Bloody Pit of Horror

Bloody Pit of Horror Italian Il boia scarlatto is a 1965 ItalianAmerican gothic horror film. The film, set in Italy, stars Mickey Hargitay, Walter Brandi, Luisa Baratto, and Rita Klein, and tells the story of a group of women modelling for a photo shoot, when the owner of the castle becomes the Crimson Executioner, bent on their deaths.

Bloody Pit of Horror was shot at Balsorano Castle while interior shots were at Palazzo Borghese, Artena. Mickey Hargitay stated he had little experience in acting, noting that he wasnt any more of an accomplished actor than a taxi driver, but still felt he provided a good performance in the film.Bloody Pit of Horror was distributed in Italy by M.B.S. and released on November 28, 1965. It grossed a total of 65 million Italian lire on its release. It was released on May 16, 1967 in the United States, where it was distributed by Pacemaker Pictures. On its release in the United States, the film was released as a double bill with TerrorCreatures from the Grave. The American version was cut to 74 minutes of predominantly expository scenes. American promotion of the Bloody Pit of Horror made claims to be based on the writings of the Marquis de Sade. The film was rereleased in Italy in 1972 under the title Io...il Marchese de Sade lit.I...Marquis De Sade ........

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