This film is regarded as the first slasher film, that produced a myriad of clones such as Friday 13th.
Being a Mario Bava film, I held high expectations for this. Unfortunately i was to be very disappointed.
The first thing i noted was how drab and lifeless this film is. There is none of Bava's use of colour. The characters are one dimensional and the special effects are poor. In one scene a beheading takes place and you can clearly see the screws in the neck area after the beheading.
The plot is very convoluted and ultimately uninteresting. The surprise ending is OK, if a little silly.
In summary it feels as if Bava is just trying to shock and keep up with the trend of making an exploitation movie, rather than a good movie. Friday 13th is actually superior to this movie and more entertaining.
Being a Mario Bava film, I held high expectations for this. Unfortunately i was to be very disappointed.
The first thing i noted was how drab and lifeless this film is. There is none of Bava's use of colour. The characters are one dimensional and the special effects are poor. In one scene a beheading takes place and you can clearly see the screws in the neck area after the beheading.
The plot is very convoluted and ultimately uninteresting. The surprise ending is OK, if a little silly.
In summary it feels as if Bava is just trying to shock and keep up with the trend of making an exploitation movie, rather than a good movie. Friday 13th is actually superior to this movie and more entertaining.