Passion, betrayal, and murder simmer beneath Caribbean sun in this Italian giallo thriller.
THE BODY
A beautiful woman who lives on an island with her abusive husband, entices a young man into a murder-for-money plot.
The Body is a 1974 Italian drama-thriller directed by Luigi Scattini about a seductive woman who entangles two men in a deadly plot on the island of Trinidad.
Synopsis
- Director
- Luigi Scattini
- Writers
- Massimo Felisatti, Fabio Pittorru, Luigi Scattini
- Release
- 1974
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Also Known As
- Il Corpo - Geschändetes Fleisch, El cuerpo de Emanuelle negra, Le Corps de Black Venus, El cuerpo, Lockende Augen, Original title: Il corpo
Why Cult
Set on Trinidad, the film blends sun-drenched island visuals with Italian giallo's signature erotic and violent style.
Zeudi Araya commands the screen as the captivating and dangerous Princess, drawing both men and viewers into her web.
Expect R-rated nudity, interracial intrigue, and the kind of boundary-pushing content that defined Euro-sleaze cinema of the era.
A classic setup: cheating, betrayal, and a plan to kill, all orchestrated by a woman with her own agenda.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Body about? +
The Body follows a seductive woman on the island of Trinidad as she manipulates two men into a deadly love triangle and murder plot.
When was The Body released? +
The Body was released in 1974.
Who directed The Body? +
The Body was directed by Luigi Scattini.
How long is The Body? +
The Body has a runtime of 89 minutes.
What genre is The Body? +
The Body is a drama-thriller with giallo elements.
Where can I watch The Body? +
The Body is available to watch on SassyFlix.