Macabro (1980) aka Macabre aka Frozen Terror

4 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: N/A
Directed by: Lamberto Bava
Written by: Antonio Avati, Pupi Avati
Actors include: Bernice Stegers, Stanko Molnar, Veronica Zinny
Genre: Horror
Length: 89 minutes
Banned: Finland, Norway
Country: Italy

Review:
This is one weird tale, classier than one might think for most of the time, but the ending is sheerly delightfully trashy! Our story is about a woman who is distressed over her cheating Husband's demise. She moves into a strange boarding home that she happens to share with a sweet blind man. He is rather puzzled by her unusual lover as he often hears moans and her spicy activity yet he keeps hearing her call her Husband's name. Will he be able to figure out her secret? I think more than anything his is a really weird and grotesque drama with horrific elements, so if you like story driven films this should be right up your alley. For those who like horror if you are patient you should be more than rewarded too. I haven't seen a ton of Lamberto Bava films, but after seeing this one, I'll be seeing more.

Availability:  On DVD

The Car (1977) aka DeathMobile aka Wheels

 3 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: There's nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, no way to stop... THE CAR
Directed by: Elliot Silverstein
Written by: Michael Butler
Actors include: James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd, John Marley
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Length: 96 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: USA

Review:
Well...it's beautifully filmed...that's a good thing because that is about all it has going for it. A strange dark car shows up in a small town and it's trying to run everybody down...unless you hide in a cemetery of course! It's bloodless, thrilless...the car wouldn't frighten a squirrel! The most irritating part was the lack of explanation...why was this car evil, why was it after people...some back story was required...but no we get NONE! It's funny that James Brolin is in this one though...also strange is that it appears to have a decent budget. It was drenched in stupidity but I suppose bad movie fans will want to take note.

Availability:  On DVD

Short Night of the Glass Dolls (1971) aka La Corta Notte Delle Bambole di Vetro aka Paralyzed aka Das Todessyndrom aka Kratka noc Leptira aka Unter de

 4.5 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: N/A
Directed by: Aldo Lado
Written by: Ernesto Gastaldi, Aldo Lado
Actors include: Ingrid Thulin, Jean Sorel, Barbara Bach
Genre: Horror
Length: 92 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy/West Germany/Yugoslavia

Review:
This Giallo takes place in Prague and it revolves around a reporter who Doctors believe to be dead...only he isn't! Luckily the Doctors decide to try to revive him even though they think he's beyond hope. From there it's kinda split up between past and present as we learn about his girlfriend Mira (the glassy eyed Barbara Bach) who disappears. We watch the reporter try to put the pieces together and figure out what's going on before it's too late...or is it too late already? It's an interesting story driven film that is visually gorgeous and disturbing in a way. It's creatively assembled and although a bit confusing at first it's really quite easy to get into otherwise. Ennio made a beautifully depressing soundtrack for this film to put the icing on the cake. It's definitely a film that gialli fans will want to see, but although it's a bit bloody it's far from one of the more gruesome ones. One to watch, but maybe not the first one to aim for!

Availability:  On DVD

Theatre of Blood (1973) aka Much Ado About Murder

 4 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: At your own risk
Directed by: Douglas Hickox
Written by: Anthony Greville-Bell, Stanley Mann
Actors include: Vincent Price, Diana Rigg, Ian Hendry
Genre: Horror
Length: 104 minutes
Banned: Norway
Country: UK

Review:
I must admit that I was a little worried I wouldn't quite understand this one as it's based around Shakespeare. After just a few minutes I was put to ease when I realized that even someone who had never heard that playwright's name could follow this one. Vincent plays an actor who will only star in Shakespearean films that is presumed dead. He received hilariously horrid reviews so along with a group of homeless play enthusiasts they exact revenge on critics. What's so funny is that they use scenes from Shakespeare to kill or rather they adapt the stories to gruesome murder. The deaths are gory and fantastic, it's filled with kill after kill making it easy to understand plus we get briefed on anything we may not know before it happens. You couldn't ask for a tighter and more colorful slasher comedy, it's quite a treat for nearly anyone I'd imagine.

