Tag: Umberto Lenzi

A Farewell to Elio Zamuto

Posted on September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 by garethmyles

Farewell to Italian actor and dubbing legend Elio Zamuto, who died aged 85. Remembering his roles in Napoli violenta, Milano violenta, Goldrake and more.

Brothers Till We Die (1977)

Posted on September 12, 2026September 13, 2026 by garethmyles

Umberto Lenzi’s 1977 poliziotteschi classic Brothers Till We Die, featuring a remarkable dual performance from Tomas Milian as twin brothers caught in a brutal tale of betrayal, revenge and criminal self-destruction in the streets of Rome.

Nightmare City (1980)

Posted on February 1, 2025May 19, 2026 by garethmyles

Nightmare City is a schlocky classic that Umberto Lenzi handles beautifully with gore, sleaze and just a little fear-mongering.

Nightmare Beach (1989)

Posted on August 17, 2024May 19, 2026 by garethmyles

Nightmare Beach doesn’t challenge or make any attempts to be a classic. It does manage to deliver the goods one looks for in 80’s slashers, scantily clad ladies, blood and a light whodunit.

Mean Tricks (1992)

Posted on June 15, 2024May 13, 2026 by garethmyles

Mean Tricks has the prospect of Napier playing a tough, hard drinking cop with a plot involving prostitute rings and directed by Umberto Lenzi, the opportunities for a trashy outing had never been higher.

Weapons of Death (1977)

Posted on April 6, 2024May 19, 2026 by garethmyles

Weapons of Death is a real oddity. It’s a spin off to a series of movies that were popular at the box office in the 1970s. There are a couple of tactics being used, to get bums on seats, pretty shrewd tactics.

A Special Cop In Action (1976)

Posted on March 30, 2024May 19, 2026 by garethmyles

The final instalment of the Inspector Betti series sees Merli in Milan to track down some kidnapped children, negotiate their release and deal with the group responsible. Simple.

Violent Naples (1976)

Posted on March 23, 2024May 19, 2026 by garethmyles

A mere 7 months after the first film the sequel to Violent Rome, Violent Naples hits! Motorcycle chases, bank robbers and crime bosses beware Betti is back!

Violent Rome (1975)

Posted on March 16, 2024May 19, 2026 by garethmyles

“Violent Rome” catapulted Maurizio Merli to stardom as Commissioner Betti, a cop-cum-vigilante. Directed by Marino Girolami, this action-packed film blends thrilling police drama with vengeance, marked by a standout car chase and brutal realism.

Hitcher in the Dark (1989)

Posted on November 5, 2022March 11, 2026 by garethmyles

Hitcher in the Dark doesn’t really have too much going for it, however, it manages to stay entertaining with some bolder storytelling moments