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Delirium is a 1987 film directed by Lamberto Bava, one of the most prolific directors in Italian horror cinema and son of the famous Mario Bava. This film represents an example of *giallo all’italiana*, a genre that combines elements of thriller, horror, and mystery. With an intricate plot, suspenseful atmosphere, and strong visual aesthetics, *Le Foto di Gioia* stands out for its ability to keep viewers on edge until the very end.
The story begins with Aura Petrescu (played by Asia Argento), a young Romanian girl who has escaped from a psychiatric hospital. Aura suffers from anorexia and is found on the edge of a bridge by David Parsons (Christopher Rydell), a young reporter. After saving her from a suicide attempt, David decides to help her.
The Red Queen Kills Seven Times is a 1972 film directed by Emilio P. Miraglia, a director known for his contributions to the Italian giallo genre. The film is a perfect example of this subgenre, which reached its peak in the 1960s and 1970s, characterized by intricate plots, mysterious murders, and a unique visual style. With an engaging narrative and an atmosphere filled with suspense, *The Red Queen Kills Seven Times* remains a milestone in Italian genre cinema.
The film begins with a series of brutal murders terrorizing a university in Perugia. The victims are young female students, and the killer’s particularly macabre method is strangling them with a red scarf. The police are in the dark, unable to find a connection between the murders.
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin is a 1971 film directed by Lucio Fulci, one of the undisputed masters of Italian horror and thriller cinema. This film stands as an icon of the psychedelic giallo genre, known for its intricate plot, surreal atmosphere, and hypnotic soundtrack. Lucio Fulci, with his narrative skill and mastery in creating tension, presents a work that explores the boundaries of the human mind and the thin line between dream and reality.
*Cat O’ Nine Tails* is the second film in Dario Argento’s so-called “Animal Trilogy,” preceded by *The Bird with the Crystal Plumage* and followed by *Four Flies on Grey Velvet*. Released in 1971, this giallo thriller perfectly exemplifies Argento’s talent for creating suspenseful and mysterious atmospheres. With an intricate plot, complex characters, and an evocative soundtrack, the film stands as a landmark in Italian genre cinema.
Set in 1968 in the French Alps, a little girl is murdered by a mysterious figure dressed in black, a serial killer in female attire. Her nanny, Ginevra Storelli, soon moves to Venice, and the case is closed. Four years later, the nightmare repeats…
The story revolves around an American archaeologist, Jason Porter (played by Alex Cord), who arrives in Italy to study ancient Etruscan tombs. During the excavations, Porter and his team uncover an ancient Etruscan sarcophagus containing a mysteriously preserved corpse. This discovery coincides with a series of brutal murders that seem linked to an ancient Etruscan curse.
The story revolves around English nobleman Alan Cunningham (played by Anthony Steffen), who is tormented by the death of his first wife, Evelyn. Afflicted by psychological trauma and obsessed with the memory of his deceased wife, Alan begins inviting young women to his family estate, only to torture and kill them.
The story begins with the murder of a young model in Milan, a city immersed in the fashion world. The investigation is assigned to Inspector Danesi (played by Donald Pleasence), an experienced and determined detective. During the investigation, Danesi discovers that the murder of the model is not an isolated incident; other models have been killed under similar circumstances.
