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Erotic obsession, murder, and a missing lover spiral in this Italian giallo’s decadent web.

AMUCK!

An explosion of sexual frenzy!

1972 · 01:38:00 · R · Crime / Horror / Mystery / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A beautiful American woman infiltrates the home of a novelist and his wife so she can investigate the disappearance of her lover — who was her employers’ previous secretary — and soon finds herself the target of the couple's erotic desires and a murder plot.

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What is Amuck! about?

Amuck! is a 1972 Italian crime, horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by Silvio Amadio about a beautiful American woman who infiltrates a novelist's home to investigate her lover's disappearance, only to become entangled in erotic intrigue and a murder plot.

Details & Specs
Director
Silvio Amadio
Writer
Silvio Amadio
Release
1972
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Also Known As
Hot Bed of Sex, Em Busca do Prazer, A la recherche du plaisir, Haus der tödlichen Sünden, Replica di un delitto, En busca del placer

Why Cult

Lesbian Erotic Intrigue

The film features a web of bisexual and lesbian relationships, including a notorious female-female kiss and seduction scenes.

Giallo Suspense

A missing lover, a suspicious novelist, and a series of slayings pack the narrative with classic Italian giallo suspense.

Bouchet & Neri Duo

Barbara Bouchet and Rosalba Neri headline as rivals and lovers, their performances fueling both the erotic tension and psychological gamesmanship.

Grindhouse Exploitation Flair

Expect a blend of nudity, violence, and psycho terror, all with the lurid edge that defines 1970s Italian exploitation cinema.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amuck! about? +

Amuck! follows a beautiful American woman who infiltrates a novelist's home to investigate her missing lover, entangling herself in a web of erotic games and a murder plot.

When was Amuck! released? +

Amuck! was released in 1972.

Who directed Amuck!? +

Amuck! was directed by Silvio Amadio.

How long is Amuck!? +

Amuck! has a runtime of 98 minutes.

What genre is Amuck!? +

Amuck! is a crime, horror, mystery, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Amuck!? +

Amuck! is available to stream on SassyFlix.