---
title: "Madness"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/madness-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 28322
imdb_id: "tt0080075"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 34
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Madness (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/madness-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Madness is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Thriller, Action, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Midia Cinematografica. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An escaped convict terrorizes a dysfunctional family after invading their remote holiday cottage."

### Why Watch
- intense performances
- high-stakes suspense

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains graphic violence
- disturbing subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains scenes of sexual violence and extreme physical brutality.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, violent, dark, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fernando Di Leo
- **Networks / Studios**: Midia Cinematografica

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joe Dallesandro** as *Joe Brezzi*
- **Patrizia Behn** as *Liliana*
- **Gianni Macchia** as *Sergio*
- **Lorraine De Selle** as *Paola*
- **Omero Capanna** as *Killed Cardriver*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
An escaped murderer invades a cottage to retrieve hidden loot and torments the family he finds there.

### Q: Who is the central antagonist?
The antagonist is an escaped convict named Joe Brezy.

### Q: What is the tone of the movie?
The film is a dark and violent thriller focused on the torment of a dysfunctional group.

### Q: Is this film related to the band Madness?
No, this 1980 film is a separate production from the English ska band.

### Q: What happens to the family?
The family, consisting of a man, his wife, and her sister, is subjected to violence and torment by the intruder.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Madness (band) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madness_(band))
- [Madness (1980) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080075/fullcredits/)
- [Madness - Official Website](https://www.madness.co.uk/)
- [Watch Madness | Prime Video - amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/Madness-Joe-Dallesandro/dp/B07M5M5K32)
- [Madness - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0iYPVu2agNaaqbnHFPCBFQ)
- [Madness (1980) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/28322-vacanze-per-un-massacro)

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