Scheming exes, lethal alliances, and giallo intrigue on the sun-drenched shores of Mallorca.
A QUIET PLACE TO KILL
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.
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.
- 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
Why Cult
Carroll Baker plays Helen, a rare giallo protagonist with racing stripes and a penchant for high-speed drama.
The plush Mediterranean estate setting offers sun, sea, and a body count—perfect for lovers of Euro-thrillers drenched in style.
An ex-wife, her ex-husband, and his new spouse join forces and cross swords, with lethal consequences and shifting loyalties.
Director Umberto Lenzi delivers signature intrigue, double-crosses, and stylish violence for giallo aficionados.
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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? +
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