Perversion Story [Blu-ray]

Director: Lucio Fulci Lucio Fulci

Overview

Filmed in English, this Italian mystery thriller/melodrama explores the murder of a doctor's wife. The doctor himself (Jean Morel) has long since taken up with a mistress. His wife begged out of engagements as an asthmatic, all the while actually entertaining herself with her part-time job as a stripper. Did the doctor kill her? After all, he took out a large life-insurance policy on his wife. One highlight of this film is the effective use of its San Francisco setting. Another is its gas-chamber sequence, filmed in San Quentin's actual gas chamber.

Product Details

Release Date:	11/13/2018
UPC:	0843276018696
Original Release:	1969
Rating:	NR
Source:	Mondo Macabro
Region Code:	A
Language:	English
Time:	1:48:00
Sales rank:	17,168

Special Features

HD transfer from original negative; Full extended European version; Interview with star Jean Sorel; Interivew with star Elsa Martinelli; Interview with Writer Stephen Thrower; Original Trailer; Mondo Macabra Previews

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Jean Sorel	George Dumurrier
Marisa Mell	Susan Dumurrier
Elsa Martinelli	Jane
Alberto de Mendoza	Henry Dumurrier
John Ireland	Detective
Riccardo Cucciolla	Actor
Jean Sobieski	Benjamin
Faith Domergue	Sister-In-Law

Technical Credits

Editorial Reviews

Those horror viewers familiar with Lucio Fulci's extremist work in the zombie subgenre of horror might be surprised by the subtle, plot-driven thrillers he made at the turn of the 1970's. Una Sull'Altra is a memorable example of his work around this time thanks to its blend of a clever storyline and stylish direction. Fans of Dario Argento's "giallo" thrillers will find plenty to enjoy here: Fulci hits just the right blend of suspense sequences and crafty plot twists, couching it all in impressive imagery that makes effect use of the film's lovely San Francisco setting. Una Sull'Altra also offers strong performances by a game cast: Jean Sorel is believable as an easily-distracted playboy who may or may not be a killer, Elsa Martinelli brings a convincing air of frustration to the role of Sorel's long-suffering mistress and Eurocult favorite Marisa Mell is bewitching as the mysterious go-go dancer who gets caught in the middle of the couple's romantic struggles. The end result isn't quite as masterful as Argento or Mario Bava's best giallo outings but Una Sull'Altra is a worthy, well-crafted outing that fans of the genre will find impressive.

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