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Cast
Barbara Steele
as Helen Karnstein / Mary Karnstein
George Ardisson
as Baron Kurt Hummel
Halina Zalewska
as Elizabeth Hummel / Adele Karnstein
Umberto Raho
as Von Klage
Laura Nucci
as Grumalda
Giuliano Raffaelli
as Count Humboldt
Nello Pazzafini
as Monk
Jeffrey Darcey
as The Messenger
Aldo Barozzi
as Plague Victim (uncredited)
Mario Casella
as Gorca (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1964
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageItalian
CertificationPG
GenresHorror
Votes74
DirectorAntonio Margheriti
WritersAntonio Margheriti, Tonino Valerii, Ernesto Gastaldi
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Long Hair of Death
About The Long Hair of Death
In a 15th century village, a woman is accused of witchcraft and put to death. Her beautiful older daughter knows the real reason for the execution lies in the lord's sexual desire for her mother.
Directed by Antonio Margheriti, The Long Hair of Death leans on a strong ensemble — Barbara Steele, George Ardisson, Halina Zalewska — 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 horror titles of 1964.
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