The Art of the Title Sequence

Danger: Diabolik


With a quick carnal purr and a cackle that'll curdle the cream in your coffee, the titular hero/terrorist played by the late John Phillip Law (of "Barbarella" fame; a cinematic cousin also released in 1968 by the same producer, the zeitgeist-tapping Dino De Laurentiis) dives through gunfire and rainbow-smoke into a physical camera rotation while the English version of the theme "Deep Down," as sung by Christy, enthralls.

What remains is 'gramophonic' spin art that only director Mario Bava would think to employ, putting terrific emphasis on a groove that doesn't let up.

Extras
Image Extra iconDanger: Diabolik high-res poster art
Danger: Diabolik high-res poster art thumb

Image Extra iconDanger: Diabolik desktop background (1920x1200)

Danger: Diabolik high-res desktop art thumb

Video Extra iconThe Beastie Boys – Body Movin’ Music Video

The Beastie Boys – Body Movin’ Music Video thumbstrip

Commentary on Body Movin' by director Adam Yauch (aka MCA aka Nathaniel Hörnblowér)

Audio Extra iconA Mite of Morricone - Samples of Ennio Morricone's unreleased soundtrack to Danger: Diabolik

Diabolik's Hideout

Valmont's GoGo Pad

Under Wah-Wah

DETAILS
  • Italy/France
  • 1968
  • Color
  • 1.85:1
  • English


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  • Roy

    These are beauties!

  • Nelson B

    WOW, that was cheesy and simple… Perfect intro for a Grindhouse Tarantino Film…

  • David

    This movie was a perfect choice for Mystery Science Theater 3000′s series finale.

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