After reading up more on the history of mondo film, I can appreciate both this and Sexy Night Report a bit more and what both films are doing. The obvious fakery on display for some of the segments makes the film feel parodic, from the reuse of actors and props across different segments to the fact that Joe D’Amato can’t seem to stay away from displays of blood and gore. The few moments of actual documentary-like footage of real events is jarring, though, especially for segments that also contain eroticized footage and unfortunately things do end on a bit of a whimper, especially when the film opens with séances, blood rituals, and flying penises.
At least Laura Gemser is charming as ever and she’s got jokes this time around too.
After reading up more on the history of mondo film, I can appreciate both this and Sexy Night Report a bit more and what both films are doing. The obvious fakery on display for some of the segments makes the film feel parodic, from the reuse of actors and props across different segments to the fact that Joe D’Amato can’t seem to stay away from displays of blood and gore. The few moments of actual documentary-like footage of real events is jarring, though, especially for segments that also contain eroticized footage and unfortunately things do end on a bit of a whimper, especially when the film opens with séances, blood rituals, and flying penises.
At least Laura Gemser is charming as ever and she’s got jokes this time around too.
