Blu Release – 4/5
Exorcismo: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada “S”
Director – Alberto Sedano (The Land of All Demons)
Starring – Jose Luis Alcaine (Twisted Obsession, Star Knight), Mery Cuesta (Spanish Noir), and Jose Maria Cunilles (Hell of the Living Dead, Scalps)
Release Date – 2024
Rating – 3/5
Tagline – “Narrated by Iggy Pop”
I rarely get to review documentaries anymore but this year I’ve been fortunate enough to review two. Just a few days ago I was asked to review The Last Sacrifice by my friends over at Shudder. It was a fun documentary that explored the connection between an infamous murder in the 1940s that many suspected to be a ritualistic killing to the pagan horror films that followed in the coming decades.
The next documentary is from my friends over at Severin Films. They recently sent over the Exorcismo box set for review which consists of several Spanish titles from the mid to late 70s. However, the first film in the set is the 2024 documentary Exorcismo: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada “S.” I decided to start the set with this before I took the dive into the films.
**Spoiler Alert** The documentary explores cinema that followed in the wake of the death of Spain’s Franco who was the dictator at the time. Cinema, like many other aspects of life, was heavily censored. However, following his death, there was a surge of boundary pushing films, at least for the time, that earned them the newly formed “S’ classification. **Spoiler Alert**
I know absolutely nothing about the Spanish censorship under the rule of Franco nor do I know anything about the “S” rated films. However, this documentary does a solid job at explaining all this to cinema fans who are curious. This documentary gives the viewer a lot of information but the subject is something many may not be interested in.
The interviews in this one consists of many filmmakers, actors, actresses, producers, and historians who either lived through the events discussed or done a tremendous amount of research into the matter. The filmmakers did a wonderful job at researching these individuals.
The topics discussed in this documentary are very informative and the film does a great job at approaching the from a chronological standpoint. We go from just before the passing of Franco and how the films of the time were censored by the government to his death and the eventual laxing of the censors. I would have liked to see a little insight on how other countries were dealing with their films internationally with these rules in place from Spain but I understand what the point of the doc was.
Finally, the film has some great editing and transitions that makes it flow very nicely. It doesn’t bring out anything memorable or noteworthy. Instead, opting to give viewers a well rounded doc with no flair. Overall, Exorcismo: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada “S” is a documentary that not many film fans are going to go out of their way to watch which is a shame. It offers up a lot of insight to the films of the era and why Spain wasn’t really known for ground breaking cinema at that time. However, adding it to this collection is a great way to educate fans on the matter. Check it out.
Far From the Trees
Director – Jacinto Esteva (Metamorfosis, Le Fils de Marie)
Starring – Manuel Cano (Law of Desire, Cake of Blood), Marta Mejias (Centro Medico, Sexperiencias), and Antonio Gades (Blood Wedding, Bewitched Love)
Release Date – 1972
Rating – 2/5
It’s wild how many documentaries I’ve been able to review recently and most of them have been thanks to Severin Films. Near the end of last year they sent me The Ghost of Peter Sellers and The Mancunian Man: The Legendary Life of Cliff Twemlow. Then I was sent over the documentary The Last Sacrifice from Shudder before I was sent the box set Exorcismo from Severin.
This set features several genre titles along with a couple documentaries. I decided to start the set with Exorcismo from 2024 before moving on to the 1972 doc. Far from the Trees from Spanish filmmaker Jacinto Esteva. Like always, I want to thank Severin for sending this one over!
**Spoiler Alert** The film explores the rituals and folklore surrounding death in Spain in often secluded areas that has not developed like the more populated areas. **Spoiler Alert**
I went into this one completely blind and was confused by what I was watching. I didn’t realize it was supposed to be a documentary until I was well into the film and I have no been able to find much on the making of this one.
From what I can find is that this was made by piecing together old black and white footage from various recordings to create what some would consider to be an insightful yet disturbing look into folk customs and long forgotten superstitions. While it was wild to see some of this stuff, years of reviewing horror and true crime documentaries has left me somewhat desensitized to the topics of death.
This documentary is not a documentary in a traditional sense. We do not have interviews from experts that studied these customs nor do we have interviews from those that participated. Instead, we have footage crudely pieced together to create a a look into something that most of the world is unaware of. Overall, Far From the Trees is not going to be for everyone. Hell, I didn’t enjoy it myself but those that dig darker documentaries may enjoy it. It is rough around the edges and dull through most of it but it does have it’s moments.
Bell From Hell
Director(s) – Claudio Guerin (Estudio 1, Luciano) and Juan Antonio Bardem (The Corruption of Chris Miller, The Mysterious Island of Captain Nemo)
Starring – Renaud Verley (Summer of Love, The Suspects), Viveca Lindfors (Stargate, Creepshow), and Alfred Mayo (The Hunt, Voodoo Black Exorcists)
Release Date – 1973
Rating – 3/5
Tagline – “Who will escape the terror?”
I grew up on on 80s and 90s horror and felt that films from these two decades were superior to all others. However, that has started to change in recent years after watching and reviewing several horror titles from the 70s. I’ve always liked the 70s Hammer horror releases but it wasn’t until I started reviewing some of these gothic horror titles from boutique labels like Vinegar Syndrome and Severin that I truly appreciated these genre films from that decade.
Some of my favorite films in recent years are from the 70s and I’m damn sure I will find more! A few weeks ago my friends over at Severin Films sent me the Exorcismo set featuring several films from the 70s and early 80s Spain for review. The set starts with two documentaries before getting to the 1973 horror title Bell from Hell.
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a young man who is released from an asylum. He was falsely put there by so she could have control of his family’s wealth. Now, he is a free and immediately uses his time to deflower his female cousins before turning his sights on his disabled aunt. **Spoiler Alert**
I went into Bell from Hell like I will most of the films in this set and that is completely blind. I know absolutely nothing about these films aside from what little bit of information can be obtained from the releases’ box art. I’m glad I went into this one blind because the story is paper thin while still delivering some great atmosphere. Honestly, while the story is predictable, the atmosphere and locations made the film worth it in my opinion.
The acting in this not the best I’ve seen but it’s far from the worst. What we have is inconsistent acting from scene to scene. I don’t know the story behind the film but it’s almost as if the actors didn’t care of the direction was more laid back during some of these scenes. As I Said, it’s not bad but the cast just doesn’t seem to care in some of the scenes.
