Gates of Hell trilogy explained

The Gates of Hell trilogy
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    Origin:City of the Living Dead (1980)
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    The Gates of Hell trilogy is the unofficial name for a trilogy of films directed by Lucio Fulci.[1] While the films aren't direct sequels they are thematically connected.

    Films

    All three films star Catriona MacColl as a leading character, were written by Fulci and Dardano Sacchetti with Giorgio Mariuzzo co-writing The Beyond and The House by the Cemetery.[2]

    City of the Living Dead and The Beyond were both scored by Fabio Frizzi[3] [4] while The House by the Cemetery had a score composed by both Walter Rizzati and Alessandro Blonksteiner.[3]

    1. City of the Living Dead (1980)[5]
    2. The Beyond (1981)[5]
    3. The House by the Cemetery (1981)[6]

    Comics

    Eibon Press published comic adaptations of the films.[7] [8]

    See also

    Notes and References

    1. Barron. Lee. Ultraviolent Gothic Visions: Lucio Fulci's ‘Gates of Hell’ Trilogy as Derridean Cinematic Haunted Spaces. Gothic Studies. 22. 2. 197-213. 1362-7937.
    2. Web site: Gates of Hell. https://web.archive.org/web/20231019202445/https://thenewbev.com/program/october-24-the-gates-of-hell-house-by-the-cemetery/. New Beverly Cinema. 19 October 2023. 19 October 2023.
    3. Web site: Spacek. Nick. Vault of Horror Presents The Gates of Hell Trilogy. Starburst. 19 October 2023.
    4. Web site: DiVincenzo. Alex. Fabio Frizzi on the “Mystical Experience” of Lucio Fulci’s ‘The Beyond: The Composer’s Cut’ [Interview]]. Bloody Disgusting. 31 October 2022. 19 October 2023.
    5. Web site: DiVincenzo. Alex. ‘City of the Living Dead’ 4K Review – Lucio Fulci’s Gore Shines in New Release from Cauldron Films. Bloody Disgusting. 28 August 2023. 19 October 2023.
    6. Web site: Squires. John. ‘The House by the Cemetery’ – Watch Trailer for Arrow Video’s Gorgeous 4K Restoration of Lucio Fulci Classic. Bloody Disgusting. 5 October 2023. 19 October 2023.
    7. Web site: Barton. Steve. Eibon Press Presents Lucio Fulci’s Gates of Hell Trilogy in Comic Form on FEBRUARY 10!. Dread Central. 13 January 2017. 19 October 2023.
    8. Web site: Eibon Press Resurrects Lucio Fulci Through ‘Gates of Hell’ Trilogy!. iHorror. 28 September 2018. 19 October 2023.

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