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La bestia uccide a sangue freddo (1971)
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January 1973 (USA)
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A Place Where Nothing Is Forbidden! See more »
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A masked killer stalks an institution for mentally disturbed rich women. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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Greatest Horror Movies Ever Made: Part 6: Best (Italian) Giallo Films
(From SoundOnSight. 25 October 2011, 11:59 PM, PDT)
Fight for Horror Supremacy Week 3
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Jesus, and Jesus' Son
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Fight for Horror Supremacy Week 3
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Jesus, and Jesus' Son
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Bad giallo, good softcore porn
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Cast
(in credits order) (complete, awaiting verification) | Klaus Kinski | ... | Dr. Francis Clay |
 | Margaret Lee | ... | Cheryl Hume |
| Rosalba Neri | ... | Anne Palmieri |
| Jane Garret | ... | Mara |
| John Karlsen | ... | Professor Osterman |
| Gioia Desideri | ... | Ruth |
| John Ely | ... | Gardener |
| Fernando Cerulli | ... | Augusto, the chauffeur |
| Sandro Rossi | ||
| Giulio Baraghini | ... | Policeman |
| Ettore Geri | ... | Inspector |
| Antonio Radaelli | ||
| Monica Strebel | ... | Nurse Helen |
| Carla Mancini | ... | Nurse |
| Franco Marletta | ... | Male nurse |
| Piero Nistri | ... | The husband of Cheryl |
| Daniela Di Bitorno | ||
| Enzo Spitaleri | ||
| Marco Mariani | ... | Male nurse |
| Gilberto Galimberti | ... | Policeman |
| Rosanna Braida | ||
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Lina Franchi | ... | Nurse Killed with Scythe (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Fernando Di Leo | |||
Writing credits(in alphabetical order) | ||
| Fernando Di Leo | screenplay | |
| Fernando Di Leo | story | |
| Nino Latino | screenplay | |
| Nino Latino | story | |
Produced by | |||
| Tiziano Longo | .... | producer | |
| Armando Novelli | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Silvano Spadaccino | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Franco Villa | |||
Film Editing by | |||
| Amedeo Giomini | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Teresa Ferrone | |||
| Nicola Tamburo | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Antonio Mura | .... | makeup artist | |
Production Management | |||
| Alberto Longo | .... | production supervisor | |
| Armando Novelli | .... | production manager | |
| Francesco Vitulano | .... | unit manager | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Franco Lo Cascio | .... | assistant director | |
Sound Department | |||
| Raffaele Benedetti | .... | sound recordist | |
| Romano Pampaloni | .... | sound recordist | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Antonio De Castel Largo | .... | assistant camera | |
| Antonio Minutolo | .... | assistant camera | |
| Claudio Morabito | .... | camera operator | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Marcella Moretti | .... | wardrobe | |
Music Department | |||
| Giacomo Simonelli | .... | conductor | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Hallmark Releasing (1972) (USA) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Hallmark Releasing (1973) (USA) (theatrical) (retitled re-release) (dubbed)
- Amvest Video (USA) (VHS) (as "Asylum Erotica")
- Avenue Entertainment (2006) (UK) (DVD) (as "Asylum Erotica")
- Gorgon Video (USA) (VHS)
- MPI Home Video (USA) (VHS)
- Raro Video/Nocturno (2005) (Italy) (DVD)
- Shriek Show (2004) (USA) (DVD)
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Greece:86 min | USA:89 min | West Germany:97 min (uncut version) | UK:97 min (DVD)
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Color (Eastmancolor)
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Mono (Westrex Sound System)
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Italian censorship visa # 58094 delivered on 7-5-1971.See more »
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Referenced in Baadasssss Cinema (2002) (TV)See more »
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As a giallo this movie is a real disappointment. The plot is virtually non-existent, the suspense is nil, aside from the widescreen compositions the cinematography is unimpressive, and I'm sure the occasionally interesting score was recycled from a better movie. Klaus Kinski obviously phoned in his performance (long-distance with a very bad connection) and Rosalba Neri (aka Sarah Bay) is pretty much wasted.
On the other hand, if you're looking for softcore porn, this movie is a relative masterpiece. The crisp cinematography is superior to just about anything else in that genre, and you have an elegant Italian instrumental score as opposed to the usual, grating wah-wah synthesizer. The plot may be anemic, but it certainly doesn't interfere with any of the action. Even sleepwalking through their respective roles, Neri and Kinski can act circles around your typical softcore sex performer. Kinski, of course, does not actually perform any sex scenes (which is good--we're talking Klaus here, not Natassia). Neri, on the other hand, has done many sex scenes in much better movies, but I'm confident no one will complain about her scenes here, even if they don't exactly show off her considerable acting talent. As in many European movies, Neri's "solo" sex scene really pushes the line between softcore and hardcore, but in the best possible way. Only the ending is terrible regardless. It comes out of nowhere and will appeal only to fans of medieval weaponry and/or the Richard Speck student nurse murders.