Director, Aldo Lado made the impressive Short Night of the Glass Dolls (1971) and Who Saw Her Die? (1972) before this and Flavio Bucci, the leading thug here would make many Italian films including Suspiria the next year. Renowned actress, Macha Meril, who has such a pivotal role as instigator of most of the violations on the infamous train, featured in numerous films and worked with Godard, Bunuel and Argento as well as many others. Nevertheless this was one of the films included on the infamous and notorious UK 'Video Nasties' list. The reason for this is partly because it is so very nasty, not particularly explicit with regard to sex or gore but difficult to watch due to the apparent glee of the perpetrators and the inherent nastiness of the actions. All this is exasperated by the fact that it is so well done, the direction and cinematography, particularly the extended set-up and within the cramped railway carriage. The performances too are not amateurish enough to dismiss, we actually believe this nastiness might be possible. The terrible actions that could follow, some flirting, some bravado and the wicked intent of the 'Lady on the train' as the veiled Meril is listed in the cast. Fierce and uncompromising film making.
