The 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.
The Long Hair of Death (1964) is a fantasy horror film directed by Antonio Margheriti. Its themes are witchcraft, gothic horror, execution, and revenge.
Barbara Steele takes the lead as Helen Karnstein, George Ardisson as Baron Kurt Hummel, Halina Zalewska as Elizabeth Hummel, and Umberto Raho as Von Klage. Released in December 1964, it runs 96 minutes.
The screenplay is by Antonio Margheriti and Tonino Valerii. Produced by Cinegai. American members can watch it on Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel.
Baron Blood, Blade, and The Blair Witch Project make useful companions to The Long Hair of Death, all filed under supernatural. TMDB voters put it at 6.3 out of 10 across 74 votes and it carries a PG rating.