Lara Wendel Rubs Out Teacher - Ring Of Darkness - -1979-

Interestingly, the original 1979 Italian cut featured an additional 45 seconds of the "rub out." After cleaning the keys, Ilona turns the professor’s body over and arranges her hands as if she is still conducting an invisible orchestra. This macabre puppet show was cut from the German and US VHS releases (titled The Ring of Darkness or Schock ). Only the recent 2022 Blu-ray restoration from Severin Films has reinstated the full "post-rub-out tableau."

The aftermath of "Ring of Darkness" had a profound impact on Lara Wendel's life and career. Wendel largely retreated from the public eye, and her involvement in the adult film industry became increasingly stigmatized. Despite attempts to revive her career, Wendel struggled to escape the shadow of "Ring of Darkness," which had forever linked her to one of the most infamous films of the era. Lara Wendel rubs out teacher - Ring of Darkness -1979-