Byleth: The Demon of Incest

A haunting tale of obsession and jealousy unfolds in "Byleth: The Demon of Incest", a 1972 Italian gothic horror film directed by Leopoldo Savona. Set in 19th-century Italy, the story follows Lionello Shandell, a swordsman driven to madness by his sister Barbara's new marriage to Giordano, leading to a series of murders at their castle. As tensions rise, a dark and sinister presence seems to stir, fueled by an unhealthy infatuation with Byleth, the demon of incest, leaving audiences on edge in this slow-burning, atmospheric horror classic.