Black Sunday
"STARE INTO THESE EYES...Discover deep within them the unspeakable, terrifying secret of BLACK SUNDAY...It will paralyze you with fright!"
Originally released in 1960. Black Sunday is a horror film. directed by Mario Bava. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barbara Steele, John Richardson, and Andrea Checchi
Synopsis
A vengeful witch, Asa Vajda, and her fiendish servant, Igor Jauvitch, return from the grave and begin a bloody campaign to possess the body of the witch's beautiful look-alike descendant: Katia. Only a handsome doctor with the help of family members stand in her way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (581 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Barbara Steele
as Princess Asa Vajda / Katia Vajda
John Richardson
as Dr. Andrej Gorobec / Dr. Andreas Gorobec
Andrea Checchi
as Dr. Choma Kruvajan / Dr. Thomas Kruvajan
Ivo Garrani
as Prince Vajda
Arturo Dominici
as Igor Javutich / Javuto
Enrico Olivieri
as Prince Constantine Vajda
Antonio Pierfederici
as Priest
Tino Bianchi
as Ivan - Manservant
Clara Bindi
as Inn Keeper
Mario Passante
as Nikita - Coachman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Galatea Film
- Jolly Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Sunday about?
A vengeful witch, Asa Vajda, and her fiendish servant, Igor Jauvitch, return from the grave and begin a bloody campaign to possess the body of the witch's beautiful look-alike descendant: Katia. On...
Who directed Black Sunday?
Black Sunday was directed by Mario Bava.
How long is Black Sunday?
Black Sunday has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Black Sunday released?
Black Sunday was released on August 11, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Sunday?
The main cast of Black Sunday includes Barbara Steele, John Richardson, Andrea Checchi, Ivo Garrani, Arturo Dominici.
Is Black Sunday worth watching?
Black Sunday has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 581 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.