Deodato vs Lenzi

About This Movie

So, 'Deodato vs Lenzi' is pretty fascinating. It's a documentary that dives into a 2004 interview with those two heavyweights of Italian horror, Ruggero Deodato and Umberto Lenzi, at the Joe D'Amato Horrorfest. You can really feel the tension and camaraderie, like they’re both reminiscing about the good old days while also taking some jabs at each other. The pacing is relaxed, allowing for some deep dives into the themes of exploitation and artistic expression in their films. What stands out is their candidness about practical effects and the sometimes absurd lengths they went to for authenticity. It’s more like a conversation than a typical doc, which gives it a unique flavor. The atmosphere is very much that of a genre festival, filled with nostalgia and a bit of irreverence.

Interesting insights into Italian horror filmmakingAtmospheric setting of the festival adds to the experienceCandid and sometimes humorous exchanges between directors