Black Sunday(1960) Today
No reviews The story of the 1960 gothic horror classic (also known as The Mask of Satan ) follows the vengeful resurrection of a condemned witch, Asa Vajda , two centuries after her brutal execution . Loosely based on Nikolai Gogol's short story " Viy ", the film is celebrated for its haunting atmosphere and striking black-and-white cinematography that helped define the Italian gothic horror subgenre. Key Story Elements