Mario Bava Appreciation Thread + Links

[TheLadyLigeia]

My favorite was Black Sunday for a while.. probably because it was the first film of his I saw, the one that made me love him. But now I think Black Sabbath is my favorite. I've caught myself watching it more than any other of his films. The telephone is the weakest out of the three, but I still like them all a lot.

Bava ftw.

The Maestro of the Macabre documentary is airing this month of IFC, by the way, if anyone else is like me and doesn't have the Hatchet for the Honeymoon R2. I recorded & watched it a few days ago. Good stuff.

[depecheanix]

Originally Posted by TheLadyLigeia

My favorite was Black Sunday for a while.. probably because it was the first film of his I saw, the one that made me love him. But now I think Black Sabbath is my favorite. I've caught myself watching it more than any other of his films. The telephone is the weakest out of the three, but I still like them all a lot.

I think Black Sabbath was the first I saw, it's the perfect entry to Bava and really gives you a taste of each of his horror styles. The Drop of Water to me is his masterpiece and to me the best 15 minutes ever in horror. Though the antique shop death scene in Blood and Black Lace does come close.

[goose101]

Originally Posted by SkInWaLkEr

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Tool.

Oh shut up you ain't impressing anyone. Also how am I a Tool?

[superfry]

Originally Posted by SkInWaLkEr

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Tool.

I'm impressed!

You have an uncanny knack for callin' like we all see 'em!

[DaveG]

Originally Posted by goose101

They look like shitty DTV

That's fucking HILARIOUS!

[DaveG]

So, I can't vote on your poll the proper way, Depeche. No BLOOD AND BLACK LACE?!? No FIVE DOLLS?!?

Well, if I had to place a vote then it would be for KILL BABY KILL. I might be in the minority but I think it is perhaps the best film on that list. Bava's films were certainly never known for there narrative content and this isn't going to change anybody's mind. But it's all about the looks and this has got to be one of the most atmospheric ghost stories I've ever seen. Beautiful, beautiful film.

If you would have included the aforementioned films in your poll, it would have been BLOOD AND BLACK LACE by a mile. But, as I said, I'm a giallo nut.

[Doc]

Originally Posted by goose101

Oh shut up you ain't impressing anyone. Also how am I a Tool?

You're a tool because you said Bava's MASTERPIECES look like shitty DTV... Which actually means you're fucking blind. And an idiot.


Anyway... I almost voted for The KNEW Who Knew too Much, on general typo principle, but instead I voted for Bava's true masterwork...

DANGER: DIABOLIK!

[depecheanix]

Originally Posted by DaveG

So, I can't vote on your poll the proper way, Depeche. No BLOOD AND BLACK LACE?!? No FIVE DOLLS?!?

If you would have included the aforementioned films in your poll, it would have been BLOOD AND BLACK LACE by a mile. But, as I said, I'm a giallo nut.

I know, I feel ashamed. Blood and Black Lace is probably tied as my favorite bava film, I don't know why I didn't put it down. Major brain fart. Unfortunately you can only have 10 options in BDs polls.

As for Kill Baby Kill now that I have seen a lot more Bava I'm going to give it another watch. I imagine if you aren't used to the pacing in his films then it'll be a challenging watch.

Also does anyone know where I can get the Hatchet for the Honeymoon soundtrack from? Or if it's even available at all?

[DaveG]

Originally Posted by depecheanix

I know, I feel ashamed. Blood and Black Lace is probably tied as my favorite bava film, I don't know why I didn't put it down. Major brain fart. Unfortunately you can only have 10 options in BDs polls.

As for Kill Baby Kill now that I have seen a lot more Bava I'm going to give it another watch. I imagine if you aren't used to the pacing in his films then it'll be a challenging watch.

Also does anyone know where I can get the Hatchet for the Honeymoon soundtrack from? Or if it's even available at all?

I do believe you can still get the RCA recording of it. It's packaged together with the soundtrack for BLACK SABBATH - which should make you happy.

Check Amazon or MovieGrooves.com.

[depecheanix]

Originally Posted by DaveG

I do believe you can still get the RCA recording of it. It's packaged together with the soundtrack for BLACK SABBATH - which should make you happy.

Check Amazon or MovieGrooves.com.

Nice find! $75 for it on UK amazon though.