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Hercules in the Haunted World (1961)

Directed by Mario Bava

Adventure | Fantasy | Action

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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 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.

Length 86 minutes

Actors

Reg Park | Christopher Lee | Leonora Ruffo | Giorgio Ardisson | Marisa Belli | Ida Galli | Franco Giacobini | Mino Doro | Rosalba Neri | Monica Neri | Ely Drago | Gaia Germani | Raf Baldassarre | Aldo Pedinotti | Claudio Marzulli

Viewing History (seen 3 times)

Viewing Notes

Mario Bava’s Hercules in the Haunted World was a good choice to cap the night (and my return trip from D.C.); it was rather silly yet fun to watch in my worn condition. Now I wanna see the other Bava Hercules flicks! And Christopher Lee, as the evil king, is always a treat.

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