Torment of the Flesh (1965) | Region-Free (DVD)

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Title: Torment of the Flesh (1965)

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Plot Synopsis:
Alexander Jablonsky, a nightclub pianist with a deeply troubled past, descends into madness and becomes a serial killer targeting women. His violent urges stem from a lifetime of maternal neglect and adolescent rejection, leading to a psychological unraveling that results in a spree of brutal murders. As the authorities close in, the film explores the dark recesses of his mind and the twisted motivations that drive him to kill.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Eddy Saller
• Writer: Eddy Saller
• Cast:
  • Herbert Fux as Alexander Jablonsky
  • Hermann Laforet as Chairman
  • Hanns Obonya as Defense Attorney
  • Peter Janisch as Prosecutor
  • Josef Loibl as Detective Inspector

IMDb Link:
Torment of the Flesh (1965) 

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. johnholmes – ★★★
   “Murderers on trial, and the flashbacks recount their deeds. Not a bad mix at all. The permissive swinging 60s and the psychogram of a murderer with a few interesting layers.”

2. TonytheBlind1 – ★★½
   “Going off the grid a bit, Torment of the Flesh was released in West Germany on May 27th, 1965. It follows the trial of a man tormented—hence the title—by his own mind and compelled to murder young women whenever he sees explicit behavior.”

3. J. Steed – 7/10
   “An outrageous, wonderfully politically incorrect, exploitative, and bizarre shocker. A real curiosity made by triviality director Eddy Saller.”

Meta Description:
A psychological horror-thriller, Torment of the Flesh (1965) follows a nightclub pianist whose dark past pushes him toward a murderous spree. Directed by Eddy Saller and starring Herbert Fux, this chilling film explores themes of trauma, repression, and madness.