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A Hyena in a Safe
1968




2022-05-20

Giallo Score

50

: A Hyena in a Safe
: 1968
: Cesare Canevari
: Gian Piero Reverberi

This early genre entry, part crime thriller, part chamber film, and barely a Giallo, packs a surprising amount of entertainment and technical flair.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


Deadly Inheritance
1968




2022-05-03

Giallo Score

60

: Deadly Inheritance
: 1968
: Stefano Torossi

One-and-done Giallo director Vittorio Sindoni’s contribution to the genre is an interesting whodunnit with a fun cast and satisfying plot twists.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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Date for a Murder
1967




2022-01-19

Giallo Score

66

: Date for a Murder
: 1967
: Mino Guerrini
: Ivan Vandor

More spy film than Giallo, this late 1960’s genre entry will throw you off if you’re not paying attention, but rewards those who embrace a broader definition of what a Giallo film is.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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The Possessed
1965




2022-01-06

Giallo Score

73

: The Possessed
: 1965
: Luigi Bazzoni
: Renzo Rossellini

This sophisticated and exquisite looking Giallo borrows from Bava, Antonioni, and the French New Wave resulting in an experience that’s unlike any other film in the genre.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

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The Embalmer
1965




2022-01-04

Giallo Score

54

: The Embalmer
: 1965
: Dino Tavella
: Marcello Gigante

Light on logic but heavy on fun, this gothic horror and kirmi inspired proto-Giallo offers up a decent mystery and some spooky atmosphere in Venice after dark.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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Naked You Die
1968




2022-01-04

Giallo Score

66

: Naked You Die
: 1968
: Antonio Margheriti
: Carlo Savina

This lesser known Giallo from 1968 is one of my favorites from the “proto” period. Antonio Margheriti follows Bava’s footsteps to create a slightly silly but enjoyable whodunnit that further develops some of the classic tropes of the genre.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

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A Black Veil for Lisa
1968




2022-01-03

Giallo Score

52

: 1968
: Massimo Dallamano
: Gianfranco Reverberi

Massimo Dellamano's first attempt at the Giallo format is a mystery crime-thriller hybrid with a fairly complex character study, but that ultimately falls victim to slow pacing in the second half.

Recommedation: For Completists Only
As long as you've seen eveything else, this is worth a look.

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Libido
1965




2021-12-25

Giallo Score

59

: Libido
: 1965
: Ernesto Gastaldi
: Carlo Rustichelli

Giallo screenwriting legend Ernesto Gastaldi jumps into the director's chair for this genre defining psycho-sexual thriller that holds its own against the films from the classic period.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

score analysis                          


Death on the Fourposter
1964




2021-12-24

Giallo Score

55

: 1964
: Jean Josipovici
: Marcello De Martino

This gothic horror inspired murder mystery is one of the earliest Gialli in the cannon and worth a look if you’re doing a deep dive of the genre.

Recommedation: For Completists Only
As long as you've seen eveything else, this is worth a look.

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Murder by Music
1969




2021-12-19

Giallo Score

58

: Murder by Music
: 1969
: Julio Buchs
: Gianni Ferrio

This lesser known Giallo is a fascinating hybrid of multiple genres that deserves a modern release and a wider audience.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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The Sweet Body of Deborah
1968




2021-12-17

Giallo Score

50

: 1968
: Romolo Guerrieri
: Nora Orlandi

This trend-setting sexy thriller employs a star-studded cast and crew, gorgeous filming locations, a noteworthy soundtrack… and the most hideous blue Christmas ball jewelry I’ve ever seen!

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

score analysis                          


The Murder Clinic
1966




2021-12-10

Giallo Score

75

: The Murder Clinic
: 1966
: Elio Scardamaglia
: Francesco De Masi

Set in 19th century England, this Ernesto Gestaldi written gothic proto-Giallo is the next logical step in the genre’s development after Libido.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire
1971




2017-09-27

Giallo Score

92

: 1971
: Riccardo Freda
: Stelvio Cipriani

This trashy 1971 Giallo set in Dublin doesn't win any originality awards but it's a decent whodunnit with a flair for the ridiculous, not to mention Luigi Pistilli with a dubbed in Irish accent!

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


Amuck
1972




2016-07-12

Giallo Score

71

: Amuck
: 1972
: Silvio Amadio
: Teo Usuelli

Barbara Bouchet in two lesbian make-out scenes. What more could you want?

