Review of Black Sabbath (1963) by J.p. W — 30 Sep 2008
Mario Bava's trilogy of terror is, first and foremost, a beautiful film to look at. His bold and exotic use of color is candy for the eyes, and he creates great atmosphere from relatively limited sets.
The three stories (in the original Italian version) build steadily, from the quietly effective giallo "The Telephone," to the moody and gothic "Wurdulak," to the slam-dunk, scream-inducing "Drop of Water," a story that will make you yearn for a nightlight.
Boris Karloff provides a memorable performance in the second story as a vampire come home to his family, but the third episode truly makes this film worthwhile. The face on the vengeful corpse is one of the most unnerving images I have ever seen in a horror film.
This review of Black Sabbath (1963) was written by J.p. W on 30 Sep 2008.
Black Sabbath has generally received positive reviews.
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