Availability:  On DVD

Shock (1977) aka Schock aka Beyond the Door II aka Suspense aka Al 33 di Via Orologio fa sempre freddo

4 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: Beyond this door the every-continuing cycle of evil is about to occur again! In the ALL NEW... BEYOND THE DOOR #2
Directed by: Mario Bava
Written by: Francesco Barbieri
Actors include: Daria Nicolodi, John Steiner, David Colin Jr.
Genre: Horror
Length: 95 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy

Review:
Considering this has been titled as a sequel to "Beyond The Door" at one point, it's actually better or at least much classier than the original. It's quite different in either event. It's about a woman named Dora (Bava's love interest Daria Nicolodi) who happens to have problems. Her husband died under mysterious circumstances, and was a drug addict who mistreated her so she's bound to have issues right? After she gets out of the mental hospital she starts to have issues with her son who is acting downright bizarre! Her new husband doesn't seem to making anything easier on her either. It's hard to tell who is responsible for what for a little while but it all comes together in a neat little nifty package. A pretty cool tale artfully shot so that just about anyone should enjoy this, even if it's not his best.

Availability:  On DVD

The Case of the Bloody Iris (1972) aka Perche Quelle Strane Gocce di Sangue Sul Corpo di Jennifer? aka Erotic Blue aka What Are Those Strange Drops of

 4.5 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: N/A
Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo
Written by: Ernesto Gastaldi
Actors include: Edwige Fenech, George Hilton, Annabella Incontrera
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Length: 94 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy

Review:
This is definitely not the most bloody giallo out there, nor is it the strangest, but it's a goodie all the same. Patterning itself heavily after "Blood and Black Lace" this in many ways is sort of a stylistic update and with weirder plot turns. It's about a model named Jennifer (the lovely Edwige Fenech) and her friend who move into a place where the previous tenant was viciously murdered in of course. Soon there are many suspects and people stalking Jennifer therefore many red herrings (including a lesbian, a weird old lady and her mutant son, and even the handsome lead who suffers from a phobia of blood). The story was actually quite captivating and I was really dying to know who did it, so it's a clever mystery! So yes this is a good story, highly entertaining with a great cast, the soundtrack is a good one and definitely a must see all around!

Availability:  On DVD

Blood and Black Lace (1964) aka Sei Donne Per L'Assassino aka 6 Femmes pour L'Assassin aka Blutige Seide aka Fashion House of Death aka L'atelier de l

 4.5 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: The greatest shocks ever filmed
Directed by: Mario Bava
Written by: Giuseppe Barilla, Mario Bava
Actors include: Cameron Mitchell, Eva Bartok, Thomas Reiner
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Length: 88 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy

Review:
Considering this was one of the first gialli films, it's certainly no weakling! It's filled with garish colors, gruesome deaths and beautiful girls! The story takes place in a house full of models, one is murdered then when her diary turns up it seems many more must die! It's a traditional black gloved, masked killer which is interesting, has some tense moments and lots of blood and colorful backdrop. It's a shame there isn't a really nice version available for purchase as of yet, but hopefully it will turn up remastered on Bluray so it will be even more visually appealing. A definite must see for gialli fans and fans of slashers alike, there is a reason Bava is so well regarded!

Availability:  On DVD

House By The Cemetery (1981) aka Quella Villa Accanto Al Ci Mitero aka The House Outside the Cemetery aka Zombie Hell House

3.5 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: BEWARE THE DEMON FORCES OF THE...BLOOD BEASTS
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Written by: Lucio Fulci, Elisa Briganti
Actors include: Catriona MacColl, Paolo Malco, Ania Pieroni
Genre: Horror
Length: 87 minutes
Banned: UK/West Germany
Country: Italy

Review:
So this is the third part of a series from Fulci which begins with "City of the Living Dead" then goes to "The Beyond" and then now this one. Unfortunately this is the weakest in the set as there aren't nearly as many unforgettable scenes nor is the story as fascinating as the other two. Still it's sure to please with plenty of cheap gore effects and strange characters. The story revolves around a couple that moves into a house....next to the cemetery of course! For this reason some Amityville style haunting stuff happens (only more extreme)! The dubbing on this one was particularly bad, but it's more of a funny film than a scary one so it really doesn't detract too much. Something Fulci fans will need to see but not something to rush out and grab for newcomers though I should mention that you can see any of the three without having seen the others first. It could have been more but it's certainly good enough for me!

