The whip and the body
(2014, original release: 1963)

Fiction

eVideo

Provider: Kanopy

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1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 87 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound

ISBN/ISSN
1114857
LANGUAGE
Italian
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Steeped in sadomasochism and lushly photographed in the vivid hues for which the director is known, Mario Bava's The whip and the body is a Gothic thriller that far surpasses the API Edgar Allan Poe films that it was intended to emulate. Christopher Lee (Dracula: prince of darkness) stars as Kurt Menliff, the sadistic son of a wealthy Count, who returns to the family castle, much to the dismay of his family, their servants, and the beautiful woman with whom he shares a fondness for the lash (Daliah Lavi). When Kurt is found murdered, it brings no peace to those who had feared him, as his vengeful spirit cannot be contained by the grave, and he returns to torment those unfortunate enough to remain within Menliff Manor

Originally produced by Kino Lorber Edu in 1963

Mode of access: World Wide Web

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