Review of Black Sunday (1960) by Brendan O — 25 May 2008

A masterpiece of horror. Visually stunning. The beautifully haunting presence of Barbara Steele stays with the viewer. Mario Bava's best film.

This review of Black Sunday (1960) was written by Brendan O on 25 May 2008.

Black Sunday has generally received positive reviews.

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