Availability:  On DVD

The Red Queen Kills Seven Times (1972) aka La Dama Rossa Uccide Sette Volte aka Blood Feast aka Cry of a Prostitute: Love Kills aka Feast of Flesh aka

 4 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: N/A
Directed by: Emilio Miraglia
Written by: Emilio Miraglia
Actors include: Barbara Bouchet, Ugo Pagliai, Marina Malfatti
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Length: 98 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy/West Germany

Review:
This is a rather different sort of giallo film. The thing is it's really more of a grim fairytale than anything! The story is about a painting which has a picture of 2 girls, one stabbing the other and it's about the legend of the "Red Queen". While the painting is hung we meet two little girls who get in a vicious fight over a doll who end up in a rather odd situation. The thing is, it's not totally bloody but it's still got nice shares of death, it's really the vivid colors and the creepy nature of the film's villain that makes this work ever so nicely. It may not please those looking to solve a puzzle so much as those willing to experience a creative and interesting story. Recommended for those looking for something a little different!

Availability:  On DVD (but OOP) as part of this box set

The House on Sorority Row (1983) aka House of Evil aka Seven Sisters

4.5 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: When the Nightmare ends...the Terror begins
Directed by: Mark Rosman
Written by: Bobby Fine, Mark Rosman
Actors include: Kate McNeil, Eileen Davidson, Janis Ward
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Length: 91 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Baltimore, MD, USA

Review:
Someone likes giallo films...(aside from me), this one is definitely influenced by the genre although it's a relatively easy to solve puzzle. The story is about a group of girls who live on sorority row (but I'm sure you finished that much out). The stern headmistress slits open one of the girl's waterbeds and refuses a party so they decide to play a prank on her. Of course things go wrong, then the girls are bumped off in a gory giallo way! Who could be doing the killing though and why? Will any of them survive? They did try to give personalities to the girls (which was nice I suppose) and they did try to weave an interesting tale whilst not scrimping on effects. Also appreciated was the creepy nature of the film (beware those with clown phobias!). It's definitely one of the better and more involved slashers from the '80s, highly recommended!

Availability:  On DVD (but OOP), being reissued Jan 2010

Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key (1972) aka Il Tuo Vizio e una stanza chiusa e solo io ne ho la chiave aka Your Vice is a Closed Roo

 4 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: N/A
Directed by: Sergio Martino
Written by: Ernesto Gastaldi, Adriano Bolzoni
Actors include: Edwige Fenech, Anita Strindberg, Luigi Pistilli
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Length: 96 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy

Review:
So this is Sergio Martino's follow up to "The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh" and in fact many of the people who were in that film appear here too...only as different characters. Edwige's character is rather similar as she is still a horny lustful creature who sleeps with everyone but the cat! The cat I say...what do I mean? Well this is a take off on Poe's "Black Cat" story and quite a different one at that. It has a weird musical orgy scene, many soft core porn moments but most of all lots of red stuff and gore! I didn't think this one was quite as alluring as the other title, because the plot is a little stranger and more obtuse, but rest assured it will all come together if you are patient. This is one heck of a weird colorful cat related giallo that I'd definitely recommend but I would say to watch the other one first!

Availability:   On DVD (but OOP)

The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire (1971) aka L'iguana dalla lingua di fuoco aka Die Bestie mit dem feurigen Atem

3 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: N/A
Directed by: Sandro Continenza, Riccardo Freda
Actors include: Luigi Pistilli, Dagmar Lassander, Anton Diffring
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Length: 92 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy

Review:
This definitely had it's ups and downs, in fact it almost felt as though 2 directors were working here, one that is inept with no budget, and the other a skilled nature photographer. Parts of this were grainy and dark and the camera work was well a little less good than I'm used to with giallos. At the same time this was filmed in Ireland, and there is a big scene with some gigantic cliffs that is one of the most gorgeous things (and intense because I'm afraid of heights) that I've ever seen...simply wow! Unfortunately my enjoyment of the film was hindered by bad dubbing, I'd really like to see this through with subtitles, as their jokish voices were distracting, and it cheapened the film. On that note, this is not a classy picture....this is actually a cheap gore film disguised as a giallo. If you enter this one looking to solve a good mystery, you will be disappointed as it felt thrown together in that regard. Still some odd dialog (a woman who can't hear without her glasses?), and some fun killings (did I mention...acid in the face!!!) and some good parts make this a film that I enjoyed for the most part. Definitely something quite different from the others in it's genre.

