Provocation 1995 | Movie Wiki

(credited as Tony Roberts) as Giorgio/Rolando

Lucretia is never definitively a villain or a victim. Flashbacks suggest she was abused as a teenager. Her actions (poisoning, manipulation) are monstrous, yet the film allows moments of genuine pain. This ambiguity frustrated some viewers but fascinated others. Provocation 1995 Movie Wiki

Screenwriter Philip M. Crowley wrote the original script titled The Pool . He drew inspiration from classic film noirs like Double Indemnity (1944) and The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946), updating the setting to the English countryside and swapping the typical male schemer for a female predator. The title Provocation was chosen to emphasize the active role Lucretia takes in inciting the violence, challenging the passive “victim” trope. (credited as Tony Roberts) as Giorgio/Rolando Lucretia is

If you can provide a specific platform (like Letterboxd or a specific film site) you are looking for more, I can try to find reviews there. Or, I can search for other films directed by Joe D'Amato to compare his work. Provocation (1995) - IMDb This ambiguity frustrated some viewers but fascinated others