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: This is a high-value item for cult cinema collectors. Prices vary significantly based on the sleeve art and the specific pressing. 🔍 How to Identify an Authentic Copy
: Play key roles among the wealthy, deeply dysfunctional vacationers.
The film stars Philippe Gasté , Juliette Mayniel , and Enrico Maria Salerno .
Finding an original European VHS release (often under various regional labels) became a rite of passage for extreme cinema curators. Because the film was pulled from theaters and distribution networks so quickly, official tape printings were incredibly low.
As a young girl, Jeanine witnesses her mother (played by Franca Stoppi) engaged in a sexual act with the family’s Doberman. Upon discovering this, her enraged father chains the dog inside the family estate and burns the building to the ground.
Maya walked out into the cold night air and sat on the curb. She had lost. But she noticed something. A young woman in a Sunnyside uniform was standing by the capitol steps, holding a sign she had made on cardboard: I work there. They deserve better. Ask me why.
: It remains a controversial title for collectors of rare VHS and Euro-exploitation. It was famously banned in several regions and resulted in a real-world legal conviction for actress Franca Stoppi for "immoral acts," despite the fictional nature of the scenes.
The melancholic, atmospheric soundtrack was composed by Coriolano Gori , heightening the film’s dreamlike, isolated tone. Reception, Misconceptions, and Style
For those interested in the historical context of media and sexuality, or in the work of Peter Skerl, further study might involve:
. Co-written by the legendary exploitation icon George Eastman (Luigi Montefiori), this controversial cult film remains one of the most notorious examples of "Eurosleaze" cinema. For decades, collectors and film historians have hunted for rare vintage VHS tapes of the movie, which became infamous for its transgressive subject matter, a shocking opening sequence, and its legal battles with Italian censors. Production Details and Background Director: Peter Skerl Writers: George Eastman (Luigi Montefiori), Peter Skerl Release Date: November 16, 1976 (Italy)
Start with the welfare floor —the absolute baseline. Regardless of whether you believe in rights, you likely believe that an animal should not be skinned alive, beaten, or forced to stand in its own feces until it collapses. That is welfare. From there, research the reality of the "humane" labels. Watch documentaries ( Dominion , Earthlings , or Cowspiracy ). The path from welfare to rights is often paved with education.
The story follows (played by Leonora Fani), a young woman haunted by a childhood trauma after witnessing her mother with the family's Doberman—an act that led her father to burn the dog alive. Years later, Jeanine lives on a remote Mediterranean island where she becomes involved with a visiting couple, Paul and Yvette, leading to a series of psychological and sexual entanglements involving her own dog. Key Details Director: Peter Skerl Writers: Peter Skerl and George Eastman Cast: Leonora Fani as Jeanine Philippe March as Paul Juliette Mayniel as Yvette Ilona Staller (Cicciolina) as Eva Enrico Maria Salerno as Ugo Genre: Erotic Drama / Thriller / Sexploitation Runtime: Approximately 75–85 minutes Release Date: November 16, 1976 (Italy) Reception & Controversy
The script, co-penned by Luigi Montefiori (better known as George Eastman—the mastermind behind cult horrors like Anthropophagous ), blends elements of Italian giallo moodiness with raw, psychological sleaze. The Mystery of Director Peter Skerl
: This is a high-value item for cult cinema collectors. Prices vary significantly based on the sleeve art and the specific pressing. 🔍 How to Identify an Authentic Copy
: Play key roles among the wealthy, deeply dysfunctional vacationers.
The film stars Philippe Gasté , Juliette Mayniel , and Enrico Maria Salerno .
Finding an original European VHS release (often under various regional labels) became a rite of passage for extreme cinema curators. Because the film was pulled from theaters and distribution networks so quickly, official tape printings were incredibly low. Bestiality -Bestialita- - Peter Skerl 1976 -Vhs...
As a young girl, Jeanine witnesses her mother (played by Franca Stoppi) engaged in a sexual act with the family’s Doberman. Upon discovering this, her enraged father chains the dog inside the family estate and burns the building to the ground.
Maya walked out into the cold night air and sat on the curb. She had lost. But she noticed something. A young woman in a Sunnyside uniform was standing by the capitol steps, holding a sign she had made on cardboard: I work there. They deserve better. Ask me why.
: It remains a controversial title for collectors of rare VHS and Euro-exploitation. It was famously banned in several regions and resulted in a real-world legal conviction for actress Franca Stoppi for "immoral acts," despite the fictional nature of the scenes. : This is a high-value item for cult cinema collectors
The melancholic, atmospheric soundtrack was composed by Coriolano Gori , heightening the film’s dreamlike, isolated tone. Reception, Misconceptions, and Style
For those interested in the historical context of media and sexuality, or in the work of Peter Skerl, further study might involve:
. Co-written by the legendary exploitation icon George Eastman (Luigi Montefiori), this controversial cult film remains one of the most notorious examples of "Eurosleaze" cinema. For decades, collectors and film historians have hunted for rare vintage VHS tapes of the movie, which became infamous for its transgressive subject matter, a shocking opening sequence, and its legal battles with Italian censors. Production Details and Background Director: Peter Skerl Writers: George Eastman (Luigi Montefiori), Peter Skerl Release Date: November 16, 1976 (Italy) The film stars Philippe Gasté , Juliette Mayniel
Start with the welfare floor —the absolute baseline. Regardless of whether you believe in rights, you likely believe that an animal should not be skinned alive, beaten, or forced to stand in its own feces until it collapses. That is welfare. From there, research the reality of the "humane" labels. Watch documentaries ( Dominion , Earthlings , or Cowspiracy ). The path from welfare to rights is often paved with education.
The story follows (played by Leonora Fani), a young woman haunted by a childhood trauma after witnessing her mother with the family's Doberman—an act that led her father to burn the dog alive. Years later, Jeanine lives on a remote Mediterranean island where she becomes involved with a visiting couple, Paul and Yvette, leading to a series of psychological and sexual entanglements involving her own dog. Key Details Director: Peter Skerl Writers: Peter Skerl and George Eastman Cast: Leonora Fani as Jeanine Philippe March as Paul Juliette Mayniel as Yvette Ilona Staller (Cicciolina) as Eva Enrico Maria Salerno as Ugo Genre: Erotic Drama / Thriller / Sexploitation Runtime: Approximately 75–85 minutes Release Date: November 16, 1976 (Italy) Reception & Controversy
The script, co-penned by Luigi Montefiori (better known as George Eastman—the mastermind behind cult horrors like Anthropophagous ), blends elements of Italian giallo moodiness with raw, psychological sleaze. The Mystery of Director Peter Skerl