How long has this film been on my To-Watch list.... how long... A Long Time! Why? Well, because I know, as with most giallo films and just Mario Bava being Mario Bava, I need to set time aside to focus and be mentally/emotionally prepared for these films.
The time is right for this film now. Let's take a look at:
In a dark castle, long ago and far away, there lived a lovely but haunted woman who has just become unwillingly engaged to her old flame's brother. Well, well, well, this old flame comes strolling back into the castle after being banished and our woman here is not sure how she feels about his sudden arrival.
Oh yes, it's coming back to them now, they f*cking loved sadism and masochism. He brought the whip and verbal abuse, and she LOVED and HATED it.
Then suddenly this man is found stabbed to death in his bedroom. No one knows who did it AND he's haunting the place now, still with the whip, and looking for her...
Moody and atmospheric, sexual and abusive, this is a film for when you're in the mood for madness, pain, and maybe a little pleasure. You do you, boo.
Overall, a little treasure of a film that, again, will require your full attention if you want to capture all the crazy eyes and deep breaths. Bonus, Christopher Lee is terrifying here, I loved it.
Best watched on a dark and stormy night - bring a friend... make it a double feature with Bitter Moon!
I watched this film on Shudder or use the Find It! Watch It! links on Horror Habit's side bar to see where else you can watch this playful pinch of a picture.
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