Obscene Desire (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1978, Obscene Desire is a horror film directed by Giulio Petroni, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Amanda, a beautiful American girl is soon to be married to Andrea Orsomandi, a wealthy nobleman who lives in an extravagant Gothic mansion. However there exists something dark, sinister and supernatural within the walls of the mansion. It seems that Andrea has been driven to madness and is a victim of the evil contained within the house. It soon transpires that he is involved in black magic, perverse rituals and serial killings with the aid of his sadistic henchman and gardener Giovanni. Killing prostitutes in order to exorcise this Evil. Now the demonic forces set out to possess Amanda,take her soul and turn her into another victim of the mansion.
Who’s in it. Obscene Desire stars Marisa Mell as Amanda, Chris Avram as Andrea, Lou Castel as Father Clark and Laura Trotter as Rachel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Obscene Desire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Obscene Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Obscene Desire tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Obscene Desire (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Obscene Desire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Obscene Desire worth watching?
- Obscene Desire holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Obscene Desire?
- Obscene Desire stars Marisa Mell, Chris Avram, Lou Castel, Laura Trotter and Javier Escrivá.
- When was Obscene Desire released?
- Obscene Desire was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.