---
title: "The Long Hair of Death"
year: 1964
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-long-hair-of-death-1964"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 83121
imdb_id: "tt0058307"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 74
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Long Hair of Death (1964) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-long-hair-of-death-1964

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Long Hair of Death is a 1964 Italian horror film directed by Antonio Margheriti. The film stars British actress Barbara Steele in the roles of Helen Rochefort and Mary, Italian actor George Ardisson as Kurt Humboldt, Polish actress Halina Zalewska in a dual role as Adele Karnst, and Umberto Raho. The story is set in a fifteenth-century village where a woman is accused of witchcraft and put to death. Her beautiful older daughter knows the real reason for the execution lies in the lord's sexual desire for her mother. Additional plot details indicate that a woman under suspicion of witchcraft is burned alive, and her curse brings her back from the dead for revenge. Witches unleash horrific vengeance in the film, which runs for one hour and thirty-six minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Filmtap | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Antonio Margheriti
- **Networks / Studios**: Cinegai

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Barbara Steele** as *Helen Karnstein / Mary Karnstein*
- **George Ardisson** as *Baron Kurt Hummel*
- **Halina Zalewska** as *Elizabeth Hummel / Adele Karnstein*
- **Umberto Raho** as *Von Klage*
- **Laura Nucci** as *Grumalda*
- **Giuliano Raffaelli** as *Count Humboldt*
- **Nello Pazzafini** as *Monk*
- **Jeffrey Darcey** as *The Messenger*
- **Aldo Barozzi** as *Plague Victim (uncredited)*
- **Mario Casella** as *Gorca (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Long Hair of Death online?
The Long Hair of Death is currently available to watch or stream on Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Long Hair of Death worth watching?
The Long Hair of Death holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 74 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Long Hair of Death and when was it released?
The Long Hair of Death is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 1964. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Long Hair of Death?
The Long Hair of Death was directed by Antonio Margheriti.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Long Hair of Death — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/83121)
- [The Long Hair of Death - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Hair_of_Death)
- [The Long Hair of Death (1964) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/83121-i-lunghi-capelli-della-morte/cast)
- [The Long Hair of Death (1964) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058307/)
- [Watch The Long Hair of Death (1964) Full Movie Free Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [The Long Hair of Death 스트리밍](https://www.justwatch.com/)

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