What is House on the Edge of the Park?
Topic: Film "House on the Edge of the Park" (1980). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Release date
- Nov 6, 1980
- Genres
- Thriller, Crime, Horror
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10
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Topic: Film "House on the Edge of the Park" (1980).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: House on the Edge of the Park (Italian: La casa sperduta nel parco).
Year: 1980.
Genre: Italian exploitation horror film; Thriller, Crime, and Horror.
Director: Ruggero Deodato.
Writers: Gianfranco Clerici and Vincenzo Mannino.
Cast: David A. Hess (or David Hess), Giovanni Lombardo Radice, Annie Belle, Christian Borromeo.
Plot: A posh couple experiences car trouble on their way to a villa party and stops at a local mechanic's shop. The mechanic has a shady background. He and his mentally challenged assistant fix the car. The couple invites them to the party to return the favor.
Plot (alternative/detailed): Two criminals/low-life punks infiltrate a posh gathering in a villa. They take everyone hostage after being humiliated by snobb
Should you watch it?
“A posh couple's invitation to two local mechanics triggers a night of violent chaos at their villa.”
- Directed by Ruggero Deodato, a notable figure in cult cinema history.
- Features a high-stakes premise centered on social class tensions.
- Delivers an intense and unpredictable evening of mayhem.
- The film contains graphic depictions of sexual violence and torture that may be disturbing.
Watch it if you are interested in gritty, confrontational exploitation films from the early 1980s.
The film maintains a relentless, dark tone with a pacing that escalates into extreme violence and psychological distress.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is considered a notable piece of cult cinema, though its graphic content makes it suitable only for viewers comfortable with extreme exploitation themes.
How long is the film?
The runtime of the film is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
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This is a standalone feature film and does not have episodes.
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