The story for this one is very reminiscent of the gothic horror tales from the 60s. We follow a wealthy individual who has a “loved” one conspire against them because their is a large fortune involved. I’ve seen a few films with similar stories and I’m almost certain two of them starred Barbara Steele in on both sides of the ruse. It’s not that original but it does come with a Tales from the Crypt style twist ending that I really enjoyed.
Finally, it’s not a gruesome or gory flick. However, it has some great tension and atmosphere that has made me really appreciate these horror tales from the 70s. Their focus on on sets, locations, and tension really makes these films so enjoyable. Overall, Bell from Hell isn’t a bloody genre title with amazing effects and memorable deaths. Instead, it’s a rather slow burn that relies heavily on atmosphere and suspense to get to the viewer. It’s another film worth your time from the Exorcismo set from Severin Films. Check it out.
Creation of the Damned
Director – Jose Ulloa (Twenty Paces to Death, Juventud Sin Freno)
Starring – Craig Hill (Dark Justice, Deadly Deception), Patty Shepard (Rest in Pieces, My Dear Killer), and Teresa Gimpera (Perversion, Crypt of the Living Dead)
Release Date – 1974
Rating – 3.5/5
Tagline – “The fight for survival has begun”
I’ve been going into this Exorcismo set completely blind. I looked over the artwork but that is about the extent of my knowledge on any of these films. Some of these look dull as hell on the outside and turn out to be pretty wild by mid-70s standards. So far in this set I’ve seen two documentaries and a moody 70s horror film I had no idea what to expect with Creation of the Damned, or Refuge of Fear as it was known, but I really enjoyed this one.
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a small group of people living in a bunker after the outside world suffers a catastrophic event. As the outside world becomes polluted and uninhabitable for humans, inside the bunker has become a powder keg as attitudes, sexual tension, and fear of death leaves the survivors at each other’s throats forcing one of them to leave the safety of the bunker’s walls to seek refuge away from the rest. **Spoiler Alert**
I’d be hard pressed to find another film in this set that I liked as much as this film. The movie makes great use of one location and a small cast while giving viewers a great sense of suspense and tension. Honestly, this is a movie that I could see myself revisiting again sometime in the future. It was a lot of fun and could have easily spawned a sequel or spin off if the team behind it truly wanted to.
The acting in this one is consistent throughout. The characters are pretty generic but the cast does a solid enough job with their roles. They get into their characters and the energy they bring, especially in some of the later scenes, makes the film so much fun.
The story for this one is so fucking simple and leaves so many possibilities for more films to follow. A group of people in a smallish bomb shelter trying to survive a nuclear attack only to be at each others throats over due to rationing food, sexual desires, and poor attitudes leaves the movie up to go so many different ways. It could be a drama, horror, sci-fi and even a comedy. However, what we get is a somewhat dark drama that is character driven and it works. It makes great use of the small cast and one, or just several, locations.
Finally, this is not a bloody flick. The film doesn’t really use effects and relies heavily on the characters and their development. Overall, Creation of the Damned is not a horror title in a traditional sense. In anything, it’s a dark drama set against the apocalypse and I fucking loved it. I highly recommend snagging this set just for this film alone! Check it out.
The Devil’s Exorcist
Director – Jorge Darnell (One Way, Veredicto Final)
Starring – Inma de Santis (Bloodbath, The Killer of Dolls), Maria del Puy (Vertigo, Barbarella), and Jack Taylor (Conan the Barbarian, Pieces)
Release Date – 1975
Rating – 3/5
I’ve reviewed a lot of box sets and collections over the years from some of my favorite boutique labels but I’ve never crossed paths with one where most of the films, unless it was a franchise, where all the films were fun. So far, even though I’m only five films deep, this set has been well worth it. The Exorcismo documentary and two films were great while the one documentary, Far From the Trees, was a bit disappointing. I went into The Devil’s Exorcist hoping for another atmospheric mid-70s horror title and was greeted with just that
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a school girl who finds herself becoming the obsession of an evil presence that was trapped inside a statue. The young lady becomes violent which prompts her father to turn to a professional for help which fails. As the doctor tries to help her, she adopts her only for the benevolent presence to jump to her. **Spoiler Alert**
I could only imagine what The Devil’s Exorcist was about based on the title and all my assumptions about the film were completely wrong. I did enjoy it for what it was which was a quickly produced Exorcist clone but it was far from perfect.
The acting in this one is very inconsistent but not in a scene to scene type of way. Some of the cast is really fucking good and when I say really fucking good I mean really fucking good. I rushed to imdb.com after watching the film to look through Inma de Santis’ filmography. She’s phenomenal here along with Aria del Puy. However, a good portion of the supporting cast is extremely stiff with poor dialogue delivery and zero emotional range.
The story for this one is a bit weak but they make up for it with creepy shots and great atmosphere. What we have for a story is pretty simple and somewhat cliched even for an Exorcist clone for the mid-to late 70s. A girl possessed killing people before an adult steps in to save her. The only big difference between this one and the dozens of others like it is that this one doesn’t really flock to religion. We don’t have a priest or team of priests performing exorcisms and the like. That is a bit strange considering the title but I respect the different approach.
Finally, the film has a few deaths but don’t expect to see a lot of gruesome effects and tons of blood. However, if you have a soft spot for animals like I do then one scene may make you feel uncomfortable. Overall, The Devil’s Exorcist is another entertaining mid-70s film from the Exorcismo set. While it was rough around the edges, it was still a lot of fun. I highly recommend it.
After…Part One: Can’t You Be Left Alone?
Director(s) – Cecilia Bartolome (Let’s Go Barbara, Lejos de Africa) and Jose Juan Bartolome (After… Part Two: Tied Up and Tied Up Well)
Starring – Marcelino Camacho (Epilogo, Informe Semanal), Santiago Carillo (Angel Casas Show, Agora), and Felipe Gonzalez (Salvados, Franco’s Settlers)
Release Date – 1983
Rating – 2/5
I’ve reviewed box sets and collections in the past that featured a documentary around the filmmakers, genre, and so on that the set featured. However, I’ve never reviewed a box set with as many documentaries as this set has. This one started with two documentaries before I even got to a legitimate movie.
