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The Killer Must Kill Again
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Wikipedia article
'The Killer Must Kill Again' (Italian: 'L'assassino costretto ad uccidere ancora') is a 1975 Italian giallo film directed by Luigi Cozzi. Cozzi originally wanted to call the film 'Il Ragno' ('The Spider') but it was changed to 'The Killer Must Kill Again' by the producers. It is based on the novel 'Al mare con la ragazza' (translation: 'By the Sea With the Girl') by Giorgio Scerbanenco. The film was also released as 'The Dark Is Death's Friend'.Luther-Smith, Adrian (1999). 'Blood and Black Lace: The Definitive Guide to Italian Sex and Horror Movies'. Stray Cat Publishing Ltd. p. 29 Michel Antoine (who plays the killer in this film) later played the tortured painter in Lucio Fulci's 'The Beyond'.Luther-Smith, Adrian (1999). 'Blood and Black Lace: The Definitive Guide to Italian Sex and Horror Movies'. Stray Cat Publishing Ltd. p. 29
Plot
Giorgio is a greedy adulterer who makes a deal with a serial killer (Michel Antoine) to dispose of his wealthy wife, Nora. Unfortunately, a thrill-seeking young couple steal the killer's car with Nora's corpse in the trunk, ending up at a run-down seaside villa. The killer follows their trail and eventually finds them, violently raping the young girl when he finds her alone, then he knocks our her boyfriend upon his return. Now the young girl is left to fend for herself against the merciless killer.
Cast
*George Hilton: Giorgio Mainardi
*Antoine Saint-John: Killer (credited as Michel Antoine)
*Femi Benussi: Dizzy Blonde
*Cristina Galb: Laura
*Eduardo Fajardo: Inspector
*Tere Velzquez: Norma Mainardi
*Alessio Orano: Luca
Critical reception
AllMovie called the film "too erratic for the general horror audience", but "offers just enough suspense and style to please patient giallo fans."
References
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