Recommedation: A Worthwhile Deviation
Breaks some important rules and comes out on top as a result.

score analysis                          


Autopsy
1975




2016-07-12

Giallo Score

76

: Autopsy
: 1975
: Armando Crispino
: Ennio Morricone

Armando Crispino's only Giallo is technically compelling but lukewarm on entertainment. With a dragging story line, forgettable characters and an uninspired soundtrack, you should examine other possibilities before checking this one off your list.

Recommedation: For Completists Only
As long as you've seen eveything else, this is worth a look.

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The French Sex Murders
1972




2016-07-12

Giallo Score

83

: 1972
: Ferdinando Merighi
: Bruno Nicolai

A Bogart look-alike chases a black-glove killer in Paris with more than enough female flesh and bad dubbing to go around.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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The Killer Must Kill Again
1975




2016-06-28

Giallo Score

42

: 1975
: Luigi Cozzi
: Nando De Luca

Argento protégé Luigi Cozzi directs a nailbiting thriller that defies Giallo conventions while retaining a high level of entertainment.

Recommedation: A Worthwhile Deviation
Breaks some important rules and comes out on top as a result.

score analysis                          


The Two Faces of Fear
1972




2016-06-28

Giallo Score

42

: 1972
: Tulio Demicheli
: Franco Micalizzi

Argentinian director Tulio Demicheli assembles an all-star cast and delivers an entertaining but rather unconventional Giallo at the peak of the genre's popularity.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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The Killer Reserved Nine Seats
1974




2016-05-17

Giallo Score

77

: 1974
: Giuseppe Bennati
: Carlo Savina

This 1974 film by Giuseppe Bennati combines Giallo and Gothic horror in perfect balance resulting in suspenseful and trashy good time!

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


A Dragonfly for Each Corpse
1975




2016-04-05

Giallo Score

73

: 1975
: León Klimovsky
: CAM

The king of Spanish Horror, Paul Naschy, tries his hand at murder mystery solving with great success in this trashy classic Giallo.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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The Blood Stained Shadow
1978




2016-03-22

Giallo Score

86

: 1978
: Antonio Bido
: Stelvio Cipriani

Antonio Bido's classic Giallo appears a bit late in the genre canon, but the film is entertaining so long as you're not expecting originality.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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The Bloodstained Butterfly
1971




2016-03-22

Giallo Score

80

: 1971
: Duccio Tessari
: Gianni Ferrio

Tightly scripted and preferring story over style, this genre entry by a Spaghetti Western director is a very watchable Giallo despite being overshadowed by its contemporaries.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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A Quiet Place to Kill
1970




2016-03-21

Giallo Score

65

: 1970
: Umberto Lenzi
: Piero Umiliani

Lenzi's thrid installment in his "sexy thriller" trilogy is his best yet with the inclusion of Jean Sorel and a story full of twists and turns.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

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An Ideal Place to Kill
1971




2016-03-21

Giallo Score

50

: 1971
: Umberto Lenzi
: Bruno Lauzi

Lenzi's fourth "sexy thriller" is a bit uneven and lacks likable characters but has enough redeeming qualities to be worth a look.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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So Sweet... So Perverse
1969




2016-02-16

Giallo Score

55

: 1969
: Umberto Lenzi
: Riz Ortolani

Lenzi's follow up to Orgasmo/Paranoia and the 2nd in his "sexy thriller" series has a few inspiring moments but is generally boring and forgettable.

Recommedation: For Completists Only
As long as you've seen eveything else, this is worth a look.

score analysis                          


Paranoia
1969




2016-02-16

Giallo Score

51

: Paranoia
: 1969
: Umberto Lenzi
: Piero Umiliani

This hilariously wacky but still entertaining thriller is Umberto Lenzi's first attempt at the "sexy thriller" Giallo.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

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What Have They Done to Your Daughters?
1974




2015-10-13

Giallo Score

64

: 1974
: Massimo Dallamano
: Stelvio Cipriani

In 1974 the lines between Giallo and Poliziottesco were blurred just enough for Massimo Dallamano to craft an entertaining and effective hybrid of the two.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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Seven Deaths in the Cat's Eyes
1973




2015-09-22

Giallo Score

76

: 1973
: Antonio Margheriti
: Riz Ortolani

Antonio Margheriti's Gothic Giallo hybrid is an effective thriller that borrows equally from both genres... and includes a man in a gorilla costume!

