Bloody Pit of Horror
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Bloody Pit of Horror (Original Italian title: Il Boia Scarlatto) is a 1965
Italian gothic
horror film
based on the writings of Marquis de Sade
and directed by Massimo Pupillo
. The film, set in Italy, stars Mickey Hargitay
, Walter Brandi, Luisa Baratto and Rita Klein, and tells the story of a group of women modeling for a photo shoot for the cover of novels, when the owner of the castle starts to become The Crimson Executioner, who is bent on their deaths.
The film is in the public domain.
A former actor named Travis Anderson lives in a castle with only his two bodyguards to keep him company. It just so happens that a book publisher and his crew sneak in to take some photos, thinking the castle empty. When they are discovered they are asked to leave immediately. But then Travis recognizes one of the girls as his former girlfriend Edith. He relents and lets them all stay the night.
It isn't long before the evil spirit of a former resident known as 'The Crimson Executioner' is released by accident. It possesses Travis, who then takes it upon himself to punish his unwelcome guests for their physical and spiritual imperfections.
show Incognito Cinema Warriors XP in 2009. The characters greatly ridiculed the overly-elaborate torture devices that The Crimson Executioner employs on his victims, as well as mocking the un-heroic nature of protagonist Walter Brandi, who repeatedly tries to save the other characters but fails with nearly every attempt.
Bloody Pit of Horror (USA),
Castello di Artena, Il,
Crimson Executioner,
Some Virgins for the Hangman,
The Castle of Artena,
The Red Hangman (USA) (promotional title),
The Scarlet Executioner,
The Scarlet Hangman,
Virgins for the Hangman
Italian films of 1965
A list of films produced in Italy in 1965 :-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database...
Italian gothic
Gothic fiction
Gothic fiction, sometimes referred to as Gothic horror, is a genre or mode of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance. Gothicism's origin is attributed to English author Horace Walpole, with his 1764 novel The Castle of Otranto, subtitled "A Gothic Story"...
horror film
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
based on the writings of Marquis de Sade
Marquis de Sade
Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade was a French aristocrat, revolutionary politician, philosopher, and writer famous for his libertine sexuality and lifestyle...
and directed by Massimo Pupillo
Massimo Pupillo
Massimo Pupillo is an Italian film director.Pupillo is best known for his work as a horror film director in the 1960s and 1970s. His 3 most famous horror films were all made in 1965. He directed Terror-Creatures from the Grave in 1965 which starred Barbara Steele...
. The film, set in Italy, stars Mickey Hargitay
Mickey Hargitay
Miklós "Mickey" Hargitay was an actor and Mr. Universe 1955. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he was married to Jayne Mansfield, and the father of actress Mariska Hargitay...
, Walter Brandi, Luisa Baratto and Rita Klein, and tells the story of a group of women modeling for a photo shoot for the cover of novels, when the owner of the castle starts to become The Crimson Executioner, who is bent on their deaths.
The film is in the public domain.
Plot
It isn't long before the evil spirit of a former resident known as 'The Crimson Executioner' is released by accident. It possesses Travis, who then takes it upon himself to punish his unwelcome guests for their physical and spiritual imperfections.
Incognito Cinema Warriors XP
The film was featured on MSTingMSTing
MSTing or MiSTing is a method of mocking a show in the style of the television series Mystery Science Theater 3000 and, in particular, is a form of fan fiction in which writers mock other works by inserting humorous comments, called "riffs", into the flow of dialogue and events.- Style :In...
show Incognito Cinema Warriors XP in 2009. The characters greatly ridiculed the overly-elaborate torture devices that The Crimson Executioner employs on his victims, as well as mocking the un-heroic nature of protagonist Walter Brandi, who repeatedly tries to save the other characters but fails with nearly every attempt.
Cast
- Mickey HargitayMickey HargitayMiklós "Mickey" Hargitay was an actor and Mr. Universe 1955. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he was married to Jayne Mansfield, and the father of actress Mariska Hargitay...
... Travis Anderson - Walter Brandi ... Rick (as Walter Brandt)
- Luisa Baratto ... Edith (as Louise Barret)
- Rita Klein ... Nancy
- Alfredo Rizzo ... Daniel Parks (as Alfred Rice)
- Barbara Nelli ... Suzy (as Barbara Nelly)
- Moa Tahi ... Kinojo
- Femi BenussiFemi BenussiFemi Benussi , is an Italian film actress. She appeared in 82 films between 1965 and 1983.She was born in Rovigno, Italy .-Selected filmography:* Bloody Pit of Horror * The Hawks and the Sparrows...
... Annie (as Femi Martin) - Ralph Zucker ... Photographer
- Nando Angelini (as Nik Angel)
- Albert Gordon
- Gino Turini (as John Turner)
- Roberto Messina (as Robert Messenger
Also known as
A Tale of Torture,Bloody Pit of Horror (USA),
Castello di Artena, Il,
Crimson Executioner,
Some Virgins for the Hangman,
The Castle of Artena,
The Red Hangman (USA) (promotional title),
The Scarlet Executioner,
The Scarlet Hangman,
Virgins for the Hangman