Delirium

More perverted than FRENZY... Bloodier than PSYCHO... More sadistic than BLUEBEARD!
Delirio caldo (1972)
1:42 (102 min)
5.3/10
1 636
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no scores
4.8/10
30
5.4/10
1400
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Director
Photo Renato Polselli
Renato Polselli
Scenario
Photo Renato Polselli
Renato Polselli
Producer
Photo Renato Polselli
Renato Polselli
Actors
Photo Mickey Hargitay
Mickey Hargitay
Herbert Lyutak
Photo Rita Calderoni
Rita Calderoni
Marcia Lyutak
Raul Lovecchio
Inspector Edwards
Photo Tano Cimarosa
Tano Cimarosa
John Lacey
Photo Christa Barrymore
Christa Barrymore
Joaquine
Carmen Young
Bonita (U.S. version only)
Photo Marcello Bonini Olas
Marcello Bonini Olas
Barman
William Darni
Willy
All actors and roles (10)

Short description

A psychiatrist and former Vietnam War soldier leads a respected life with his wife, though he harbors a dark secret. When a series of violent murders targeting young women occurs, the police seek the doctor's professional guidance. As the investigation unfolds, the physician becomes a primary suspect in the crimes, leading to a complex case involving unexpected twists and a struggle to determine the true identity of the killer.

This 1972 Italian horror thriller was written, produced, and directed by Renato Polselli. In the chronological order of his work, it follows his 1964 film The Seven Vipers. The movie features Mickey Hargitay in the lead role as Herbert Lyutak, alongside Rita Calderoni, Raul Lovecchio, Tano Cimarosa, and Christa Barrymore. Carmen Young appears in the version of the film released in the United States.

Audience reception for the film is mixed. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.4/10 based on 1,400 votes. On TMDB, the rating is lower at 4.8/10 from 30 votes.

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