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Oct 11, 2021 · Italian Giallo films have had a lasting effect on horror movies and murder mysteries made outside Italy since the late 1960s, most notably in the slasher and splatter films that became widely popular in the late ’70 and early ’80s. What follows is a list of the very best Giallo films.
- Deep Red. The best giallo on this list is also a Christmas horror movie. Yes, you read that correctly. "Deep Red" begins with a murder sequence in front of a Christmas tree, while the credit sequence unfolds around children's toys.
- A Bay of Blood. Also known as "Twitch of the Death Nerve" (an absolutely incredible title), Mario Bava's 1971 film "A Bay of Blood" is not only a giallo, but feels like a direct precursor to the then-upcoming slasher genre in the United States and Canada.
- Tenebrae. We already know that Dario Argento doesn't miss, at least with his giallo films, and his 1982 effort "Tenebrae" is no exception. In fact, it's one of his best.
- Knife+Heart. Yann Gonzalez's 2018 film, "Knife+Heart" is the only contemporary choice on this list. It deserves a place among the biggest giallo hits of the 1960s and 1970s not only for its colorful aesthetic choices, but also for focusing its narrative on queer communities and sex workers.
- Deep Red. David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Gabriele Lavia. 245 votes. Masterfully directed by Dario Argento, this Italian horror film showcases intricate storytelling and an unforgettable score by the rock band Goblin.
- The Bird with the Crystal Plumage. Mario Adorf, Tony Musante, Suzy Kendall. 195 votes. This groundbreaking film, also helmed by Dario Argento, introduced many of the genre's signature elements, such as stylized violence and a black-gloved killer.
- Blood and Black Lace. Cameron Mitchell, Eva Bartok, Franco Ressel. 191 votes. Directed by Mario Bava, this stylish and influential thriller centers on a series of brutal murders plaguing a high-end fashion house.
- Tenebrae. John Saxon, Eva Robin's, Giuliano Gemma. 186 votes. Another masterpiece from Dario Argento, this meta-commentary on the genre sees a horror author stalked by a fan recreating the grisly murders from his books.
Giallo films are generally characterized as gruesome murder-mystery thrillers that combine the suspense elements of a Hitchcock film with scenes of shocking horror featuring excessive bloodletting, stylish camerawork, and often jarring musical arrangements.
Aug 18, 2024 · Giallo films are iconic for their mystery and gore, standing the test of time as some of the greatest horror movies ever made. Each giallo film brings something unique to the table, from mesmerizing camerawork to nail-biting suspenseful sequences.
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Oct 10, 2023 · From “Deep Red” to “Malignant,” here are the five best giallo films and the five best giallo homages of all time.
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Oct 11, 2021 · Dario Argento, Mario Bava, Lucio Fulci, Sergio Martini and more; we’ve finally come to the end of the list of the greatest Giallo films ever made by our favourite Italian directors. These films continue to be discussed and debated and have inspired and influenced countless filmmakers over the decades.
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