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Così, così... più forte
Two young women, Lisa and Susan, meet and fall in love at a tennis club in Rome. The two lovers disappear into the privacy of the nightclub and its lounges with carpets and goldfish in the glasses. But their harmony is disturbed by the arrival of a man: Susan cheats on Lisa with Fred. Between jealousy and bottles of Johnnie Walker, the triangle explodes in a luxurious apartment. More elegantly, we will move from the lounge to the police station, where the officer of service will make a duty to lecture them. For the trio there is only one alternative: collective suicide in a classic car, they launch themselves at the bottom of the cliff in order to free themselves from the weight of an misunderstood existence. No one kills anyone: death is a deliberate choice in the face of the tragic absence of an alternative in a world that only condemns.
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Plot Summary
A young woman inherits a villa filled with dark secrets and a sinister presence. As she delves deeper into the estate's past, she uncovers a series of disturbing events and a killer lurking in the shadows. The villa's history is entwined with murder and betrayal, and the protagonist finds herself in grave danger.
Critical Reception
Così, così... più forte is a lesser-known entry in the Giallo genre, appreciated by some fans for its atmosphere and stylish direction, though often overshadowed by more prominent films. It features classic Giallo tropes such as a mysterious killer, suspenseful set pieces, and a twist ending. While not universally acclaimed, it holds a cult status among enthusiasts of Italian horror.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric Giallo elements and visual style.
Noted for its suspenseful sequences and typical genre plot.
Considered a solid, if not groundbreaking, example of Italian horror from the era.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film due to its limited distribution. However, when found, they often highlight the film's visual appeal and suspenseful narrative, typical of Umberto Lenzi's work.
Fun Fact
The film is also known by its English title, 'So Sweet, So Perverse', and was part of a wave of Italian erotic thrillers and Giallo films in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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