The Mask of Satan (La maschera del demonio) (1960)

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" The Ups: Classy atmospheric horror movie with phenomenal sexy Barbara Steele in the dual role as both a witch and as the damsel in distress. Revolutionary bloody for it's time with a spiked mask hammered into one of the most beautiful faces that was on cinema - and this happens after just one minute. A dead man gets burned so his face falls off. We see maggots in a cadaver and other gruesome masks but also beautiful gothic imagery and a great dungeon with hidden passageways, deadly traps and o"

The 10 Best Movie Witches (10 movies items)

"Asa Vajda Appearance Classy. The imperious anti-heroine of Mario Bava’s spectral masterpiece first appears at her own trial, dressed to kill in a slinky silk number. Unfortunately, the spiked-mask accessory which the revenge-crazed locals insist on adding does spoil the ensemble somewhat. Evil deeds Blood-drinking, corpse-reanimation, demonic possession, worshipping Satan, impersonating the aristocracy – the whole gamut, really. Scare factor 9/10 – if only for the mind-blowing scene wh"

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Top 10 Greatest Witch Movies (10 movies items)

" This 1960 film is about a vampire witch who comes back from the dead. She is played by the beautiful and unique Barbara Steele, who has dual roles in the film as the witch and a princess she wants to drain of her blood to gain immortality. It's an artistic film with great photography, and a must-see of lovers of the classic horror genre."