Born in the early 1940s, Sauro Scavolini emerged as a notable figure in Italian genre cinema, particularly in the 1970s. He wrote several influential giallo films, including All the Colors of the Dark (1972) and Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key (1972), which showcase his knack for intertwining eroticism with suspense. Scavolini also directed Love and Death in the Garden of the Gods (1972), further solidifying his impact on the cult film landscape. His works remain essential viewing for fans of exploitation and giallo cinema.
Love and Death in the Garden of the Gods
A German ornithologist rents old villa, in which supposedly has many years no one lived. Walking around the neighborhood, he finds a crumpled foil. Purging them and after listening, he learns the terrible story of this house and its previous inhabitants. Now Professor, unwittingly becomes involved in the terrible events that resulted in a bloody denouement.