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The Trap (1985 film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Trap' , also known as 'Collector's Item', 'Dead Fright' and 'The Cage', is a 1985 erotic thriller directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi (his last theatrical film), and starring Tony Musante, Laura Antonelli, and Florinda Bolkan.Howarth,Troy (2015). "Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and his Films". Midnight Marquee Press. Page 61 Famed Italian horror director Lucio Fulci contributed to the screenplay (this film was done during the time Fulci was recovering from hepatitus, so he was unable to direct it).
The film is based on a story called "L'Occhio", written by filmmaker Francesco Barilli.Howarth,Troy (2015). "Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and his Films". Midnight Marquee Press. Page 61 Barilli intended to make the film himself, but had trouble securing backing and balked at the producers wanting Shelley Winters in the lead role. So he sold the idea to Griffi and let him produce and direct it, retitling it 'The Trap'. Barilli said of the finished product "Lets' talk frankly here, that movie sucks...." and Fulci even used profanity alluding to his opinion of Griffi, who he felt stole his chance to direct the film.Howarth,Troy (2015). "Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and his Films". Midnight Marquee Press. Page 63
Plot
Michael Parker is a successful American businessman living in Italy with his girlfriend Hlne. However, when she leaves on vacation, Michael soon becomes involved in an affair with Marie, a woman he once had a one-night stand with. This affair proves more difficult for Michael, as Marie is not going to let him off the hook again so easily. To complicate matters worse, Marie's young daughter Jacqueline also finds herself attracted to Michael, resulting in an incestuous love triangle.
Cast
* Laura Antonelli as Marie Colbert
* Tony Musante as Michael Parker
* Florinda Bolkan as Hlne Marc
* Blanca Marsillach as Jacqueline
* Cristina Marsillach as Marie (young)
* Laura Troschel as Marianne
See also
* List of Italian films of 1985
References
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