Giallo

Sergio Martino's Torso 4k

Torso (4K UHD Limited Edition Review)

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Translating to ‘yellow,’ Giallo is a style of cinema indigenous to Italy, but something that spread influence around the globe. Often murder mystery themed, which results in them being filled under Horror, the distinctive qualities of Giallo are the unique filming style, use of rich ... Read More
The Case of the Bloody Iris / Celluloid Dreams (2024)

The Case of the Bloody Iris (4K Ultra HD Review)

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In the scope of cinematic history, Italy has certainly left a lasting impression. Widely considered the birthplace of Arthouse-styled films, some of the most well-known styles from the region include Neorealism, Spaghetti Westerns, but also Giallo. Giallo, falling under the broader umbrella of Horror cinema, ... Read More

Tenebrae (4K UHD + Blu-ray Set Review)

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By the time 1982 rolled around, Italian Filmmaker Dario Argento had already left a pretty significant impact on the Horror genre with movies that included 1975’s Deep Red, and of course, 1977’s Suspiria. Films artfully executed with more emphasis on the atmosphere and mood rather than various other ... Read More

Dark Glasses (Movie Review)

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To the true Horror fan there are a few film directors who are considered maestros of the genre. This list would most undoubtedly include the late George A. Romero and Wes Craven, John Carpenter, but also Italian Filmmaker Dario Argento. Beginning in cinema in the ... Read More