Explore Italian horror cinema with Dario Argento, Mario Bava, Lucio Fulci, Zombie Flesh Eaters, Cannibal Holocaust and classic giallo thrillers.
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Italian horror cinema is unlike anything else in film history.
Stylish, shocking, atmospheric and often wildly inventive, Italian filmmakers created some of the most influential horror movies ever made. From black-gloved killers and gothic castles to flesh-eating zombies and controversial video nasties, Italian horror developed its own unique identity that continues to inspire filmmakers today.
The Best of Italian Horror – A Dark Side Special celebrates this extraordinary cinematic tradition in a lavish 100-page collector’s edition packed with interviews, rare insights and fascinating film history.
No discussion of Italian horror would be complete without the giallo.
Named after the yellow-covered crime novels that inspired them, giallo films combined mystery, suspense, violence and eroticism into a thrilling new form of cinema. These stylish murder mysteries became hugely popular throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
The special explores the rise of the genre and examines the filmmakers who helped define it.
Readers will discover how Dario Argento became an international horror icon with films such as The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970) and The Cat o’ Nine Tails (1971), while also celebrating the pioneering work of Mario Bava, whose Blood and Black Lace (1964) laid the foundations for countless slasher films that followed.
Italian horror is filled with visionary directors who transformed the genre.
This special edition features fascinating coverage of Dario Argento, Mario Bava and other legendary filmmakers whose work continues to influence modern horror cinema. Their films blended stunning visuals, unforgettable music and graphic violence to create a uniquely Italian style of horror.
Alongside in-depth analysis, readers will find interviews with filmmakers, actors and actresses who helped bring these iconic productions to life.
Before zombies and serial killers dominated Italian horror, gothic horror ruled the screen.
One of the genre’s most celebrated stars was Barbara Steele, whose haunting performances helped define European horror during the 1960s.
This special includes a lengthy interview with Steele, discussing her career and her unforgettable role in Mario Bava’s gothic masterpiece Black Sunday (1960). It offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most important periods in horror history.
Italian filmmakers were never afraid to push boundaries.
When George A. Romero’s zombie films became international successes, Italian cinema responded with its own wave of gruesome undead horrors. Among the most famous was Lucio Fulci’s Zombie Flesh Eaters (1979), a film many horror fans still regard as one of the greatest zombie movies ever made.
The magazine also explores the controversy surrounding Cannibal Holocaust (1980), one of the most notorious films ever produced and a key title in Britain’s Video Nasties era.
Readers will discover rare interviews, production stories and behind-the-scenes information covering these infamous cult classics.
Whether your passion is giallo thrillers, gothic horror, zombie movies or exploitation cinema, The Best of Italian Horror – A Dark Side Special delivers a comprehensive celebration of one of cinema’s most exciting genres.
Packed with interviews, film history, rare photographs and expert commentary, this beautifully produced special edition offers the perfect introduction to Italian horror while providing plenty of fresh insights for long-time fans.
If you love Dario Argento, Mario Bava, Lucio Fulci, Barbara Steele and the golden age of European horror cinema, this collector’s edition deserves a place in your library.
