An Angel for Satan
| An Angel for Satan | |
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 Italian theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Camillo Mastrocinque |
| Screenplay by |
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| Based on | A novel by Luigi Emmanuele |
| Produced by | Liliana Biancini[1] |
| Cinematography | Giuseppe Aquari[1] |
| Edited by | Gisa Radicchi[1] |
| Music by | Francesco De Masi[1] |
Production company | Discobolo Film[1] |
| Distributed by | Discobolo Film |
Release date |
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| Country | Italy[1] |
| Language | 90 minutes[1] |
| Box office | ₤87 million |
An Angel for Satan (Template:Lang-it) is a 1966 Italian horror film directed by Camillo Mastrocinque. It stars Barbara Steele in a dual role, as Harriet Montebruno / Belinda, and is set in a small Italian village by a lake. It is based on a short novel by Luigi Emmanuele.[2] This was Barbara Steele's last "Italian Gothic".[3]
Plot
The Count of Montebruno, preparing his luxurious mansion for the arrival of his niece, discovers a mysterious old statue. After the niece arrives, strange events begin to happen, including deaths. It soon becomes clear that the newly found statue somehow influences the mental state of the Count's young niece. It turns out that Harriet Montebruno, one of the ancestors of the Count of Montebruno, was turned into a statue many years ago.
Cast
- Barbara Steele as Harriet Montebruno / Belinda
- Claudio Gora as Count Montebruno
- Ursula Davis as Rita
- Anthony Steffen as Roberto Merigi
- Marina Berti as Illa
- Aldo Berti as Victor
- Mario Brega as Carlo Lionesi
- Vassili Karis as Dario, the Teacher
Release
An Angel for Satan was released in Italy on 4 May 1966 where it was distributed by Discobolo Film.[1] It grossed 87 million Italian lira on its release.[1] In 2021, the film was released on DVD and Blu-Ray in the United States by Severin Films.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Curti 2015, p. 155.
- ^ Curti 2015, p. 165.
- ^ Hughes 2011, p. 89.
- Curti, Roberto (2015). Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1957-1969. McFarland. ISBN 978-1476619897.
- Hughes, Howard (2011). Cinema Italiano - The Complete Guide From Classics To Cult. London - New York: I.B.Tauris. ISBN 978-1-84885-608-0.
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