1971
2013-03-08
Giallo Score
72
: 1971
: Stelvio Cipriani
The grandfather of the American slasher film. Bava replaces the genre’s normal glitz and glamour with brooding atmosphere and a high body count.
Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.
A quintessential example of the genre.
score analysis
1963
2014-09-02
Giallo Score
66
: 1963
: Roberto Nicolosi
Unanimously considered to be the very first Giallo film. Bava mixes elements of horror, Hitchcock and Krimi to create a unique film that is way ahead of its time.
Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.
A quintessential example of the genre.
score analysis
1964
2012-09-18
Giallo Score
64
: 1964
: Carlo Rustichelli
Mario Bava solidifies his position as the inventor of the genre with an iconic film that is identified as the quintessential Giallo more often than any other.
Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.
A quintessential example of the genre.
score analysis
1970
2013-04-05
Giallo Score
58
: 1970
: Piero Umiliani
Despite the low score, Bava’s homage to Agatha Christie one of the most entertaining Gialli of all time with style to burn and a super groovy soundtrack.
Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis