I've been lucky enough to have had the luxury of being able to make the picture I've wanted to make each time on my own terms and without compromise.

Horror by definition is the emotion of pure revulsion. Terror of the same standard, is that of fearful anticipation.

In Italy the censor is very old and there are many judges and psychiatrists who analyse you.

My life and career is my own adventure.

My daughter, Asia, has been in many of my movies. I love working with her. In the beginning, I was not supportive of her being an actress, but now I think she is fantastic.

It's incredible that they censor films. It's sad.

'Macbeth' is one of the best operas ever, and doing it was a great experience. I added some things to the opera based from my experience on the movie - such as some of the special effects and bits of film - to make it new and interesting. It was a very good work and a very good experience.