Umberto Lenzi

Umberto Lenzi, the maestro of Italian genre cinema. Born in 1931 in Massa Marittima, Italy, Lenzi had an active career in filmmaking from 1958 to 1996, primarily in the realms of horror, giallo, and action. His most famous films include "Cannibal Ferox," "Nightmare City," and "Eaten Alive," and while he may not have garnered awards at major film festivals, his work has garnered a cult following for its visceral, unflinching approach to violence and its exploitation elements. Lenzi was an audacious force in cinema, who dared to push boundaries and challenge audiences with his distinct, often controversial, cinematic vision.