Delirium
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Director: Renato Polselli
Actors: Mickey Hargitay, Rita Calderoni, Raul Lovecchio
PlotIn a sinister Italian villa, Dr. Herbert Lyutak, a military psychiatrist, is plagued by disturbing and violent fantasies. Torn between his role as a professional dedicated to the human mind and his disturbing personal thoughts, Lyutak grapples with an internal battle. He is also drawn into a series of brutal murders that have shaken the seemingly idyllic town. The grisly killings have a pattern that eerily aligns with his own latent desires, pushing the boundaries between his subconscious mind and reality. As law enforcement closes in, suspicion surrounds him, causing both his wife Marcia and his professional colleagues to question his sanity as well as their own safety. Uncertainty builds around whether he is the misunderstood savior or the monstrous perpetrator of these heinous acts.
Marcia, Lyutak's devoted but increasingly troubled wife, struggles with her own precarious position, caught between loyalty to her husband and her fear of the growing danger around her. As more victims fall prey to the mysterious killer, Marcia seeks answers that might prove her husband's innocence or damn him completely. Tension escalates within the villa and the surrounding town as local authorities intensify their hunt for the elusive murderer, forcing everyone to confront their deepest fears and hidden truths. Amidst this atmospheric turmoil of suspicion and intrigue, personas blur further, leading to a climax that threatens to unravel the very fabric of their lives.
Writers: Renato Polselli
Release Date: 05 Jul 1972
Runtime: 102 min
Rating: R
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Home Video Reviews
Intriguing visuals and strong performances are overshadowed by a convoluted plot and inconsistent execution, appealing mainly to giallo enthusiasts.
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