I was then able to watch three or so movies before I found yet another documentary. This time the doc. is the 1983 film After… Part One: Can’t You Be Left Alone? from Ceclilia and Jose Bartolome. Like always, I want to thank Severin for sending this one over for review.
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows first hand accounts of citizens of Spain who recount the transition from a fascist dictator to a loose democracy. **Spoiler Alert**
After… Part One: Can’t You Be Left Alone? is an interesting documentary that is equally as depressing as it is frustrating. I’m sure every review of this film associated with the Exorcismo box set will compare it to the bullshit going on here in the U.S. so I will try to refrain from it. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a very interesting doc but it doesn’t have enough going on to be as long as it is.
The interviews and so on shown in this range from people that lived through this transition to historians and so on. This was interesting early on but as the film progressed these interviews seemed to become repetitive with very little new aspects shared. The topics and history shared is very in depth, early one, but does follow the same footsteps as the interviews. We find ourselves with certain topics and talking points becoming repetitive. I don’t know if this was an issue with editing or they felt it was so important that they mentioned certain things over and over again.
Finally, the editing and filming of this doc is a bit rough at times. Some of the footage used is rough around the edges when compared to the footage used for the doc. The editing is not the smoothest I’ve seen especially for a documentary which is usually very well polished. Overall, After… Part One: Can’t You Be Left Alone? was interesting for the first half of it’s run time but repetitiveness and lack of polish made this one a tough one to finish. Skip it.
The People Who Own the Dark
Director – Leon Klimovsky (The Marihuana Story, A Dragonfly for Each Corpse)
Starring – Nadiuska (Conan the Barbarian, Black Commando), Alberto de Mendoza (Horror Express, The Case of the Scorpion’s Tale), and Teresa Gimpera (The Spirit of the Beehive, Creation of the Damned)
Release Date – 1976
Rating – 3/5
Tagline – “Now… there is nothing between you and… ”
The People Who Own the Dark is the only movie in this set so far that I had previously heard of prior to receiving this collection for review. The film was released on blu a few years back by Code Red as part of their Post-Apocalyptic Collection. What caught my eye about this release was that it featured Paul Naschy and was produced by Sean S. Cunningham. I was surprised at the time that this was the first time I had heard of this one starring Naschy and produced by the creator of the Friday the 13th franchise.
I didn’t snag this release at the time due to the controversy involving owner Banana Man and how he was being taken advantage of by the owner of Dark Force Entertainment. Thankfully, this one was included in the Exorcismo set from Severin. I hate that it took me so long to check it out but I’m grateful that my first time viewing it was on a Severin release.
**Spoiler Alert** The film begins with a group of wealthy sadists who meet occasionally to act out their most perverse fantasies. Sadly, their De Sade like cult meeting did not go as planned when their power is knocked out before it got to the good part. When they leave the cellar to look into the issue they discover that it was a nuclear attack.
With only a few days worth of food left on the property, they venture into the local village where they learn that everyone that was outside during the initial attack is now blind and seeking refuge in the local church. Instead of helping them, they kill a couple and start stealing all their food. They return to their mansion on the hill to possibly get back into their sadistic fantasies when the blind rise up and take matters into their own hands. **Spoiler Alert**
The People Who Own the Dark is surprisingly the second post-apocalyptic film in this set and was surprisingly well done. While I do prefer Creation of the Damned more, this one was a lot of fun especially for what it was. With that being said, there was a few things I didn’t care for with this one but what film is perfect?
The acting in this one is very uneven but not bad. I expected to see more from Paul Naschy and was pretty disappointed in what little screen time he was given. He does a decent job in his role but I would have loved for his character to have a bigger part in the story. The rest of the cast is decent as a whole but some of the performances are very intense while others are fairly flat.
The story for this one is not what I was expecting. It has a lot of layers but not all of them are fun as others. I loved the idea of the wealthy in a Marquise de Sade cult. I also liked the idea of the nuclear war wiping the sight from all of those that were in the open when the bomb went off. That is about the extent of the story that I care for. The blind attacking like a lumbering page from The Last Man on Earth leaves a lot to be desired. While I did enjoy the film, it almost lost me on this last leg.
Finally, the film has several deaths. They are not that impressive or all that memorable. The practical effects we do get is very minimal and not that noticeable. Overall, The People Who Own the Night was a solid post-apocalyptic flick from the late 70s. It’s not that graphic and the story was lacking in a way but I still enjoyed it for what it was. It’s another one worth checking out from the Exorcismo set! Check it out.
Battered Flesh
Director – Javier Aguirre (Count Dracula’s Great Love, Hunchback of the Morgue)
Starring – Esperanza Roy (X, Medea 2), Barbara Rey (The Night of the Sorcerers, …And Give Us Our Daily Sex), and Tota Alba (Inquisition, Demon Witch Child)
Release Date – 1978
Rating – 3/5
When I was looking over the films in the Exorcismo set from Severin, I was shocked to see that it didn’t have a women in prison film in it considering how popular they were in the 70s. I’ve reviewed dozens of these films over the years from boutique labels like Severin, Vinegar Syndrome, and Blue Underground. Hell, even Full Moon and Troma have a few in their catalogue of films.
However, as I worked my way through the set and reached the 1978 film Battered Flesh I was excited to see that it was a women in prison flick. The title made me think I was diving into a horror film but I was wrong. It was a pleasant surprise and a solid film for what it was.
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a woman who finds herself behind bars for what appears to be fraud. Here she is beaten, degraded, and humiliated by guards and other prisoners. While she does find some friendship inside the walls, transfers and releases keep an everchanging dynamic in the prison yard. **Spoiler Alert**
Battered Flesh is pretty straight forward for a women in prison flick. The story is nothing we haven’t seen before, the characters are pretty cliched especially by the late 70s, yet I still had fun with it. It’s nothing original but still fun.
The acting in this one is very one sided. Roy does most of the heavy lifting in the film. She’s delivers a solid performance but the lack of character development and personality makes her blend into the background. The supporting cast is pretty bland but no one tosses in a women in prison flick for good acting.
The story for this one is nothing we haven’ seen before especially in a film with a premise like this. A woman who is wrongfully convicted or convicted of a small crime is sent to a women’s prison where she is sexually and physically abused, degraded, and singled out. It’s clearly a vehicle to get women nude and it succeeds. With that being said, the drams works and is just enough to hold the viewer’s attention.