Availability:  Not on DVD anywhere as far as I know

The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh (1971) aka Lo strano vizio della Signora Wardh aka Blade of the Ripper aka La perversa senora Ward aka Next!...

 4.5 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: N/A
Director: Sergio Martino
Written by: Vittorio Cardonia, Ernesto Gastaldi
Actors include: George Hilton, Edwige Fenech, Conchita Airoldi
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Length: 98 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy

Review:
This is one heck of a film, I mean the first half is nearly softcore porn but it's brilliant none the less! The curvy Mrs. Wardh (Edwige Fenech) plays a woman with a sexual vice for danger! She claims it's in her past though she is clearly still very "active" though married. She is also being bothered by a seriously weird ex of hers that was into some kinky stuff. Then her friend hooks her up with "Handsome George" she's hesitant at first, but heck she loves men! There are a ton of possible suspects (there is a murderer about...this is a giallo after all!) and yet it all wraps up neatly in a great little package. The cinematography and music are brilliant here, Sergio did a wonderful job of making an extremely visually appealing film. It was interesting and enticing throughout, definitely one of the best of the Giallo films I've seen to date.

Availability:  On DVD (but OOP) but reissued Jan 2010

Horror Hotel (1960) aka City of the Dead

 4 / 5
Tagline: 300 years old! Human blood keeps them alive forever!
Directed by: John Llewellyn Moxey
Written by: George Baxt, Milton Subotsky
Actors include: Christopher Lee, Patricia Jessel, Dennis Lotis
Genre: Horror
Length: 78 minutes
Banned: Finland
Country: UK

Review:
Christopher Lee plays a teacher who's attractive young female student wants to do more research on witchcraft. Lee tries to help her out by pointing her to the town of "Whitewood" as it apparently has quite a history with that sort of thing. Immediately the locals look really creepy and strange (great job with casting) and even the local Priest has told her to vamoose! It's a pretty interesting take on this premise and I was surprised how erm "evil" this movie actually was, especially for the time it came out. It's not an all out gorefest or something but it actually does contain a few surprises. It's very elegantly shot in black and white, plus Lee is always a treat to watch. Definitely a good little to the point film that nearly anyone should enjoy!

Availability:  On DVD

Death Wish (1974)

 4.5 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: Vigilante, city style - Judge, Jury and Executioner
Directed by: Michael Winner
Written by: Brian Garfield, Wendell Mayes
Actors include: Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, Kathleen Tolan
Genre: Thriller, Action
Length: 93 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: USA

Review:
Having seen many rape/revenge films over the years it seemed like it was time to watch one of the first. Although it doesn't quite follow the same pattern it's ultra violent ways must have been highly influential to many filmmakers. We meet Bronson who works as an architect (like Mr. Brady!) who loves and adores his beautiful wife and daughter (and even his son-in-law). When his wife and daughter go to the grocery store, three thugs get their address off of their grocery delivery address and they attack. When Bronson's wife dies he sort of goes into a slump, but the horribly crime-riddled conditions of New York are enough to push him too far. From there the second half of the movie is an awesomely violent killing spree (I love how smooth Bronson is with a gun) that is sure to please most. The other factor here is we get to watch the Police try to figure out who this vigilante is which is interesting too. A highly exciting action film that makes a point (albiet in the wrong hands this point could be very dangerous).

Availability:  On DVD

What Have They Done To Solange? (1972) aka Cosa Avete Fatto A Solange? aka Solange aka Terror in the Woods aka The School That Couldn't Scream...

4.5 / 5 May '09
Tagline: N/A
Directed by: Massimo Dallamano
Written by: Bruno Di Geronimo, Massimo Dallamano
Actors include: Cristina Galbo, Fabio Testi, Karin Baal
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Length: 103 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy/West Germany

Review:
If you like sleazy giallo film then I don't see how you couldn't love this film! The premise is that a bunch of attractive young girls are winding up dead...with giant knives in their vaginas! Oh you think I'm kidding I'll bet but I'm so far from it. We meet a teacher who happens to be having an affair with a student. As they are making out they see someone being knifed, but do they have the tools to solve the mystery? There are so many possible murderers (red herrings) in this that it's entirely a fun guessing game, plus it's visually well filmed so it's a pleasure to watch. It does all come together neatly so no worries about being confused or anything so anyone should be able to enjoy this one. This one seriously has everything plus it's a really dark film that I'm sure any horror fan should adore! The follow up in this trilogy from Massimo Dallamano is the nearly as good "What Have They Done To Our Daughters" and definitely recommended also.

