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Play Motel
1979 87 min Italy X 18+
★6.4
Crime, Thriller, Romance, Horror
Director: Mario Gariazzo
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Description
The motel has a special room designed for sexual activities. It also has a habit of photographing sex act engines and extorting the parties concerned. One day a mysterious killer with black gloves up and the situation is changing.
Starring
Ray Lovelock
Actor
Anna Maria Rizzoli
Actor
Mario Cutini
Actor
Key opinion
Play Motel is widely regarded as a generic and low-budget erotic thriller that fails to deliver as a compelling giallo. Critics agree the film relies excessively on exploitation elements rather than narrative substance, resulting in a disconnected and largely unremarkable viewing experience.
| Screenplay | The plot is transparent and lacks the narrative complexity required for a successful thriller. | |
| Originality | The film leans heavily on gratuitous erotic scenes that contribute nothing to the story and disrupt pacing. | |
| Ending | The ending is nonsensical and reflects the chaotic, unfocused nature of the overall production. | |
| Cinematography | Visual quality is inconsistent, alternating between elegant camera work in specific motel sequences and a mediocre aesthetic elsewhere. | |
| Adaptation | While marketed as a giallo, the film fails to adhere to the genre's conventions, leaving viewers divided on whether it should be classified as a thriller or merely an erotic exploitation piece. |