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There's scarcely a scene in this film that doesn't deserve to be a poster.

Every horror film of this type needs a strong villain and here Barbara Steele gives it her all.

One of the most startlingly erotic mass market films of its era.

John Phillip Law is a bit wooden in the central role, though, like Roger Moore as Bond, he compensates by doing one particular expression really well.

Bava's trademark brilliant framing and his playful relationship with modernism maximise the visual appeal of every scene.

The subversive narrative, constantly challenging audience expectations, was hugely influential in its time and still makes the film a lot of fun today.

Filmed by the incomparable Mario Bava, it features stunning cinematography.

Here you will find that combination of style, charisma and viciousness which made Lee unforgettable as Hammer’s Dracula, but several shades darker.