The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh

Movie

1971

1h 38m

Italian

Thriller, Mystery, Horror

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6.8

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The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh

Movie

1971

1h 38m

Italian

Thriller, Mystery, Horror

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When socialite and heiress Julie Wardh begins receiving blackmail letters attributed to a mysterious serial killer, she suspects her cruel and sadistic former lover Jean is behind them. With her husband Neil frequently out of town, she falls into the arms of her friend's cousin George, and as the unknown assassin begins to make his move, she fears that one of the three men in her life may be the killer.

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Cast

Julie Wardh

George Corro

Jean

Carol Brandt

Dr. Arbe

Commissioner

Neil Wardh

The Killer

Inspector

Victim Who Escapes from the Killer

Spanish Doctor

Party Guest

Victim in the Shower

Room Maid

Neighbor (uncredited)

Francesco Narducci

Police Photographer (uncredited)

Oscar Sciamanna

Party Guest (uncredited)

Directed By: Sergio Martino

Written By: Ernesto Gastaldi (Screenplay), Eduardo Manzanos (Screenplay), + 2 more

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Bronson87 says...

2 years ago

TSVoMW is textbook giallo. What you get is a thriller/mystery. Although there are elements of horror here, don't go in expecting gore. I was pretty surprised with the twists, and overall, the movie is good. However, it drags in the second act, so much that I was starting to get distracted. It's a bad sign if not even Fenech boob can hold my attention. Regardless, I'd still call this a must watch for fans of the genre. Another unexpected bonus was that the main piece of music was recycled by Quentin Tarantino for _Kill Bill vol 2_. The movie suffers under its own weight, but is saved by the third act. If some of the fat had been trimmed, this would be a masterpiece.

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sage020 says...

2 years ago

I’m not a big fan of giallo films but this one is alright. Some interesting shots/filming techniques, some twists at the end but the film also drags at times. I wouldn’t rewatch it but ok for a single viewing.

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csrz says...

3 years ago

My second Sergio Martino film and this is a really engaging piece of work. I wasn't expecting much from this film but it turns out to be one of the better gialli I've seen. A lot of boxes getting checked in this one. It's wonderfully melodramatic and so thoroughly enjoyable. It brings all the sleaze I love in gialli and there's plenty of suspense with a healthy dose of plot twists to keep your attention. A great sense of style and camera shots make it super enthralling. The pace and score also help a lot. Edwige Fenech looks absolutely stunning and gives a fantastic performance.

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Wiccaburr

4 years ago

Seeing that the living don't bring flowers to the dead, the dead bring them to the living.

Mrs. Wardh tried to get out of the vice life but it keep bringing her back in.

Well done story and great pacing. I will admit it got sluggish here and there but it kept my attention. The best of a More

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