Often dripping in atmosphere, often rather silly, but almost always incredibly stylish – the Italians are a very distinctive presence in classic horror history. From the stunningly shot Gothic tales of Mario Bava (Lisa and the Devil; The Whip and the Body), to the cheesy, low-budget American imitators that are naff in the most brilliant way, it’s all well worth visiting.

The most loved Italian horror classics, whether they’re plot driven gialli (mystery-thriller whodunnits), or supernatural fairy tales, are united by one thing – beautiful visuals. Even if often these films are style over substance, who cares when they’re as pleasing to the eye as Inferno or Blood and Black Lace?