Rent The Monster (1977)
1h 35min
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- Synopsis:
Valerio (Johnny Dorelli) is a struggling reporter with a failed marriage and withdrawn son. He is angry at the world and strives for more. In the newspaper's mail he receives the opportunity he's been waiting for, a serial killer announces and later carries out a series of grisly murders. Valerio remorselessly uses this opportunity to improve his position and standing but will he draw himself too close to the killer? From veteran director Luigi Zampa, 'The Monster' is a satirical giallo with deeper commentary on the nature of the press in society. Written by Sergio Donati (Once Upon a Time in the West, Slap the Monster on Page One) and featuring a catchy Ennio Morricone score, it is presented on home video for the first time outside Italy. - Actors:
- Johnny Dorelli, Sydne Rome, Renzo Palmer, Yves Beneyton, Enzo Santaniello, Henning Schlüter, Renato Scarpa, Gianrico Tedeschi, Orazio Orlando, Angelica Ippolito, Carlo Reali, Vittorio Zarfati, Mauro Vestri, Clara Colosimo, Renzo Rinaldi, Guerrino Crivello, Carlo Demi, Giuseppe Terranova, Tony Askin, Calogero Azzaretto
- Directors:
- Luigi Zampa
- Producers:
- Claudio Mancini, Ugo Tucci
- Writers:
- Sergio Donati
- Aka:
- Il mostro / The Fiend
- Genres:
- Comedy, Horror, Thrillers
- Countries:
- Italy
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 19/10/2026
- Run Time:
- 95 minutes
- Languages:
- Italian LPCM Mono
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Audio commentary by giallo experts Rachael Nisbet and Peter Jilmstad (2026)
- Interviews with stars Sydne Rome, Renato Scarpa, Enzo Santaniello and makeup artist Pierantonio Mecacci (45 mins)
- Interview with Italian cinema expert Richard Dyer (2026)
- Trailer