Once every 100 years the undead of hell terrorize the world in an orgy of stark horror

Starring: Barbara Steele, John Richardson, Andrea Checchi, Ivo Garrani, Arturo Dominici, Enrico Olivieri, Tino Bianchi, Antonio Pierfederici, Clara Bindi

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"You will never escape my vengeance, or of Satan's! My revenge will seek you out, and with the blood of your sons, and of their sons, and their sons, I will continue to live forever! They will restore me to life you now rob from me!" - Princess Asa Vajda

Why watch this? A vampiric witch, a generational curse, and dead people rising from the grave.

Plot Summary: Princess Vajda, a convicted conjurer, is brutally whipped and placed inside a spiked bronze mask, along with her loyal servant, Javutich. Two centuries later their crypt is disturbed, awakening the evil pair, which now allows them to pursue their revenge.

Dad's Preview: This film has many classic elements common with gothic horror films of its time. Made in Italy, this dreary tale of a witch's curse on her murderous brother, and his heirs, will raise the hairs on your neck. There are foggy moors, demonic rituals and reanimated corpses galore. Stunning British actress, Barbara Steele, plays the dual roles of the undead princess and her distant relative Katia Vajda. This chiller capitalized on the '60's monster movie craze started by Hammer's Dracula, Mummy and Frankenstein efforts. This is by far the best classic Italian horror film ever made.

Galetea-Jolly Film; Unidis