The Whip and The Body
Directed by Mario Bava
A sadistic count (LORD OF THE RINGS' Christopher Lee) becomes a vengeful ghost who torments the living in Italian horror godfather Mario Bava's gothic nightmare. Famous for playing Dracula for Hammer Studios, Lee was the perfect choice to play Kurt Menliff, the sadistic son of a wealthy Count, who returns to the family castle, much to the dismay of his family and the beautiful woman with whom he shares a fondness for the lash. When Kurt is found murdered, his vengeful spirit cannot be contained by the grave, and he returns to Menliff Manor for revenge.
A sadistic count (Christopher Lee) becomes a vengeful ghost who torments the living.
Cast: Christopher Lee, Daliah Lavi, Tony Kendall
Member Reviews
I started out confused and even months later, I still don’t understand.
Soundtrack and beautiful imagery are the highlight to this film. Didn't scare much for the story
i love a dark gothic romance movie. also kinky??!!
The pacing was too slow, but the set and characters drenched in blues and greens really set the perfect gothic mood.
I loved this film. Beautifully shot with an excellent cast that is led by the immortal Christopher Lee. Its quite kinky for it's time as well 🤣