Synopsis:
"This international cult classic stars
Janine Reynaud
as Lorna, a nightclub performer whose act involves simulated
murder, sex, and torture. Her husband (Jack
Taylor) owns the club, and is worried
about her. Her fantasies are becoming indistinguishable from
reality, and maybe she is killing for real. A mysterious stranger
(producer Adrian Hoven)
follows her around, claiming to be a demon lover from the
past. Directed by Jess
Franco and also stars Howard
Vernon & Michel
Lemoine." -
from Xploitedcinema
My oppinion:
Now this is why Jess
Franco is one of my favourite directors! I must
admit though, that most of the time I had absolutely no idea
what the hell was going on, but that just didn't matter. This
movie just sucked me in! The plot is not what this movie is
about. It's dreamlike atmosphere works perfectly, and the
dream sequences are particularly interesting. And man, did
they throw some weird parties!! It reminds me a bit of Franco's
"Virgin
Among the living Dead" when it comes to the atmosphere
and the general feel of the movie. The photography is also
great, and shows that Franco has talents way beyond his sometimes
frantic zooming. The score is also very interesting and fits
perfectly into the surreal feel of the movie. It's also an
erotic film (of course), but I must say, Franco have had more
beautiful women in front of the camera in most of his other
films. And the lead actress' erotic dancing didn't come off
as very erotic to me, instead I found myself laughing, which
isn't a very good sign.. I saw the shorter American version
of this one, and I'm dying to see the longer German version,
which I will get my hands on as soon as possible! What can
I say, I think I just got myself a new Franco favourite! If
you like Franco's work, I'm sure you'll love this one!!
My rating: 
Want more info on this movie?:
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Buy "Succubus" at: Xploitedcinema
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