From director Mario Bava, the Godfather of Italian horror, comes Hatchet for the Honeymoon, a superlative early 70s slasher which places us and the erstwhile filmmaker back in the realm of the Gialli feature, a cinematic sub-genre he practically invented. With echoes of Psycho (1960) and Peeping Tom (1960), this unsettling production sees troubled protagonist John Harrington (Stephen Forsyth) turning to a life of serial killing. Refused a divorce by his uncaring wife, and haunted by childhood trauma John takes out his murderous frustrations on a string of would-be brides who innocently cross his path. Undoubtedly an influence on later movies like Maniac (1980), and a host of other chillers, this often-overlooked piece from one of Europe's finest, is a smart, beautifully stylised, gory delight.
- Region Code:
- Region B
- Duration:
- 88 minutes
- Original Language:
- Italian
- Extras:
- Language(s): English, Italian, Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Troy Howarth (Giallo cinema expert), Interviews: Lamberto Bava (director); Gianlorenzo Battaglia (assistant cameraman), Trailers