Danger Diabolik (1967)

Synopsis: Based on a cult comic strip, this mix of fantasy and madcap criminality is directed with mischievous glee by horror specialist Mario Bava. Utilising stylised sets and encouraging his multi-national cast to camp it up something rotten, Bava arrives at a Barbarella-style romp, a comparison that is reinforced by the presence of John Phillip Law as the master criminal who curries favour with the populace by destroying Italy's tax records.

The finale, with its radioactive gold shower, is justifiably famous, and the press conference given by pompous minister Terry-Thomas, under the influence of laughing gas, is riotously funny.

Cast: John Phillip Law, Marisa Mell
Runtime: 105 min