Marco Castellini
•The young descendant of a medieval tyrant summons, through a spell, the spirit of his terrible ancestor. The ghost reincarnates in the body of a mysterious paralytic who, after sowing panic and horror, will be eliminated. The film marks Bava's return to Gothic horror themes and in particular to certain atmospheres and themes (already addressed in "The Mask of the Demon" and "Operation Fear") very dear to the director: the evil that is awakened, the theme of the double, the cursed dwellings. The film also benefits from the excellent performance of Joseph Cotten, actor in many films by Orson Welles. It represents, however, a minor film in Bava's filmography, suitable especially for those who already know and appreciate the director's works. If you love the latest generation of horror films, with fast-paced rhythms and filled with computer graphics, this is not your film.
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