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Erica Blanc, Giacomo Rossi-Stuart, Giana Vivaldi, Fabienne Dali, Piero Lulli ... see more see more... , Max Lawrence , Micaela Esdra , Franca Dominici , Giuseppe Addobbati , Valeria Valeri , Mariella Panfili

One of the more prominent works of Italy's premier horror stylist Mario Bava, this occult murder mystery interweaves elements of the traditional giallo thriller formula with an unusual Gothic ghost st... read more read more...ory. The tale is set in a modern-day Carpathian village rocked by a series of bizarre murders, in which the female victims are found with gold coins imbedded in their hearts. The coins are revealed to be talismans placed on the victims by the local sorceress (Fabienne Dali), meant to ward off the supernatural powers of the aged Baroness Graps (Giana Vivaldi). The baroness has been acting as an earthly liaison for the vengeful ghost of her murdered daughter, who wants to claim the villagers' souls -- with Erica Blanc next on the list. In order to free the village from the evil curse, Dali must find the sequestered baroness and destroy her. The film was released in the U.S. in two dubbed and re-edited versions, Kill, Baby, Kill! and Curse of the Living Dead (packaged as part of an "Orgy of the Living Dead" triple feature). ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 23 min.

Directed by: Mario Bava

Release Date: July 8, 1966

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DVD Release Date: December 31, 2001

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  • ajv2688
    June 22, 2011
    ajv2688
    A good ghost story, nicely directed by Mario Bava. The actors aren't so great, but the characters are interesting, strange, and surprising. The movie is sort of confusing at first, but it's a mystery, and you figure it out by the end. It's a cool, slightly surrea,l Gothic ghos... read moret story, and if you like Bava's work, you should check it out.
  • matertenebraum
    April 14, 2011
    matertenebraum
    In a small town in Transylvanian, police detective Kruger calls upon Doctor Paul Eswai to perform an autopsy on a woman who died a violent death, but the unusual thing is that a coin was embedded in her heart. When Dr Eswai arrives in town he discovers that the town is paralysed ... read moreby fear of a dreaded curse of a spirit of a young girl who died 20 years earlier and the towns folk aren't all to happy about doctor interfering in their business.

    Breathtaking! Yes, breathtaking indeed. It's only my third viewing of a Mario Bava film and what a talented and versatile director he is. This film breathes Gothic atmosphere and chills, with air of mystery to keep you glued to this subtle nightmare. The remote nature of the film adds to the spooky sets with dark shadowy pathways, creepy graveyard, a misty town with its eerie ruins and a downright unnerving Villa Graps, where the locals fear to tread! The whole surroundings come across as rather forbiddingly stark and very alienating. With a colour scheme that jumps out at you and that only Bava can create. What compensates the visual flair is the horrifyingly tense, but mystical score and effectively jittery sound effects. Damn that hissing wind! Also profound camera work that's incredibly vivid and swirling panning all over the place helps convey such a brood mood. There always seemed to be lurking danger even if it wasn't evident on screen. With all that, we are put into a whirlwind of such unease, which bleeds with a high amount of tension and frights.

    The odd plot builds on the superstition and the dialogue was rather interesting. Performances were so-so, no one really stood out, but they fit the buck. Really, Bava was the real star here and it shows. Even the special effects were well used, but the make-up of child spirit was damn freaky. Especially those scenes with those hands going pitta padder at the window seal. Shivers ran down my spine! Although, saying that it does have some weak spots in the continuity of the plot and I thought ending was all a bit too convenient. Anyhow, this didn't damaged my experience of this menacing chiller that grows on atmosphere, not violence. The story might be your standard run of the mill, but it's Bava's direction that makes it visually impressive and immensely spooky. Also, what a great title!
  • bbcfloridabound
    March 15, 2011
    bbcfloridabound
    Another Mario Bava film, the last to review in the Mario Bava Volume 1 five movie box set, and like the rest an excellent old school horror film. Set in the Late 1800's - early 1900's a town has a curse over it. A Doctor is called to a town where people are dying to do an autopsy... read more, while there people are dying and the inspector is also killed, a child in ledged is blamed for the killings. Pretty creepy for the time it was written. Micaela Esdra is most beautiful in this film, a shame she didn't show up more in films. Bava no less then 4 stars so far.
  • RCCLBC
    March 11, 2011
    RCCLBC
    Everything that I love about Bava films, all rolled into one moody (slightly cheesy) classic horror film.
    While there is nothing here (story wise) that will shock or disturb much of todays movie gowing audience, those who appreciate the "charms" of classic horror will no doubt b... read moree pleased.
    The psychedelic freak out scene (featuring Dr. Eswai) is realy quiet amazing and a testament to the grreat attention to visual styling and atmosphere of which Bava is one of the masters.
  • ScoopOnline
    December 15, 2009
    ScoopOnline
    The once-human horror waits in the attic...for you to open the door!
  • flixsterman
    November 8, 2009
    flixsterman
    This man's name is John Austin Frazier...



    He lived in Chicago, Illinoi... read mores. He now resides at the state mental hospital. We are saddened to tell you that this tragic condition was brought on when Mr. Frazier attended the world premier of our nightmare of horror program Kill, Baby, Kill. Since this event the producers of the program have secured an insurance policy insuring the sanity of each and every patron. The policy states that in the event you lose your mind as a result of viewing this explosion of terror, you will be provided with free internment in an asylum for the rest of your natural life.

    Poor John. It's not surprising though, after all, murder, mutilation, blood, spirits from beyond the grave... It's enough to drive anyone mad.

    Be sure you're insured before you dare to see Kill, Baby, Kill!
  • rubystevens
    September 11, 2009
    rubystevens
    creepy beautiful gothic ghost story by bava
  • harrycaul
    October 10, 2007
    harrycaul
    Quite simply: the most terrifying film I've ever seen. If spooky children don't give you the willies this probably isn't for you, but it scared the crap out of me. A truly amazing exercise in sustained atmosphere. I would recommend watching it with the original Italian soundtrack... read more, if possible, because it's more intense and the child's laughter is 100% creepier.
  • kenstachnik
    August 18, 2007
    kenstachnik
    A whole lotta fun. Great colors. Creepy atmosphere...the "going crazy" sequences are classic
  • mjgildea
    May 13, 2007
    mjgildea
    Not my favorite Bava film but still great. It takes a while to get off the ground but the last 15 minutes make up for it. The title's a bit off in relation to the story but whatever. As always, the great lighting, sets and camerawork which have influenced today's filmmakers are p... read moreresent. Namely the scene where the doctor chases "the killer"--it's straight out of The Black Lodge from Twin Peaks.

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David Nusair
February 6, 2008
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

...a typically underwhelming effort from director Mario Bava. Full Review

Jeffrey M. Anderson
April 12, 2007
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

Bava has never presented his moods so vividly and with such effervescence. Full Review

Staci Layne Wilson
March 27, 2007
Staci Layne Wilson, Horror.com

Kill, Baby... Kill! is more than just a pretty picture. At its heart is a wickedly cool Euro-horror story that's sure to stick with you long after the lights have been turned out for the night. Full Review

Ed Gonzalez
June 16, 2003
Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine

This conflict between modern medicine and superstition lends Kill, Baby...Kill! a moral volatility that's noticeably absent from other films in Bava's canon. Full Review

Emanuel Levy
September 17, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

Michael Szymanski
January 9, 2003
Michael Szymanski, Zap2it.com

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