Finally, we might have a little of the red stuff but don’t expect a movie with some fun deaths. We have some skin and that is about the extent of it. Overall, Battered Flesh is a movie that is not going to really stick with the viewer after but was fun especially for a first time watch. Check it out.
The Priest
Director – Eloy de la Iglesia (The Cannibal Man, Confessions of a Congressman)
Starring – Simon Andreu (Die Another Day, Vampire Academy), Emilio Gutierrez (Estigma, Lost Bullet), and Jose Franco (Hail Hazana, Climax)
Release Date – 1978
Rating – 2.5/5
I guess I’ve turned a corner on this box set as it seems like the last few films I’ve tossed in have not been horror. I knew not all of these films would be horror but I’m shocked by the amount of documentaries that are included. I love a good documentary so I don’t mind that but it looks like we’ve reached the portion of the set where focus from horror may have shifted to other genres now that nudity and so on could be filmed.
After watching the sex comedy Sins of a Nympho, the next film in the set is another comedy of sorts. This time it’s the 1978 dramedy The Priest from Eloy de la Iglesia. Iglesia is no stranger to Horror Society after I reviewed several of his films years ago that Severin also released on blu. I was curious about this one once I realized he directed it.
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a priest, obviously, who has reached a point in his life where he is questioning his decision to become a man of the cloth. He is starting to sexual desires that slowly start to take over his life. He doesn’t know what to do with these feelings at first so he turns to others in the church. They offer up suggestions on how to deal with it but they are not helpful at all. With his sexual tension rising, he starts to lust over a married woman who has an abusive husband. **Spoiler Alert**
I went into The Priest actually a little excited. I had no idea what kind of film this was but I was hoping it would be better than Sins of a Nympho. I got my wish because it was better but not by much. It’s not the most entertaining film but it was alright for a first time watch especially after watching a film that was damn near unwatchable.
The acting in this one is fucking fantastic. Hell, it’s about the only reason I was enjoyed it as much as I did. Simon Adreau carries the film in my opinion. While the supporting cast is fantastic and do a wonderful job at bringing to life many colorful characters, it’s Adreau and his intensity that makes the film what it is.
The story for this one is one that speaks volumes when you say it out loud but watching it on film is like beating a dead horse. We follow a priest who wants to get laid. It’s ALL he can think about and lets us know about it over and over again. We do have a little bit of intrigue when he starts to fall for the married woman but that doesn’t happen until later in the film. I really wish we had more to the story than a horny priest and a battered wife.
Finally, this is purely a drama with some funny moments so don’t expect a body count and memorable gore. The film is purely a character piece and nothing else. Overall, The Priest has a stellar cast and a story that should have been more enjoyable than it was. It’s very repetitive and doesn’t give the viewer anything worthwhile. I wanted to love it but couldn’t get into it.
Sins of a Nympho
Director – Miguel Madrid (The Killer of Dolls, The Butcher if Binbrook)
Starring – Azucena Hernandez (The Night of the Werewolf, The Beasts’ Carnival), Fernando Martin (Tango, Teatro), and Victor Petit (Street Warriors, Change of Sex)
Release Date – 1979
Rating – 2/5
I went into the Exorcismo set completely blind but I did have some assumptions after watching the documentary Exorcismo: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada “S.” I knew most of the films in the set were meant to push the boundaries of what would be allowed to be shown in cinema. Considering the cover art for the set, I figured a good bit of the films were be horror or horror adjacent but I would be a fool if I didn’t expect to see an erotic film or two.
Hell, every country has some sort of sexploitation to cash in on sex and it would only make sense that Spain would in the wake of Franco’s death. After watching a strange documentary about the changes Spain faced after Franco passed and a post-apocalyptic thriller with an angry blind mob, I was greeted with what I thought would be my first sexploitation film of the set. This would be 1979’s Sins of a Nympho.
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a conservative couple who finds is confronted by an older man. He offers to pay them to attend a party. They are reluctant to do so at first but decide to where they learn that the party is actually an orgy and the old man paying them is possibly a filmmaker wanting to film the sex acts.
Sins of a Nympho is a strange film. I was mostly expecting a sexploitation flick with too much nudity but what I found was a sex comedy with more sex than comedy. I can see why this is included with the set but this one just wasn’t for me.
The acting in this one is very one dimensional. The characters are painfully cliched and the cast doesn’t really deliver their lines with any sort of energy or conviction. Sure, the nude scenes are more energetic but that is the only time.
The story for this one is somewhere between what we would have considered to be a sex comedy of the late 70s, similar to Porky’s and King Frat, and the sexploitation films of the time. The movie takes a little time to get going and by going I mean nudity. We have very little in regards to story as we follow some very flat characters as they question if they should go to the party before eventually going. The sex scene isn’t that exciting and doesn’t do enough heavy lifting for it’s lack of story.
Finally, don’t expect to see the red stuff in this one. We get some skin and some awkward acting but that is the extent of it. Overall, Sins of a Nympho is not what I was expecting. Honestly, I believe the film was quickly shot to take advantage of the laxed restrictions that were placed on Spain’s film industry following the death of Franco. It’s not a good movie but it’s an important one.
Dimorfo
Director – Rodjara (El Pequeno Vagabundo, Sabado Sabadete)
Starring – Rodjara, J. Caracuel (Pepe Carbalho, El Fin de la Inocencia), and Alex Fontsa
Release Date – 1980
Rating – 3/5
Honestly, I have no idea what I’m going to watch as I move from movie to movie in this Exorcismo set from Severin Films. I knew many of them are going to take full advantage of the removal of the strict laws that were enforced during Franco’s reign.
I was expecting a few horror titles due to the releases artwork and I knew that a couple sexploitation flicks would find their way onto the release but I was not expecting a film like Dimorfo, or Dimorphic, to be on there. It makes sense that it was included but this story was one I was not expecting at all.
