Lenzi found himself unable to get the rights which were purchased by De Laurentiis .
Director Umberto Lenzi stated that he initially wanted to make his debut with a comicbook inspired film with an adaptation of Diabolik .
Director found himself unable to get the rights which were purchased by De Laurentiis .
Director Umberto Lenzi stated that he initially wanted to make his debut with a comicbook inspired film with an adaptation of Diabolik .