The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive (1972) movie poster

The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive

L'arma, l'ora, il movente

1972 ·1h 45m · ★ 5.6 (20)

Don Giorgio, a handsome young priest and teacher in a convent, is involved with two lovers: Orchidea and Giulia. When he repents and vows to return to the Church, he is savagely beaten to death. Not long after, Giulia has her throat slashed. Inspector Boito falls in love with and prepared to marry Orchidea, who is also the main suspect. The key to solving the case seems to lie with an inquisitive boy called Ferruccio, who is kept locked up and drugged. He witnessed one of the murders, but will anyone believe his story?

Why it matters

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
43
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
0
Survival
17

Content Warnings

Child in DangerDehumanization

Phobia triggers

TMDB Keywords

murderstalkerwhodunit

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