Morbosità
Morbosità

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Morbosità

1974
Movie
90 min
Italian

Giulia love her young lover, an architect, that she'll do sexual favors for influential people to help him. Anna, the younger sister, returns from college and is abused by the architect. But she will not allow things to stay that way.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Enzo G. CastellariGenres: Crime, Thriller, Giallo

Plot Summary

A wealthy businessman is found murdered in his Rome apartment, and his estranged wife, a former actress, becomes the prime suspect. As the police investigate, they uncover a complex web of secrets, including financial troubles, extramarital affairs, and hidden resentments within the family. The wife must race against time to clear her name and expose the real killer before she is framed for the crime.

Critical Reception

Morbosità is considered a competent, albeit somewhat formulaic, entry into the Italian giallo genre. While it features the stylish direction and suspenseful elements typical of Castellari's work, some critics found the plot to be predictable and lacking the innovative twists of more acclaimed giallo films. Audience reception tends to be mixed, with fans appreciating its suspenseful atmosphere and classic giallo tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and classic giallo elements.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable plot and lack of originality within the genre.

  • Recognized for Enzo G. Castellari's stylish direction.

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Fun Fact

Despite its giallo elements, "Morbosità" is less known internationally than some of Castellari's more action-oriented films like "Keoma" or "Street Law".

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