The Long Hair of Death

The Long Hair of Death (1964)

I lunghi capelli della morte

Terrifying! Witches unleash horrific vengeance!

In a 15th century village, a woman is accused of witchcraft and put to death. Her beautiful older daughter knows the real reason for the execution lies in the lord's sexual desire for her mother.

Date of release
1964-12-30
TMDB
6.3 / 10 (74)
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
Horror, Fantasy
Director
Antonio Margheriti

Casting

Interesting facts

The Long Hair of Death is a 1964 Italian horror film directed by Antonio Margheriti. It stars British actress Barbara Steele in the roles of Helen Rochefort and Mary, Italian actor George Ardisson as Kurt Humboldt, and Polish actress Halina Zalewska in a dual role as Adele Karnstein and her daughter Lisabeth. It is set in a 15th-century feudal castle, and the nearby village.

Production

The Long Hair of Death was written by Ernesto Gastaldi and Tonino Valerii. Gastaldi told Tim Lucas that Valerii had attempted to start his career as a director with the film, but that the producer had Antonio Margheriti chosen. Gastaldi also stated that the producer did not have Valerii direct as he had no experience at that time.

Most of the production was shot at Massimo Castle in Arsoli.

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