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Born to sculptor, cinematographer and special effects pioneer Eugenio Bava, the younger Mario Bava followed his father into the film industry, and eventually earned a reputation as one of Italy's foremost cameramen, lighting and providing the special effects for such films as Hercules (1958) and its sequel Hercules Unchained (1959) (both were ...
- I Coltelli del Vendicatore (Knives of the Avenger, 1966) It is the end of the year 1964 when director Leopoldo Savona abandons the production of the viking epic “I Coltelli del Vendicatore”, and Mario Bava is called to finally bring the project to a conclusion.
- Gli Orrori del Castello di Norimberga (Baron Blood, 1972) In this horror film Bava tells the story of Peter von Kleist, a young Austrian university student that during his investigations on his family’s mysterious past accidentally brings back to life his legendary ancestor Otto, that very same Baron that gives this enjoyable flick its international title.
- Le Spie Vengono dal Semifreddo (Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs, 1966) The comedy duo composed of Franco Franchi and Ciccio Ingrassia were the absolute stars of the Italian comic cinema of the 60s and 70s.
- Roy Colt e Winchester Jack (Roy Colt and Winchester Jack, 1970) The second and last contribution to the western genre in Bava’s filmography, “Roy Colt e Winchester Jack” is a better film than “La Strada per Fort Alamo”, probably because of its constant refusal to maintain a serious approach to its derivative plot.
IMDb profile of Mario Bava, the Italian director, cinematographer and special effects genius who created the giallo genre and influenced horror cinema. Learn about his life, career, works, awards and trivia.
- January 1, 1
- Sanremo, Liguria, Italy
- January 1, 1
- Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Kill, Baby, Kill (1966) A coroner in the 19th century visits an isolated village to perform an autopsy on a young woman who leapt to her death.
- Planet of the Vampires (1965) A group of astronauts respond to a distress signal emanating from a strange planet. Once they begin their descent, the crew inexplicably begin to attack one another.
- Hatchet For The Honeymoon (1970) “A woman should only live until her wedding night, love once, and then die.” A handsome young serial killer with some serious hangups about woman likes to dress women in wedding gowns from his own bridal business and then murder them.
- Black Sabbath (1963) A trio of stories, actually. In “The Telephone”, a prostitute receives menacing phone calls from her former pimp, who has just been released from prison.
Learn about the life and career of Mario Bava, the Italian director and cinematographer who pioneered the giallo genre and influenced many horror films. Find out his achievements, trademarks, trivia, quotes, and family.
- July 31, 1914
- April 25, 1980
Mar 10, 2024 · A list of the most influential and entertaining films by the Italian horror master, from giallos to sci-fi. Learn about Bava's style, themes, and legacy, and where to watch his movies online.
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Apr 22, 2004 · Mario Bava directed (or co-directed) twenty-four features during an eighteen year period, 1960 to 1978. His œuvre consists entirely of the formula films ( filone) which made Italy the most successful production centre in Western Europe in the ’60s.
