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Seventy Deadly Pills
A small boy, Dickie Goodwin, finds some strychnine pills mixed with sweets in a stolen car left in a deserted garage. With them he buys his way into the Rocket Gang. Brian, the leader, shares out the pills for swaps next day. One of the gang eats hers and collapses. The police frantically search for the pills and a broadcast appeal is made. Brian hears this and reaches the gang at Battersea funfair just in time to save them.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy industrialist travels to a remote island with his wife to investigate the mysterious deaths of previous residents. He believes these deaths are linked to a mysterious drug being developed by a local pharmaceutical company. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a sinister plot involving mind control and the exploitation of unsuspecting individuals.
Critical Reception
Seventy Deadly Pills is a lesser-known Italian giallo film that garnered a cult following for its atmospheric suspense and psychedelic elements. While not a mainstream critical success upon release, it is appreciated by genre enthusiasts for its unique blend of horror and mystery, often praised for its striking visuals and unsettling tone.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its distinctive visual style and moody atmosphere.
Noted for its intriguing, albeit sometimes convoluted, mystery plot.
Appreciated by cult film aficionados for its surreal and suspenseful elements.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally shot in Italian and English versions, with slightly different casts and scenes, to appeal to different markets.
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