Le venin de la peur (1971)

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A Lizard in a Woman's Skin

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A Lizard in a Woman's Skin

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A Lizard in a Woman's Skin

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Florinda Bolkan

Carol Hammond

Stanley Baker

Inspector Corvin

Jean Sorel

Frank Hammond

Silvia Monti

Deborah

Alberto de Mendoza

Sergeant Brandon

Penny Brown

Jenny

Mike Kennedy

Hubert

Ely Galleani

Joan Hammond
(as Edy Gall)

Jorge Rigaud

Dr. Kerr
(as George Rigaud)

Ezio Marano

Lowell - Scientific Squad

Franco Balducci

McKenna

Erzsi Paál

Mrs. Gordon
(as Ersi Pond)

Luigi Antonio Guerra

Policeman

Gaetano Imbró

Policeman

Leo Genn

Edmond Brighton

Tony Adams

Policeman
(non crédité)

Jack Armstrong

Train Passenger
(non crédité)

John Clifford

Train Passenger
(non crédité)

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Anecdotes
The scene in which Carol encounters the disemboweled dogs in the clinic became quite controversial because of the startlingly realistic (and graphic) appearance of the fake prop dogs. Director Lucio Fulci was nearly sent to prison because it was believed that the dogs were real and Fulci had allowed animal cruelty on the film. However crew members were able to testify in court that the "dogs" were indeed fake and no animals had ever been harmed. Special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi even presented the dog props in court to convince the jury. This was the first time that an effects artist had to testify in court that their work was fake.

Gaffes
When people are taking pictures of Julia Durer's body, her eyebrow moves.

Citations
Hubert: What do you expect us to do with all that acid inside us, huh?
Jenny: We were filled with acid from our heads to our toes. And you know something? Under the effect of acid, I look at you here and all I see is a red blob. Or a galloping horse.
Inspector Corvin: You don't remember anything at all about that night?
Hubert: Yeah, I remember. Yes, I remember, seeing that night, a lizard - in a woman's skin.
Inspector Corvin: Shit!
Hubert: No, beautiful. Just beautiful.

Versions alternatives
The American version released in 1973 (as Schizoid) was actually seven minutes longer than the current Italian print of that time. AIP restored some self-censored erotic footage (mostly in the orgy and dream sequences) and marketed the film to the swinging Euro/trash/nudity enthusiasts of the era.

Connexions
Edited into ¿Quién es Florinda Bolkan? (2010)

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8/10

In London, Carol Hammond (Florinda Bolkan) lives in a fancy building with her husband Frank Hammond (Jean Sorel) and her stepdaughter Joan Hammond (Edy Gall). Carol is the beloved daughter of the wealthy and prominent lawyer and politician Edmond Brighton (Leo Genn) and Frank is his partner in his office and has a love affair with Deborah (Silvia Monti). Carol's next door neighbor Julia Durer (Anita Strindberg) is a depraved woman that promotes parties with drugs and orgies. Carol has psychoanalyze sessions with Dr. Kerr (George Rigaud) and is intrigued with a nightmare where she stabs Julia to death three times with a couple watching the murder. When Julia is found dead in her apartment, the efficient Inspector Corvin (Stanley Baker) and his partner Sgt. Brandon (Alberto de Mendoza) are assigned to investigate. All the evidences point out to Carol, but was a dream or reality?

"Una lucertola con la pelle di donna", a.k.a "A Lizard in Woman's Skin", is a great giallo by Lucio Fulci. The story is complex with many twists and there are many suspects that might have killed Julia Durer. The conclusion is exceptional, with Inspector Corvin solving the case. Florinda Bolkan has great performance and is extremely elegant. The graphic dog scene is impressive and was necessary to prove in court that it was the work of the special effects. My vote is eight.

Title (Brazil): "Uma Lagartixa num Corpo de Mulher" ("A Gecko in a Woman's Body")

Note: On 09 June 2020 I saw this film again.