地獄の門
The film was theatrically released in Italy in August 1980, which grossed ₤985 million. It was followed by a release throughout Europe, including a screening in Paris where Fulci won the "Grand Prix du Public" at the "Festival international du film et de science-fiction", and in the United States as "The Gates of Hell" in April 1983. Upon release, the film received criticism for its performances, plot, and graphic violence.