1971
2017-09-27
Giallo Score
92
: 1971
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1972
2012-10-15
Giallo Score
91
: 1972
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1972
2012-10-15
Giallo Score
88
: 1972
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1978
2016-03-22
Giallo Score
86
: 1978
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1972
2012-09-18
Giallo Score
85
: 1972
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1972
2015-04-09
Giallo Score
84
: 1972
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1975
2013-12-31
Giallo Score
83
: 1975
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1972
2016-07-12
Giallo Score
83
: 1972
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1971
2013-04-16
Giallo Score
82
: 1971
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1973
2012-09-13
Giallo Score
81
: 1973
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1975
2012-10-15
Giallo Score
81
: Eyeball
: 1975
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1971
2016-03-22
Giallo Score
80
: 1971
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1971
2014-02-19
Giallo Score
78
: 1971
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1974
2016-05-17
Giallo Score
77
: 1974
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1973
2015-09-22
Giallo Score
76
: 1973
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1966
2021-12-10
Giallo Score
75
: 1966
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1975
2016-04-05
Giallo Score
73
: 1975
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1972
2015-06-12
Giallo Score
72
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1982
2015-03-23
Giallo Score
71
: 1982
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1977
2014-03-28
Giallo Score
68
: 1977
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1971
2014-10-14
Giallo Score
68
: 1971
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1972
2014-01-24
Giallo Score
67
: 1972
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1972
2014-12-02
Giallo Score
67
: 1972
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1967
2022-01-19
Giallo Score
66
: 1967
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1974
2015-10-13
Giallo Score
64
: 1974
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1976
2014-08-05
Giallo Score
60
: 1976
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1983
2015-02-09
Giallo Score
60
: 1983
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1968
2022-05-03
Giallo Score
60
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1987
2015-05-04
Giallo Score
59
: Opera
: 1987
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
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
1969
2021-12-19
Giallo Score
58
: 1969
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1965
2022-01-04
Giallo Score
54
: 1965
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1971
2016-03-21
Giallo Score
50
: 1971
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1968
2022-05-20
Giallo Score
50
: 1968
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis
1972
2016-06-28
Giallo Score
42
: 1972
: 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.
Nothing ground breaking here, but a fun time nonetheless.
score analysis