Sette orchidee macchiate di rosso (1972)

A woman, a survivor of a failed murder attempt by a person dubbed "The Half-Moon Killer" by the police, and her husband must find the connecting thread between herself, six other women, and... See full summary »

Director:

Umberto Lenzi

Writers:

Roberto Gianviti (screenplay), Paul Hengge (credited on German prints),

Stars:

Antonio Sabato, Uschi Glas, Pier Paolo Capponi

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Antonio Sabato	...	Mario
Uschi Glas	...	Giulia (as Uschi Glass)
Pier Paolo Capponi	...	Inspector Vismara
Rossella Falk	...	Elena Marchi
Marina Malfatti	...	Kathy Adams
Renato Romano	...	The Priest
Claudio Gora	...	Raffaele Ferri
Gabriella Giorgelli	...	Inez Tamborini
Aldo Barberito	...	Lt. Palumbo
Bruno Corazzari	...	Barrett
Franco Fantasia	...	Lt. Renzi
Petra Schürmann	...	Concetta di Rosa
Ivano Davoli	...	Claudo
Linda Sini	...	Juanda
Nello Pazzafini	...	Raoul

Storyline

A woman, a survivor of a failed murder attempt by a person dubbed "The Half-Moon Killer" by the police, and her husband must find the connecting thread between herself, six other women, and the killer before the killer strikes at her again.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | police | prostitute | hit on the head | blood spatter | 

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Genres:

Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

Italy West Germany

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

24 February 1972 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Seven Blood-Stained Orchids

Filming Locations:

De Paolis Studios, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Flora Film, National Pictures, Rialto Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References Blood and Black Lace (1964)

User Reviews

A little dull.

When I first saw "Seven Bloodstained Orchids" I was pretty impressed. The acting is pretty good compared to some other giallos I've seen and the plot is actually coherent without having to watch it fifty times.

Now, over a year later, and having seen several more giallos, I think this film is rather bland. The suspenseful scenes with the killer are rather predictable. This film is not only tame for a Lenzi film, but tame for a giallo. There is really only one memorable murder sequence: the one with the drill.

I'd recommend several before recommending this one. I'd also recommend a cup of coffee before viewing because it drags in parts and the ending is a bit lackluster.

5 out of 10, kids.