The unusual title— Morbida... Marina e la sua bestia —came about because the production reused the censorship visa from a previous Sacco film titled Morbida to speed up its release. Cast and Crew
Much of the film’s notoriety stems from the scenes involving the horse. However, film historians and contemporary reviews clarify that the most extreme depictions were simulated using a wooden prosthetic, rather than an actual animal. Morbida Marina E La Sua Bestia
Italian film critics often cite this work as a turning point. It blends the high-production aesthetic of earlier 1970s erotic films with the increasingly transgressive elements that would define 1980s hardcore. Despite its low-budget origins, it gained a cult following among collectors of obscure and "trashy" cinema. A sequel, Marina e la sua bestia 2 , was released in 1985, directed by Renato Polselli. The unusual title— Morbida
The film's narrative is framed as a "film within a film." The star, (performing as Marina Lotar), plays herself as a diva of adult cinema who wishes to retire. Before leaving the industry, she wants to create one final, legendary film where she fulfills her ultimate fantasy: an encounter with her beloved black stallion, Principe . Despite its low-budget origins, it gained a cult