The film earns a score of 73 out of 100. This Italian production from Mario Bava tells the story of a witch who lived in the 1600s, and was imprisoned within a tomb inside a coffin—a container with a window forcing her to gaze at a cross indefinitely. After two centuries pass, along with a shattered window and a damaged cross, plus some blood, she begins to awaken...and is understandably displeased. The black-and-…

A witch and her partner, executed two centuries earlier, return from beyond the grave to possess the body of her look-alike descendant. How does one even begin to describe a horror classic like Black Sunday? Mario Bava’s directorial debut isn't just his finest work; it established him as one of the most important directors in horror film history. He had experience beforehand with documentaries and shorts, plus he …

Black Sunday presents itself as a gothic horror movie told in black and white, centering on a story of vengeance carried out by an executed woman and those attempting to prevent it. The storyline is acceptable; it’s not remarkable, but it serves its purpose for the film. The characters and other basic components are adequate too. So, what makes this movie worth seeing? Director Mario Bava excels at creating a p…

I really enjoyed this film. It’s my introduction to Bava’s work, and I hope to watch all of his movies sometime.