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Release Year1961
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Horror, Fantasy
Votes84
DirectorMario Bava
WritersSandro Continenza, Duccio Tessari, Mario Bava
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHercules in the Haunted World
About Hercules in the Haunted World
Upon his return from battle in the previous film, the great warrior Hercules learns that his lover, Daianara, has lost her senses. According to the oracle Medea, Dianara's only hope is the Stone of Forgetfulness which lies deep in the realm of Hades. Hercules, with two companions, Theseus and Telemachus, embarks on a dangerous quest for the stone, while he is unaware that Dianara's guardian, King Lico, is the one responsible for her condition and plots to have the girl for himself as his bride upon her revival.
Directed by Mario Bava, Hercules in the Haunted World leans on a strong ensemble — Reg Park, Christopher Lee, Leonora Ruffo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1961.
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