A witch's curse brings supernatural vengeance to a plague-ridden Gothic village.
THE LONG HAIR OF DEATH
Terrifying! Witches unleash horrific vengeance!
A woman under suspicion of witchcraft is burned alive. Her curse brings her back from the dead for revenge.
Quick Answer
The Long Hair of Death is a 1964 Italian fantasy horror film directed by Antonio Margheriti about a woman executed for witchcraft whose older daughter returns from beyond the grave to avenge her mother during a deadly plague.
Programmer's Pick
Antonio Margheriti delivers a moody Gothic yarn where Barbara Steele reigns as both victim and avenger, draped in cobwebs and existential dread. If you like your Italian horror with a side of social commentary and castle corridors thick with secrets, this one's for you.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Antonio Margheriti
- Writers
- Antonio Margheriti, Ernesto Gastaldi, Tonino Valerii
- Release
- 1964
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Also Known As
- La sorcière sanglante, A Máscara do Demônio, Hævnens flammer, Длинные волосы смерти, Los largos cabellos de la muerte, Original title: I lunghi capelli della morte
Why This Matters
Directed by Antonio Margheriti and featuring Barbara Steele in dual roles, this 1964 Italian horror film exemplifies international casting and the genre's fascination with gothic settings, set in a 15th-century castle and village.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Steele commands the screen as both Helen and Mary Karnstein, embodying innocence and vengeance in a single film.
Thunderstorms, castles, and plague-ridden villages set the stage for a richly atmospheric Italian horror experience.
The supernatural power of a curse fuels a tale of vengeance that blurs the line between justice and terror.
Witch burnings and paranoia drive a social commentary on fear and power in the late 1400s.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Execution of a woman accused of witchcraft
Vengeful supernatural force
Death, paranoia, and plague in the village
15th-century feudal village
Questions from the Vault
Who directed The Long Hair of Death? +
The Long Hair of Death was directed by Antonio Margheriti.
How long is The Long Hair of Death? +
The Long Hair of Death has a runtime of 96 minutes.
What genre is The Long Hair of Death? +
The Long Hair of Death is a fantasy horror film.
When was The Long Hair of Death released? +
The Long Hair of Death was released in 1964.
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