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Masters of Mayhem

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Overview

For decades Italian genre cinema dominated the world and before changing beyond recognition it went to unthinkable places. Giants don't die quietly however and this is the story of an industry's most absurd, extreme, blood-soaked fight for survival. Through dozens of brand new interviews, and never-before-seen archival materials, with the men and women who were there during one of the most unique moments in film history, MASTERS OF MAYHEM tells their stories of scandal, contradictions, drama and outrage.

Genres

Horror

Documentary

Production Companies

Fractured Visions

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Cast

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Lamberto Bava

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Sergio Martino

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Claudio Fragasso

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Luigi Cozzi

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Ruggero Deodato

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Zora Kerova

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Luc Merenda

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Howard Ross

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Sergio Stivaletti

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Sergio Salvati

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Mino Loy

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Alessandro Capone

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