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A wounded gang and their prey are trapped in a tense villa standoff where no one plays by the rules.

THE KILLERS ARE OUR GUESTS

1974 · 1h 27m · NR · Crime / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

After a bungled diamond heist a trio of killers take refuge at the home of a country doctor and force him at gunpoint to attend to their mortally wounded colleague. They abuse the doctor and take sexual advantage of his wife. But everything is not as it seems.

Quick Answer

What is The Killers Are Our Guests about?

The Killers Are Our Guests is a 1974 Italian crime thriller directed by Vincenzo Rigo about a trio of jewel thieves who, after a botched heist, take refuge in a doctor's villa and hold its inhabitants hostage while awaiting their leader.

Programmer's Pick

This slice of Italian crime cinema isn’t afraid to get its hands dirty: a jewel heist gone wrong, an isolated villa, and a household at the mercy of desperate guests. If you like your thrillers tense and tinged with exploitation, you’ll find plenty to gawk at—and not just the J&B Scotch.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

After a robbery in Milan goes violently wrong, three criminals—Franco, Eliana, and Mario—are forced to seek shelter in the remote villa of Dr. Guido Malerva. With Franco badly wounded, the desperate fugitives coerce the doctor into providing medical help while holding him and his wife under threat. As they anxiously await the arrival of their boss, Eddy, the atmosphere in the secluded house grows increasingly volatile and menacing. The film trades in suspense, manipulation, and uncomfortable power dynamics, setting the stage for a tense, claustrophobic standoff where the true nature of both guests and hosts comes into question. Expect poliziottesco grit with a side of exploitation.

Details & Specs

Director
Vincenzo Rigo
Writers
Renato Romano, Bruno Fontana
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Also Known As
Gli assassini sono nostri ospiti

Why Cult

Italian Poliziottesco Vibe

Immerse yourself in the gritty, suspenseful atmosphere characteristic of 1970s Italian crime thrillers.

Home Invasion Tension

The film ratchets up anxiety as criminals take over a country villa, making every room feel like a trap.

Exploitative Psychosexual Menace

Voyeurism, sadism, and sexual obsession simmer under the surface, pushing boundaries with both violence and desire.

Jewelry Heist Gone Wrong

A botched diamond robbery sets the plot in motion, ensuring immediate stakes and desperate criminals.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Bungled jewelry heist

Threat

Armed fugitives holding a family hostage

Effect

Violence, coercion, abuse, and rising tension in the villa

Countermeasure

Doctor forced to comply under duress

Setting

Secluded villa

Questions from the Vault

When was The Killers Are Our Guests released? +

The Killers Are Our Guests was released in 1974.

Who directed The Killers Are Our Guests? +

The Killers Are Our Guests was directed by Vincenzo Rigo.

How long is The Killers Are Our Guests? +

The Killers Are Our Guests has a runtime of 87 minutes.

What genre is The Killers Are Our Guests? +

The Killers Are Our Guests is a crime thriller.

Where can I watch The Killers Are Our Guests? +

You can watch The Killers Are Our Guests on SassyFlix.

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