GIALLO JULY II
A selection of wild and wonderful films from Italy's most shocking genre!
THE CAT O' NINE TAILS 1971
This second entry in Dario Argento’s “Animal Trilogy” (following THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE) finds the young talent further refining his distinctive style and cementing his reputation as master of the giallo. When a break-in occurs at a secretive genetics institute, a blind puzzle-maker overhears an attempt to blackmail an institute scientist shortly before the robbery, and teams up with intrepid reporter to crack the case. Soon the bodies pile up, and the two amateur sleuths find their own lives at risk in their search for the truth. Featuring another nerve-jangling score by the great Ennio Morricone, THE CAT O’ NINE TAILS remains one of Argento’s most suspenseful and underrated films.
Thursday, July 2
Director: Dario Argento
Starring: Karl Malden, James Franciscus, Catherine Spaak
Runtime: 112 min.
Language: English
THE NIGHT EVELYN CAME OUT OF THE GRAVE 1971
Troubled aristocrat Alan Cunningham (Anthony Steffen, DJANGO THE BASTARD), haunted by the death of his first wife Evelyn, tries to move on by marrying the seductive Gladys (Marina Malfatti, ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK). Marital bliss is short-lived, however, as various relatives meet untimely and gruesome deaths, prompting speculation that a vengeful Evelyn has risen from the grave. Populated by an array of Euro cult stars, including the unforgettable Erika Blanc (KILL, BABY… KILL!), and featuring a lush lounge score by giallo maestro Bruno Nicolai, THE NIGHT EVELYN CAME OUT OF THE GRAVE offers up a beguiling, unique, and downright insane twist on a familiar formula.
Thursday, July 9
Director: Emilio Miraglia
Starring: Anthony Steffen, Marina Malfatti, Enzo Tarascio
Runtime: 102 min.
Language: English
THE HOUSE WITH LAUGHING WINDOWS 1976
Rightfully taking its place amongst the greatest giallos ever made, Pupi Avati’s THE HOUSE WITH LAUGHING WINDOWS offers a uniquely eerie twist on the genre, culminating in an unforgettable ending that remains with you long after the credits have rolled. Art restorer Stefano arrives at an isolated Italian village to repair a fresco depicting Saint Sebastian agonizing’s martyrdom. The original painter was a death artist: a madman so obsessed with mortality that, according to whispered rumors, he tortured his models in their final moments of life. When villagers start turning up dead, Stefano is forced to consider that the artist has returned to his brutal career, with Stefano as the primary target.
Thursday, July 16
Director: Pupi Avati
Starring: Lino Capolicchio, Francesca Marciano, Gianni Cavina
Runtime: 110 min.
Language: Italian w/ English subtitles
THE PSYCHIC 1977
A young woman is tormented by violent visions of murder from the past. Or are they premonitions of what's yet to come? As she begins to investigate, she uncovers a shocking secret that could make her the killer's next target. Jennifer O'Neill (SCANNERS) and Gabriele Ferzetti (THE NIGHT PORTER) star in this giallo masterpiece from legendary Italian filmmaker Lucio Fulci (THE NEW YORK RIPPER) and screenwriters Roberto Gianviti (DON'T TORTURE A DUCKLING) and Dardano Sacchetti (THE BEYOND).
Thursday, July 23
Director: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jennifer O'Neill, Gabriele Ferzetti, Marc Porel
Runtime: 97 min.
Language: English