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Murder, lingerie, and Parisian intrigue—giallo style.

SO SWEET... SO PERVERSE

1969 · 1h 29m · NR · Horror / Mystery / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

An unhappily married Parisian industrialist is pulled into a web of lust and deception after he seemingly rescues his new neighbor from her abusive boyfriend.

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Trust no neighbor, especially one with a see-through gown and murder on her mind.

Programmer's Pick

Where sexual betrayal meets calculated murder, Umberto Lenzi delivers a slick giallo ripe with lingerie, lipstick, and lethal intentions. Carroll Baker and Jean-Louis Trintignant keep you guessing who’s seducing whom—or setting up for the next double-cross. Paris has rarely looked so dangerous or decadent.

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Quick Answer
What is So Sweet... So Perverse about?

So Sweet... So Perverse is a 1969 France-Germany-Italy horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by Umberto Lenzi about a Parisian socialite entangled in a deadly plot involving his new neighbor, her abusive boyfriend, and his own wife.

Details & Specs
Director
Umberto Lenzi
Writers
Luciano Martino, Ernesto Gastaldi, Massimo D'Avak
Release
1969
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
France, Germany, Italy
Language
English, Italian
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Also Known As
So Sweet... So Perverse, Si douces, si perverses, Original title: Così dolce... così perversa

Synopsis

Jean, a rich Parisian socialite, comes to the aid of a frightened young woman (Nicole) who lives in the apartment below him who is under the domineering control of her abusive boyfriend, Klaus. Although he is married, Jean develops a romantic relationship with Nicole, not realizing that she and Klaus are involved in a plot to murder Jean for a $20,000.00 payoff. Nicole eventually falls in love with their intended victim, but Klaus kills Jean and burns his body in a car, making it look like he died in an accident. It transpires that Jean's wife Danielle conspired with Nicole to kill her rich husband, but when she begins to feel remorse, Nicole's ingenious plan moves into gear.

Why Cult

Giallo in Paris

This genre-blending thriller brings Italian giallo style to the shadowy streets and social circles of Paris.

Devious Double-Crosses

Twists abound with a murder plot that pivots on shifting alliances, hidden motives, and a $20,000 payoff.

Euro-Cult Cast

Carroll Baker, Jean-Louis Trintignant, and Erika Blanc supply the sultry and sinister energy that defines late-'60s European genre cinema.

Provocative Style

Expect a parade of lingerie, mirrors, and Parisian chic, undercut by moody violence and erotic tension.

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Questions from the Vault

What is So Sweet... So Perverse about? +

So Sweet... So Perverse follows a wealthy Parisian who becomes involved with his mysterious neighbor, only to discover a murderous conspiracy involving infidelity, betrayal, and a deadly payout.

When was So Sweet... So Perverse released? +

So Sweet... So Perverse was released in 1969.

Who directed So Sweet... So Perverse? +

So Sweet... So Perverse was directed by Umberto Lenzi.

How long is So Sweet... So Perverse? +

So Sweet... So Perverse has a runtime of 89 minutes.

What genre is So Sweet... So Perverse? +

So Sweet... So Perverse is a horror, mystery, and thriller film.

Where can I watch So Sweet... So Perverse? +

So Sweet... So Perverse is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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