Mario Bava's The Whip and the Body. 1963: Happy Christopher Lee's Birthday

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[@MiqueCapel]

A far cry from everyone who doesn't know or only as ancient prophet but delighted in seeing a young Christopher Lee in such beautiful picturesque ghotic tale

[@SANTANA89100]

OMG!!! WHAT a BEAUTY...this film looks like a "moving" painting by Ingres...STUNNING ❤

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Wow, thank you!

[@SANTANA89100]

....and the SYMBOLISM is sooooooo powerful and clear, YET enveloped in wonderous poetic artistry!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Christopher Lee!! Applause to our Hostess for the selection!! GREAT film !!!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

You see what I see in this film. I'm so happy you appreciate it.

[@timfreckman7801]

Fear? Maybe. Desire? Undoubtedly. Another great movie. Thanks..

[@ZENmud]

Or "Fear and Desire": Kubrick's first feature film..?

[@mrtunapie6653]

I never even heard of this film, and I thought I knew them all... LOL... Thanks for posting it, and such a nice looking copy too 😃😃👍👍

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@StephanieLaerkeAndersen]

Mario Bava is an artist. Film is his canvas, and he decorated them with such delights and charms and colour visions. I just watched a beautiful Blu-ray copy of this last night before I found your wonderful upload. Such a delightful masterpiece and a gem of European cinema. These films must be protected and preserved at all costs.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I totally agree! I have dvds of many just to preserve them You never know what will happen.

[@elliotdryden7560]

I must confess I stumbled across this tonight quite by accident (arcane algorithmic sorcery) and clicked on it expecting to enjoy a few minutes and wander off again, when I found myself totally riveted and watched the entire movie. This genre has always been very much in line with my tastes in the macabre. Thank you so much, and I was happy to like and subscribe!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Thank you Elliot! I'm glad you like the film!

[@micahhurst8986]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing this film with us. I have never seen it until today. Thought I had seen all of Christopher Lee’s movies. Love these old horror film with Vincent Price and Peter Cushing.

[@michaellehmbeck8671]

Christopher Lee is awesome, one of my favorites and this is a classic movie and he is great. Happy Birthday to you Christopher and thank you The Mysterious Domain Movie Palace for uploading this classic!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! He is great in this.

[@lauramaguire5152]

Love the film score. Christopher Lee has a presence on film that he charms you even when he plays the villain and you should be rooting for the hero. He is mesmerising

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Especially in this one I think. :)

[@dimitrovajunkie]

Love this film. One of my favorites by Bava. I remember being entranced by the atmosphere of rich decadence and Bava's luxuriating in stylistic excess when I first watched it--Lee's hand coming toward the camera at one point and alternating green and red light filters as his face comes toward the camera for a deep kiss. And I love the progressively tighter closeups of Lavi's face as she's walking down a hallway toward a door with a look of terror on her face and how her face is bathed in deep blue as she gets up from her bed and leans against a bedpost later on. Also, the part where she's playing the piano and the camera moves toward the rich fabric of the curtains before the windows with a storm raging outside and then back to her face and then back to the window with Lee peering in angrily. Bava really knew how to lay on the Gothic effects. Everything looks so well-composed and painterly. Of course, some dismiss him for his sacrificing of story to effects but as Pauline Kael said of Orson Welles' Touch of Evil, he makes more of those effects than the solemn meat and potatoes of storyline other directors dwell on. And who else but Bava with his wicked sense of humor would have made a film in which romantic love is transformed into sadomasochism? He was truly ahead of his time. Even today it would be kind of shocking. This print looks like it's taken from the recent Blu-Ray edition which is noted for its darkness--everything looks tinged with violet or deep blue, which works for the morbid tone of the piece. There's a European version from Germany which isn't so dark.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I'm so glad you see the poetry of Bava's work. And I love Orson Welles for the same reasons, especially his version of Othello which I will show here at some point. If I can...

[@Brian-zp1df]

Are you Hollywood?

