Gates of Hell trilogy

The Gates of Hell trilogy
Created by
Lucio Fulci
Dardano Sacchetti
Original workCity of the Living Dead (1980)
Print publications
ComicsList of Comics
Films and television
Film(s)List of films

The Gates of Hell trilogy is the unofficial name for a trilogy of films directed by Lucio Fulci.[1] While the films aren't direct sequels they are thematically connected.[2]

Films

All three films star Catriona MacColl as a leading character, were written by Fulci and Dardano Sacchetti with Giorgio Mariuzzo co-writing The Beyond and The House by the Cemetery.[3]

City of the Living Dead and The Beyond were both scored by Fabio Frizzi[4][5] while The House by the Cemetery had a score composed by both Walter Rizzati and Alessandro Blonksteiner.[4]

  1. City of the Living Dead (1980)[2]
  2. The Beyond (1981)[2]
  3. The House by the Cemetery (1981)[6]

Comics

Eibon Press published comic adaptations of the films.[7][8]

  1. Romano, Stephen; Fulci, Lucio; Sacchetti, Dardano, Lucio Fulci's Gates of Hell, Eibon Press, ISBN 9781737994169
  2. Romano, Stephen; Fulci, Lucio, Lucio Fulci's Gates of Hell Book 2: Son of the Deacon, Eibon Press, ISBN 9781958344088
  3. Romano, Stephen; Fulci, Lucio, Lucio Fulci's Gates of Hell Book 3: Tears of Blood, Eibon Press, ISBN 9781958344095

See also

References

  1. ^ Barron, Lee. "Ultraviolent Gothic Visions: Lucio Fulci's 'Gates of Hell' Trilogy as Derridean Cinematic Haunted Spaces". Gothic Studies. 22 (2): 197–213. ISSN 1362-7937.
  2. ^ a b c DiVincenzo, Alex (28 August 2023). "'City of the Living Dead' 4K Review – Lucio Fulci's Gore Shines in New Release from Cauldron Films". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Gates of Hell". New Beverly Cinema. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  4. ^ a b Spacek, Nick. "Vault of Horror Presents The Gates of Hell Trilogy". Starburst. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  5. ^ DiVincenzo, Alex (31 October 2022). "Fabio Frizzi on the "Mystical Experience" of Lucio Fulci's 'The Beyond: The Composer's Cut' [Interview]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  6. ^ Squires, John (5 October 2023). "'The House by the Cemetery' – Watch Trailer for Arrow Video's Gorgeous 4K Restoration of Lucio Fulci Classic". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  7. ^ Barton, Steve (13 January 2017). "Eibon Press Presents Lucio Fulci's Gates of Hell Trilogy in Comic Form on FEBRUARY 10!". Dread Central. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Eibon Press Resurrects Lucio Fulci Through 'Gates of Hell' Trilogy!". iHorror. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2023.