Question 1

What comic book series inspired Danger: Diabolik, and how does the film version differ from the source material?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the long-running Italian comic strip 'Diabolik' created by sisters Angela and Luciana Giussani. In the comics, Diabolik is a more sinister criminal who often murders evildoers, while the cinematic counterpart is less dark.

Question 2

How did producer Dino De Laurentiis reward director Mario Bava for bringing the film in significantly under budget?

Accepted Answer

De Laurentiis was so impressed with Bava saving money that he offered him the opportunity to make a sequel with the leftover budget.

Question 3

What unusual cameo appears in the 'identikit' sequence when Valmont tries to determine Eva Kant's appearance?

Accepted Answer

The identikit sequence generates images of Barbarella (Jane Fonda's character) and model Twiggy before creating Eva's image, which was drawn by the Giussani sisters to resemble actress Marisa Mell.

Question 4

Why was John Phillip Law available to audition for the role of Diabolik?

Accepted Answer

Law was asked to audition as a favor because filming of Barbarella (where he was already cast as Pygar) had been postponed.

Question 5

Which international film festival featured Danger: Diabolik in 2023?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival in 2023.

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