Riccardo Freda

"Master of European genre cinema, Riccardo Freda was born in 1909 in Alexandria, Egypt. The director was active in the film industry from 1942 to 1982, creating masterpieces mainly in the horror, adventure, and peplum genres with his most famous films including 'I Vampiri', 'The Horrible Dr. Hichcock', and 'Spartacus'. While he didn't receive any major film festival awards, Freda's authorial style is marked by his ability to combine elements of horror and thriller with a distinctive aesthetic and effective storytelling. Riccardo Freda, an artist who could paint fear and adventure on celluloid like no other, left an indelible mark on cinema with his unique style and innovative spirit."