The Fourth Victim is a 1971 Giallo mystery thriller film about a wealthy Englishman who finds his third wife dead in their swimming pool. After the police discover that his first two wives also died suddenly, a criminal investigation is launched. Meanwhile, an attractive new neighbour moves into an old mansion nearby…
Directed by Eugenio Martín (Supernatural; A Candle for the Devil; Horror Express) from a screenplay co-written by Vicente Coello, Santiago Moncada and Sabatino Ciuffini based on a story by C.B. Gilford. The sublime ’70s soundtrack was composed by Piero Umiliani.
The Spanish-Italian Estudios Cinematográficos-Filmayer-Tritone Cinematografica production stars Carroll Baker, Michael Craig, Miranda Campa, José Luis López Vázquez, Enzo Garinei, Phillip Ross, Alberto Fernández, Manuel Gallardo, Alberto Gonzales Espinosa, Marina Malfatti and Lone Fleming.
Trailer [contains spoilers]:
Free to watch online on YouTube in 4K UHD:
Choice dialogue:
Julie Spencer [Carroll Baker]: “I live in that Dracula house on the other side of the lake. If you come calling on me I’ll offer you a drink.”
Arthur Anderson [Michael Craig]: “Isn’t it a little dangerous so near the edge?”
Cast and characters:
Carroll Baker … Julie Spencer/Lillian Martin
Michael Craig … Arthur Anderson
Miranda Campa … Felicity Downing
José Luis López Vázquez … Inspector Dunphy
Enzo Garinei … The Priest
Phillip Ross
Alberto Fernández
Manuel Gallardo … Doctor Shepherd
Alberto Gonzales Espinosa
Marina Malfatti … Julie Spencer
Lone Fleming … Mrs Wood
Maria Gustafsson … Julie’s sister
Victor Harrington … Member of Anderson’s Defence Team
George Hilsdon … Policeman in Court
Guy Standeven … Barrister
John Tatham … Juror
Filming locations:
Black Park, Wexham, Buckinghamshire, England
Oakley Court, Bray, Berkshire, England
Westminster, Central London, England
Alternate titles:
In fondo alla piscina – Italy
La última señora Anderson – Spain
Death at the Deep End of the Swimming Pool – US video title
Technical specs:
1 hour 28 minutes
Audio: Mono
Aspect ratio: 2.35: 1
Related:
Also directed by Eugenio Martin:
A CANDLE FOR THE DEVIL Reviews of Spanish horror – free online
HORROR EXPRESS Reviews and free on many platforms and YouTube
