Reviews

If you are a fan of spaghetti westerns, and you're not expecting epic Sergio Leone stuff, you probably will be pleasantly surprised by this little film. It has a great cast, good direction, an easy to follow story with a good twist in the end. Not to mention a powerful and quite emotional soundtrack theme that suits the quite melodramatic story perfectly. Tab Hunter, does an exceptional job playing the sheriff, whose revenge is among the dirtiest in the genre. Also worth mentioning is Erika Blanc's performance, adding spice to the story. Do not miss this one if you are a fan of Italian westerns. I hope it will see the light of day on DVD one day, it really deserves better than remaining obscure.

While the Swedish original was a very good film, with very good performances (especially from Noomi Rapace and Peter Haber), this 2nd adaption comes out superior. I love how Rooney Mara's take on Salander expands on yet more levels, taking Mara up to the heights of acting legends. I doubt I've ever seen a more complete and convincing performance from an American actress. Daniel Craig is also perfect in the role of Blomkvist, while the Reznor & Ross soundtrack is absolutely incredible. I went twice to the cinema to see this film, and I'm not the least disappointed having seen it twice in a short period of time. This is a masterpiece.

"Mosquito" is one of the most original horror films from the seventies. Quite possibly the most disturbing romantic horror film you'll come across from this period.

Loosely based on a real case, this film deals with a traumatized young man (Werner Pochath), who in his childhood became deaf and dumb after having been beaten by his own father. Excluded from close human contact, he seeks company in the local graveyard. Still, he has secret feelings for the girl (Birgit Zamulo) next door, who also seems to live inside her own different world.

With gorgeous photography, an "out of this world" soundtrack by maestro Dafydd Llywelyn, and exceptional acting by Werner Pochath - this is a film to remember. Still, we need a better commercial release of it, than what's out on the market (the German DVD was OK, but could have been a lot better, and it's out of print anyway).

This movie didn't turn out what it was meant to be from the beginning. Steve Hawkes and Kitty Swan were badly burnt in a fire accident during the shooting, and due to this the movie didn't feature as much of Steve Hawkes and Kitty Swan as you'd wish. Not near as good as it's prequel "King of the jungle", but still a very nice adventure movie with lots of nice locations and photography. Peter Lee Lawrence also did a very fine effort to this movie - and this movie is the 2nd best of the Spanish/ Italian Tarzans out there.

The Steve Hawkes (the best and most unique Tarzan in the movies in my opinion) Tarzan movies deserves deluxe DVD treatment! They are very rare at the moment, and if you get the chance to watch them - do it! Andreas, Sweden

As a fan of European horror and cult cinema in general, I can tell that this in one of THE very best produced movies coming from Italy in the seventies. An incredible cast (Kirk Douglas, Agostina Belli, Simon Ward etc, Anthony Quayle; Massimo Foschi etc) doing their all. I've always been a fan of Kirk Douglas, and this is definitely one of his finest (and odd) roles. A wonderful and scary Italian horror classic that has to be seen. Far too underrated I'd say! Also - check for Massimo Foschi, who does an incredible job in this movie. Easily one of the best Italian actors from this period.

Thanks for bringing us a masterpiece, Alberto!

I watched this movie when I was a kid. I've been in love with it ever since, and today I find it even better for each time I view it.

This is a personal favorite, and I rate it higher than any other adventure movie I've seen. Steve Hawkes is the best and coolest Tarzan ever, Kitty Swan the best jungle queen, Marcello Giombini the best composer (how I wish I could come across the original soundtrack of this one) and Manuel Caño is my favorite Spanish director.

When I was a kid - I liked this one a whole lot more than other more classic Tarzan-movies, and my opinion today is the same (only stronger).

Whatever people might say about authorized or unauthorized Tarzans - Steve Hawkes will alway be the #1 Tarzan to me, and this one is without a doubt the very best of his two Tarzan-movies.

If anyone has the Spanish or Portuguese version and wants to sell it to me. Please drop me an e-mail (andreas@brus-online.com). I "only" have the Swedish, Greek and Norwegian prints.