CS #136 Hercules in the Haunted World

CS #136 Hercules in the Haunted World

is a standout 1961 Italian fantasy-horror film directed by the acclaimed Mario Bava. This "sword-and-sandal" epic is celebrated for its stunning visual style, atmospheric color photography, and a memorable villainous performance by Christopher Lee.
Plot Summary
The film follows Hercules (played by British bodybuilder Reg Park) as he returns to his home in Ecalia to find his beloved Princess Deianira (Leonora Ruffo) has fallen under a mysterious spell, rendering her mentally absent. It is the work of the evil King Lico (Christopher Lee), who seeks to secure his own claim to the throne. To save Deianira, Hercules must embark on a perilous quest, with his companion Theseus (George Ardisson), to the underworld (Hades) to find the Stone of Forgetfulness.