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Masters of Mayhem

For decades Italian genre cinema dominated the world and before changing beyond recognition it went to unthinkable places. Giants don't die quietly however and this is the story of an industry's most absurd, extreme, blood-soaked fight for survival. Through dozens of brand new interviews, and never-before-seen archival materials, with the men and women who were there during one of the most unique moments in film history, MASTERS OF MAYHEM tells their stories of scandal, contradictions, drama and outrage.

  • Horror
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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Lamberto BavaLamberto BavaSelf
  • Photo of Sergio MartinoSergio MartinoSelf
  • Photo of Claudio FragassoClaudio FragassoSelf
  • Photo of Luigi CozziLuigi CozziSelf
  • Photo of Ruggero DeodatoRuggero DeodatoSelf
  • Photo of Zora KerovaZora KerovaSelf
  • Photo of Luc MerendaLuc MerendaSelf
  • Photo of Howard RossHoward RossSelf
  • Photo of Sergio StivalettiSergio StivalettiSelf
  • Photo of Sergio SalvatiSergio SalvatiSelf

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