Lamberto Bava, born in Rome, Italy, is a prominent figure in the third generation of Italian filmmakers. He hails from a lineage steeped in cinematic history, with his grandfather, Eugenio Bava, a pioneering cameraman in silent films, and his father, Mario Bava, a revered cinematographer, director, and special effects innovator. Lamberto began his cinematic journey as his father's assistant on "Planet of the Vampires" (1965), gradually accumulating invaluable experience while contributing to many of Mario's projects, including co-writing the screenplay for "Shock" (1977). During the filming of "Shock," Mario's declining health allowed Lamberto to direct several scenes uncredited, further honing his craft.
In 1979, he made his directorial debut with "Macabre" (1980), a horror-drama inspired by a gruesome real-life incident in New Orleans. Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its release in Italy, the film earned Lamberto recognition from his father. Following Mario's death just months later, Lamberto faced challenges at the box office and returned to assistant directing, collaborating with Dario Argento on "Tenebrae" (1982).
Lamberto's career took a significant turn with the success of "Demons" (1985), which he co-wrote and directed, leading to a sequel, "Demons 2" (1986). He later ventured into television and remade his father's classic "Black Sunday" as "La maschera del demonio" (1990). Today, Lamberto Bava balances his work between television and film, drawing inspiration from the legacy of his father, Mario.
