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The "Crimson Executioner" was sentenced to death for his abhorrent deeds and forever imprisoned in his castle in an Iron Maiden. Many years later, a group of writers, photographers, and models arrive at the castle to shoot some cover photos. The new owner allows them to take photos for one night but warns them not to go into the basement. When two members of the group disregard this prohibition and accidentally break the seal of the Iron Maiden, the "Crimson Executioner" awakens to seek his centuries-old revenge...
A highly entertaining, sometimes trashy Italian horror film. In the first half, the film is relatively calm and relies mainly on somewhat sloppy dialogue, but once Mickey Hargitay dons the red hood and puts the torture chamber back into operation, you can't help but be amazed.
US Version heavily editedThere is now a veritable jungle of versions of this film. Aside from the many alternative titles, there are various more or less heavily edited releases. Basically, there are two different edited versions of the film: the Italian/European version and the US version.
The US version, titled Bloody Pit of Horror, is the most heavily edited version, with nearly 13 minutes cut. Many plot scenes, especially in the first half, have been removed, presumably to speed up the film. Also, the brief moment at the end where a breast is briefly exposed is missing. This version is included on the US DVD from Something Weird Video and also in the bonus material of the German Blu-ray from Ostalgica. On the SWV US DVD, some of the missing scenes are included in the bonus material, but unfortunately, not all of them.
On the Ostalgica Blu-ray, the Bloody Pit of Horror version was reconstructed based on the HD master. The opening and closing credits and the De Sade quote were taken from an SD source, presumably the US DVD.
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The US version starts with a quote from the Marquis De Sade.
US: 20 seconds [00:04:06][00:03:47] Alternative text inserts.
No time difference. [00:06:15][00:05:57] Immediately after the opening credits, you can see the cars continuing to drive toward the castle.
Original Version: 24 seconds [00:08:59][00:09:05] Perry starts climbing a wall. Max: "He's a good boy. I bet he gets us inside." Rick: "Yeah, you're right. Three years for unlawful breaking and entering."
Perry continues climbing while the others watch. Kinojo: "Take care, pie."
Perry manages to climb through a window. Perry: "Max, you owe me a bonus for this little stunt and a double whiskey." Max: "Ah, what about that?" Rick: "I still think you are playing with fire." Max: "You should know me by now. I'm not the kind of man to let obstacles get in my way; I'm a man of action." Nancy: "Well, what do we do now?" Mädel: "We follow the leader. What else?"
Perry opens the door. Perry: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the old..." Max: "Let's go." The group enters through the entrance door. In the next scene, they walk across the courtyard.
The US version only resumes when they have already crossed half of the courtyard. Original Version: 1 minute 44 seconds [00:13:21][00:15:10] The scene with the crew starts earlier. Susie pinches Raoul's cheek. Susie: "You and your practical jokes." Raoul stands up, and one of the girls is seen dancing around the room. The photographer joins her.
Original Version: 40 seconds [00:15:03][00:17:33] The scene in the basement vault continues. You see Raoul swinging the pendulum. Perry: "I bet Max will flip out on this one. Can you imagine finding a thing like this here? Wasn't it lucky?" Raoul: "I'll take credit for that. I found it." Max appears with food. Max: "Food for everybody." Raoul: "Hey Max, I want a bonus for finding that thing." Max: "Alright, let's see about the bonuses. Now eat quickly." Perry: "It works perfectly for the skeleton trick series." Raoul: "Hey, that looks fine." Max: "Fine boys fine, but now let's get back to work." Raoul: "I'll take the food for the girls." Max: "No, I'll take care of that myself." Max leaves again.
Original Version: 39 seconds [00:16:08][00:19:18] Raoul enters the cellar. Raoul: "How's the food?" Photographer: "Terrible." Raoul: "As usual." Perry: "Ah, a bottle of wine they call it. Tastes like water." Man: "That's awful, isn't it? But I know where we can find real wine. I discovered where the cellar is. Come on, I'll show you."
In the next scene, you see one of the guards looking around the cellar. When she disappears again, the US version resumes.
Original Version: 35 seconds [00:18:19][00:22:05] The camera shot of Nancy continues, showing various crew members either working or waiting. The following shot begins earlier.
The US version only resumes when photos are being taken from a different angle, and it starts in the middle of the scene. Original Version: 30 seconds [00:18:28][00:22:43] The scene continues. Edith helps Nancy to get up. Nancy: "It's no fun being dead." Edith: "Nobody said it ever was." Nancy: "You mean it?" Edith: "You were very convincing." Nancy: "Just imagine what daddy will say when he sees this photo." Edith: "Go and change now." Photographer: "Ok Susie, it's your turn now." Susie: "Sure I am. But where is Perry? He's in it too."
Perry appears. Perry: "Here I am. Your personal skeleton. All as good as if it died in the hands of a beautiful woman."
Daniel walks over to the girls. Girl: "You're never around when you're needed." Daniel: "Right, but look what I've dug up for you."
Original Version: 32 seconds [00:18:30][00:23:17] Daniel walks over to Rick to borrow his knife to open a bottle of wine. Daniel: "Rick, can I have your knife for a minute? Thanks."
Perry talks with Kinojo. Perry: "Kinojo, what is it?" Kinojo: "Just a little homesick, I guess."
