One day, while Antonio is out, a strange man responding to their advertisement rings saying he wishes to buy the rug.

He kidnaps Franca and tells her he murdered his wife on that same yellow rug.

[2] Adrian Luther Smith, echoed this statement referring to the film as a psychological thriller, stating despite some more violent scenes, "the emphasis is on pulling the proverbial rug, er carpet from beneath the audience's feet.

[2][3] It was released by Lightning video in the United States as The House of the Yellow Carpet.

[1] Adrian Luther Smith, wrote in his book Blood & Black Lace that viewers "willing to accept a dose of strong black humor with your giallo, then you'll be able to stomach the eccentricities on offer here.