An international co-production with dialogue
in both Italian and English, this erotic thriller from writer
Lucio Fulci and director Giuseppe Patroni Griffi stars Tony
Musante as Michael Parker, a successful American businessman
living in Italy with his girlfriend.
When she leaves on vacation, Michael is soon involved in a
torrid, passionate affair with Marie (Laura Antonelli), a
woman with whom he once enjoyed a one-night stand.
This time, however, Marie is not about to let Michael off
the romantic hook so easily, exacting horrific revenge on
her lover.
Further complicating Michael's love life is Jacqueline, Marie's
nubile preteen daughter, whose attraction for Michael pits
mother and daughter against each other in an incestuous love
triangle.
La Gabbia (1985), which translates as Collector's Item, was
also released in the United States as Dead Fright.
Although similar to director Adrian Lyne's blockbuster hit
Fatal Attraction (1985), which was released the same year,
the rougher-hewn La Gabbia actually preceded Lyne's film.
Cast:
Laura Antonelli, Blanca Marsillach, Tony Musante, Florinda
Bolkan, Christina Marsillach, Jose Maria Bastus, Achille Brunini,
Mercedes Duval, Manuel Tienda, Laura Troschel
Director:
Giuseppe Patroni Griffi
Writers:
Francesco Barilli (story)
Lucio Fulci (screenplay) |