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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So Sweet, So Dead
1972




2015-06-12

Giallo Score

72

: So Sweet, So Dead
: 1972
: Giorgio Gaslini

Roberto Bianchi Montero's Giallo is an unoriginal but very entertaining romp of black gloves, boobs and blood stains. But its lack of availability on home video makes it challenging to watch.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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Footprints on the Moon
1975




2015-05-18

Giallo Score

42

: 1975
: Luigi Bazzoni
: Nicola Piovani

This mystery/thriller by Luigi Bazzoni is slightly unapproachable for the typical Giallo fan, but definitely worth the effort once you get past its uniqueness.

Recommedation: A Worthwhile Deviation
Breaks some important rules and comes out on top as a result.

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Opera
1987




2015-05-04

Giallo Score

59

: Opera
: 1987
: Dario Argento
: Claudio Simonetti

Argento's visual tour de force is his last great Giallo but might also be the last great Giallo of the genre.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


Death Walks at Midnight
1972




2015-04-09

Giallo Score

84

: 1972
: Luciano Ercoli
: Gianni Ferrio

Luciano Ercoli's 3rd and final contribution to the genre is unconventional and a bit uneven, but still very watchable and highly recommended for fans of this particular cast and crew.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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New York Ripper
1982




2015-03-23

Giallo Score

71

: New York Ripper
: 1982
: Lucio Fulci
: Francesco De Masi

Fulci's notoriously brutal 80s Giallo doesn't mesh well with the Giallo Score, but is required viewing for anyone serious about the genre.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion
1970




2015-03-10

Giallo Score

77

: 1970
: Luciano Ercoli
: Ennio Morricone

Ercoli’s first Giallo is a bit unconventional by GialloScore standards, but it remains an entertaining thriller with a fantastic score by Morricone.

Recommedation: A Worthwhile Deviation
Breaks some important rules and comes out on top as a result.

score analysis                          


A Blade in the Dark
1983




2015-02-09

Giallo Score

60

: 1983
: Lamberto Bava
: Guido De Angelis

Lamberto Bava's Tenebre-inspired Giallo is a visually entertaining thriller but doesn't accomplish much beyond paying homage to its predecessors through simple imitation.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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Knife of Ice
1972




2014-12-02

Giallo Score

67

: Knife of Ice
: 1972
: Umberto Lenzi
: Marcello Giombini

Lenzi's sixth Giallo staring Carol Baker is an entertaining whodunit with gorgeous locations, a memorable soundtrack and a nice surprise ending.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


Cold Blooded Beast
1971




2014-10-14

Giallo Score

68

: Cold Blooded Beast
: 1971
: Fernando Di Leo
: Silvano Spadaccino

Trashiness abounds in this gothic-inspired Giallo-Slasher by Fernando Di Leo. Check your standards at the door and enjoy the sleaze!

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


The Pyjama Girl Case
1977




2014-10-01

Giallo Score

63

: 1977
: Flavio Mogherini
: Riz Ortolani

This slow paced Australian crime thriller offers a few inspiring scenes and a great performance by Dalila Di Lazzaro. But it shouldn't be at the top of your watch list.

Recommedation: For Completists Only
As long as you've seen eveything else, this is worth a look.

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The Sister of Ursula
1978




2014-09-15

Giallo Score

62

: 1978
: Enzo Milioni
: Mimi Uva

Shoddy production values, an uninspired story and soft-core pornography combine to produce one of the worst Gialli ever made. Stay away!

Recommedation: Don't Bother
Lacks any redeeming value. A waste of time.

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The Girl Who Knew Too Much
1963




2014-09-02

Giallo Score

66

: 1963
: Mario Bava
: 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.

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The House with Laughing Windows
1976




2014-08-05

Giallo Score

60

: 1976
: Pupi Avati
: Amedeo Tommasi

Regarded as a classic Gialli by genre enthusiasts despite its unconventional nature and late appearance in the genre's history.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key
1972




2014-07-22

Giallo Score

64

: 1972
: Sergio Martino
: Bruno Nicolai

Martino's final experimental Giallo is an off-beat thriller that combines recycled elements of his earlier films with gothic horror to create one of the most unique films of the genre.

