I recently watched the Italian picture 🇮🇹 Libido (1965) on Prime. The storyline follows a young man who witnessed his father kill his mistress going too far with kinky sex and then kills himself. Years later after the young man's mother passes away he returns home to claim the family fortune accompanied by his wife, family lawyer and the family lawyer's wife. Things get uncomfortable as the details of the will become known and it feels like the father may not be as dead as they thought...
Codirected by Ernesto Gastaldi (Cheers to Cyanide) and Vittorio Salerno (No, the Case is Happily Resolved), the film stars Dominique Boschero (The Unnaturals), Giancarlo Giannini (Man on Fire), and Luciano Pigozzi (Strike Commando).
This film captures the essence of the Italian era just before the giallo explosion. The storyline kicks off dramatically, then takes a moment to establish characters and circumstances, revealing hidden motives and evolving into a compelling "whodunit." The cast includes gorgeous ladies, and the plot weaves through numerous twists and turns before reaching a brilliant conclusion. The writing stands out, combining elements of psychological thriller and murder mystery.
In conclusion, Libido is an elite Italian gem that foreshadows the elements leading to the later giallo explosion in popularity. I would give it an 8/10 and strongly recommend it for its impressive storytelling and engaging mix of genres.
Codirected by Ernesto Gastaldi (Cheers to Cyanide) and Vittorio Salerno (No, the Case is Happily Resolved), the film stars Dominique Boschero (The Unnaturals), Giancarlo Giannini (Man on Fire), and Luciano Pigozzi (Strike Commando).
This film captures the essence of the Italian era just before the giallo explosion. The storyline kicks off dramatically, then takes a moment to establish characters and circumstances, revealing hidden motives and evolving into a compelling "whodunit." The cast includes gorgeous ladies, and the plot weaves through numerous twists and turns before reaching a brilliant conclusion. The writing stands out, combining elements of psychological thriller and murder mystery.
In conclusion, Libido is an elite Italian gem that foreshadows the elements leading to the later giallo explosion in popularity. I would give it an 8/10 and strongly recommend it for its impressive storytelling and engaging mix of genres.