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Satanic rites, voyeuristic archeologists, and a secluded villa spell trouble in this Italian crime-mystery.

POLICE INTERVENE IN THE HOUSE OF LOVE

1978 · 1h 25m · NR · Crime / Mystery / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Macabre and insane eroticism. The film is a story of a few Satanists who involve a group of tourists in their black sabbaths.

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What is Police Intervene in the House of Love about?

Police Intervene in the House of Love is a 1978 Italian crime, mystery, and thriller film directed by Renato Polselli about three young hobby archeologists who witness a satanic ritual in a secluded villa and choose to secretly document the events rather than intervene.

Programmer's Pick

Renato Polselli serves up a lurid blend of satanic panic and proto-eroticism, proving that sometimes the most dangerous thing is keeping your camera rolling. If secret rituals, voyeuristic archeologists, and a dash of countryside sleaze sound up your alley, this is pure poliziotteschi with a devilish twist.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In the Italian countryside, three young archeology enthusiasts stumble upon a secluded villa where they inadvertently witness a disturbing satanic ritual. Rather than rushing to help the female victims at the center of the ceremony, the trio opts to observe from the shadows, covertly documenting the macabre events unfolding before them. This decision pulls them into a world of criminal depravity, erotic insanity, and occult intrigue. Directed by Renato Polselli, this film blends crime, mystery, and thriller elements with a provocative edge, steeped in the dangerous allure of forbidden rituals and voyeuristic curiosity.

Details & Specs

Director
Renato Polselli
Writer
Bruno Vani
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Also Known As
I torbidi misteri della sensualità, Original title: Casa dell'amore... la polizia interviene

Cast & Crew

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Director: Renato Polselli Writer: Bruno Vani
TM Tony Matera Helm MR Mirella Rossi Brigitte IM Iolanda Mascitti Charlotte MA Matilde Antonelli GP Giovanni Pezzoli GP Gianni Pesola Zaira Zoccheddu Zaira Zoccheddu Drunken Prostitute Cesare Nizzica Cesare Nizzica Nicola Morelli Nicola Morelli Inspector SC Salvatore Carrara Killer EM Elsio Mancuso Torvo KC Katia Cardinali Katty

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Why Cult

Satanic Ritual Intrigue

The film immerses viewers in a world of black sabbaths and occult ceremonies witnessed by outsiders.

Voyeuristic Archeologists

Three young archeology buffs become unwitting observers to macabre events, choosing documentation over intervention.

Proto Porno Eroticism

Expect provocative content with macabre and insane eroticism woven into the film’s crime-mystery fabric.

Italian Poliziotteschi Style

This film channels the gritty aesthetics and genre-blending of late 1970s Italian crime cinema.

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Trigger

Archeologists witness a satanic ritual

Threat

Satanic sect and ritual violence

Effect

Endangers female victims and involves outsiders in criminal acts

Setting

Secluded villa in the countryside

Questions from the Vault

When was Police Intervene in the House of Love released? +

Police Intervene in the House of Love was released in 1978.

Who directed Police Intervene in the House of Love? +

Police Intervene in the House of Love was directed by Renato Polselli.

How long is Police Intervene in the House of Love? +

Police Intervene in the House of Love has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is Police Intervene in the House of Love? +

Police Intervene in the House of Love is a crime, mystery, and thriller film.

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