House on the Edge of the Park (1980)

Synopsis

The movie House on the Edge of the Park (1980) is an Italian exploitation film directed by Ruggero Deodato. The story follows two low-life punks, Alex and Ricky, who invite themselves to a party at a luxurious villa. However, their presence is met with disdain by the snobbish hosts, leading to a series of violent and sadistic events.

As the night progresses, Alex and Ricky take the partygoers hostage and subject them to a night of terror and humiliation. The movie House on the Edge of the Park (1980) explores themes of class struggle and power dynamics..

Cast

David Hess as Alex
Annie Belle as Lisa
Christian Borromeo as Ricky
Marie Claude Joseph as Gloria
Brigitte Petronio as Carol
Lorraine De Selle as Cindy

Trivia

House on the Edge of the Park (1980) was directed by Ruggero Deodato, known for his controversial film Cannibal Holocaust (1980).
The film features a score composed by Riz Ortolani, who also composed the iconic score for Cannibal Holocaust (1980).
House on the Edge of the Park (1980) was released in Italy under the title “La casa sperduta nel parco.”