Devil in the Flesh

1969 · 87 min · IT · R · 4.7 (27 votes)

Dir. Massimo Dallamano · Starring Laura Antonelli, Régis Vallée, Renate Kasché, Werner Pochath, Mady Rahl, Wolf Ackva · Music Gianfranco Reverberi

“The coat that covered paradise, uncovered hell!”

Drama

Based on the infamous novel by Leopold Sacher-Masoch this fine film follows the perverted passions of a young couple as Severin watches the beautiful Wanda writhing naked amongst furs. His disturbing peeping tomism triggers off a whirlpool of emotions due to a childhood episode which punishes voyeurism with pain.

VIBE

A psychologically charged slow-burn, this film delves into the intoxicating and unsettling dynamics of desire and control. It's a decadent exploration of eroticism, masochism, and voyeurism, wrapped in a visually rich, transgressive atmosphere that lingers long after viewing.

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