06-19-2009, 01:27 PM
In my opinion the best atmospheric gothic horror films were by the Italian directors Ricarrdo Freda, Mario Bava and Antonio Margaretti. Specifically the ones starring Barbara Steele. From a visual standpoint none of the American films matched Bava's "The Mask of Satan" or Margaretti's "Castle of Blood".Artist publisher Bill Black did this pen and ink drawing of Barbara Steele from "Castle of Blood" that was used for a fanzine back in the 60s.
Derek
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