Directing
New Release
Biography
Mario Bava (July 31, 1914 – April 25, 1980) was an Italian director, screenwriter, and cinematographer remembered as one of the greatest names from the "golden age" of Italian horror films.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Mario Bava, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Mario Bava is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Bloodthirst (2022), Caltiki, the Immortal Monster (1959), The Odyssey (1968), Moses the Lawgiver (1974), Quelli che il cinema (2025), Blood and Black Lace (1964), Black Sunday (1960), Black Sabbath (1963). The recorded credits span 1958 to 2025, including 22 movies and 4 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forDirecting
Movies22
TV shows4
Active years represented1958–2025
Place of birthSanremo, Liguria, Italy
Died
Also known as
John M. Old · John Old · Rijk Sijöstrom · Mario Baja · Mickey Lion · John Hold
Known for
MovieBloodthirst
MovieCaltiki, the Immortal Monster
TV ShowThe Odyssey
TV ShowMoses the Lawgiver
TV ShowQuelli che il cinema
MovieBlood and Black Lace
MovieBlack Sunday
MovieBlack Sabbath
MovieInferno
MovieRabid Dogs
MovieA Bay of Blood
TV ShowThe Devil's Game
MovieThe Whip and the Body
MovieBaron Blood
MovieHatchet for the Honeymoon
MovieDanger: Diabolik
MovieHercules
MovieDr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs
MovieThe Giant of Marathon
MoviePlanet of the Vampires
MovieLisa and the Devil
MovieHercules Unchained
MovieThe Wonders of Aladdin
MovieHercules in the Haunted World
MovieFour Times That Night
MovieFive Dolls for an August Moon