You know, I watched Steele's "The Long Hair Of Death" a few months ago, and in my review I complained about the same things I want to complain about here. (And in fact, Steele was cast in dual roles in that movie, too). So I suspect that this may just be the way a certain kind of Gothic Italian horror film of the time was supposed to work - graphic, lurid beginning, 45-60 minutes of talk and soap opera (padded with lush photography and sets and moody music) , and then a nice gory finish.
Fair enough.
Although this is extremely well made, and the acting from the entire cast is suitable to the material, without a false step in the bunch...it may be a bit too slow and tame for modern audiences. If Steele wasn't so hot, I might not have made it to the end.
But she was, and I did, and the slog was pretty much worth it.
This is really just a fairly painless, non-challenging way to pass 90-some minutes. But you could do worse, and if you decide to watch it and stick with it...you'll probably be satisfied with the investment of your time.
Fair enough.
Although this is extremely well made, and the acting from the entire cast is suitable to the material, without a false step in the bunch...it may be a bit too slow and tame for modern audiences. If Steele wasn't so hot, I might not have made it to the end.
But she was, and I did, and the slog was pretty much worth it.
This is really just a fairly painless, non-challenging way to pass 90-some minutes. But you could do worse, and if you decide to watch it and stick with it...you'll probably be satisfied with the investment of your time.