“Terrifying! Witches unleash horrific vengeance!”
In a 15th century village, a woman is accused of witchcraft and put to death. Her beautiful older daughter knows the real reason for the execution lies in the lord's sexual desire for her mother.
Barbara Steele
Helen Karnstein / Mary Karnstein
George Ardisson
Baron Kurt Hummel
Halina Zalewska
Elizabeth Hummel / Adele Karnstein
Umberto Raho
Von Klage
Laura Nucci
Grumalda
Giuliano Raffaelli
Count Humboldt
Nello Pazzafini
Monk
Jeffrey Darcey
The Messenger
Aldo Barozzi
Plague Victim (uncredited)
Mario Casella
Gorca (uncredited)
The Long Hair of Death is a horror film released in 1964 exploring themes of supernatural, revenge, execution, gothic horror, witchcraft. Directed by Antonio Margheriti, it stars Barbara Steele, George Ardisson, Halina Zalewska. In a 15th century village, a woman is accused of witchcraft and put to death. Her beautiful older daughter knows the real reason for the execution lies in the lord's sexual desire for her mother.
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