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

@@Brian-zp1df No

[@dimitrovajunkie]

@@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace Yes, that's beautiful. Welles was very inventive with the camera. But his Othello has a lot of dubbing and muffled sound issues if I remember correctly because of the scattershot way in which it was shot--some scenes here, then Welles going off to work on another film to raise money, then shooting a few more scenes. It's amazing it got made at all under those conditions.

[@cunnyfred9562]

@@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace I need to see a film where a woman is doing all the WHIPPING, not a man.

[@PeteHawthorne]

Underrated gothic romance / ghost story and a gem in Bava's filmography. Shame the original un-dubbed version is impossible to come by! Who would ever want to hide Christopher Lee's iconic voice?!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Hello Everyone! I talk for about 15 minutes before the movie starts so if you don't like that, please feel free to skip ahead.

[@sneadh1]

Skip to 14:20 !

[@sisjddjdjjd3366]

لو كان الحديث مكتوبا على الشاشة لكان افضل بكثير حيث يمكن قرائته بدل اقتطاع حوالي 14 دقيقة من وقت الفيلم جعلته مبتورا وافسدت الحماس لمششاهدته ...

[@brendakrieger7000]

No worries, I enjoy hearing the additional information. I'm so happy that you are sharing these wonderful Gothic horror with us.💜😻

[@Ravynwulf]

I love it! And you’re so gothic and beautiful, perfect for your movie palace ambience. Thank you, dear Lady Whiteswan. 🦢

[@stevenmcnicoll5060]

Never. Always interesting. Thank you for these. Love your channel.

[@StevenParrisWard]

Sigh stunning Bava. I'm breathless.

[@twosplit6938]

Crazy flick Wow loved it.

[@eddiereedbigband1]

YAY, Christopher Lee's birthday ! Soooooooo happy to celebrate him with you, Madame Mysterious, and your friends. I caught a glimpse of this film many years ago and always hoped to see the entire film. Thank you for sharing it with us. I was born in 1957 in Los Angeles California. I grew up watching all, the tv scary movie rerun screem queens. You and all your friends know the gals I'm writing about. You are my favorite. Congratulations ... and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Flight Lieutenant Sir Christopher Frank Carandini Lee !

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Thank you Eddie! I'm glad you got to see the whole thing!

[@eddiereedbigband1]

@@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace Good evening Ms Mysterious. I must have seen, all those years ago, a portion of the original Italian cut because I remember it being much more violent. Your version is beautiful and such a treat ! I hope I can stand waiting until Halloween before I watch it again. Looking forward to your next show. Please consider doing one on Hammer Film's "Twins of Evil" ... Such FUN !

[@davirasdarkside4263]

Christopher Lee is a dreamboat ♥ good post! thank you ☺

[@miladydewinter7770]

I thought I'd seen everything Christoper Lee had ever done ---- this one somehow slipped under my radar. Thank you so much for posting it.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

It was actually supressed when it came out because of the theme.

[@elpirata5468]

Mr Lee was Enchanting🖤🦇🖤 Could already see Shades of the vampire

[@StuartJohnson-cy2sx]

Such a wonderful film, and a refreshing change to watch a horror film where one candle doesn't manage to light up an entire room like midday.

[@royalavera354]

Thank you for sharing, this is really cool!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Glad you liked it!

[@yvonnepeltier9815]

Oh wow I've never seen this one. Thank you!

[@KittymoreJoy]

This was a beautifully haunting film. Much more superior , which is why I love old films. Love your introduction. The dark can be very seductive while being somewhat spooky. Glad I found you.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Thank you!

[@DarknesssThereAndNothingMore]

This is my favorite gothic movie! So beautifully filmed ❤

[@robodd4694]

I enjoy your talks just as much as I enjoy the movies you put up. Not only are you beautiful but your very insightful. Thanks so much.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Thank you, Rob!

[@RedcoatsReturn]

Never seen this film 😲 thank you for showing us this vintage gem with the great ChristopherLee 😄👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏I love your review of these films very much…just fantastic my dear 😉

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Thank you Redcoat! I really appreciate that and I'm glad you enjoyed the film!