Availability:  On DVD

What Have They Done To Our Daughters? (1974) aka La Polizia Chiede Aiuto aka Coed Murders aka What Have They Done To Your Daughters aka The Police Wan

 4.5 / 5 May '09
Tagline: N/A
Directed by: Massimo Dallamano
Written by: Massimo Dallamano, Ettore Sanzo
Actors include: Giovanna Ralli, Claudio Cassinelli, Mario Adorf
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Length: 96 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy

Review:
This is one heck of a bleak giallo but it definitely makes a statement! After Police find what they believe to be the suicide of a young girl initially turns into a full blown murder investigation. Things get stranger when they find out that for her age of 15 she was extremely sexually experienced! A lot of the film is based upon Police procedure, but it's interesting and really all pulls together later. It has some nice deaths, some bizarre touches but the seriousness and darkness of the film really pull together nicely to make the situation feel tense. Apparently this is part of a trilogy from Massimo Dallamano starting with the brilliant "What Have They Done To Solange" which I like slightly better than this. Still I definitely have few complaints about this and I think anyone should be able to enjoy this film on it's own.

Availability:  On DVD (in the UK only)

Cat O' Nine Tails (1971) aka Il Gatto a Nove Code aka Die Neunschwanzige Katze aka Le Chat A Neuf Queues

 4.5 / 5 May '09
Tagline: It's nine times more suspenseful!
Directed by: Dario Argento
Written by: Dario Argento
Actors include: James Franciscus, Karl Malden, Catherine Spaak
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Length: 115 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy/France/West Germany

Review:
Dario has done it again! Another interesting, stylish and delicious giallo with several absurdities that of course make it even more charming! The story takes place around a blind man who loves puzzles (and his young niece) and well he used to work for the paper. When he hears an odd conversation in front of the genetic institute that he probably shouldn't hear he gets his young niece to catch a glimpse. When the man she sees ends up dead the next day the blind man and his daughter work with a reporter to figure out what the heck is going on. This has some fantastic deaths and violence that I didn't expect and some wonderful twists and it's groovy! It's everything a giallo should be and then some and the music from Ennio was wonderful! This is a definite must on all sides, it's easy to follow even though it's odd and it does all tie up nicely, highly recommended.

Availability:  On DVD

The Killer Must Kill Again (1975) aka L'assassino E Costretto Ad Uccidere Ancora aka Il Ragno aka The Dark is Death's Friend aka The Killer Must Strik

 4.5 / 5 May '09
Tagline: N/A
Directed by: Luigi Cozzi
Written by: Adriano Bolzoni, Luigi Cozzi
Actors include: George Hilton, Antoine Saint-John, Femi Benussi
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Length: 86 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy/France

Review:
A different sort of giallo in that it's actually extremely clear plus we know who the killer is pretty much right off the hop, it's just what will happen next that drives this one. It's actually rather colorful and comedic surprisingly but it doesn't seem to cheapen the film, it just gives it character. It also helps that Antoine Saint-John is one naturally creepy and snake-like creatures I've ever seen. The story is about a man who watches creepy snake-like guy push a car into the river with a body in it. In exchange for silence he asks for the guy to off his wife in the same fashion (as she won't give him a big allowance). Things are going swimmingly until a young couple out to have sex (well one of them is) take off with the car (that still has the body inside!). It's pretty much fun throughout and well it definitely made me laugh a few times and although it's not excessively bloody it's rewarding. Quite an interesting little film that most should enjoy (even non-giallo fans).

