Appointment in Black

Appuntamento in Nero

1990 italy

Sales Title:Appointment in Black

Cable TV Title:The Seductress

D: Anthony (Antonio) Bonifacio

P: Roberto De Laurentis for Real Film (P Manager: Vincent Gallo//St & Sc: Daniel Brados//DP: Pier Luigi Santis//E: Karl Pool (Asst: Flavius Ticcioni)//M: Mark Ross//Art D: Marius Ross//Costumes: Deborah Paganos & Mary Jean Dietrich//Make up: Lou Juistice//Color

Cast: Mireille Banthy, Andy J. Forest, Mary Lindstrom, Daniel Brados, Roxana Cox, Sophia Vivianson, Frank Citti.

A young girl is sexually molested by the local butcher. 15 years later, Angela Baldwin, wife of diplomat John Baldwin, is raped and beaten in a restroom at a movie theater. Her husband meanwhile is having an affair with Angela's best friend, top model Ava Marci. Together, they plot Angela's murder, hoping to use the fact that Angela is apparently being stalked by her bathroom attacker. That attack is thrown into doubt when the theater's projectionist claims she faked it and wants to blackmail her. Angela enlists her brother (who also killed Angela's attacker 15 years earlier) to run over the blackmailer with his car. Meanwhile, John Baldwin leaves town with plans to return that night and kill his wife. What John doesn't know is that Ava and Angela have their own plans on who will survive the night.

Appointment in Black is the debut film for director Antonio Bonifacio (born on April 21, 1957) and it's a slick, well made film. He worked as an assistant director to Aristide Massaccesi, Umberto Lenzi and Luciano Odorisio and appears to have learned their slick approach to the sexy horror genre. A lot of skin and very little blood are the key factors to keep in mind as you watch this one. The photography by Pier Luigi Santi reflects the upper crust lifestyle these characters inhabit, thus maintaining your interest in the less than likeable characters. Once again Henri Clouzot's Diabolique has a lot to answer for as the plot is cut from that film's mould. No real surprises here plot-wise so one must look elsewhere for entertainment. And look no further than blonde bombshell Mary Lindstrom (who looks like she could suck the chrome off a trailer hitch!) . Voluptuous and deadly, she seems right home either making love to you or plotting ways to bump you off. Andy Forest as the slime bag husband could play this role in his sleep. Screenwriter Daniel Brados also plays the part of Angela's psychotic brother in a role that only calls for him to look tough behind a pair of sunglasses. This film is no classic but because of the stunning presence of Ms. Lindstrom, is certainly worth a look.

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