Recommedation: A Worthwhile Deviation
Breaks some important rules and comes out on top as a result.

score analysis                          


The Psychic
1977




2014-03-28

Giallo Score

68

: The Psychic
: 1977
: Lucio Fulci
: Fabio Frizzi

Fulci's fourth Giallo fails to live up to the reputation of his previous three, but still offers a good story and a brooding atmosphere.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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A Lizard in a Woman's Skin
1971




2014-02-24

Giallo Score

71

: 1971
: Lucio Fulci
: Ennio Morricone

A fantastic diversion from the norm, Fulci’s psychedelic Giallo nightmare makes very little sense (but doesn’t have to). Check your need for a cohesive storyline at the door and enjoy the ride.

Recommedation: A Worthwhile Deviation
Breaks some important rules and comes out on top as a result.

score analysis                          


Death Walks on High Heels
1971




2014-02-19

Giallo Score

78

: 1971
: Luciano Ercoli
: Stelvio Cipriani

Luciano Ercoli's second Giallo is an entertaining whodunit/caper featuring interesting plot twists, likable characters and the super sexy Nieves Navarro (Susan Scott).

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


Perversion Story
1969




2014-02-14

Giallo Score

69

: Perversion Story
: 1969
: Lucio Fulci
: Riz Ortolani

There's no black gloved killer here. But with Fulci at the helm, this compelling story with its gorgeous San Francisco location, jazzy soundtrack and bevy of gorgeous hippie babes, is one of the best films of the genre and a must see!

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

score analysis                          


Seven Blood-Stained Orchids
1972




2014-02-06

Giallo Score

88

: 1972
: Umberto Lenzi
: Riz Ortolani

Umberto Lenzi directed a handful of Gialli. Some were great, some were terrible. This is one of the better ones.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

score analysis                          


My Dear Killer
1972




2014-01-24

Giallo Score

67

: My Dear Killer
: 1972
: Tonino Valerii
: Ennio Morricone

Possibly the most complicated Giallo storyline ever. Hilton gives a great performance in a film that blurs the lines between Giallo and Poliziotteschi.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


Deep Red
1975




2014-01-14

Giallo Score

97

: Deep Red
: 1975
: Dario Argento
: Goblin

The ruler of the Giallo Score. Considered by most to be Argento’s crowning achievement and the greatest Giallo ever made, Deep Red is the final stop at the end of the genre’s classic period.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

score analysis                          


Strip Nude for Your Killer
1975




2013-12-31

Giallo Score

83

: 1975
: Andrea Bianchi
: Berto Pisano

Just plain silly. A perfect example of a bad film with a high score. Let’s call this one a guilty pleasure and move on!

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


Tenebre
1982




2013-12-18

Giallo Score

92

: Tenebre
: 1982
: Dario Argento
: Goblin

With the genre all but dead, Argento delivers his "neo-Giallo" masterpiece; a film that is just too fun for a single viewing.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

score analysis                          


The Case Of The Scorpion's Tail
1971




2013-04-16

Giallo Score

82

: 1971
: Sergio Martino
: Bruno Nicolai

Martino’s second Giallo is his most conventional and fires on all cylinders with stylish direction, a complicated script by Gastaldi and a great Nicolai score.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


Five Dolls for an August Moon
1970




2013-04-05

Giallo Score

58

: 1970
: Mario Bava
: 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.

score analysis                          


Who Saw Her Die
1972




2013-03-22

Giallo Score

93

: Who Saw Her Die
: 1972
: Aldo Lado
: Ennio Morricone

Aldo Lado directs a somber but well-paced and well-acted Giallo with a haunting score by Ennio Morricone.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

score analysis                          


A Bay of Blood
1971




2013-03-08

Giallo Score

72

: A Bay of Blood
: 1971
: Mario Bava
: 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.

score analysis                          


Torso
1973




2013-03-01

Giallo Score

86

: Torso
: 1973
: Sergio Martino
: Guido De Angelis

Having exhausted the classic Giallo format in his previous three films, Martio delivers Torso: the gateway to the American slasher film.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

score analysis                          


Death Laid an Egg
1968




2013-02-22

Giallo Score

40

: Death Laid an Egg
: 1968
: Giulio Questi
: Bruno Maderna

One of the strangest and most interesting films of in the genre. If Godard moved to Italy and made a Giallo this would be it.

