Hell's Angel

"L'angelo dell'inferno: Il vizio del peccato," or "The Angel of Hell: The Vice of Sin," is a 1997 adult film directed by the prolific Joe D'Amato, known for his erotic and horror films. This movie is a descent into a world of carnal desires and explores the depths of human lust.

The film opens with a bang, introducing us to Eva Henger, a temptress who embodies the essence of sin itself. We watch as she lures a unsuspecting soul into her lair, setting the tone for a journey that is equal parts enticing and unnerving.

As the story unfolds, we are treated to a plethora of explicit scenes that push the boundaries of conventional adult entertainment. One standout scene involves Eva Henger, Andrew Youngman, Frank Gun, and Amanda Steel. Here, we witness Eva in a display of pure, unadulterated passion as she surrenders herself to the pleasures of the flesh, engaging in a daring double penetration with Andrew and Frank while Amanda looks on, her own desires igniting as she touches herself. The scene is a testament to the film's ability to evoke a range of emotions, from desire to awe.

The plot, though at times difficult to follow, centers around the concept of vice and the consequences that arise when our basic instincts are left unchecked. It is a tale of excess, as the characters navigate a world where their deepest, darkest desires become their reality.

Another memorable scene involves Erika Bella, who finds herself in a similar situation as Eva, enjoying the pleasures of two men, Bruno SX and Philippe Dean. The scene is an eruption of raw, animalistic passion, a true testament to the film's ability to capture the essence of human sexuality in its most primal form.

The cinematography is typical of D'Amato's style, with a focus on atmospheric visuals and a penchant for showcasing the beauty in darkness. The use of shadow and light adds an air of mystery and intrigue, enhancing the already charged scenes.

However, it is important to note that the film is not without its flaws. The acting, though not a priority in adult entertainment, feels stilted at times, and the dialogue fails to rise above the serviceable. Additionally, the plot, though ambitious, tends to meander, and some viewers may find themselves longing for a tighter narrative.

In conclusion, "L'angelo dell'inferno: Il vizio del peccato" is a film that embraces its adult nature wholeheartedly. It pushes boundaries and challenges societal norms, offering a glimpse into the darkest corners of human desire. It is a film that will leave a lasting impression, for better or worse, and is sure to satisfy those seeking something more from their adult entertainment.

Joe D'Amato teamed up with Eva Henger to crank out over four hours of video porn as HELL'S ANGEL (given a production date of November 1997). Oddly enough, the weakest of the three DVDs (others are THE DEVIL'S LAIR and THE SEVEN SEXY SINS) is this first one -note that IMDb garbles their release years.

Problem is that while the other two loop carriers make the pretense of depicting actual sins in the vignettes shown, this time around Eva as a femme devil in Hell talks a lot about sin, but what she shows us is merely sex filler.

First segment (introduced by her with two similarly horned hand maidens in attendance in cheapo smoke machine/2 pots of fire Hell) is supposedly about envy. We see a couple making love, wearing vaguely Chinese costumes, as quasi-oriental music plays on the soundtrack and a pretty third girl watches them. Other than the third girl being turned on there's no "envy" here to speak of.

Second vignette has Frank Gun wearing a fez with vaguely Middle Eastern costuming as a veiled (for a while) brunette humps him. D'Amato delivers some stimulation by way of slo-mo shots of her big breasts bouncing as she rides Frank.

Eva gets horny for "two big cocks" in the third segment, and Joe obliges, with the girl from segment one imagining herself in the scene. This results eventually in Eva removing her harem pants and getting the double penetration treatment.

For the fourth vignette, Eva declares that "Hell is at its hottest" and she has her slave service her in Hell, a welcome departure from the remoteness of the intro footage in these videos. Unfortunately her two hand maidens retreat in the frame -they never get involved. The lucky guy in Hell is Philippe Dean, but Joe accidentally has his smoke machines turned on "high", and sometimes the action is hard to see amidst all the smoke. Music track is horrendous, sounds like two radios left on, with different recordings clashing with each other.

Big Joe experiments with monochrome, using a nearly sepia tint (pointlessly) for a segment supposedly set in a great hall of a medieval castle (doesn't look like it at all). Eva organizes (and participates in) an orgy, reminiscent of the dull affair in Joe's ANAL PALACE, where Anita Blond was mistress of ceremonies. It's basically two couples plus 2 girl assistants, but they didn't look the hand maidens from Hell.

For the final two segments, we watch what looks like leftovers from the harem pants episode, and they amount to tedious and redundant filler. Both Eva and Erica Bella get a workout from two studs, including Frank Gun again, placed on gold cushions. Only difference is that Erica gets the d.p. payoff this time.

Eva's dumb English-dubbed narration is really awful. Sample of the asinine pidgin English philosophy, as she declares: "The prick and pussy are like a compass whose needle is always pointing us in the right direction, so we can never put a foot wrong." Definitely words to live by.