Watched a double bill of Ruggero Deodato's
Phantom of Death (1988) and Lamberto Bava's
Macabre (1980) last night.
Phantom of Death was one of those films I have been wanting to see ever since I discovered that it was directed by the legendary Ruggero Deodato (Cannibal Holocaust) and it didn't disappoint! However it was Macabre that stole the show that evening!
Directed by Lamberto Bava (Demons, A Blade in the Dark) Macabre featured everything I love about italian cinema; the gothic atmosphere, the dubbing, the humour, a creepy child and of course a perfect mix of sex and violence that doesn't border on the tasteless. If you have not yet seen this ferocious debut then I suggest you go and hunt yourself a copy!
A great night overall!