Recommedation: A Worthwhile Deviation
Breaks some important rules and comes out on top as a result.

score analysis                          


The Red Queen Kills Seven Times
1972




2012-10-15

Giallo Score

91

: 1972
: Emilio Miraglia
: Bruno Nicoli

This Giallo looks good on paper, but fails to deliver more than one or two memorable moments. Save this one for later.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


Eyeball
1975




2012-10-15

Giallo Score

81

: Eyeball
: 1975
: Umberto Lenzi
: Bruno Nicolai

Umberto Lenzi's final Giallo, released at the beginning of the genre's decline, is predictable trashy fun with a great soundrack by Nicolai.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


The Crimes of the Black Cat
1972




2012-10-15

Giallo Score

88

: 1972
: Sergio Pastore
: Manuel De Sica

This lesser known genre entry, based on a unique method of murder, is a typical Giallo in every other way and worth a look if you can find it.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


The Case of the Bloody Iris
1972




2012-09-18

Giallo Score

85

: 1972
: Giuliano Carnimeo
: Bruno Nicolai

Despite many recycled story elements, “Iris” is successful in its ability to entertain and titillate. Having Fenech in the cast doesn’t hurt!

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

score analysis                          


Blood and Black Lace
1964




2012-09-18

Giallo Score

64

: 1964
: Mario Bava
: 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.

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The Strange Vice Of Mrs. Wardh
1971




2012-09-13

Giallo Score

81

: 1971
: Sergio Martino
: Nora Orlandi

Sergio Martino’s first Giallo, which features a breakthrough performance by Edwige Fenech, is a landmark film and a great introduction to the genre.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

score analysis                          


The Black Belly of the Tarantula
1971




2012-09-13

Giallo Score

75

: 1971
: Paolo Cavara
: Ennio Morricone

After a few additional viewings I have definitely warmed up to this film. Paolo Cavara delivers a stylish Giallo with hints of Poliziotteschi mixed in. Come for the Bond girls but stay for the murders.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

score analysis                          


The Fifth Chord
1971




2012-09-13

Giallo Score

83

: The Fifth Chord
: 1971
: Luigi Bazzoni
: Ennio Morricone

A great performance by Nero, a sublime Morricone score, and a well paced plot easily facilitates multiple viewings. Add to these the brilliant technical visual style and The Fifth Chord effortlessly contends with Argento's early 70's Giallo.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

score analysis                          


Don't Torture a Duckling
1972




2012-09-13

Giallo Score

92

: 1972
: Lucio Fulci
: Riz Ortolani

This is Fucli's Giallo masterpiece and possibly the best film of his career. All the Giallo elements are present and yet this film looks and feels like no other in the genre. This film should be a staple in the library of any serious fan of the genre.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

score analysis                          


The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
1970




2012-09-13

Giallo Score

86

: 1970
: Dario Argento
: Ennio Morricone

Agento's first attempt at the genre is better than 90% of the films that followed it. If you only see one Giallo in your lifetime, this is it.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

score analysis                          


The Cat o' Nine Tails
1973




2012-09-13

Giallo Score

81

: 1973
: Dario Argento
: Ennio Morricone

This is an enjoyable whodunit. Argento tones down the style just enough to make room for a more complicated storyline with loads of suspects and plenty of twists.

Recommedation: Entertaining
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.

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Four Flies on Grey Velvet
1971




2012-09-13

Giallo Score

94

: 1971
: Dario Argento
: Ennio Morricone

Argento’s (once elusive) third Giallo effectively represents the genre as a whole in a single film. Four Flies offers the greatest Giallo director at the peak of the genre’s popularity.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

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All the Colors of the Dark
1972




2012-09-13

Giallo Score

58

: 1972
: Sergio Martino
: Bruno Nicolai

Martino continues to challenge the conventions of the genre with his third Giallo that is sometimes referred to as Giallo-Fantastique because of its supernatural overtones.

Recommedation: A Worthwhile Deviation
Breaks some important rules and comes out on top as a result.

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What Have You Done To Solange?
1972




2012-08-13

Giallo Score

93

: 1972
: Massimo Dallamano
: Ennio Morricone

This is Massimo Dallamano's career defining work and a classic Giallo. New comers to the genre who are ready to branch out from Argento would do well starting here.

Recommedation: Must-See
A quintessential example of the genre.

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The Short Night of Glass Dolls
1971




2012-08-13

Giallo Score

72

: 1971
: Aldo Lado
: Ennio Morricone

Aldo Lado's first entry into the genre is an exciting, entertaining, and suspenseful mystery. But it is really a Giallo?

Recommedation: A Worthwhile Deviation
Breaks some important rules and comes out on top as a result.

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