The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh (1971): Cast & Plot
The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh is a 1971 mystery horror film directed by Sergio Martino, starring Edwige Fenech as Julie Wardh, Alberto de Mendoza and Ivan Rassimov. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Sergio Martino
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Copercines
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh About?
The premise of The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When socialite and heiress Julie Wardh starts receiving blackmail letters linked to a mysterious serial killer, she suspects her cruel, sadistic ex‑lover Jean. With her husband Neil often away, she seeks comfort in her friend’s cousin George. As the unseen assassin closes in, Julie fears the killer may be one of the three men surrounding her.
The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- giallo
- two on a motorcycle
- black gloves
- female friendship
- black gloved killer
- reckless driving
- threatening telephone call
- serial murder
- anonymous telephone call
- black leather gloves
- clothes ripped off
- husband wife relationship
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- cheating wife
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- j&b scotch
- jb scotch
- extramarital affair
- six word title
- water leak
- vienna austria
- revenge
- male rear nudity
- bare chested male
- mutilation
- psycho terror
- mutilated body
- torturer
- deeply disturbed person
- blood spatter
- blood splatter
- sadistic psychopath
- villain
- bad guy
- slashed to death
- murder spree
- crime spree
- terror
- gore
- europe
- psycho
- body count
- butchery
- butcher
- slaughter
- bloodbath
- psycho film
- insanity
- mysterious villain
- female victim
- grindhouse film
The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh Cast & Characters
Edwige Fenech leads the cast as Julie Wardh, with Alberto de Mendoza as Neil Wardh and Ivan Rassimov as Jean. Directed by Sergio Martino; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sergio Martino
- Edwige Fenech as Julie Wardh
- Alberto de Mendoza as Neil Wardh
- Ivan Rassimov as Jean
- Conchita Airoldi as Carol Brandt
Also Starring in The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh
· 13 more- George Hilton George Corro
- Carlo Alighiero Commissioner
- Bruno Corazzari The Killer
- Giuseppe Marrocco Neighbor (uncredited)
- Brizio Montinaro Party Guest
- Miguel del Castillo Spanish Doctor
- Manuel Gil Dr. Arbe
- Francesco Narducci Police Photographer (uncredited)
- Luis de Tejada Inspector
- Oscar Sciamanna Party Guest (uncredited)
- Diomira Vidotto Room Maid
- Marella Corbi Victim Who Escapes from the Killer
- Pouchi Victim in the Shower
More from Sergio Martino
More films directed by Sergio Martino: L’allenatore nel pallone 2, Mozart Is a Murderer, The Fishmen and Their Queen and The Smile of the Fox.
The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh Plot Summary
What happens in The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Vienna, a maniac is killing women with a straight razor. Julie Wardh Edwige Fenech and her diplomat husband Neil Wardh Alberto de Mendoza return from New York City to restart their lives, and Julie had married Neil to escape her former lover Jean Ivan Rassimov, a relationship marked by a harsh, abusive dynamic. On their first night back, Julie receives a flower bouquet with a sinister note from Jean, foreshadowing the danger that lurks in their social circle.
Full summary
The whole story of The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh, scene by scene
The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer NEXT! - (1971) HD Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Julie Wardh in the film?
The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Next!” and “The Next Victim!”.
- Also known as
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- Next!
- The Next Victim!
- O Estranho Vício da Senhora Ward
- Lâmina Assassina
- Uma Faca na Escuridão
- Blade of the Ripper
- The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh
- 쥬리의 공포
- L'Étrange vice de madame Wardh
- Der Killer von Wien
- La perversa señora Wardh
- Szerelmi vérszomj
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- Yılan Ruhlu Kadın
- El extraño vicio de la señora Wardh
- Бръсначът на психопата
- Странный порок госпожи Уорд
- O Estranho Vício da Senhora Wardh
- 妻子的罪恶
- 워드 부인의 이상한 죄악
- Dziwny występek pani Wardh
- معاون عجیب خانم وارد
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The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh?
The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh released?
The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh was released on January 15, 1971.
Who directed The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh?
The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh was directed by Sergio Martino.
More films by Sergio Martino Who is in the cast of The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh?
The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh stars Edwige Fenech as Julie Wardh, Alberto de Mendoza as Neil Wardh and Ivan Rassimov as Jean, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh have a post-credit scene?
No. The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh in?
The original language of The Strange Vice of Mrs Wardh is Italian.
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