The Trap (1985 film)

The Trap (Italian: La Gabbia), also known as Collector's Item, Dead Fright and The Cage,[1] is a 1985 erotic thriller directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi (his last theatrical film), and starring Tony Musante, Laura Antonelli, and Florinda Bolkan.[2] Famed Italian horror director Lucio Fulci contributed to the screenplay (this film was done during the time Fulci was recovering from hepatitus, so he was unable to direct it).

The Trap
Italian theatrical release poster
Directed byGiuseppe Patroni Griffi
Produced byJuan L. Isasi
Ettore Spagnuolo
Screenplay byLucio Fulci
Concha Hombria
Roberto Leoni
Alberto Silvestri
Story byFrancesco Barilli
StarringLaura Antonelli
Tony Musante
Florinda Bolkan
Music byEnnio Morricone
CinematographyJuan Amorós
Hans Burman
Edited bySergio Montanari
Release date
  • 11 September 1985 (1985-09-11) (Italy)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryItaly/Spain
LanguageItalian

The film is based on a story called "L'Occhio", written by filmmaker Francesco Barilli.[3] Barilli intended to make the film himself, but had trouble securing backing and balked at the producers wanting Shelly Winters in the lead role. So he sold the idea to Griffi and let him produce and direct it, retitling it The Trap. Barilli said of the finished product "Lets' talk frankly here, that movie sucks...." and Fulci even used profanity alluding to his opinion of Griffi, who he felt stole his chance to direct the film.[4]

Plot

Michael Parker is a successful American businessman living in Italy with his girlfriend Hélène. However, when she leaves on vacation, Michael soon becomes involved in an affair with Marie, a woman he once had a one-night stand with. This affair proves more difficult for Michael, as Marie is not going to let him off the hook again so easily. To complicate matters worse, Marie's young daughter Jacqueline also finds herself attracted to Michael, resulting in an incestuous love triangle.

Cast

See also

References
  1. Williams, Kari. "La Gabbia (1985) – Review Summary". All Media Network. The New York Times. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  2. Howarth,Troy (2015). "Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and his Films". Midnight Marquee Press. Page 61
  3. Howarth,Troy (2015). "Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and his Films". Midnight Marquee Press. Page 61
  4. Howarth,Troy (2015). "Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and his Films". Midnight Marquee Press. Page 63
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