Spooktober IV: Morte all'italiana

Despite the relative small filmography of Emilio Miraglia's, his two contributions to the horror genre are among the finest that Italy has ever produced. And, while it may not be as memorable as "Red Queen," it still manages to provide some amazing (psychological) thrills and visuals towards the end, as shown in the poster, that may leave an enduring impression on spectators - despite being shorter than I anticipated. The film's stunning, glossy cinematography, along with its excellent production design and Bruno Nicolai's score, create a surreal atmosphere that complements and emphasizes the psychological elements of the story. The film is also notable for its successful blending of traditional gothic horror with a few hints of…

Saw this years ago and I seem to remember that it wasn't that good but I don't know why because having just just seen it again, I have to say that it's pretty great! The film is often lumped in with the Giallo genre but the plot takes influence from across the Eurocult spectrum! So it's a bit of a mess, but the key is not to watch it for the plot, watch it for the style and atmosphere which are amazing. Director Emilio Miraglia has such a good eye, what a shame he didn't make more films! The central castle location is very well used and the film utilises a number of bizarre elements to create one big slice…

“A lot of men like strange games.”

Men will literally lure redheaded lookalikes of their cheating dead wife to their sex dungeon for sadomasochistic murder instead of going to therapy (or more specifically, keeping their ass in the gated psychiatric facility next door). Instead, they marry a blonde. Spoiler alert: it doesn't take.

Dude’s masculinity so fragile that just seeing his wife fucking another man in the bucolic meadow (wonderfully scored by Maestro Bruno Nicolai) drives him to madness. Twisty, giallo fun. A sort of Bloody Pit of Horror meets Agatha Christie family inheritance meets diabolical gaslighting—but with way more erect nipples.

I still prefer Miraglia’s other macabre, but more cosmopolitan, giallo, The Red Queen Kills Seven Times. Although I…

Well Eveleyn certainly came out of her grave, not to mention out of her clothes too! Like a disorienting haze this gothic tinged giallo mind twister absorbs you into it's web of hypnotizing style and confusing campy carnage. A film that is simultaneously slick and polished while also maintaining an unhinged energy due to it's convoluted storylines and clumsy supernatural themes.

It's a matter of style over substance as the visuals and moody atmosphere are the highlights here. Like being transported into a 70s kaleidoscope the swanky fashion and lavish settings absolutely pop off the screen. That fur spiral staircase was nuts! And it's not the 70s without several scenes of slo motion nude running!

I preferred the overall intensity…

For me, The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave is too slow to be compelling, and not pretty or sleazy enough to make up for it. There are gestures toward the the latter, certainly, with mentally ill Eeyore, I mean Alan (Anthony Steffen) and his penchant for murdering red-headed sex workers in his torture dungeon, but since Alan takes no joy whatsoever from either the act or the deception, the sleaziness just falls to dust in our once-hopeful hands.

The film checks important giallo boxes of naked chicks, crosses, double crosses, and a whole slew of irredeemable characters, but none of them are either alluring or sympathetic enough to keep our attention and, before the movie is halfway over,…

💧Daily Horror Hunt #22 – April Horror 2020💧
9. Watch a film from your favourite horror genre.

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44. Killer Horror (Slasher, Giallo, Home Invasion etc.)

I don't care what genre this falls under, any movie loaded with crypts, castles, spooky seances, ghostly portraits, kinky torture dungeons, black gloves, briefcase snakes(!?), a skull-faced Evelyn, and no less than 3 twists on the ending is the genre for me! The cover alone... it just speaks to me.

Alan Cunningham (Anthony Steffen) has recently lost his redheaded wife Evelyn to mysterious circumstances after catching her having an affair (in the garden), so now every red-maned hooker within a ten mile radius must become a victim for his revenge. Sure, why not?…

"I'm sorry, I thought it was a wig"

This was so deranged! I don’t remember the last time I watched a giallo that had me this intrigued about the ending, and the plot itself is pretty crazy -- A rich guy starts killing redhead prostitutes because they remind him of his cheating dead wife. And what's with gialli and garden sex? This isn’t even the first one I’ve seen that starts with a character finding his wife cheating in a garden. It begins like a simple mystery, but ends up turning into story about inheritance drama and family backstabbing. The serial killer storyline basically gets thrown out the window. At times, it feels like a Gothic romance with full of…

Giallo Deep Dive #5

Just to clear things up, this movie, despite its lurid title (and poster) is not a supernatural tale. It is actually a twisty giallo-type thriller with plenty of gothic trimmings.

The protagonist (Anthony Steffan) has to be one of the least sympathetic leading men in cinema...initially. As the twists begin, the viewer may find themselves rooting for him, despite the strong possibility that he may be a sadistic serial murderer. I liked him because he is a rugged type who strongly resembles 70s schlock movie actor William Smith....but the story itself takes us on a labyrinth of developments and after awhile, it is impossible to know anyone's character or allegiance. The ending features a rash of…