Oasis Of Fear (1971)

Also known as Dirty Pictures, its original title is in Italian, this film is usually referred to as a giallo. Probably because theres a murder in it and it comes at a time when director Umberto Lenzi was making gialli. However it isn't a giallo really, it's more of a straightforward thriller. The twist involved can unfortunately be seen a mile off, and not just guessing the main thrust of the twist - the whole caboodle and the ensuing events are easily guessed. However the film is most enjoyable. Two young lovers visiting Italy take to selling porn to raise big bucks, which works. They lib=ve the high life for a short while and become penniless again. So they make their own porn (Dirty Pictures) but get busted trying to sell it. Told to leave the country they run out of petrol near a remote-ish house and try to steal; some petrol. They are found by the lady of the house who eventuially takes pity on them and invites them in and soon they are having a party. But has the lady a hidden agenda? You betcha. And soon the games of cat and mouse begin. All good wholesome fum with some added unnecessary sleaze thrown in because it's an Italian picture from 1971. A special mention has to go to the soundtrack -excellent upbeat euro nonsense.