In Black Sunday, a traveling doctor and his assistant inadvertently awaken the spirit of a centuries old witch and her lover, who immediately set out for vengeance. The ancestor of the witch, a beautiful princess, is their main target and only the dr.'s assistant may stand in their way.
Black Sunday is an old-fashioned Italian gothic horror film. The dubbing isn't great and there is some silliness on occasion (like the romantic scenes), but everything else in this film is fan-freaking-tastic. The sets are elaborate and lush, the atmosphere is chilling, rich, and all encompassing, and the cinematography is superb. It feels like we are in the middle of a classic, creepy ghost story. Barbara Steele commands the screen with her presence as both the princess and the witch. She oozes sexuality and is indeed breathtakingly beautiful ( She's hot enough to make any sane man join Satan just to be with her). The other actors all do fine jobs, but she is easily the standout.
Black Sunday is also surprisingly gnarly, gruesome and grotesque. There is a good deal of material that made me cringe. I was impressed by just how far the film goes at times. It's not hard at all to see why this film has earned it's classic status. The story may not offer many surprises but the film itself is still creepy, chilling and atmospheric as hell, plus our heroine is super easy on the eyes. Filmed in glorious black and white, Black Sunday is a certified classic that is a must see for any horror buff.
4 STARS
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