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The Whip and the Body

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1963 | 87 min | Drama, Horror

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans. If you loved The Conjuring or Bring Her Back, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Disowned in the past by his father, Kurt Menliff, a cruel and sadistic nobleman, returns to the family castle to reclaim his inheritance.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 15K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mario Bava

  • Daliah LaviNevenka
  • Christopher LeeKurt Menliff
  • Tony KendallCristiano Menliff
  • Ida GalliKatia
  • Harriet MedinGiorgia
  • Gustavo De NardoCount Menliff
  • Jacques HerlinPriest
  • Luciano PigozziLosat