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Thrilling

Thrilling

1965 · 109 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy

A black comedy anthology about three ordinary men who become involved in violent crimes: a teacher, obsessed with the idea that his wife is unfaithful, goes to a shrink; a wife has her husband dress himself with a comic character costume; and a man has to spend the night in a mysterious hotel after his car breaks down.

Directed by Carlo Lizzani · Written by Ruggero Maccari

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