Deranged and defrocked former priest Mathis Vogel (a creepy and convincing portrayal by Jess Franco, who also wrote and directed) gets released from an asylum and subsequently embarks on a grisly killing spree in which he brutally murders any women he perceives to be sinful harlots in the seedier areas of Paris, France.
Franco relates the engrossingly sordid story at a gradual pace, ably crafts and maintains an appropriately seamy tone, takes some pointed stabs at religious hypocrisy and fanaticism, makes nice use of various grimy locations, and delivers a satisfying smattering of tasty female nudity along with some hot lesbian lovemaking and a pleasingly protracted group orgy set piece. Moreover, Franco astutely nails the anguish of his tormented character. Franco regulars Lina Romay and Monica Swinn are both also on hand to bare their lovely bodies. Kudos are also in order for Raymond Heil's stark cinematography and Daniel White's funky-wonky avant-garde jazz score. Recommended viewing for Franco fans.
Franco relates the engrossingly sordid story at a gradual pace, ably crafts and maintains an appropriately seamy tone, takes some pointed stabs at religious hypocrisy and fanaticism, makes nice use of various grimy locations, and delivers a satisfying smattering of tasty female nudity along with some hot lesbian lovemaking and a pleasingly protracted group orgy set piece. Moreover, Franco astutely nails the anguish of his tormented character. Franco regulars Lina Romay and Monica Swinn are both also on hand to bare their lovely bodies. Kudos are also in order for Raymond Heil's stark cinematography and Daniel White's funky-wonky avant-garde jazz score. Recommended viewing for Franco fans.