Franz is the writer of Smile Before Death (1972), a film that embodies the giallo style with its intricate plot and striking visuals. Set against a backdrop of suspense and eroticism, the film showcases Franz's ability to weave complex narratives that engage audiences. His work contributes to the exploration of themes often found in cult cinema, where the boundaries of horror and intrigue intertwine. With Smile Before Death, Franz leaves an indelible mark on the genre, cementing his place within the annals of cult film history.
Smile Before Death
After a her mother’s suspicious suicide, a pretty teenage girl shows up at her Italian villa where she quickly discovers that her new and recently widowed stepfather is having an affair with her mother’s sexy photographer friend. The villainous pair plot to do in the precocious youngster, but it turns out she has her own sinister agenda as she has sexually insinuates herself between the two of them (bedding the stepfather and doing nude photo sessions with Neri). The ending is genuinely a surprise.
