Black Sunday (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1960, Black Sunday is a horror film directed by Mario Bava, running about 86 minutes. “STARE INTO THESE EYES... discover deep within them the unspeakable terrifying secret of BLACK SUNDAY... it will paralyze you with fright!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A vengeful witch and her fiendish servant return from the grave and begin a bloody campaign to possess the body of the witch's beautiful look-alike descendant. Only the girl's brother and a handsome doctor stand in her way.
Who’s in it. Black Sunday stars Barbara Steele as Princess Asa Vajda / Katia Vajda, John Richardson as Dr. Andrej Gorobec / Dr. Andreas Gorobec, Ivo Garrani as Prince Vajda and Arturo Dominici as Igor Javutich / Javuto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Black Sunday has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Sunday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Sunday tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Sunday (1960)?
- In US, Black Sunday is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Sunday worth watching?
- Black Sunday holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Sunday?
- Black Sunday stars Barbara Steele, John Richardson, Ivo Garrani, Arturo Dominici and Enrico Olivieri.
- When was Black Sunday released?
- Black Sunday was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.