THE MURDER CLINIC (aka La Lama Nel Corpo)

Another fine Italian horror thriller, obviously inspired by The Horrible Dr. Hichcock. Berger plays Dr. Vance, a strange physician who owns a clinic for the mentally ill, located in the wilds of a gloomy forest. He's surrounded by a bevy of pretty women, all of whom he has eyes for. Unfortunately, there's also a hooded killer on the grounds, slashing people to death with a straight razor. There's also a grotesque, club-footed lady living on the upper floor, whom the doctor is trying to cure of a hideously ugly face. This film is great fun and really keeps you guessing who the mad killer is, right up to the very end.

• horror