★ 5 / 10
?? Unsettling and Terrifically Weird: A Mondo-Giallo Blend
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"Tropic of Cancer," co-directed by Giampaolo Lomi and Edoardo Mulargia, takes us on a slow-moving, otherworldly journey to Haiti. This Italian thriller…
"Tropic of Cancer," co-directed by Giampaolo Lomi and Edoardo Mulargia, takes us on a slow-moving, otherworldly journey to Haiti. This Italian thriller, disguised as a giallo, weaves together elements of voodoo, betrayal, and murder.While vacationing in Haiti, a married couple encounters an old doctor friend, Dr. Williams, who has invented a new drug formula. Unscrupulous parties are desperate to acquire it by any means necessary. The stakes rise as bodies pile up, and the film's unsettling atmosphere keeps viewers on edge.Marcello Masciocci's excellent, colorful, widescreen photography captures the Haitian locations with an otherworldly feel. The film's framing adds to the eerie ambiance, making it stand out within the giallo genre.Anthony Steffen delivers a solid performance as the conflicted doctor caught in a web of intrigue.Anita Strindberg's unique beauty and icy cool screen presence enhance the film. Gabriele Tinti adds depth to his character, caught between desire and danger.The film's blend of Haitian voodoo rituals and giallo elements creates an unusual and captivating experience. It's not based on Henry Miller's celebrated book of the same title, but it carves its own niche.While "Tropic of Cancer" doesn't reach the heights of some giallo classics, its fresh ideas and unsettling atmosphere make it worth a watch. The film's visuals transport us to Haiti, where shadows hide secrets, and danger lurks in every corner. The haunting score adds to the film's unease, emphasizing the mysterious and otherworldly aspects.? Overall Verdict: "Tropic of Cancer" may not be a masterpiece, but its weirdness and unconventional blend make it a hidden gem for fans of offbeat thrillers.
★ 6 / 10
there are one or two rather good scenes
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There are a couple of moments, with a pair of dark trousers, that we could say was like a giallo but the rest of the time it is really rather confusing. There…
There are a couple of moments, with a pair of dark trousers, that we could say was like a giallo but the rest of the time it is really rather confusing. There are one or two rather good scenes, as the film was made in Haiti, but it is all a bit of a mess. There are some odd people but the dubbing is even more odd which makes it seem really silly. We have to mention Gordon Felio the rather large man had done a couple of films especially with What's New Pussycat (1965), uncredited as the 'fat man'. Anthony Steffen is usually rather good and was in The Crimes of the Black Cat (1972) and The Night Evelyn Came out of the Grave (1971) otherwise he was in many great spaghetti westerns. Anita Strindberg can be good and certainly her best giallo was Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only Have the Key (1972). Of course she had her breasts enhanced and she usually bares them and also with a 'blacksploitation' moment in this one.
★ 4 / 10
Another inconsistent murder/ slashing flick
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(1972) Tropic of Cancer/ Al tropico del cancro (In Italian with English subtitles) CRIME THRILLERCo-written and directed by Giampaolo Lomi and Edward G. Muller…
(1972) Tropic of Cancer/ Al tropico del cancro
(In Italian with English subtitles)
CRIME THRILLERCo-written and directed by Giampaolo Lomi and Edward G. Muller that has Fred (Gabriele Tinti) and his wife Gracie (Anita Strindberg) Wright arriving to Port-au-Prince, Haiti for the intention of see their good friend, biologist and doctor, Dr. Williams (Anthony Steffen). At the same time Dr. Williams also possesses a particular hallucinogenic formula that is being sought after. And through the lens of the killer, he ends up murdering one of Dr. Williams assistant, Douglas, his other assistant, Crotz (Richard Osborne) appears to be missing. Two other businessmen by the name of Mr. Peacock (Gordon Felio) and Mr. Garner (Stelio Candelli) are collaborating to get the formula on their own. At this point Dr Williams friend, Fred appear to be neutral until he decided to ditch his own wife in search of the formula himself by going through Williams papers.This is another one of those movies where the main bad guy can appear to be at so many places at once as well as know everything about everyone.
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