I recently viewed the early Italian film 🇮🇹 Mill of the Stone Women (1960) on Shudder. The plot revolves around a mill in Holland, secretly used by a professor and surgeon for blood transfusions to aid a severely deformed woman. Visitors, expecting an artistic display akin to a wax museum, discover a far more sinister reality.
Directed by Giorgio Ferroni (The Lion of Thebes) and featuring Pierre Brice (Winnetou), Scilla Gabel (Outlaws of Love), Liana Orfei (Hercules, Samson & Ulysses), and Wolfgang Preiss (The Boys from Brazil).
The storyline strongly resembles the Vincent Price classic House of Wax (1953), which had me smiling throughout. The laboratory scenes evoke memories of The Fly, and the well-crafted sets contribute to the film's unique atmosphere. While the kill scenes are satisfactory, the corpses are impressively executed. The plot unfolds with engaging twists and turns, and though the ending is predictable, its execution remains entertaining.
In conclusion, Mill of the Stone Women stands out as a unique and entertaining addition to the horror genre. I would give it a 6.5-7/10 and strongly recommend it.
Directed by Giorgio Ferroni (The Lion of Thebes) and featuring Pierre Brice (Winnetou), Scilla Gabel (Outlaws of Love), Liana Orfei (Hercules, Samson & Ulysses), and Wolfgang Preiss (The Boys from Brazil).
The storyline strongly resembles the Vincent Price classic House of Wax (1953), which had me smiling throughout. The laboratory scenes evoke memories of The Fly, and the well-crafted sets contribute to the film's unique atmosphere. While the kill scenes are satisfactory, the corpses are impressively executed. The plot unfolds with engaging twists and turns, and though the ending is predictable, its execution remains entertaining.
In conclusion, Mill of the Stone Women stands out as a unique and entertaining addition to the horror genre. I would give it a 6.5-7/10 and strongly recommend it.