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a Jewish recluse who flees his home after Nazi’s occupy his small village. He flees into the mountain and eventually comes across a small farm. He seeks refuge there and they welcome him in, however, things take an unexpected turn. The mother and son pair start to reveal their sexual tensions to him forcing him into some unexpected situations with them. **Spoiler Alert**
I went into Dimorfo completely blind but nothing would have prepared me for this crazy ass movie. It reminded me a lot of the farmer’s daughter sexploitation films that I’ve reviewed in the past with a few twists tossed in for shock value. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed it but it is similar to other films from the mid-to late 70s.
The acting in this one is very uneven but not bad. The main cast is fairly small but the characters have a lot of personality. The cast does a great job at bringing them to life and work very well with one another. Sadly, there is a few scenes where the dialogue feels forced and not genuine.
The story for this one is a bit wild but it’s not really that original. I’ve seen sexploitation, comedies, and even horror movies following a man who trespasses onto a farmer’s land and is forced to wed, sleep with, and make pregnant the daughter of the farmer. Dimorfo switches this up some with the stranger being a fleeing jew seeking refuge in the mountains and the farmer being a mother with a secretly gay son. Honestly, it’s a wild story that works. It has great pacing and works for what it is.
Finally, the film is not one with memorable deaths and great gore. It’s a character piece with some skin and a story that is not expected. Overall, Dimorfo deserves to be in this set. It’s sexploitation and naziploitation with a story that may not be original but has a unique spin to it. I highly recommend it.
Bloody Sex
Director – Manuel Esteba (Trampa Sexual, You Are a Traitor and I’ll Kill You)
Starring – Ovidi Montllor (El Pico, 13 x 13), Mirta Miller (Santo vs Doctor Death, Ninja in the Claws of the CIA), and Diana Conca (Bloody Sect, Madame Olga’s Pupils)
Release Date – 1981
Rating – 3/5
When I opened up the Exorcismo set from Severin Films one title caught my eye. As I stated in a previous review, I knew that some of these titles would be horror but I also assumed that several would be other genres. One of the film had a title that summed up everything that I loved about horror when I was a teen. The film, Bloody Sex, was a new one for me but the title had me sold on it.
An early 80s Spanish horror film with a title that brash had to be fun. I’ve been keeping an eye on it as I progressed through the set and the second I could finally check it out I quickly hit play on it.
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a weird woman and her son who live in an old building many assume have been vacant since the world war. They find unexpected guests with a lesbian couple and their friend arrive thinking the place empty. A fun getaway then turns deadly when the mother and son starts picking them off one by one. **Spoiler Alert**
Bloody Sex is not the highlight of the set which I knew it wouldn’t be. It’s one that is rough around the edges and struggles with it’s own identity but I really enjoyed it. It’s a movie I could see myself tossing in again with an edible or a few drinks.
The acting in this one is very even and consistent. It’s not the best acting I’ve seen but it works for the film itself. The characters are not that well written but the cast does the best with what they have along with what I can only assume is lack of direction.
The story for this one is not what I was expecting. I assumed it was going to be a lot of sex and a lot of blood but that wasn’t really the case. We have a weird family dynamic, a lesbian couple and their odd third wheel, and the weird way people are murdered. The film does have an issue with pacing and does not have to be as long as it is. A lot of the more slower scenes could have been trimmed down a lot.
Finally, the film has some bloody sex as the title suggests but it’s not as gruesome or as memorable as I had hoped. We have some skin, some blood, and minimal effects but nothing that is noteworthy or enjoyable. Overall, Bloody Sex could have given us a lot more blood and sex as the title suggested but it’s still an enjoyable film. I really enjoyed it but I don’t see myself revisiting it anytime soon.
Morbus
Director – Ignasi P. Ferre (Sitges-Nagasaki, Sota el Signe De)
Starring – Roman Ferre (Bloody Sex, Porno: Situacion), Carmen Serret (The Gypsy), Joan Borras (Change of Sex, Teatre)
Release Date – 1983
Rating – 3/5
Over the years I’ve learned that the 80s truly was a high point in horror cinema. I’m not saying it was the best decade for the genre, because it honestly wasn’t, but there was a lot of memorable moments.
Sometime during the late 70s several genre titles were released where they tossed in so many different horror tropes. It never really caught on with some of these films falling into obscurity while others became cult classics. However, this trend came somewhat popular with a lot of movies, especially direct to video titles, throwing “everything including the kitchen sink” into the story. The writers couldn’t make their mind up with which way they wanted the movie to go and we were given some wild films with stories that are extremely unpredictable.
As I work my way through this Exorcismo set I’m hit with another early 80s horror title that does the same thing. I thought Morbus was another nudie flick due to the poster but once I hit play on that disc I realized it a nudie flick with an everything horror has to offer story.
**Spoiler alert** The film follows a prostitute who is running for her life when her friend, also a prostitute, and a John are killed by zombies after a scientist has created a serum that brings the dead back to life. She finds her way to the home of a struggling writer. The two try to leave before they are overrun by zombies but discover that his assistant has sabotaged their ride. They are forced to stay and fight but zombies are the least of their worries as they soon encounter a Satanic sex cult. **Spoiler Alert**
I went into Morbus completely blind and while several films in this set surprised, none shocked me like this one did. Morbus is not what I would call a good movie. It’s campy, with stiff acting, and a story that is all over the place but I had so much fucking fun with it. This is the kind of movie that itf it was made in the US I could see Joe Bob hosting a showing of.
The acting in this one is extremely campy. The characters are one dimensional and we don’t get a lot of emotional range but it works for the film. We don’t have any memorable characters or performances but the story more than makes up for it.
The story for this one is all over the fucking place and that is why I enjoyed it so much. We have an evil scientist, zombies, prostitutes, aspiring horror writers, Satanic bikers in a sex cult, and so much nudity. The film does struggle with pacing and it has no idea how to put them all together in a coherent story but the unpredictable and absurd ride makes it worth your time.
Finally, the film has some blood, some decent make-up effects, and a lot of skin. The zombies look decent in a way but are not that memorable while the effects are minimal. They fit the film but nothing that most of us genre fans are looking for. Overall, Morbus is a film that has so much going on and while is struggles with it’s own identity, is still delivers on an experience. It reminds me a lot of films like Spookies and Neon Maniacs. It’s a good film but far from perfect. Check it out.
