Renzo Rinaldi emerged in the 1970s, making his mark in the realm of cult cinema with roles that embody the era's distinctive style. He appears in Sex with a Smile (1976), where his performance captures the playful yet provocative spirit of the film. Rinaldi also stars in The Fiend (1977), a film that delves into the darker corners of exploitation cinema. His contributions to these films reflect the bold experimentation and boundary-pushing narratives that define the genre, solidifying his place in the cult film conversation.
The Fiend
Dorreli is a low rank journalist, with a desk next to the toilet at Tribuna Sera newspaper. His correspondence contains a serial killer’s letters, which he exploits. Circulation jumps. It takes him a while to realise the identity of the killer. While all this is happening, Johnnie neglects his red head son. Intriguing Italian mix of comedy and giallo. We are closer to the Volonte thrillers than Dario Argento here. Top rank technicians on form, though Morricone has done more distinctive work. Formidable central performance and direction which manages to mix bad taste comedy, murder mystery and comment on contemporary press ethics, parenting and publicity.