[@thatsmarco7413]

A Masterpiece! Remember its the first movie ever who speak about sadomasochism..in 1963!! It was quite scandalous for the time

[@raynwolfsbane2084]

Thanks for the upload!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Our pleasure!

[@jared1870]

Well, the weekend is off to a good start with this birthday tribute to Christopher Lee, who appears here at his menacingly best, and Mario Bavo makes the dark look so beautiful. And poor Harriet White. She dreamed of a great acting career, could not find work in the US so moved to Europe where they typecast her as the faithful/sinister domestic. Thanks for introducing me to another fine film.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I'm glad you enjoyed Harriet was "discovered" a couple of times by Kirk Douglas but she just didn't have the thing.

[@jared1870]

@@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace thank you for that, I was not aware of her discoveries by Kirk Douglas. I recognize her from many classic European horror movies.

[@Brian-zp1df]

Me too

[@romeezrahman275]

Old is gold..... tx 4r d upload ❤️

[@loringbush1455]

From Frankenstein to Dracula to Mummy to Count Dooku and finally Sauramon in the Lord of the rings movies! Yes he is my favorite horror movie actor of all time!

[@philosopherscribe39]

Not to mention Lord Summerisle.

[@alexandraxyzoo7]

Happy birthday to one of the greatest actors ever!

[@davidwilliamson9162]

Well done 👍 love the old almost hammer 🔨 studios stuff keek em coming please 🙏 x

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Thank you! Will do!

[@debbieathy5204]

Those are the best

[@customer2985]

I watched this masterpiece whilst recovering from my own hospital surgery April 2023 and have often enjoyed your presentations.So sad to see you go😢 wishing you all the best and good health.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the film.

[@joerusso-es5cz]

I really enjoy your introductions and views of these films. You give me insight to many other elements of the film.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Glad to hear it!

[@philosopherscribe39]

What a gorgeous gothic masterpiece. Thank you for sharing!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Glad you like it!

[@ridingwithted9759]

This movie is so gothic it took me a while to get realize it's filmed in color!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Lol!

[@ironmaiden4396]

WOW... At a loss for words...All I can say is... they damn sho' don't make 'em like this anymore...AWESOME!!!! Thoroughly enjoyed this one for sure...Thanks!!!

[@Ravynwulf]

Great gothic movie! Perpetually dark, lots of castle shots and the music..Oh the music..SO dark and ominous! This was an incredible gothic fix for me. Thank you Ms. Whiteswan! 🦢

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@williegoldsberry2113]

I am stunned by this movie. Never have i seen him like this@

[@anglomik]

Finally getting around to watching this jewel! The gothic atmosphere, and the moody ambiance are worth the price of admission! BTW, Lee appears in Burton's "Dark Shadows" and also narrates "Nightmare Before Christmas" (original poem short) & several others. Thanks for posting!!!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Okay! Thanks! I'm not sure I could handle the second half of Dark Shadows again though....It started off so well then got all about the Carpenters which was a 70s band. I wish Burton would kept the comedy out. I will happily watch Sleepy Hollow again though.

[@IrvONeil-fn6cp]

Thanks for posting. Enjoyed your intro too. I've seen this film three times before but never in such a beautiful print! It is a hauntingly beautiful Gothic nightmare! Nevenka (Daliah Lavi) loves & hates Christopher Lee's character because he releases the lover of pain and violence inside her. Daliah Lavi is superb!!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

This film has many layers and complex characters which keep you thinking. I'm glad you like it.

[@enzobinelli9397]

Extraordinaria película del género del terror clásico de un nivel muy superior de las de hoy en día con la destacada actuación del gran actor británico 🇬🇧 Christopher Lee y la hermosa actriz y muy seductora Dalilah Lavi con la participación de los actores Tony Kendall y la actriz Ida Galli y la participación de un gran elenco destacado para desarrollar y culminar en una obra del séptimo arte del gran director italiano 🇮🇹 Mario Bava

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Absolutely! I'm gladyou enjoy it!

