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Hercules in the Haunted World (1961)

"An All New Height in Fright and Might!"

6.619611h 26mIT
AdventureHorrorFantasy

Directed by Mario Bava

Rating

6.6/10

Runtime

1h 26m

Language

IT

Release

November 16, 1961

Director

Mario Bava

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Overview

Upon his return from battle in the previous film, the great warrior Hercules learns that his lover, Daianara, has lost her senses. Acording of 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 Telemac...

Cast

Reg Park

Reg Park

Hercules (Ercole)

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

King Lico (Licos)

Leonora Ruffo

Leonora Ruffo

Princess Deianira

George Ardisson

George Ardisson

Thesus (Teseo)

Marisa Belli

Marisa Belli

Aretusa

Ida Galli

Ida Galli

Persephone

Franco Giacobini

Franco Giacobini

Telemachus (Telemaco)

Mino Doro

Mino Doro

Keros

Rosalba Neri

Rosalba Neri

Helena

Ely Drago

Ely Drago

Jocasta

Gaia Germani

Gaia Germani

Medea

Raf Baldassarre

Raf Baldassarre

Leader of the Cutthroats

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Hercules in the Haunted World (1961), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Upon his return from battle in the previous film, the great warrior Hercules learns that his lover, Daianara, has lost her senses. Acording of 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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Hercules in the Haunted World. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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