Of course the story is completely silly, but this film shows a wonderful style which is quite reminiscent with the Hammer-style. The colours are breathtaking and the scenes with the tortures are unforgettable. Elke Sommer can't act, but all she has to do is scream. I never thought to see Joseph Cotten in such a hilarious role. A stylish horror film that doesn't scare a bit. The only ones who were missing were Christopher Lee or Vincent Price!