Faces
Director – Juan Ignacio Galvan (El Embarazado)
Starring – Carmen Sevilla (The Devil’s Cross, The Glass Ceiling), Juan Pardo (Escala en Hi-Fi, Dias de Viejo Color), and Barbara Rey (The Night of the Sorcerers, The Ghost Galleon)
Release Date – 1978
Rating – 2/5
I’ve been reviewing these movies in this Exorcismo set for what feels like weeks now and it’s been a wild ride to say the least. Some of these films were a lot of fun while others were a bit difficult to finish. I didn’t mind the negative ones because these films were pioneering for Spanish cinema after the death of Franco.
As I work through the last leg of the set I find myself about to watch the 1978 horror film Rostros, or Faces, from filmmaker Juan Ignacio Galvan. I was unaware that Faces was the film Rostros but I had seen the original poster for this one in the Upcoming Horror Movies message boards many years ago. I never had a chance to see it or knew the alternate title was Faces but once I realized it was the same film I was excited to check it out.
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a struggle artist who has mad a career out of sculptures. However, he has worked so many faceless sculptures that he now struggles seeing the faces of the people around him. This changes while on a flight when he encounters a woman of unimaginable beauty. He becomes infatuated with her and tries to pursue her but the closer he gets to her the weirder things are as their lives are turned upside by a strange woman in white. **Spoiler Alert**
Faces is nothing like I expected. Honestly, I liked the basis for the story but the unlikable characters and poor pacing made this one extremely mediocre. I can see why it would be included in the set and why it was mentioned on the UHM message boards back then but this one was not for me.
The acting in this one isn’t bad. In fact, it’s pretty well done by most of the cast. The cast really gets into their roles and the characters are written very well for the story. Sadly, the characters are not that likable and the decent performances are lost to the scene.
The story for this one is very interesting when you look at the film as a whole but it’s execution, similar to other films in the set, doesn’t reach it’s full potential. The sculptor lost to his own creations only to find obsession with a random woman is poetic. You then have the voodoo aspect tossed in that adds some layer to the story but is not fully explored like I had hoped. With that being said, the story doesn’t really want to commit to any aspect of the story. We bounce around from theme to theme without dedication to any of it. Personally, I wish it would have fully embraced the voodoo aspect and gave us a chilling folk horror tale about the artist and his love interest.
Finally, this one doesn’t really have a body count or a gore. It’s a character driven piece with a story that is meant to hold the viewer’s attention. Fans of the red stuff will be very disappointed with this one. Overall, Faces has a story that was pretty fucking clever and surprised me with the little voodoo angle but it couldn’t put it all together into something enjoyable. I seriously wanted to like it but couldn’t.
Triangle of Lust
Director – Hubert Frank (The Story of the Dolls, Disco Fever)
Starring – Patricia Adriani (The Nest, August Moon) Barbara Rey (Dirty World, Little Lips), and Jose Antonio Ceinos (Black Venus, The Brother from Space)
Release Date – 1978
Rating – 2.5/5
The Exorcismo set from Severin Films really shows how fast the movie industry in Spain was quick to capitalize on the death of their dictator. We went from films being heavily censored to films with gratuitous amounts of nudity. This set features a few horror films, a couple documentaries, and a handful of action flicks but almost every one of them had some nudity for the sleazy fans to enjoy.
I’ve been working on this set for sometime and made it to the last five or so films with the next movie being the 1978 action flick Triangle of Lust from 60s and 70s erotica filmmaker Hubert Frank.
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a beautiful young woman traveling by a small plane when she finds herself having to jump for her life. She is nowhere near her destination and her jump takes her to a small, secluded island. She is not the only person there as she finds that a small group of criminals on the run have claimed the island as their own. The group consists of rough and rowdy men and women afraid of clothes who see the new body as one they can play with when they are not fighting over her. **Spoiler Alert**
This is one, like many, from the set that I knew absolutely nothing about. I went into it only knowing the title and the film pretty delivered on exactly what I thought it would. It was mildly fun for a first time watch but it’s easily forgettable and not something I would want to watch again anytime soon.
The acting for this one is surprisingly well done which really surprised me. The characters are, once again, not that very likable but the cast does a solid job. They really work well with each other and in several scenes they brought out the best of each other. I do wish a few of the characters had personalities that stood out but these types of films are not made to be memorable and a lot of time is never spent on the development.
The story for this one is fucking perfect for a sexploitation action flick that is light on the action. An isolated island with a group of criminal and a beautiful woman falling from the sky just screams sleaze. With that being said, the story is a one trick pony that relies heavily on the nudity to carry the scene over actual story telling. While this may be enough for fans of sexploitation and nudie flicks of the late 60s and 70s, cinema fans need a bit more to grab onto.
Finally, this is not a bloody flick. We have some skin, some fights, and more skin but that is all we have to see here. If you want memorable deaths and great effects then you will need to look elsewhere. Overall, Triangle of Lust is a solid entry in the sexploitation sub-genre but doesn’t have the memorable story or performances that makes the others so iconic. It’s solid for a first time watch but doesn’t have replay value.
That House in the Outskirts
Director – Eugenio Martin (Horror Express, A Candle for the Devil)
Starring – Javier Escriva (Climax, Forbidden Love Game), Silvia Aguilar (Jaguar Lives!, The Night of the Werewolf), and Alida Valli (Suspiria, Eyes Without a Face)
Release Date – 1980
Rating – 3/5
I’ve slowly made my way through the Exorcismo to this point when I tossed in the 1980 horror film Aquella Casa en las Afueras which is in the set as That House in the Outskirts. This is a title that I knew absolutely nothing about but the title did absolutely nothing for me. I decided to look at the poster for this one before I hit play on it and was once again not impressed by it. I start to think this was going to be a lame ass movie with no imagination but I was wrong. It was a simple film that had a lot of tension that absolutely worked.
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a woman who is expecting as she travels to a mansion her husband has rented on the outskirts of Spain. They plan on delivering the baby there but she is shocked when she realizes that the place he has rented was once an illegal clinic that was secretly performing abortions several years before where she had one prior to meeting her husband. To make matters worse, one of the residents of the mansion is the former assistant of the doctor that performed the abortions. Now, the expecting mother is forced to relive the experience while trying to stay calm during her pregnancy only for the former assistant, now suffering from schizophrenia, sends her late term pregnancy into madness. **Spoiler Alert**
I went into That House in the Outskirts expecting a generic and unforgettable but that was not the case. It was a well craft atmospheric horror thriller that had a simple story that was very effective. Honestly, I wish it had a catchier title and artwork that stirred your imagination because it really deserves your attention.
