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Scheming exes, lethal alliances, and giallo intrigue on the sun-drenched shores of Mallorca.

A QUIET PLACE TO KILL

1970 · 1h 34m · NR · Crime / Drama / Horror / Mystery / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A race-car driver whose life, both personal and professional, is in a rapid downfall is invited by her ex-husband's new wife to stay at their plush estate. The two women form a bond, and it's not long before their mutual dislike for the husband culminates into a plan to kill him. As it turns out, though, they're not alone in plotting murder.

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Programmer's Pick

Umberto Lenzi puts Carroll Baker behind the wheel of betrayal in this giallo where race cars, seaside estates, and murder plots collide. The Mediterranean never looked so glamorous—or so treacherous—especially when exes, gigolos, and a suspicious stepdaughter share the same choppy waters.

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Quick Answer
What is A Quiet Place to Kill about?

A Quiet Place to Kill is a 1970 Italian-French-Spanish crime, drama, horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by Umberto Lenzi about a down-and-out race-car driver who joins forces with her ex-husband's new wife to plot murder, only for their plan to spiral into deadly chaos.

Details & Specs
Director
Umberto Lenzi
Writers
Rafael Romero Marchent, Marcello Coscia, Marie Claire Solleville, Bruno Di Geronimo
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 34m
Country
Italy, France, Spain
Language
Italian
Also Known As
A Quiet Place to Kill, Dejlig enke i farlig trekant, Os Ambiciosos Insaciáveis, Паранойя, Una droga llamada Helen, Un tranquilo lugar para matar

Synopsis

Helen, a race-car driver whose life, both personal and professional, is in a rapid downfall, is invited by her ex-husband Maurice's new wife Constance to stay at their plush estate. The two women form a bond, and it is not long before their mutual dislike for the husband culminates into a plan to kill him. Their plan to murder Maurice on a sailing trip goes awry, and Constance is accidentally killed instead. Helen and her ex seize the moment and dispose of Constance's corpse at sea, but when the dead woman's daughter Susan arrives, the young lady begins to suspect that her mother has been murdered.

Why Cult

Female Race-Car Driver

Carroll Baker plays Helen, a rare giallo protagonist with racing stripes and a penchant for high-speed drama.

Mallorca Murder Mystery

The plush Mediterranean estate setting offers sun, sea, and a body count—perfect for lovers of Euro-thrillers drenched in style.

Twisted Love Triangle

An ex-wife, her ex-husband, and his new spouse join forces and cross swords, with lethal consequences and shifting loyalties.

Lenzi Giallo Style

Director Umberto Lenzi delivers signature intrigue, double-crosses, and stylish violence for giallo aficionados.

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Questions from the Vault

What is A Quiet Place to Kill about? +

A Quiet Place to Kill follows Helen, a race-car driver invited by her ex-husband's new wife to a lavish estate, where a murderous plot turns deadly and suspicions run high.

When was A Quiet Place to Kill released? +

A Quiet Place to Kill was released in 1970.

Who directed A Quiet Place to Kill? +

A Quiet Place to Kill was directed by Umberto Lenzi.

How long is A Quiet Place to Kill? +

A Quiet Place to Kill has a runtime of 94 minutes.

What genre is A Quiet Place to Kill? +

A Quiet Place to Kill is a crime, drama, horror, mystery, and thriller film.

Where can I watch A Quiet Place to Kill? +

A Quiet Place to Kill is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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