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Dead Are Alive

Dead Are Alive

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.

Nothing Underneath

Nothing Underneath

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.

tenebrae

Tenebrae

The story follows Peter Neal (played by Anthony Franciosa), a famous American author of giallo novels who travels to Rome to promote his latest book, Tenebre. Upon his arrival, Neal discovers that a serial killer is using his book as inspiration for a series of brutal murders. Each murder is preceded by an anonymous letter addressed to the writer, suggesting a disturbing connection between Neal and the killer.

Lo Squartatore di New York

The New York Ripper

The story revolves around a series of brutal murders that shock New York City. The victims are all young women, killed in particularly gruesome ways. Detective Fred Williams (played by Jack Hedley) is tasked with investigating the murders and uncovering the identity of the ripper. Throughout the investigation, Williams is assisted by psychologist Dr. Paul Davis (Paolo Malco), who attempts to profile the killer.

A Blade in the Dark

A Blade in the Dark

A Blade in the Dark (1983), directed by Lamberto Bava, is an important entry in the landscape of Italian horror and giallo films from the 1980s. Lamberto Bava, son of the legendary director Mario Bava, brings a suspenseful and mysterious story to the screen, blending gothic elements with a plot filled with supernatural and thriller components. With an engaging narrative and a stylistically refined direction, the film has become a significant example of Italian horror cinema from the period.

Don't Look Now

Don’t Look Now

Don’t Look Now (1973), directed by Nicolas Roeg, is known for its innovative and disturbing approach to psychological thrillers and horror. Based on a short story by Daphne du Maurier, the film delves into themes of loss, grief, and unreality through a complex narrative and visionary direction. With a high-caliber cast and an evocative soundtrack by Pino Donaggio, the film has established itself as a genre classic and continues to influence modern cinema with its bold interpretation of human psychology and the supernatural.

What Have You Done to Solange?

What Have You Done to Solange?

The story takes place primarily in a Catholic girls’ school in London, where a series of brutal murders of young students shakes the school community. The protagonist, Enrico “Henry” Rosseni (Fabio Testi), is an Italian literature teacher married to Herta (Karin Baal), the daughter of the school’s headmaster. Despite his marriage, Enrico is having an affair with one of his students, Elizabeth Seccles (Cristina Galbó).