A Question of Rape

After her husband and maid leave her posh apartment, Andersson is unexpectedly confronted by mysterious visitor Cremer. He comes to her door with gun in hand and chloroforms the woman. Upon waking, Andersson finds herself tied to a couch. Cremer tells her to keep quiet and nothing will happen. The two talk; Cremer hints that her husband (de Pasquale) may be in some sort of danger. The strange situation is periodically interrupted by phone calls wherein Cremer informs the caller that everything is fine. Andersson is finally let loose to cook a meal for herself and her captor. She attempts to call the police but stops after Cremer shoots, narrowly missing her. Attracted by his intelligence, Andersson permits Cremer to take her to the bedroom for a liaison. Her husband calls to say he’s on his way home; Cremer leaves, stating that his job is through. Andersson prepares her home for a scheduled party that evening as de Pasquale returns. At the party is Cremer, who had been on the guest list. After finally going to bed, Andersson is restless as de Pasquale sleeps. The doorbell rings; once more Andersson finds Cremer at the door. Another of the European riddle films, in which audiences must make up their own minds about what’s going on. Dream, reality, waking fantasy, game? —TVguide.com