Review of Danger: Diabolik (1968) by Christopher S — 12 Aug 2009

This stylish and entertaining Italian flick is my favorite of director Mario Bava. Lighthearted and sexy Diabolik really captures the 60s.

This review of Danger: Diabolik (1968) was written by Christopher S on 12 Aug 2009.

Danger: Diabolik has generally received positive reviews.

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Amazingly over the top comic book fun, camp like 60's Batman with the dryness of Bond this is brilliant fun…

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By Evan K (781) on 31 Jan 2012

Some fun and wacky stuff, but the pacing is off and very tedious in long stretches without the sparse action scenes…

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By Bill B (2,505) on 27 Jul 2013

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