Review of Black Sunday (1960) by Robert M — 01 Dec 2012

A wonderfully gothic melodrama with great cinematography and sets and a excellent opening scene.

This review of Black Sunday (1960) was written by Robert M on 01 Dec 2012.

Black Sunday has generally received positive reviews.

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