Topic: Giallo

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Deep Red

1975 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy

Direction Dario Argento

Cast David Hemmings · Daria Nicolodi · Gabriele Lavia · Macha Méril

Synopsis Deep Red (1975) follows the gripping tale of a pianist who accidentally observes the brutal slaying of a renowned psychic. In the aftermath, he joins forces with a tenacious journalist to unravel the mystery and apprehend the elusive murderer. As...

6.7

4K votes

6.7

4K votes

Suspiria

1977 · Movie · 101 min. · Italy

Direction Dario Argento

Cast Jessica Harper · Stefania Casini · Flavio Bucci · Udo Kier

Synopsis Suspiria (1977) follows the journey of a young American ballerina who ventures to Europe to enroll in a prestigious dance academy. Upon her arrival, the camera shifts to another young woman who seems to be escaping the school. She returns...

6.6

10K votes

6.6

10K votes

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage

1970 · Movie · 91 min. · Italy

Direction Dario Argento

Cast Tony Musante · Suzy Kendall · Mario Adorf · Enrico Maria Salerno

Synopsis The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970) follows Sam Dalmas, a young American author, as he prepares to depart from Rome and head back to the United States. On the eve of his departure, he becomes an eyewitness to a...

6.5

2K votes

6.5

2K votes

Blood and Black Lace

1964 · Movie · 88 min. · Italy

Direction Mario Bava

Cast Cameron Mitchell · Eva Bartok · Thomas Reiner · Ariana Gorini

Synopsis Blood and Black Lace (1964) follows the chilling tale of a fashion house where a series of gruesome murders unfold. The story begins with the brutal slaying of Isabella, a young and promising model, by an enigmatic masked assailant. The...

6.5

942 votes

6.5

942 votes

Footprints on the Moon

1975 · Movie · 96 min. · Italy

Direction Luigi Bazzoni

Cast Florinda Bolkan · Peter McEnery · Nicoletta Elmi · Caterina Boratto

Synopsis Footprints on the Moon (1975) follows the unsettling journey of a woman plagued by peculiar dreams featuring astronauts on the lunar surface. Seeking answers, she travels to an abandoned coastal village where the residents seem to recognize her, despite her...

6.4

367 votes

6.4

367 votes

Seven Notes in Black

1977 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Direction Lucio Fulci

Cast Jennifer O'Neill · Gabriele Ferzetti · Marc Porel · Gianni Garko

Synopsis Seven Notes in Black (1977) follows the chilling journey of a clairvoyant woman who, driven by a haunting vision, breaks through a wall in her husband's residence to uncover a hidden skeleton. Together with her psychiatrist, she embarks on a...

6.4

494 votes

6.4

494 votes

The House With Laughing Windows

1976 · Movie · 110 min. · Italy

Direction Pupi Avati

Cast Lino Capolicchio · Francesca Marciano · Gianni Cavina · Giulio Pizzirani

Synopsis The House With Laughing Windows (1976) follows Stefano, a young art restorer, who is tasked with preserving a fresco depicting the torment of St. Sebastian. The mural was the final creation of the troubled artist Legnani, known for his morbid...

6.4

428 votes

6.4

428 votes

Don't Torture Donald Duck

1972 · Movie · 102 min. · Italy

Direction Lucio Fulci

Cast Barbara Bouchet · Tomas Milian · Marc Porel · Florinda Bolkan

Synopsis Don't Torture Donald Duck (1972) is a chilling early slasher film directed by Lucio Fulci, set in the picturesque yet eerie landscape of Sicily, Italy. The narrative revolves around a deranged killer who is brutally murdering young boys, leaving the...

6.4

773 votes

6.4

773 votes

The Lady of the Lake

1965 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Direction Luigi Bazzoni · Franco Rossellini

Cast Peter Baldwin · Salvo Randone · Valentina Cortese · Pia Lindström

Synopsis The Lady of the Lake (1965) follows a young author, Bernard (Peter Baldwin), who revisits a quaint village where he had previously spent his holidays. He seeks out Tilde (Virna Lisi), a young woman with whom he had a fleeting...

6.4

271 votes

6.4

271 votes

The Girl Who Knew Too Much

1962 · Movie · 83 min. · Italy

Direction Mario Bava

Cast Leticia Roman · John Saxon · Valentina Cortese · Titti Tomaino

Synopsis The Girl Who Knew Too Much (1962) follows the thrilling journey of an American woman who inadvertently becomes entangled in a sequence of murders, where the victims' names are listed in alphabetical order. As she realizes she is the next...

