
The Melbourne Cinémathèque & ACMI present
The Long Hair of Death
When
Wed 14 May 2025
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Though this thoroughly engaging film was criticised by director Margheriti for its erratic script (which he co-wrote), Steele’s trademark talents and looks shine through in her emblematic dual role, helping to cement her legacy as the queen of Italian gothic horror.
Aided by the film’s striking imagery and palpably ominous atmosphere, Steele oscillates between sultry innocence and a mysterious, commanding presence. Her virtuosic performance elevates this once underappreciated film to its contemporary status as a minor classic of the form.
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Australia's longest-running film society, Melbourne Cinémathèque screens significant works of international cinema in the medium they were created, the way they would have originally screened.
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