A web of murder, inheritance, and dangerous secrets on the Greek coast.
MEDUSA
In Greece, a stewardess is murdered by a masked maniac. Suspicion falls on a drunken American playboy and a murderous gangster.
Quick Answer
Medusa is a 1973 Greek-British mystery thriller film directed by Gordon Hessler about a brother and sister entangled in murder and intrigue after a deadly incident on a boat reveals a web of inheritance and mob debts.
Programmer's Pick
Sunshine, syndicates, and sibling strife — Medusa serves up Mediterranean noir with a side of deadly inheritance drama. If you're drawn to giallo's tangled relationships and masked menace, this one comes with extra poison and a double-barreled shot of scandal.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Gordon Hessler
- Writer
- Christopher Wicking
- Release
- 1973
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Country
- Greece, United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Also Known As
- Tracce di veleno in una coppa di champagne, El juego de matar, Medusa, To kynigi tis Medousas, O Testamento de Medusa, Meduusa, Tod auf Rhodos, Medusa - Tappava kosketus, Cocktail infernal
Why This Matters
Medusa marks the final collaboration between director Gordon Hessler and screenwriter Christopher Wicking, and is notable for being George Hamilton's second outing as a producer, filmed on location in Greece.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Experience a rare fusion of British mystery and Italian giallo set against the alluring Greek coast, where every sunlit moment hides intrigue.
A high-stakes inheritance dispute collides with mob debts, giving the classic whodunit a cutthroat criminal edge.
The complicated relationship between Jeffrey and Sarah adds a psychological twist, deepening the film’s tragic undertones.
A masked killer stalks the cast, keeping both characters and viewers guessing who will be next and who the real culprit is.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Discovery of a new will and mounting mob debts
Masked murderer targeting will witnesses
Death of those connected to the inheritance
Greek coastal locales and a boat
Questions from the Vault
When was Medusa released? +
Medusa was released in 1973.
Who directed Medusa? +
Medusa was directed by Gordon Hessler.
How long is Medusa? +
Medusa has a runtime of 103 minutes.
What genre is Medusa? +
Medusa is a mystery and thriller film.
Where can I watch Medusa? +
You can watch Medusa on SassyFlix.
How does the late father's will trigger the murders in Medusa? +
The late father's new will threatens to disinherit Jeffrey, putting his ability to repay mob debts in jeopardy; this sets off a series of murders targeting those who had contact with the will.
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