[@lynwainwright3908]

I love Christopher Lee and wow. In this film he’s SO GOOD LOOKING! The film is full of suspense and sad at the end I think . I’ve watched it a few times and will probably watch it again. Thank you so much for for giving us this marvellous film xxx

[@chrismcpherson1204]

Thank you for uploading this movie 🎬 Excellent choice enjoyed watching late at night in rural Pennsylvania USA 🇺🇸

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@giobaz]

Watching late night from Brazil...

[@TheDubOrange]

great movie, and great introduction as always. we liked this classic gothic movie, thanx for sharing!

[@marcdelente2456]

le corp et le fouet un classique que je possède en copie cinéma 16mm un chef d oeuvre de Mario Bava.

[@andrewmilesbroughton8222]

Nice and dreamlike. I probably like 'Blood and black lace' for Bava's more bravura direction, but he's wonderfully inventive here too.

[@nakfoor1846]

I loved the color and atmosphere of this one. Thanks!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TheCrossroads533]

Wow, I like it! Not sure if this film is technically in the "giallo" category, but it is fascinating from its melodramatic Ferrante and Teicher-ish theme to nods to both English gothic and Poe. Cinematography is moody, sometimes lush, especially with capturing light and shadow. Ah, the whip sequences are S&M poetry in motion.

[@jelsner5077]

BRILLIANT!

[@litalujanebutterfly]

Thank you very much for such good movie, I love your channel . I like your style! You are my Star! Thanks!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Thank you Lita!

[@hectoreduardo-h3r]

Thanks for share THE MYSTERIOUS 👍

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

You're welcome!

[@hectoreduardo-h3r]

@@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace You ser very friendly THE MYSTERIOUS ,great week end ...thanks 🖐️😀

[@ladylugosii]

Bravo🎉thank you for posting this in honor of his birthday. Such a hauntingly beautiful movie. Please post more movies. You always pick awesome ones and share such good information on each film. Looking forward to another post.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I'm doing my best. Thank you Heather!

[@meowMix03]

Lee is handsome.

[@customer2985]

When Kurt initially arrives and announces "He is back" Christopher Lee's own voice is heard for a couple of seconds.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Yes, it comes in and out which is wahy I didn't realize it was dubbed the first time I saw it.

[@francis-mariedechatillon987]

Elaine, I loved it. You know, I think CL managed his best look of undiluted evil in this movie--better than some of the Dracula stuff. Also, loved the intro. X

[@Brian-zp1df]

Nice comment

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

He was more wicked than Dracula. Thank you!

[@747fa]

This film is sick, I tell you, sick! All that macabre, sadomasochistic horror was...was....well.., er, actually, rather, er, stimulating, so much so that I watched the entire film! 😳

[@peteespinosa2530]

Love this. Flick !!!!!!

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

Interesting what you said about the relation between primordial fear,and chivalry. Well stated i thought. On to the movie...👍🙏🙂

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I hope you like it!

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

@@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace It was great. Thankyou 👍🙂

[@anotherlittlepieceofmyart]

I love your channel especially your intro talks. You are The Coolest 😊

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Thank you!

[@carolinezervan6301]

I very much agree. He is very handsome with black hair. Dare o say it. He is usually very distinguished looking but this time. Very hot and sexy. Ooohhhhhh Mmmmmm

[@idontcareaboutyou7757]

happy birthday mr. Lee and 101 of these days my dear gentleman. keep on rocking.

[@sister_stygian2678]

That was an alright movie, I really enjoyed the use of lighting and different color lights in this the most. It almost was vaguely like Dario Argento in some ways. My favorite scene was, when Christian walked slowly down to Kurt's room thinking he was following his brother and the light shifting from one side of his face to the other. Anyways, I appreciated the upload, thank you!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. The lighting is very rich.

[@sister_stygian2678]

@@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace Rich is a very good word for it, movies like this really stand out and are more memorable, at least for me.

[@inganorden1816]

Mr. Lee looks actually quite handsome here, albeit in a somber way. But that makes his character irresistible. And that voice...!

