The murder of a wealthy countess triggers a chain reaction of brutal killings in the surrounding bay area as several unscrupulous characters try to seize her large estate.The murder of a wealthy countess triggers a chain reaction of brutal killings in the surrounding bay area as several unscrupulous characters try to seize her large estate.The murder of a wealthy countess triggers a chain reaction of brutal killings in the surrounding bay area as several unscrupulous characters try to seize her large estate.
- Awards
- 4 wins & 1 nomination total
- Simone
- (as Claudio Volonté)
- Laura
- (as Anna M. Rosati)
- Sylvie
- (as Paola Rubens)
- Renata and Alberto's Son
- (uncredited)
- Renata and Alberto's Daughter
- (uncredited)
Storyline
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- TriviaFriday the 13th (1980) and Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) pay homage to this movie by lifting two murders from it (one in each movie), almost shot-for-shot. The locations in all three movies look similar.
- GoofsThe Count is stabbed repeatedly in his back, then falls on his back and dies. When the killer is dragging him away, there should be a blood trail leading from The Countess to the door.
- Quotes
Simon: Man should live and let live, and without any interfering.
Paolo: Even that poor squid was free once, Simon, eh? I study Coleoptera because I love them.
Simon: Sure, but the squirming little creatures still end up under your microscope. Yeah, he's dead all right but at least I eat my squid. But I don't kill as a hobby like you do.
Paolo: Good lord, Simon. You make me feel like a murderer.
Simon: I'm not saying that, Mr. Fossati, but if you kill for killing's sake, you become a monster.
Paolo: But, man isn't an insect, my dear Simon. We have centuries of civilization behind us, you know.
Simon: No, I don't know. I wasn't there.
- Alternate versionsThe Italian version contains alternative filmed dialogue scenes by the same characters. It also includes different character names for the four teenagers who stumble upon the abandoned disco.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Don't Scream: It's Only a Movie! (1985)
I choose at random and thankfully this seems to be one of the better films of that ilk! The acting isn't going to win any awards but it is passable and in some cases genuinely good.
Theres some nudity, nothing too extreme. The reason i guess this film was banned was due more to the violence. Its nothing you haven't seen before and even for it's time it is not too over the top. There are some well executed kills, a good job by the special effects team! The camera work is quite good and there are some impressive shots.
The main plot revolves around the passing of an estate to the former owners children, it quickly turns into a whodunit with 90% of the characters being horrible caricatures! This makes for some fun kills and a pace that really ramps up in the 3rd act.
In closing this is an entertaining movie and if your looking for some competent early 70s schlock then id recommend giving this a whirl!
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- Aug 19, 2021
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 24 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1