Availability:  On DVD

Welcome to Spring Break (1988) aka Nightmare Beach

2.5 / 5 May '09
Tagline: N/A
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Written by: Umberto Lenzi, Vittorio Rambaldi
Actors include: Sarah Buxton, Nicolas De Toth, Rawley Valverde
Genre: Horror
Length: 90 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy

Review:
Oh how the mighty Lenzi hath fallen by this point. This was nearly frustratingly bad most of the time, and only the ending kept it from being sub par even on the scale of '80s slasher films! The film starts off with a mean biker being executed through electricity of course. Then enter a bunch of terrible actors (the lead characters are maybe even the worst...entirely dead behind the eyes) who are being slaughtered by a biker who kills with electricity. There is the odd nice touch in there like one girl who was a whore sleeping with old fat men for no apparent reason (aside from money of course) and little things here and there. It's also filled with cheap shots of wet t-shirts and such on the beach, it's far from entertaining (at least for a straight female). It's not enough to make this worth your time unless you are a freak for cheesy films like this one, heck I usually am but this definitely failed to impress on many levels.

Availability:  On DVD

4 Flies on Grey Velvet (1971) aka 4 Mosche Di Velluto Grigio aka 4 Patches of Grey Velvet aka The Four Velvet Flies

 4.5 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: When the flies start to crawl, so will your flesh...
Directed by: Dario Argento
Written by: Dario Argento
Actors include: Mimsy Farmer, Michael Brandon, Jean-Pierre Marielle
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Length: 104 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy/France

Review:
This is a rather strange one, sort of more experimental than I'm used to from Argento, but it definitely pays off. The story is about a rock drummer who is being bothered by a strange man. He meets up with the man and accidentally stabs him, the big problem is that somebody saw! Now he is being bothered and threatened and he has to figure out who knows what before it's too late for him and his girlfriend (Mimsy Farmer). It's extremely stylish and psychedelic in places, and although it's far from the bloodiest gialli I've seen it's got one of the most interesting tales! For as surreal as some of the film is artistically it still makes perfect sense as does the conclusion making it extremely satisfying (even if it's not the trickiest to figure out). I really enjoyed watching this one, especially since it's one of the Argentos that seems to rarely be mentioned I think it's nearly as good as his most famous works!

Availability:  On DVD

A Boy and His Dog (1975)

 3.5 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: A rather kinky tale of survival
Directed by: L.Q. Jones
Written by: Harlan Ellison, L.Q. Jones
Actors include: Don Johnson, Susanne Benton, Jason Robards
Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy
Length: 91 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: USA

Review:
This is an oddity, sort of like "The Shaggy Dog" meets oh I dunno pick a post-apocalyptic film like oh say "Road Warrior". It's about a boy (Don Johnson can you believe) and his shaggy talking dog that are trying to survive after WW IV took place. The world is a dangerous place now and food is on low supply but it seems that Women for sexing are even more valuable! It's a very surreal picture, especially when they come across "the association" underground where they paint their faces. It's easy to follow and everything and it has a good ending but I think the fact that every character in the movie irritated the heck out of me (particularly the sarcastic talking dog). There is a lot of talk of sex and so on especially since it feels like a kids movie in many other ways. I give credit for this being an interesting idea and everything, it just irked me a little too often to be very charming is all.

Availability:  On DVD

Footprints (1975) aka Le Orme aka Footprints on the Moon

3 / 5 Jun '09
Tagline: N/A
Directed by: Luigi Bazzoni, Mario Fanelli
Written by: Luigi Bazzoni, Mario Fanelli
Actors include: Florinda Bolkan, Peter McEnery, Lila Kedrova
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
Length: 96 minutes
Banned: Nope
Country: Italy

Review:
Though I've been submerging myself in giallo films and truly I do often like bizarre things I still couldn't "get" this one. It's definitely surreal, it's ponderous as heck and there are no concrete answers or solutions though you can kinda piece together reason if you really want. We meet a woman (Florinda Bolkan with oddly short hair) who has nightmares about a movie she saw called "Footprints on the Moon" where they leave an astronaut alone on the moon, however she mentions she never saw the end of the film. She ends up trying to figure out what's going on after 2 days of her life are missing from her. She ends up in a weird little town where nearly everyone seems to recognize her but will she find out why she's been there before or even if she's been there? I seriously was hoping it would come together nicely than rather leave me in a confused haze, but you can't win 'em all right? This is one highly respected giallo film so you may want to ignore me, but I do suggest you only enter this one only if you don't mind scratching your head!

Availability:  Never on DVD as far as I know