[@ruru_bckwrds8737]

I've watched this movie last year and I love it! That actress was gorgeous in this movie. Thank you for uploading it! It's so interesting what you said about this movie, I did not realize there could be much more behind the toxic relationship.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I found so many layers in this one. It delves into the unconscious.

[@ruru_bckwrds8737]

@@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace love your analysis!!!

[@dimitrovajunkie]

Daliah Lavi. She was an Israeli actress who enjoyed a few years of fame in the 1960s. She was also in one of the James Bond films and made another Italian horror classic, The Witch (La Strega). In addition to being a great beauty, she could also act as this film attests.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Happy Heavenly Birthday Christopher Lee🎉🥳🎊🍾 My parents wedding anniversary was May 27. Also May 27 was the day my son and I arrived in Texas to our new home🏡 I just can't say enough how much I appreciate you uploading these fabulous works of cinema. Plus all the research you do.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@brendakrieger7000]

@@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace Yes I absolutely do💜

[@margaretharris4792]

excellent

[@D-bow288]

Stumbled across your channel and just became a new subby! Love your taste in gothic horror ❤

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Welcome aboard!

[@wolfil8019]

Listening to your introduction to this movie, I was reminded of a role Christopher Lee played in BBC miniseries that came out in the year 2000, based on the first two books of Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast trilogy. The series was simply called Gormenghast. And Christopher Lee played Mr. Flay brilliantly. I will add that as a lover of the books it was based on, I also very much enjoyed the series, and was glad that they did not try to do the third book, as I don't think film or television could have done justice to that book. In any case, for "completists" of Christopher Lee material, it is well worth finding and watching.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I love Gormenghast! I never saw the whole series----I thought it was in the 90s. Was there another one? I was too busy in those days for television. Lol! I'd like to see it now that you reminded me.

[@wolfil8019]

@@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace I saw the series about 5 years ago, so I couldn't recall when it actually came out, and so I did a search for it, and according to wikipedia the BBC miniseries came out in the year 2000. Of course, wikipedia can sometimes be wrong ... In any case, the series was delightful and Christopher Lee played Mr. Flay brilliantly.

[@linwoodsly7101]

Saturday July 6th 2024 ; 15:00 PM just stumble on this classic gothic film ,thank you so much for the introduction..

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Super!

[@sleepyheadsleeps]

would be so much better with Christopher Lee's voice instead of an odd accent dub. thanks for sharing

[@ridingwithted9759]

Something went wrong with the English dub and Christopher Lee was unable for whatever reason to record it again... I think anyways.

[@timfrancis3997]

A horror gem 💎👍👍👍

[@sunchildgaia]

That was one strong woman who could overpower two men! :) Never go by looks!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Lol!

[@cuervojones4889]

I was wondering why this was dubbed (American accents) and I realized the original must've been in Italian. Checked the filmography and, sure enough! Then I remembered that the wonderful Mr. Lee spoke Italian. *dreamy sigh* 🥰

[@darylcumming7119]

Sadio masochistic gothic treat .

[@MTB214]

The Tim burton films Christopher Lee were in were Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the chocolate factory, Sweeney Todd. I’m not sure of the other one. He also was count dooku in Star Wars, other than lord of the rings and the hobbit films. Looking forward to watching the movie.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Thank you! I'll have to rewatch but I don't like the Chocolate Factory.

[@DAP-mi7ck]

Also Sleepy Hollow... which is the best Burton movie, imo.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Copyright is neither expressed nor implied; We do not own any rights this film. All belong to the copyright holders as well as any proceeds that might be attached to this film.

[@HEART_MIND_One]

Love your Channel Elaine ~~ perhaps my favorite “Classics” channel… but by “monetizing” it just ruins the experience watching such a great film interrupted every 5 minutes by ADS…

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

@@HEART_MIND_One Its not montetized by me but youtube puts ads on everything now and I suspect they want to force people to pay for Premium. The copyright holder may also get paid. I don't see ads when I watch on my channel. It may be regional. Sorry about that.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thanks so much❤

[@brendakrieger7000]

Yes,Christopher Lee was devilishly handsome😍 Tony Randall is easy on the eyes as well😘

[@hauntedhose]

Thanks for posting 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Our pleasure!

