The Conspiracy of Torture

1969 [ITALIAN]

Action / Biography / Drama / History / Horror

7
IMDb Rating 6.5/10 10 1234 1.2K

italy castle murder 16th century rack torture

Plot summary

In 1599 Italy, Beatrice Cenci is the teenage daughter of the crazed landowner and nobleman Francesco Cenci who keeps her locked up in the dungeon of his castle where he sexually abuses her. Beatrice plots with her stepmother, her besotted servant Olimpio, as well as a local bandit, named Catalano to plan Francesco’s murder.

Director

Lucio Fulci Photo
Lucio Fulci

Top cast

Ernesto Colli Photo
Ernesto Colli as Chief Guard
Amedeo Trilli Photo
Amedeo Trilli as Extra
Raymond Pellegrin Photo
Raymond Pellegrin as Cardinal Lanciani
Ignazio Spalla Photo
Ignazio Spalla as Catalano
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831.26 MB
1280*682
Italian 2.0
NR
Subtitles it  
23.976 fps
1 hr 24 min
Seeds 3
1.47 GB
1920*1024
Italian 2.0
NR
Subtitles it  
23.976 fps
1 hr 24 min
Seeds 11

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by dopefishie 6 / 10

Incredible production values!

Incredible production values for a Fulci film. This may be his best looking work - from the set to the costumes - it's a great looking film. The acting is also much better than in most of his other films. However, the story was not that interesting. Its told in a series of flashbacks. I finished the film just not knowing what the point of it all was. Not a horror film, but it features horrific content.
Reviewed by Condemned-Soul 8 / 10

A mature, well-made film from Lucio Fulci

While Lucio Fulci considered Zombie Flesh Eaters and The Beyond the two films that forever catapulted him to cult film stardom, there were two films at the start of his career that he considered his best all-round work: Don't Torture a Duckling, and this.And it's easy to see why - 'Beatrice Cenci' (aka The Conspiracy of Torture) is arguably his most mature effort: a fact-based historical drama laced with revenge, politics, and a touch of religion; a film which, going by release date, belies its position in the director's filmography.Set in 1599, the story is told mainly through flashbacks of how Beatrice Cenci plotted the murder of her abusive father with the aid of her stepmother and lover.It's rare when a Fulci film contains a story that takes priority over violence, but it's refreshing. There's no gratuitous gore on display here, just brutal, historically accurate torture methods. It's also thematically satisfying, with love servicing the narrative well, particularly when accompanied by a poignant score to bolster its impact in the latter stages.It might take its time to grip you, but once it does, 'Beatrice Cenci' proves to be a compelling effort from the soon-to-be-labelled Godfather of Gore, with strong direction, solid performances, and great camera work making for an impactful historical drama.8/10.
Reviewed by chrislawuk 8 / 10

Looks the part, great!

I read the 12 reviews (at this time), and not much to add really. It really feels like the 16th century. There is something special about the detail put in to the costumes and set designs. The acting is really 1st class, and Fulci really works them to get convincing performances. The story line deserves a lot of credit, this being a 1969 flick. Its non-linear structure is maximised to full effect. Sadly its literally unheard of, despite coming out 2 years before The Devils (1971). Would have thought the controversial content, would have at least have kept it in the spot light over the years. Its a fine period piece, and I can see why Fulci was proud of it.
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