter knows the real reason for the execution lies in the lord's sexual desire for her mother. After confronting the lord on the matter, she, too, is killed. A much younger daughter is spared and taken in by her mother's killers. Once she is of age, as a horrible, deadly plague sweeps the land, she marries the lord's worthless son. Then, during a brutal thunderstorm, the older daughter mysteriously reappears and begins to avenge her mother's death. —Dean Harris <hepcat@inch.com>
    • giallo
    • supernatural power
    • psychotronic film
    • 15th century
    • dark romanticism
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    • Genre
      • Horror
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    Top review
    9/10
    The Unique Aura of Barbara Steele
    The great Antonio Margheriti, Italy's second-greatest Gothic Horror director (right after the unmatched Mario Bava), and the wonderful Barbara Steele, Horror's single greatest leading lady ever made two magnificent films in 1964. One was the insanely brilliant "Danza Macabra" (aka. "Castle of Blood"), which doubtlessly ranks among the greatest Gothic Horror films ever to be made. The other is this atmospheres and wonderfully macabre gem called "I Lunghi Capelli Della Morte" aka. "The Long Hair of Death". Maybe not quite as essential a masterpiece as "Danza Macabra", "The Long Hair of Death" is yet another glorious film by Margheriti, which once again proves that Barbara Steele is the ultimate goddess of Horror.

    The film is magnificently set in the 15th century, when accused witch Adele Karnstein is burned in a rather bizarre stake ritual. While she is being lead to the stake, her oldest daughter Helen Karnstein (Barbara Steele)is forced into sex with the Count whom she has begged to set her mother free. Just before being consumed by the flames, however, the condemned witch puts a curse on the responsible Count and his ruthless son, vowing to take revenge from beyond her burning grave...

    This is only a very vague description of the first ten minutes of the film, but since I would hate to spoil any of this gem's wonderful spooks, I will leave it there. The storyline is fascinating and truly macabre, and includes trademark Gothic elements such as curses, resurrection and revenge as well as the black plague. As in all Gothic Horror films by Margheriti, the atmosphere is incredibly eerie and haunting, yet beautiful at the same time. Gloomy castle corridors and dark tombs make an excellent setting for this film's wonderfully creepy storyline. Barbara Steele is, as always, brilliant and absolutely wonderful. As always when reviewing a film with my favorite actress, I get the feeling of not finding the right words, since I simply cannot praise this wonderful actress enough. The other performances are good too, especially Halina Zalewska, who plays the second female lead, is worth mentioning. It's also fun to see a small supporting performance by Italian Cult-cinema regular Nello Pazzafini. Pazzafini's name isn't very well-known, but he was omnipresent in Italian films of many genres in the 60s and 70s, mostly in Spaghetti Westerns, Gialli and Poliziotteschi. This is one of the earlier films I've seen him in. It is, of course, Barbara Steele who is the main attraction, however. As said above, the atmosphere is wonderfully eerie and the settings are great. The film is beautifully shot, even though my copy isn't in the best quality. The score is also very cool and contributes a lot to the film's haunting mood. For all the horny Horror fans out there, an additional quality of this film should be revealed: In one love-making scene Barbara Steele's left breast is revealed! (I am not sure, however, whether it belongs to Barbara Steele or a body double). All things considered, this is yet another great Gothic Horror gem with the genre's undisputed goddess, Barbara Steele, and no Horror/Cult-cinema lover should consider missing it. 8.5/10
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    • Release date
      • April 30, 1965 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Los largos cabellos de la muerte
    • Filming locations
      • Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production company
      • Cinegai S.p.A.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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