The Sister of Ursula (1978)

While searching for their estranged mother, two beautiful sisters, Dagmar and Ursula, arrive at a luxurious seaside hotel. At the same time, a mysterious killer starts murdering promiscuous women in the area.

Director:

Enzo Milioni

Writers:

Enzo Milioni (story), Enzo Milioni (screenplay)

Stars:

Barbara Magnolfi, Stefania D'Amario, Anna Zinnemann

Cast

Cast overview:
Barbara Magnolfi	...	Ursula Beyne
Stefania D'Amario	...	Dagmar Beyne
Anna Zinnemann	...	Vanessa
Antiniska Nemour	...	Jenny (as Antinisca Nemour)
Yvonne Harlow	...	Stella Shining
Vanni Materassi	...	Roberto Delleri
Giancarlo Zanetti	...	The Psychologist
Marc Porel	...	Filippo Andrei / Gianni Nardi
Alice Gherardi	...	The Young Fiancée
Roberto De Ruggeriis

Storyline

While searching for their estranged mother, two beautiful sisters, Dagmar and Ursula, arrive at a luxurious seaside hotel. At the same time, a mysterious killer starts murdering promiscuous women in the area.

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Plot Keywords:

raped with an object | cunnilingus | rear entry sex | breast suckling | breast kissing | 

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

18 October 1978 (Italy)

Also Known As:

The Sister of Ursula

Filming Locations:

Amalfi, Salerno, Campania, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rewind Film, Supercine

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min (uncut)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Ursula Beyne: You just like being shagged, you bitch!

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Connections

Referenced in The Father of Ursula (2008)

User Reviews

The Amalfi Coast Is Film's Best Boast, OR Cleave It To Beaver

Hey, aspiring filmmakers, here's a tip: If you want to give your picture an automatic 2 stars right out of the gate, shoot it on Italy's Amalfi Coast, a district so incredibly gorgeous that it makes any film look good! Case in point: the sleazy giallo "The Sister of Ursula" (1978), an otherwise tawdry, far-fetched affair whose stunning backdrop (the area between Positano and Amalfi, and nearby Ravello) is its main selling point. In the film, the two Austrian sisters of the title--randy, normal Dagmar (Stefania D'Amario) and fey, unpleasant Ursula (Barbara Magnolfi)--come to a luxurious hotel after the recent death of their father, but at an unfortunate time. It seems that a local whackjob has taken to killing nubile ladies using an enormous, phallus-shaped...oh, I guess I'd better not say...on the gals' northern Virginias (shades of 1971's "What Have You Done To Solange?"). Many suspects abound, including the hotel's handsome manager (Vanni Materassi) and the resident smack-addicted stud (played by giallo vet Marc Porel, a real-life addict himself). The film features copious amounts of male and female full-frontal nudity; tepid, simulated sex scenes (straight couples, lesbians, female masturbation); and even a surprising glimpse of pudendum. As far as violence is concerned, the dastardly deeds are blessedly done offscreen, with only the gory aftermaths on display. The picture also gives us a lush, catchy theme song in Mimi Uva's "Eyes," stylish direction from Enzo Milioni, and very decent acting by the four leads, but the killer's motivation and demise ultimately seem forced and unsatisfying, somehow. In all, a great-looking mixed bag, nicely presented on this Severin Films DVD, with excellent subtitling and a fascinating, 30-minute interview with Milioni himself.