[@jackdarbyshire5888]

Informative run-down 👍about the movie 🎬

[@KingOFuh]

Although Christopher Lee's greatest appearance was on the cover of Band on the Run, this is not bad.

[@carolinezervan6301]

He should had look like this for Dracula.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I agree. I think he would have played it differently if he had.

[@walterfechter8080]

Mario Bava directed two of my all-time favourite films: "Black Sabbath" and "The Whip and The Body."

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Whip and the Body is on my marquee.

[@daniellewillis2767]

I love this channel!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Thank you!

[@justme-tj3jt]

Great film but I have to admit the music gets on my nerves a bit. Happy birthday in the afterlife Mr. Lee. We all miss you greatly.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I think Rusticelli's music is a matter of taste because it can get overwhelming. But he does cool things with the theramin and organ sounds. Kind of hits a primal nerve in me anyway.

[@jelsner5077]

The music was one of my favorite parts of this movie!

[@MrJAFF1969]

He played Johnny Depp’s dad and Charlie and the chocolate factory and he played a dentist when Johnny Depp was young. Christopher Lee that is.

[@hectoreduardo-h3r]

Very interesting movie ... wonderful job CRISTOPHER 🤔 Regards MYSTERIOUS good choice 🤔

[@drangonfliepink79]

"Like a green spider " lol

[@charlesmagicien4330]

love your introductions

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Thank you!

[@duantorruellas716]

If this isnt the most gothic S&M hahahaha nevermind lol. All rhey need is lord Byron and the marque de sade to walk in with vampirella .

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Oh dear....That would be a sight!

[@paulppchristman5827]

I first heard of this film when I was a kid perusing the tv guide one night when a local station was showing its English dubbed American released cut, "What !" I finally saw it about 25 years later when I bought it-sight unseen-on vhs from Sinister Cinema. This and "Black Sunday" are Bava's two best horror films. This one also appears to have been influenced by Roger Corman's Edgar Allan Poe flicks. In particular, the exhumation scene demonstrates this. This upload is a beauty ! Thanks !

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

You're welcome!

[@tothestarz]

Definitely my favorite Chris Lee film!

[@pathdaly]

Extremely stylish and beautifully lit throughout, though I found the score a tad overwrought and the fact that Lees's voice was overdubbed was disappointing. Still, emminently likeable though.

[@mikaa2261]

I think Daliah Lavi is so beautiful, particularly on Two Weeks in Another Town ❤

[@philfletcher3434]

I found the castle interior more scary than the storyline, why would anyone build a colossal dump like that? You'd never be able to heat it unless you cut down a whole forest and had an army of servants to keep the blazes toked up and most of the heat goes up the chimney not the living quarters. I think you'd literally freeze to death in there even in summer. Not even bear skins would keep the cold off you. (Blue with the cold.)

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

And its very dark...

[@747fa]

​@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace Yes, it was kind of, d-d-d-dark.🫣

[@adagietto2523]

With people like Kurt a stake through the heart is the only answer.

[@Norfolk250]

At least 20 years ago I saw this for the first time, and on disc. I think had the choice of 3 audios - and as I was about halfway through with the dubbed one, I switched about and the sound of the original was OH-so magnificent compared to the dubbed one --- the ambient sounds are taken out for the full-english version, along with the effect sounds. Amazing - I started it over from the beginning and watched with subtitles. [Edit] - though, it 'is' sweet to think the dubbed version has someone clicking coconut shells together to give us those running steps on stone in the house, whenever the women scamper away! HA!!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I'd love to see that version. Bava knew how to create an atmosphere.

[@jamescameron8715]

In your introduction to this film, did you describe the young Christopher Lee as "smoldering?" 🔥 "Let's light a lantern - I want a look in the moats" - I'm starting to love these Gothic Tales of Horror 🖤

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I think he smolders in this film. I'm glad you're enjoying the Gothics.

[@frostylunetta]

Chris Lee’s Kurt reminds me of Heathcliff

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I know! I was wondering if he ever had a chance to play Heathcliff.