Review of A Quiet Place to Kill

One of many Euro-thriller Carroll Baker appeared in the late 60s/early 70s. This time she's a disillusioned sports car racer (!) seeking refuge in Majorca after a particularly nasty crash. The villa she recuperates at is owned by her ex-husband and his new wife. Mayhem ensues as Baker realizes that her hubby's new wife is bent on murder. Jean Sorel is the no-good ex and a very angry Anna Proclemer is the new wife. A game of cat-n-mouse (or cats and mice as the case may be) takes place as Proclemer's sexy daughter Mania Coffa shows up to start even more trouble. Umberto Lenzi's stylish direction and minimal amount of real camp keep this potboiler a notch above others of its kind and the stunning cinematography by Guglielmo Mancori helps a lot. Baker is terrific and the supporting cast including Luis Davila and Alberto Dalbes is first rate.