The acting in this one is very consistent but very middle of the road. The entire cast is on the same page and deliver some solid performances but no one really delivers something memorable. The characters are very well written and fit the story very well but the performances are not near what I was expecting.
The story for this one is very clever for what it is but it is somewhat on the goofy side. A man renting out a mansion for his wife to relax during the last leg of her pregnancy is kind of sweet. However, having this big spacious manor being the location of an illegal abortion clinic is a bit of a stretch. However, if you can look past this then you have a solid story with a bit uneven pacing. It’s fun and I really appreciate the story for what it is.
Finally, this one doesn’t have any blood for genre fans to enjoy. The movie relies heavily on the story and character development over blood and guts. Overall, That House in the Outskirts is a great entry in the Exorcismo set. I loved the story and the characters but the acting is a bit lackluster, Regardless, it was a lot of fun. Check it out.
Supernatural
Director – Eugenio Martin (Bad Man’s River, Order to Assassinate)
Starring – Cristina Galbo (Let Sleeping Corpses Lie, Elvira’s Movie Macabre), Maximo Valverde (Holet Fear, Cave of the Sharks), and Ramon Lillo (The Naked Target, El Crack)
Release Date – 1981
Rating – 3/5
I have three films let in this set and coincidentally this one, along with the previous film, happened to be an Eugenio Martin double feature. After I watch his That House in the Outskirts, it was time to watch the 1981 supernatural fantasy thriller Supernatural or Sobrenatural as it was originally released.
While most of the films in this set are new to me, this was one I had heard about prior to the set getting released. I think I stumbled across it when I was looking up something for the CW show Supernatural when I found the poster for the film. Regardless, I was excited to finally see it and want to thank Severin for sending this set over.
**Spoiler Alert** The film follows a young woman who married a man a lot older than her. She started seeing someone closer to her age around the time he takes a terrible fall. After spending some time bedridden from his injuries, he eventually passes. The young couple think they have everything to look forward to until the young woman becomes haunted by her former husband. **Spoiler Alert**
I had seen the poster before and I’m sure I had looked up the synopsis when I found it but I didn’t remember what it was about. Honestly, it’s a bit of a dull story that is similar to a lot of the mid to late 60s gothic horror tales but it has enough of the late 70s Spanish vibe to make it stand out.
The acting in this one is decent enough but no one really stands out. The cast works well with each other and they do enough to move the scenes along but it’s nothing memorable. With a story that rivals several films starring Barbara Steele, I was expecting performances that would be on her level.
The story for this one is not that original but it was done in such a different style that it stands out in a way. I can name three films that follows a woman, her lover, and a haunted or fake haunting that drives one of them and most of them would star Barbara Steele. The pacing is pretty consistent and the story is rather predictable for what it is but what I loved here was the atmosphere and location. It helped the story along so much and I really enjoyed it.
Finally, this is another one that isn’t bloody or that violent which will be a turn off for many genre fans. However, it is character driven and works if you are looking for something late at night with an eerie feel. Overall, Supernatural is not going to be listed as anyone’s favorite film but it’s a solid watch especially if you find yourself wanting something atmospheric late at night. Check it out.
Poppers
Director – Jose Maria Castellvi
Starring – Giannina Facio (The Hunger, Spanish Fly), Agustin Gonzalez (The Ugliest Woman in the World, Blood Hunt), and Conrado San Martin (The Black Duke, The Beast and the Magic Sword)
Release Date – 1984
Rating – 3.5/5
I’ve finally reached the final two films in this set and I’m seriously surprised by how long this set has taken me to review. I started this journey weeks ago but I wanted to give each film the same attention regardless if they were horror or not. This next to last movie in the set is the 1984 action horror film Poppers which was also released under the title Hunting.
This is another one I had heard about prior to it’s release after I saw it on Tubi when browsing 80s horror flicks. I never took the time to check it out but I’m glad I finally did. It was among the better films in the set.
**Spoiler Alert** Th film follows a musician who becomes jealous one night in a club while performing and accidentally kills a man. He serves his time but when he is released he finds himself being hunted by a mob wanting him dead for the murder he committed. At first he is running for his life but before long he starts fighting to survive and the mob is put on the run. **Spoiler Alert**
I went into Poppers with the mindset that I was about to check out an action thriller set against the backdrop of a gay club. The artwork for this release and poppers, which is what many in this area call whip its, is common among the LGBTQ party scene. However, that was not the case and I found myself actually enjoying it.
The acting in this one if probably the best acting in the set. The characters have a little more depth and the cast really does a great job at bringing their characters to life. I would have liked to see some characters with a bit more memorable personalities but the cast does a great job with what they were given.
The story for this one reminded me a lot of an urban spin of the first Rambo film, First Blood. A man being hunted by a group of people only to flip it on them by hunting them one by one. It’s fun for what it is but it doesn’t have a lot of replay value. We have good pacing and enough action to hold our attention.
Finally, the film has several bloody scenes but the effects are very limited. The deaths are not that imaginative or creative which is a bit of a disappointment. Overall, Poppers is a solid film that may not be original but it was fun. This is the kind of film I could really enjoy with a few friends and some drinks. Check it out.
After… Part Two: Tied Up and Tied Up Well
Director(s) – Cecilia Bartolome (Lejos de Africa, After…Part One: You Can’t Be Left Alone) and Jose Juan Bartolome (En Pantalla, After…Part One: You Can’t Be Left Alone)
Starring – Rafael Alberti (Teatro, Caudillo), Cristina Almeida (7 Vidas), and Santiago Bautista
Release Date – 1983
Rating – 2/5
When I took the dive into this set for review, I never expected to see as many documentaries as this set contained. What makes it even more surprising is the fact that the documentaries are for so many different topics besides the one sequel in the set. Which brings me to the last film in the set which is the 1983 sequel After… Part Two: Tied Up and Tied Up Well. The first doc was a bit lackluster but I was still excited to check this one out.
