The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh
1971 · Movie · R · 96 min · ★ 6.8 · 69% critics
A wealthy woman in Vienna starts receiving threatening letters tied to a razor-wielding killer stalking the city. With her spouse often away and a painful past resurfacing, she’s pulled between old fears and a new affair—while suspicion falls on the men closest to her as danger closes in.
Also known as Next! · The Next Victim! · Blade of the Ripper
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Details
- Original title
- Lo strano vizio della Signora Wardh
- Years
- 1971
- Release date
- 1971-01-15
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 69/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (169 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic giallo with a tense whodunit, blackmail, and frequent nudity and violence; Not for you if you dislike sleazy thrills or graphic razor attacks—try Torso or The Psychic for a similar vibe.
Pros: twisty mystery; strong suspense set-pieces; stylish giallo mood | Cons: heavy erotic content; occasional slow stretches; plot gets convoluted
Themes
- lover
- serial killer
- murderer
Cast & crew
Edwige Fenech
as Julie Wardh
George Hilton
as George Corro
Ivan Rassimov
as Jean
Conchita Airoldi
as Carol Brandt
Manuel Gil
as Dr. Arbe
Carlo Alighiero
as Commissioner
Alberto de Mendoza
as Neil Wardh
Bruno Corazzari
as The Killer
- LT
Luis de Tejada
as Inspector
- MC
Marella Corbi
as Victim Who Escapes from the Killer
Directed by Sergio Martino