Ivan Rassimov has been in some of the best giallos ever made. And after watching this disappointing giallo, I can say that he has also appeared in some of the worst giallos ever made. What a career! But seriously, he also appeared in The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh which was released the same year as this film. Talk about ups and downs!
The actors are not to blame here. I recognized many of the actors here from other films, and they can all act (with the exception of the doctor who was utterly unconvincing). This film is primarily so bad because of the director - Tonino Ricci. Many shots feel like this is a made for TV movie or a soap opera. The overuse of zooming almost had me unintentionally laughing. I think in another director's hands this could have been a middle of the road giallo. But as is, it's a pretty bad one.
The actors are not to blame here. I recognized many of the actors here from other films, and they can all act (with the exception of the doctor who was utterly unconvincing). This film is primarily so bad because of the director - Tonino Ricci. Many shots feel like this is a made for TV movie or a soap opera. The overuse of zooming almost had me unintentionally laughing. I think in another director's hands this could have been a middle of the road giallo. But as is, it's a pretty bad one.