james bond meets the pink panther with a whole lot of sixties pop style. the weak script and cheesy acting don't keep this from being great fun. really cool score and groovy set designs but bava could make most anything look great! campy cult classic
Adolfo Celi, Annie Gorassini, Caterina Boratto
Fantasy-oriented tale follows the outrageous exploits of a super-hero/arch-criminal who ends up solidifying into a gold statue.
DVD Release Date: June 14, 2005
Stats: 267 reviews
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September 5, 2007
I can't even begin to describe the cornucopia of ocular delights that is Danger: Diabolik.
One of the grooviest movies ever! This movie DRIPS with pop coolness -
May 28, 2007
Another great Mario Bava flick. In 1968 it was one of the first comic book adaptations and it also doubles as a visual orgy. It's got a great Ennio Morricone score and it's also got all the fun with none of the cheese from the Adam West Batman series. Its also erotic but not slea...( read more)
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December 13, 2006
Wonderful sets and a cool, 60s style make this one excellent. Okay, the MST3K version is good, too...
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December 12, 2007
Danger Diabolik - A outstanding movie from 1968. Diabolik was taken from an Italian Comic, much like our marvel comics. Diabolik movie was made about the same time as Batman (adam West) Appeared on our TV screens, good thing we didn't see Diabolik as we would have never turn Batm...( read more)
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August 16, 2009
"Don't worry; with this suit I could swim through the center of the Sun!"
James Bond meets jewel theft meets '60s psychedelia schlock. Absurdly funny. Should be required viewing for any fan of B-movie camp. -
July 28, 2009
The anti-hero you love. Mario Bava´s cult flick. Wonderful interior designs, sweet sixties.. On of my most-loved!
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July 15, 2009
He's cooler than Superman, drives a better car than Batman, and his chick can wipe the floors with almost all the Bond girls combined. He's Italy's number-one favorite Super-thief DIABOLIK!! *Que evil laughter*
Mario Bava was already a genius(even if he made no other movie Bla...( read more) -
March 25, 2009
I may not sure that I've seen but if he wears a suit to protect himself from hot melting gold than it's the movie.
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