Italy / Feb 18, 1971
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
After being released from a mental hospital, Otto returns to his old job as a butcher. He tries to adjust to his new life, but after a bitter argument with his wife, he accidentally kills her. Fearing he will be sent back to the hospital, he grinds up her body and sells it as sausages. As friends and relatives start asking questions about her disappearance, they too start ending up in the butcher's display case.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tina Buranzo | |
| Dick Randall | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Giacomo Pergola | |
| Dino Peretti | |
| Claudio Trionfi |
Genres
HorrorMystery
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Lo strangolatore di Vienna |
| Original language | Italiano (IT) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch, English, Italiano |
| Production countries | Italy, Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | HIFI Stereo 70, Neptunia Film, Regina-Film |
| Release date | 18 febbraio 1971 |
| Writer | Dag Molin, Dick Randall, Karl Ross |
| Editing | Enzo Alabiso |
| Assistant directors | Guido Zurli |
| Costume design | Gloria Cardi |
| Makeup | Gloria Cardi |
| Hairstyling | Gloria Cardi |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Germany / Feb 25, 1972 / 18
United States / May 01, 1974
Physical media
Germany / Jan 29, 2026 / 18 / DVD
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