Stare into these eyes… discover deep within them the unspeakable terrifying secret of “Black Sunday”… it will paralyze you with fright!
Black Sunday (1960) tells of a witch executed for her sorcery who returns centuries later to claim the body of her descendant. Her resurrection unleashes terror across the land as those around her fall prey to her power and vengeance. This gothic Italian horror classic blends eerie atmosphere, haunting visuals, and supernatural terror in a tale of beauty, revenge, and the undead.
Selected disc options for Black Sunday
| Extras | Scream Factory BD-A/US 2025 | Kino BD-A/US/OOP 2015 | Kino BD-A/US/OOP 2012 | Koch BD-B/DE/OOP 2016 | Arrow BD-B/UK/OOP 2013 | Anchor Bay DVD-1/US/OOP 2007 | Image DVD-0/US/OOP 1999 |
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| Audio Commentary by Tim Lucas | has extra | has extra | has extra | has extra | has extra | ||
| Audio Commentary by Brian Keiper | has extra | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by Dr. Rebekah King | has extra | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by Matt Baxter, Blake Smith and Dr. Karen Stollznow | has extra | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by Meagan Navarro | has extra | ||||||
| Introduction by Alan Jones | has extra | ||||||
| From the Cutting Table | has extra | ||||||
| A Horror Story - Interview with Lamberto Bava | has extra | ||||||
| Archival Interview with Actress Barbara Steele | has extra | ||||||
| Interview with Actress Barbara Steele | has extra | ||||||
| Alternate German Opening Title Sequence | has extra | ||||||
| Deleted Scene | has extra | has extra | |||||
| Trailers from Hell with Larry Cohen | has extra | ||||||
| Stills Gallery | has extra | has extra | |||||
| Stills Gallery [Koch] | has extra | ||||||
| Stills Gallery [Scream Factory] - Posters | has extra | ||||||
| Biography: Actress Barbara Steele - Written by Richard Harland Smith | has extra | ||||||
| Biography: Director Mario Bava [Anchor Bay] - Written by Richard Harland Smith | has extra | ||||||
| Biography: Director Mario Bava [Image] - Written by Tim Lucas | has extra | ||||||
| Filmography: Actress Barbara Steele | has extra | ||||||
| Filmography: Director Mario Bava | has extra | ||||||
| Note About Missing Scene | has extra | ||||||
| International Theatrical Trailer as “The Mask of Satan” | has extra | has extra | has extra | has extra | has extra | ||
| Italian Theatrical Trailer | has extra | has extra | |||||
| UK Theatrical Trailer | has extra | ||||||
| US Theatrical Trailer | has extra | has extra | has extra | has extra | has extra | has extra | |
| US TV Spot | has extra | has extra | has extra | has extra | has extra | ||
| Bonus Film: I Vampiri | has extra | ||||||
| Mario Bava Trailer Reel | has extra |
Notes
- Scream Factory’s Blu-ray is included in “The Mario Bava Collection” box set with Black Sabbath (1963), The Girl Who Knew Too Much (1963), Kill, Baby… Kill! (1966), Knives of the Avenger (1966), Five Dolls for an August Moon (1970), Roy Colt & Winchester Jack (1970), A Bay of Blood (1971), Four Times that Night (1971), Baron Blood (1972), Lisa and the Devil (1973), Kidnapped (1974) and The House of Exorcism (1975). It includes a 52-page booklet with writing by Staci Layne Wilson.
- Koch’s “Collectors Edition” Blu-ray includes a 16-page booklet with writing by Troy Howarth.
- Arrow’s Blu-ray includes a 32-page booklet with writing by Matt Bailey (“Black Sunday”), Calum Waddell (“Steele Crazy: Barbara Steele Remembers Bava, ‘Black Sunday’ and Beyond...”), Alan Jones (“I vampiri”) and Riccardo Freda on “I vampiri” and Mario Bava. The “Mario Bava Trailer Reel” includes 22 trailers:
- The Mask of Satan (Black Sunday, 1960)
- Hercules in the Haunted World (1961)
- Erik the Conqueror (1961)
- The Girl Who Knew Too Much (1963)
- Black Sabbath (1963)
- The Whip and the Body (1963)
- Blood and Black Lace (1964)
- The Road to Fort Alamo (1964)
- Planet of the Vampires (1965)
- Knives of the Avenger (1966)
- Kill, Baby...Kill! (1966)
- Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs (1966)
- Danger: Diabolik (1968)
- Hatchet for the Honeymoon (1970)
- Five Dolls for an August Moon (1970)
- Roy Colt & Winchester Jack (1970)
- Carnage (A Bay of Blood, 1971)
- Baron Blood (1972)
- Four Times that Night (1971)
- Lisa and the Devil (1973)
- Rabid Dogs (1974)
- Shock (1977)
- Anchor Bay’s DVD is included in “The Mario Bava Collection, Volume 1” box set.
- Image’s “The Mario Bava Collection - Widescreen European Version” DVD includes liner notes by Tim Lucas.
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Ultimate Edition
Combine the best digital presentation with a selection of choice extras for the ultimate edition.
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Introduction by Alan Jones (2:52) -
Archival Interview with Actress Barbara Steele (1995, 8:44)
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Kino BD 2015
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Kino BD 2012
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Arrow BD 2013
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Tim Lucas Kino BD |
| Audio Commentary by Brian Keiper Scream Factory BD | |
| Audio Commentary by Dr. Rebekah King Scream Factory BD | |
| Audio Commentary by Matt Baxter, Blake Smith and Dr. Karen Stollznow Scream Factory BD | |
| Audio Commentary by Meagan Navarro Scream Factory BD | |
| Introduction by Alan Jones Arrow BD | |
| Archival Interview with Actress Barbara Steele Arrow BD | |
| Deleted Scene Arrow BD | |
| Trailers from Hell with Larry Cohen Scream Factory BD | |
| Stills Gallery Anchor Bay DVD | |
| Stills Gallery [Scream Factory] - Posters Scream Factory BD | |
| Biography: Actress Barbara Steele - Written by Richard Harland Smith Anchor Bay DVD | |
| Biography: Director Mario Bava [Anchor Bay] - Written by Richard Harland Smith Anchor Bay DVD | |
| Biography: Director Mario Bava [Image] - Written by Tim Lucas Image DVD | |
| Note About Missing Scene Image DVD | |
| International Theatrical Trailer as “The Mask of Satan” Kino BD | |
| Italian Theatrical Trailer Arrow BD | |
| US Theatrical Trailer Kino BD | |
| US TV Spot Kino BD | |
| Mario Bava Trailer Reel Arrow BD |