Henning Schlüter, an actor known for his role in The Fiend (1977), brings a distinctive presence to the realm of cult cinema. In this film, he navigates the unsettling landscape of exploitation, showcasing the era's fascination with the bizarre and the grotesque. Schlüter's performance contributes to the film's exploration of the macabre, cementing its place in the annals of grindhouse history. His involvement in The Fiend highlights the unique storytelling and aesthetic that define this genre.
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.
