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Torso [1974]
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Horrible Cover
Review date: 2008-01-03 Rating: 8 out of 10
I really liked this film, it had suspence, some gore and a bit of nudity. But the cover makes out the film is horrible, sick, cheesy, I was acually embarassed buying this in my HMV and the staff gave me a funny look with the title saying 'WHERE WHORES MEAT SAWS', yes this is quite sleazy but not as bad as the cover has made out.
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Reviews
let down by a terrible cover
Review date: 2008-01-01 Rating: 8 out of 10
Guided by the other review and general word of mouth I decided to get this film despite the lurid stupid cover. I adore Argento's work and the giallo genre but sadly, up until now, these films are rarely seen in the UK.
What we have here is a beautifully photographed and stylish film, a typically off the wall Italian murder plot, some gore but not much and a bit of frisky nudity (nothing wrong there) and some well handled suspense. If you like early Argento - Bird with the crystal plumage etc then there is a great deal in this film for you to enjoy. It kept me gripped throughout.
How I wish that on the reverse of the cover Shameless had given us a copy of the original film poster. It's a classy little film and really deserves better.
Torso
Review date: 2007-12-13 Rating: 8 out of 10
Finally Torso gets a uk release, which means all those who dont wanna fork out £40 for the region 1 can get it at a resonable price! This is one of those Italian horror classics thats actually worth the wait. Not as well put together as argento or fulci, but packed with really great jazz tinged music and some totally unforgetable scenes, mainly the beautifully shot murder in the woods and the final showdown in the house with Suzy Kendall(of bird with the crystal plumage fame) and the masked killer. Also torso contains some truly original ideas and cinematography. If you like horror from this genre then you should check this one out. Ignore the awful uk dvd cover, thats just to be expected, oh and dont expect too much gore, its not actually that bloody. Almost a classic. Just a shame the final scene lets the pace down a bit. Enjoy.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Tina Aumont
Luc Merenda
John Richardson
Suzy Kendall
Creators:
John Richardson (Primary Contributor)
Tina Aumont (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Shameless
Manufacturer: Shameless
EAN: 5060162230047
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2007-11-26
Audience rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 89 minutes
Language: English (Unknown)