After the murder of a ma working on a railroad (a man who is in fact rather wealthy), his children are dismayed to learn that they cannot inherit until an adopted son comes of age in three years. The siblings are in need of money, however, and it is no surprise when soon thereafter the adopted youth ends up killed as well … and that is just the beginning of a series of murders. A fair share of twists keep the viewer guessing in this mystery, originally titled Omicidio per vocazione, but the ending is rather unsatisfying.

  Mildly recommended. Otto judiciously thinks this movie is OK, but not great.

Movie 318 for 2021.