**Spoiler Alert** This documentary continues to examine Spain after the death of it’s dictator, Franco. We look into how hard it was for the old powers at play to be removed, how the media played in big part in political, and social injustices that many citizens still faces after his death. **Spoiler Alert**
While I wasn’t really a fan of the first documentary, I was excited to check this one out. I had hoped that it would fix it’s inconsistencies the original had while making it a bit more enjoyable for international fans. Sadly, that was not the case with this follow up feeling like it was made back to back with the first doc.
The interviews in this one is mostly from historians of the area or those that lived through the changes the country faced after Franco’s death. We also get interviews from people that are involved in different political parties, media, and so on. It’s a wide range of people being interviewed and they offer up a lot of insight into the matter.
The topics for this one pics up around the time the first film leaves off and we see the power vacuum from Franco’s death and the subsequent consequences that followed. It was a little more interesting in that regard but it’s still a difficult doc to finish.
Finally, the editing in this one is rough and not very easy to follow. Some of the interviews and topics bounce around creating some confusion. Overall, After… Part Two; Tied Up and Tied Up Well is a documentary that I could see myself getting into if it was done a bit better. The topics and interviews themselves are interesting but the confusing jump from topic to topic makes it a bit difficult to follow. This is one from the set I would recommend skipping.
Special Features:
Disc 1: Exorcismo: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada “S” / Far from the Trees (Lejos de los árboles)
Exorcismo: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada “S” Special Feature:
Trailer
Exorcismo: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada “S” Disc Specs:
Runtime: 123 mins
Audio: Spanish / English 5.1, Spanish / English Stereo
Subtitles: English For Spanish Audio, English For All Audio
Region Free
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Far from the Trees Disc Specs:
Runtime: 103 mins
Audio: Spanish Mono
Subtitles: English
Region Free
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Disc 2: The Bell from Hell (La campana del infierno) / Creation of the Damned (El refugio del miedo)
The Bell from Hell Special Features:
Audio Commentary With Kat Ellinger, Author Of Daughters Of Darkness
Audio Commentary With Rod Barnett, Film Historian And Co-Host Of NaschyCast, And Robert Monell, Writer And Editor Of I’m In A Jess Franco State Of Mind
Censorship And Curses – Film Scholar Dr. Álex Mendíbil On THE BELL FROM HELL
Trailer
LUCIANO (1965) – Short Film Co-Written/Directed By Claudio Guerín, Director Of THE BELL FROM HELL
The Bell from Hell Disc Specs:
Runtime: 97 mins
Audio: Spanish Mono, English Mono
Subtitles: English, English SDH
Region Free
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Creation of the Damned Special Features:
Audio Commentary With Antonio Lázaro-Reboll, Author Of Spanish Horror Film
I’m Proud Of My Films – Interview With Director José Ulloa
Being There – Interview With Camera Assistant Paco Marín
Trailer
Still Gallery
Creation of the Damned Disc Specs:
Runtime: 96 mins
Audio: Spanish Mono, English Mono
Subtitles: English, English SDH
Region Free
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Disc 3: The Devil’s Exorcist (El juego del diablo) / After… Part One: Can’t You Be Left Alone? (Después de… Primera parte: No se os puede dejar solos?)
The Devil’s Exorcist Special Features:
Play Film With Alternate Opening
Audio Commentary With Shelagh Rowan-Legg, Author Of The Spanish Fantastic, And Film Critic/Educator Simon Laperrière
A Daring Film – Interview With Actor Jack Taylor
Horror Comes From The Church – Interview With Cinematographer José Luis Alcaine
Sound Experiments – Interview With Composer José Nieto
Trailer
The Devil’s Exorcist Disc Specs:
Runtime: 84 mins
Audio: Spanish Mono, English Mono
Subtitles: English, English SDH
Region Free
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
After… Part One: Can’t You Be Left Alone? Disc Specs:
Runtime: 94 mins
Audio: Spanish Mono
Subtitles: English
Region Free
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Disc 4: The People Who Own the Dark (Último deseo)
The People Who Own the Dark Special Features:
Audio Commentary With Rod Barnett And Troy Guinn, Film Historians/Co-Hosts Of NaschyCast (Spanish Cut Only)
Joking On Set – Interview With Actor Antonio Mayans
A Unique Iconography In Spanish Terror – Ángel Sala, Head Of Programming At The Sitges Film Festival, On THE PEOPLE WHO OWN THE DARK
Trailer
The People Who Own the Dark Disc Specs:
Runtime: 100 mins (Spanish Cut) / 83 mins (U.S. Cut)
Audio: Spanish Mono (Spanish Cut Only) / English Mono (U.S. Cut Only)
Subtitles: English (Spanish Cut Only) / English SDH (U.S. Cut Only)
Region Free
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1 (Spanish Cut Only) / 1.85:1 (U.S. Cut Only)
Disc 5: Battered Flesh (Carne apaleada) / The Priest (El sacerdote)
Battered Flesh Special Features:
Audio Commentary With Shelagh Rowan-Legg, Author Of The Spanish Fantastic, And Spanish Cinema Professor/Scholar Alejandro Melero
A Spain To Break – Interview With Actress Sandra Alberti
Battered Flesh Disc Specs:
Runtime: 99 mins
Audio: Spanish Mono
Subtitles: English
Region Free
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
The Priest Special Features:
The Socialist Priest – Interview With Actor Emilio Gutiérrez Caba
A Provocative Filmmaker – Interview With Actor Martín Garrido Ramis
EL OTRO LUIS (1975) – Short Film By Eloy De La Iglesia’s Friend And Collaborator Alejo Loren
The Priest Disc Specs:
Runtime: 100 mins
Audio: Spanish Mono
Subtitles: English
Region Free
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Disc 6: Sins of a Nympho (Bacanal en directo) / Dimorfo
Sins of a Nympho Special Features:
I Regret Nothing – Interview With Assistant Director Alejo Loren
Trailer
Sins of a Nympho Disc Specs:
Runtime: 85 mins
Audio: Spanish Stereo
Subtitles: English
Region Free
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Dimorfo Special Features:
The Haunted Cartoonist – Spanish Film Scholar Dr. Álex Mendíbil On The Films Of Rodjara
Alternate Credit Sequences
Dimorfo Disc Specs:
Runtime: 95 mins
Audio: Spanish Mono
Subtitles: English
Region Free
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Disc 7: Bloody Sex (Sexo sangriento) / Morbus
