Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom
Seen it?1976 | 117 min | Horror, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
Four corrupted fascist libertines round up 9 teenage boys and girls and subject them to 120 days of sadistic physical, mental and sexual torture.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $800K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.3 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Paolo BonacelliThe Duke
- Giorgio CataldiThe Bishop
- Uberto Paolo QuintavalleThe Magistrate
- Aldo VallettiThe President
- Caterina BorattoSignora Castelli
- Elsa De GiorgiSignora Maggi
- Hélène SurgèreSignora Vaccari
- Sonia SaviangeThe Pianist
- Sergio FascettiSergio
- Bruno MussoCarlo Porro