This "shocking" drama was indeed controversial for its times, but the claims of it dealing with the - extremely controversial - topic of necrophilia, is a false alarm.
The discussion pertains to the character Phil, who takes sexual advantage of a woman he believes has passed out from alcohol, but has in fact fallen to her death.
When Phil realizes that the woman is dead, he is disgusted by himself and the whole situation; so much so that he commits suicide.
This is the opposite of necrophilia, since a necrophile is sexually aroused by the thought of "fornicating" with a corpse, and in some cases seek out corpses to perform their acts.
So the claim, made in multiple instances, is a false one. There is no necrophilia in this film, thank goodness.
The discussion pertains to the character Phil, who takes sexual advantage of a woman he believes has passed out from alcohol, but has in fact fallen to her death.
When Phil realizes that the woman is dead, he is disgusted by himself and the whole situation; so much so that he commits suicide.
This is the opposite of necrophilia, since a necrophile is sexually aroused by the thought of "fornicating" with a corpse, and in some cases seek out corpses to perform their acts.
So the claim, made in multiple instances, is a false one. There is no necrophilia in this film, thank goodness.