Born in 1930 in Santa Rita do Passa Quatro, Rubens Francisco Lucchetti, also known as R. F. Lucchetti, carved a niche in Brazilian cinema as both a writer and actor. He penned the scripts for When the Gods Fall Asleep (1972) and Exorcismo Negro (1974), the latter of which he also starred in, showcasing his multifaceted talent in the realm of exploitation cinema. Lucchetti's extensive background in crime and terror fiction, with over 1500 works to his name, adds a unique depth to his contributions to cult films, particularly in the context of Brazilian horror.
When the Gods Fall Asleep
Finis Hominis is a mental patient who is kept in an insane asylum, and is known for his occasional escapes from the institution, including the most recent episode during which Finis Hominis became a powerful world figure during the few days of his escape. Again hospitalized, he sees in the news increasing social, religious, and political unrest in the world, and again feels the need to escape the institution to put order in the streets. He wanders through society, influencing and interfering in isolated incidents, correcting wrongs and exposing corruption primarily in a strictly accidental or coincidental manner. There is also a parallel sub-plot regarding the impending closure of the asylum due to the cessation of funding from an anonymous benefactor.
