Comments on: A Retro Slashers Guide to Giallo Cinema

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By: Michael T

Michael T — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:15:37 +0000

The Gialli influenced the slasher but then in turn the slasher influenced the gialli [or what was left of it] by the late 70′s/early 80′s. “The New York Ripper” and “A Blade in the Dark”
are two examples of the latter version happening.

I haven’t seen “Happy Birtheday to Me” in awhile but I don’t recall it having a “gialli” influence…unless you’re referring to that insane “plot twist” at the end.

The 3 american “slasher” films that could be considered “giallo’s”
are “Alice, Sweet Alice” “Eyes of Laura Mars” & Dressed to Kill”

By: Cathedral of Demoni

Cathedral of Demoni — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:02:16 +0000

1st I dropping the Lord Butt Trumpet name as it is not really appropiate here.

Anyway. This is really good list. I am a huge fan of Italian Horror and have seen all of these.

My favorite is Fulci’s “Don’t Torture a Duckling” with Argento’s “Tenebrae” and Bava’s “Blood and Black Lace” being strong contenders for the throne.

Worth mentioning [while being a rather average giallo] is Sergio Pastore’s “7 Scialli di Seta Gialla” UNCUT on Dagored Films DVD as “Crimes of the Black Cat”. If nothing else it has THE most violent blood splattering shower slashing I have ever seen. And I have seen a lot?

By: Tuzo

Tuzo — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:06:57 +0000

I agree that the movies Kim mentioned should be added to the list, but this article is a great place to start for anyone interested in gialli.

By: Christian Sellers

Christian Sellers — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:28:30 +0000

Slasher films that were obviously influenced by giallo are Night School and Happy Birthday to Me. That’s probably why they’re among the more stylish and well made.

By: Cheeseburger In Hell

Cheeseburger In Hell — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:33:24 +0000

Slasher fans who have yet to delve into giallo films are in for a treat. There are so many of these movies available on DVD and many of them simply astonish with their stylish direction and sordid sex and violence. If you think you’ve seen every American slasher and are looking for a new fix the giallo will keep you occupied for a long time.

By: John Klyza

John Klyza — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:47:16 +0000

Great article, Christian! Your yellow belly is showing!

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:11:43 +0000

I think Plumage is plagued by weak performances and meanders a little to much, never really building momentum. But like I said, it’s a pretty movie. And for what it’s worth, I like the clue incorporated in a wrongly interpreted memory.

By: Christian Sellers

Christian Sellers — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:44:44 +0000

I really like Bird With the Crystal Plumage. The Cat o’Nine Tails is okay but I prefer Four Flies on Grey Velvet. Either way, Argento’s seventies output was definitely his best.

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:36:07 +0000

Good list.

I always found The Bird with the Crystal Plumage to be a handsome, stylish but ultimately rather weak film. I definitely prefer The Cat o’Nine Tails.

I’d also scratch The Black Belly of the Tarantula in favour of The Fifth Cord or What Have You Done to Solange?