Guido Zurli, born in Foiano della Chiana, Tuscany, was a notable Italian director and writer whose career spanned over four decades. He directed The Mad Butcher (1971), a film that exemplifies his knack for blending horror and exploitation elements. Zurli also contributed as a writer for Secret of the Sphinx (1964) and The Daughter of Emanuelle (1975), showcasing his versatility across genres. His work remains a significant part of the cult cinema conversation, particularly in the realm of Italian genre filmmaking.
Secret of the Sphinx
Shot on location in Egypt, the story unfurls like an Italian Giallo as a group of people meet under strange circumstances, and one by one they are murdered. Gold is missing so you suspect a thief is trying to cover up his crime but that might be too obvious.