6.3

751 votes

6.3

751 votes

The Perfume of the Lady in Black

1974 · Movie · 101 min. · Italy

Direction Francesco Barilli

Cast Mimsy Farmer · Maurizio Bonuglia · Mario Scaccia · Donna Jordan

Synopsis The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1974) follows Sylvia, a dedicated industrial scientist, as she grapples with unsettling visions tied to the tragic suicide of her mother. These hallucinations begin to disrupt her life, leading her down a path...

6.3

219 votes

6.3

219 votes

The Designated Victim

1971 · Movie · 105 min. · Italy

Direction Maurizio Lucidi

Cast Tomas Milian · Pierre Clémenti · Katia Christine · Luigi Casellato

Synopsis The Designated Victim (1971) follows the twisted tale of a wealthy and decadent count who persuades a disenchanted playboy to enter into a sinister pact. The agreement involves each man murdering the other's relatives, ensuring that neither can be implicated...

6.3

39 votes

6.3

39 votes

Cat o' Nine Tails

1971 · Movie · 114 min. · Italy

Direction Dario Argento

Cast James Franciscus · Karl Malden · Catherine Spaak · Pier Paolo Capponi

Synopsis Cat o' Nine Tails (1971) follows the story of Franco Arno, a visually impaired individual who resides with his young niece and earns a living by crafting crossword puzzles. One evening, while out on the street, Arno inadvertently eavesdrops on...

6.2

1K votes

6.2

1K votes

Terror at the Opera

1987 · Movie · 107 min. · Italy

Direction Dario Argento

Cast Cristina Marsillach · Ian Charleson · Urbano Barberini · Daria Nicolodi

Synopsis Terror at the Opera (1987) is a chilling homage to the classic tale of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by the renowned Italian horror maestro Dario Argento. The film centers around a masked assailant who becomes obsessed with a...

6.1

1K votes

6.1

1K votes

Tenebre (Tenebrae)

1982 · Movie · 110 min. · Italy

Direction Dario Argento

Cast Anthony Franciosa · Christian Borromeo · Mirella D'Angelo · Ania Pieroni

Synopsis Tenebre (Tenebrae) (1982) follows the harrowing journey of an American author residing in Rome who finds himself relentlessly pursued by a deranged serial killer. The killer's sinister obsession with the writer's latest novel leads to a series of brutal murders,...

6.1

2K votes

6.1

2K votes

What Have You Done to Solange?

1972 · Movie · 103 min. · Italy

Direction Massimo Dallamano

Cast Fabio Testi · Cristina Galbó · Karin Baal · Joachim Fuchsberger

Synopsis What Have You Done to Solange? (1972) unfolds in a tense atmosphere at a residential college where a series of murders has left several girls dead. The elusive killer, disguised as a "Catholic priest," remains at large, evading both the...

6.1

309 votes

6.1

309 votes

A Lizard in a Woman's Skin

1971 · Movie · 103 min. · Italy

Direction Lucio Fulci

Cast Florinda Bolkan · Jean Sorel · Alberto de Mendoza · George Rigaud

Synopsis A Lizard in a Woman's Skin (1971) is a psychological thriller set in the bustling city of London. The narrative revolves around Carol Hammond, portrayed by Florinda Bolkan, who is the daughter of a highly regarded politician. Carol finds herself...

6.1

462 votes

6.1

462 votes

Four Flies on Grey Velvet

1971 · Movie · 104 min. · Italy

Direction Dario Argento

Cast Michael Brandon · Mimsy Farmer · Jean-Pierre Marielle · Bud Spencer

Synopsis Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971) follows Roberto, a drummer in a rock band, who finds himself in a nightmare when he starts receiving strange phone calls and notices a mysterious man tailing him. One fateful night, Roberto confronts his...

6.0

988 votes

6.0

988 votes

Shock (Beyond the Door II)

1977 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Direction Mario Bava

Cast Daria Nicolodi · John Steiner · David Colin Jr. · Ivan Rassimov

Synopsis Shock (Beyond the Door II) (1977) follows a young couple who move into a seemingly idyllic new home, only to find themselves tormented by a malevolent force. The ghost of the woman's ex-husband, driven by vengeance, begins to haunt their...

6.0

428 votes

6.0

428 votes

The Fifth Cord

1971 · Movie · 90 min. · Italy

Direction Luigi Bazzoni

Cast Franco Nero · Silvia Monti · Wolfgang Preiss · Ira von Fürstenberg

Synopsis The Fifth Cord (1971) unfolds in the aftermath of a lavish gathering in Rome, where a brutal attack occurs, leaving the victim gravely injured but alive. Andrea, a tenacious investigative journalist with a penchant for excessive drinking, is tasked with...

6.0

170 votes

6.0

170 votes