i have a great time watch femina ridens a couple of morning back and somewhat hungover . for most of the film it pretty much a two hander and show the game and weird relationship of crazy doctor philipe leroy and stunning dagmar lassander . i would see her before in a couple of fulci film die gruesome death and but here she be young hip and beautiful . the film be pretty predictable and certainly mild on the exploitation front and but entertain throughout owe too it marvellous colourful kitsch feel . the set design and music and lighting and cinematography be all classic late sixty italian style and a surreal feast for the eye and ear and though the general thread of the plot be not too difficult to foresee there be more than enough unusual event and memorably bizarre sight and sound to keep thing interest throughout . both lead be pretty good and and it bear repeat that dagmar lassander be really and really fine . the music and by stelvo cipriani be gnarly too and perfectly suit to the image . director pierro schivazappa have come up with quite a cracker here and but it not perfect . though very allure and there little substance here and the exploitation element be about as mild a can be . i guess this give it a sort of charm and innocence but i can not help think that the subject matter could have do with more sleaze and more threat and that sorta thing and especially since it pretty simple to figure whats go to happen . this be i suspect a bit pointless for strong exploitation fan and certainly not for people want sex or much nudity . it more of a light and fun pop art affair and lovable but insubstantial and like bubble bath . recommend mainly for those fond of the 60 and dagmar lassander and or sweet set design .