by Blue Underground
Sales Rank: 41299
Price: $17.99
The commanding Herbert Lom stars as a sadistic, corrupt inquisitor in this salacious exploitation thriller from Germany set in 18th-century Austria. A handsome young Udo Kier takes a rare romantic lead as a young baron who rescues an innocent peasant girl from the clutches of a local witch hunter (the villainous-looking Reggie Nalder), only to run afoul of Lom's unholy warrior. An early entry in the "sex and sadism" genre, this production is an exploitation film with an intelligence behind it, but an exploitation film nonetheless: director Michael Armstrong revels in the most barbarous tortures as the impotent inquisitor punishes innocent young maidens for his own unclean desires. Strong performances from Lom, Kier, and Nalder and a cynical ending deliver a dramatic punch along with the grisly nastiness. This brutal thriller is not for all tastes: barf bags were handed out to audiences on its initial release. The new Collector's Edition restores the film to its full, uncut gory--that is, glory. <I>--Sean Axmaker</I>
Viewer Reviews WAY BACK WHEN THIS MOVIE WAS THE ONE YOU WENT TO WITH YOUR FRIENDS JUST TO SEE IF ANYONE WOULD PUKE. NOW THIS IS THE MOVIE YOU WOULD SEE TO IF IT'S JUST AS YOU REMEMBER IT. IT'S NOT! NOW IT'S A GOOD LAUGH . STICK TO YOUR MEMOREY IT'S BETTER. AND IF YOU DON'T REMEMBER IT DON'T WORRY YOUR NOT MISSING ANYTHING. I ONLY WISH I COULD GET MY MONEY BACK.
