(1980)
Director: Ruggero Deodato
Writers: Gianfranco Clerici, Vincenzo Mannino
This is the second and last Ruggero Deodato film on the Nasties list and while I don't feel as strongly about it as Cannibal Holocaust, it's still an excellent film. Like Cannibal Holocaust, The House On The Edge Of The Park (or, as it's known in the trailer, The House Of The Park On The Edge) has a deeper subtext that underlies the simplistic surface plotline, but is not afraid to revel in the brutal violence it portrays on screen. Also, Riz Ortolani provides another perplexingly pleasant score.
The incomparable David Hess stars as Alex, a sadistic thug that is admittedly not much different from the role he played in Last House On The Left. When Alex and his buddy Ricky tag along to a party full of wealthy socialites, it quickly becomes apparent that they are there simply for the entertainment of the upper class party-goers and it isn't long before the tables are turned. Lots of rape ensues.
With the director of Cannibal Holocaust and the star of Last House On The Left, it's not surprising that this movie made the list. While I can't defend the brutal violence in this film as much as I could defend that of Cannibal Holocaust, there is a bit more to it than just a senseless rape film. Supposedly there is a sequel in the works with Deodato returning to direct. I can't deny that I have my doubts as to it's quality, but I really look forward to it.
Enjoyability: 9 out of 12 beers
Quality: 8 out of 10 skulls
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