Danger: Diabolik by Mario Bava (1968) | Episode 02

This week on Rewind & Revive, host Marta McFly is joined by Ash Laskey and Harry Argyle of the Love, Death & Movies podcast to discuss Mario Bava's 1968 film, Danger: Diabolik. The conversation delves into the film's distinctive blend of genres, its visual style, and the dynamic between the anti-hero Diabolik and his partner, Eva. The trio delves into Bava's filmmaking techniques, the production challenges faced during the making of the film, and the cultural influences that shaped its narrative.Chapters:(00:00) Introduction to the Podcast and Film(06:02) Initial Impressions and Reactions to the Film(11:05) Mario Bava: The Master of Visual Storytelling(14:48) Character Dynamics: Diabolik and Eva(18:11) Influences and Inspirations Behind the Film(20:00) The Production Journey of Danger: Diabolik(37:37) Key Players Behind the Camera(39:26) The Budget and Production Challenges(42:15) The Creative Use of Miniatures and Optical Illusions(51:56) The Complexity of Love and Anti-Heroes(57:55) Wrap-upLove, Death & Movies: beacons.ai/lovedeathmoviesAsh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashvsmovies/Harry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hargyle/Rewind & Revive Substack: https://www.rewindandrevive.com/Marta's website: https://www.martadjo.com/Marta's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marta.mcfly/Marta's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/martamcfly/Intro/Outro music by Andre AbreuRewind & Revive branding by Kelsi Leaming