Salvatore Baccaro, born in 1932, was an Italian character actor whose distinctive appearance made him a memorable presence in cult cinema. He appeared in notable films like The Grand Duel (1972) and Emanuelle in America (1977), showcasing his versatility across genres from spaghetti westerns to erotic thrillers. Baccaro's performances in Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks (1974) and Salon Kitty (1976) further solidified his status in the realm of exploitation cinema, where his unique traits contributed to the films' offbeat charm.
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.
