Born in 1939 in Biella, Piedmont, Mario Gariazzo emerged as a distinctive voice in Italian cult cinema during the 1970s. As both director and writer, he crafted films like Acquasanta Joe (1971) and The Eerie Midnight Horror Show (1974), which showcase his engagement with popular cinematic trends and controversial themes. Gariazzo's work, including his writing on Sister Emanuelle (1977), has earned a dedicated following, cementing his legacy in the realms of exploitation and genre filmmaking.
Enter the Devil
After a female art student purchases a life-size wooden sculpture of a crucifixion from an abandoned church, she has a vision of herself being nailed to a cross and soon becomes sexually tormented by the sculpture when it comes to life.
