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Horror Cult
Welcome to Horror Cult the column dedicated to exploring the horror films that have shaped the genre’s history. We will delve into the depths of classic thrillers, rediscovering films that have left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape.
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Trauma
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.
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The Red Queen Kills Seven Times
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.
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Torso
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.
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A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin
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.
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The Wolf Man
Returning after a long absence to his family’s wealthy estate, a young man meets a girl for whom he feels a strong attraction. Despite her engagement, the girl succumbs to his charm.
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Cat O’ Nine Tails
*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.
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The Man Who Laughs
The Man Who Laughs is a 1928 silent film directed by Paul Leni and based on a novel by Victor Hugo.
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Who Saw Her Die?
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…
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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.
