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"Set in a semi-futuristic, technology-infused world, Diane is a top photographer for erotic and fashion magazines whose sexually liberated lifestyle carries over to her work. However, when Diane’s newest model, the statuesque Teagan, is found murdered on her set, suspicion falls not only on Diane but her entire production crew and other models. While Inspector Arnold initially assumes the killer is a nerdy technician, a second murder, which is captured on video, reveals the assailant to be a beautiful woman…

While the aesthetics of music videos had taken a firm hold on Italy’s genre film landscape, its stylistic grip on late 80s gialli is no more apparent and better utilized than in Piccio Raffanini’s hypnotic OBSESSION: A TASTE FOR FEAR (aka PATHOS). Starring Australian model Virginia Hey (Mad Max: The Road Warrior) and featuring a cameo appearance from musician Kid Creole, this non-stop visual feast offers mind-bending scope photography by Romano Albani (Phenomena) and a soundtrack comprised of international pop hits." (Vinegar Syndrome)

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With an intro from filmmaker Tucker Bennett.

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dir. Piccio Raffanini, 1988
Italy, VHS projection
89 min

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7:30 DOORS
8:00 SCREENING