Meanwhile, Max struggles to stay awake. Max: "Are you all asleep over there? Get behind that camera, damn it."
Edith brings Donnie a pistol. He plays around with it for a bit but decides to go for a sword for Annie. Edith: "Here's the pistol, Donnie. Come on now." Donnie: "No, it's too heavy anyway. Look Annie, let's try it with the long sword. It's as light as a feather, sweetheart." He tries to pull the sword from the scabbard but fails, even with Edith's help. Eventually, he takes a photo of Annie. Donnie: "Let me show you. What's wrong with it? I cannot uncase it. Must be rusty. Don't just stand there looking. Help me. Let's pull together. Pull! Pull! Forget it, we don't need it. Okay, I want you to hold it and laugh menacingly. It's not heavy. You can lift it with not much effort at all. Like this. Give me a hand, will you? Well, you do it, Annie. You've got the general idea anyway, haven't you? Ready, hold it."
The scene where Donnie tries to set up the armor to stand begins much earlier.
Original Version: 2 minutes and 36 seconds [00:19:21][00:26:45] The scene where the beheading photo is taken starts much earlier. Donnie directs the two actors.
Original Version: 52 seconds [00:20:48][00:29:04] After Nancy's photo is taken, the US version proceeds to the end of the scene where Annie's photo is taken.
The original version, instead, shows Nancy approaching Rick, who is writing a horror story. She confesses her love for him, but Rick believes they don't match. Afterward, Edith is seen leaving the basement.
US: 4 seconds Original Version: 1 minute and 21 seconds [00:23:11][00:32:44] A line from Kinojo is missing after Perry is killed. Kinojo: "I seemed to know as soon as we arrived that this was a place of evil, and Perry laughed and said I was being emotional."
Original Version: 9 seconds [00:24:48][00:34:30] Max and Rick leave the room. Max: "Remember Rick, even the master of the house suggested that we keep calm. Tomorrow we notify the police." Rick: "What do you mean tomorrow?" Max: "Listen, after all, it was only an accident. A tragic one, but an accident, and besides, it's too late now." Rick: "Look Max, this double talk leaves me cold. What do you really mean?" Max: "Well, I'm an editor. You've got to see my point. I've a deadline to make."
Original Version: 30 seconds [00:25:38][00:35:50] After Max negotiates with the women about their financial settlement, more dialogue follows. Some dialogue is missing. Max: "Where is Susie?" Annie: "I think she went off with Raoul." Max: "That's just like her. She always disappears at the wrong moment. We'll worry about her later. Let's get back to work now." Rick: "Well, I thought I've seen just about everything, but this kind of bargaining is really more than I can stand."
Original Version: 17 seconds [00:30:19][00:40:49] After the landlord suggested he's going to bed, Edith is very upset. Rick tries to comfort her. Rick: "Edith, I know the accident upset you. You're terribly tired. What happened was a very bad shock for you. Stop crying now. Go to Kinojo. She's been through more than the rest of us."
Then you see a scene where the landlord walks through a room.
Original Version: 31 seconds [00:30:47][00:41:47] While the women are secretly watched by the landlord, the following dialogue occurs. Max: "Hi girls. Has Susie come back yet?" Annie: "Maybe we should go on without her. She'll be along." Max: "You make a big hit in that costume, Annie." Nancy: "Won't I, too?" Max: "Oh no. What's gotten into you? You mustn't hide those beautiful legs of yours."
Original Version: 21 seconds [00:36:40][00:48:02] After Edith and Rick enter the room, the US version immediately shows a shot of bound Kinojo. In the original version, this shot is seen later.
US: 3 seconds [00:36:46][00:48:05] In the original version, Kinojo is seen earlier in this part.
Original Version: 3 seconds [00:38:12][00:49:34] Rick is shown earlier crawling under the net.
Original Version: 18 seconds [00:39:08][00:50:48] Rick is shown for a longer duration as he crawls under the net. Afterward, Edith is shown earlier.
Original Version: 2 seconds [00:39:39][00:51:22] The close-up of Rick crawling under the net starts earlier.
Original Version: 2 seconds [00:39:57][00:51:42] Rick crawls under the net for a longer period. Afterward, Edith is shown earlier.
Original Version: 7 seconds [00:40:08][00:52:00] After Edith calls Rick's name, you see him crawling under the net earlier.
Original Version: 3 seconds [00:49:58][01:01:54] A cut to the scarlet executioner is missing, who watches Nancy and Annie spinning.
Original Version: 1 second [00:50:00][01:01:58] Again, a cut to the scarlet executioner, who watches the two women.
Original Version: 4 seconds [00:50:26][01:02:27] One of the knives brushes against Nancy's bra. Then you see one of the knives push aside Annie's top, exposing her chest. Cuts to the scarlet executioner are included.
Original Version: 15 seconds [00:52:43][01:04:58] After the cut to the nail board, there's a cut to Rick. The machine's thread turns, and then you see Rick earlier.
Original Version: 12 seconds [00:54:29][01:06:56] After the thread is shown, there's a cut to the nails, followed by a cut to Rick's eyes.
Original Version: 4 seconds [00:54:39][01:07:10] Three shots of the nail board lowering further are missing.
Original Version: 14 seconds [01:13:29][01:26:16] Alternative ending credits. In both versions, the music continues over a black screen.
US: 35 seconds Original Version: 1 minute 3 seconds |
