Roman Polanski, born in 1933 in Paris, emerged as a significant figure in cinema after surviving the Holocaust. He made his mark in the 1960s with films like Cul-de-sac (1966), where he served as both director and writer, showcasing his unique blend of dark humor and psychological tension. His work in The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967) further established his reputation, as he directed, wrote, and acted in this cult classic that parodies the vampire genre. Polanski's contributions to cinema continue to resonate within the realms of cult and exploitation film.
A Taste for Women
Jerome Fenouic (Guy Bedos) is dining at a restaurant with his Aunt Flo (Edwige Feullère) when he becomes instantly smitten with beautiful Violette (Sophie Daumier) seated at the next table. Upon flirting her way into Jerome’s car, Violette realises she has mistaken him for the person to whom she intended to deliver an urgent message. Nevertheless they end up sharing a pleasant evening at his apartment, but the next morning Jerome discovers Violette has vanished without a trace. Searching desperately for his lost love he stumbles across an abandoned apartment and the corpse of an elderly woman surrounded by cats and with a poisoned dart in her eye. Inscrutable police Inspector Palmer (Grégoire Aslan) takes an interest in Jerome whose quest uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving wheelchair bound criminal mastermind Larsen (Roger Blin) and his violent theatre group, a guilt-ridden assassin in old lady drag, pompous guru Mr. Khouroulis (Guido Alberti) and a secret cult dedicated to the celebration of beautiful women... by cooking and eating them!
