Queens of Evil
1970 film by Tonino Cervi
Queens of Evil (Italian: Le regine) is a 1970 fantasy horror film directed by Tonino Cervi and starring Haydée Politoff, Silvia Monti, Ida Galli and Ray Lovelock.
Plot
A young carefree hippie named David is involved in an altercation with a motorist after stopping to fix his flat tire, which results in the motorist's death. David avoids the police and rides deep into the forest, spending the night in a woodshed. The next morning, he encounters three mysterious sisters who entice and draw him into their world.
Cast
Haydée Politoff as Liv
Silvia Monti as Samantha
Ida Galli as Bibiana
Ray Lovelock as David
Gianni Santuccio as the Devil
Guido Alberti as the Priest
Release
Mondo Macabro released Queens of Evil on Blu-ray on March 9, 2021.
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