Giallo Recommendations

[life_o_petey]

I just got the giallo box in the mail the other day, and so far I've watched 3 of the 4 movies, and damn that's a sweet collection. But besides Argento's stuff, and Fulci (who i don't like; i know that's a sin), this is my only exposure to giallo. So what are some good movies and good directors to look for? I was thinking about picking up Watch Me When I Kill, and maybe try to find Night Train Murders. What do you think?

Talk up some giallo.

[Andrew]

Wait on NIGHT TRAIN MURDERS, since BU is releasing it. WATCH ME WHEN I KILL supposedly has a horrible transfer, but I've been meaning to see it as well.

I would suggest the following:

5 DOLLS FOR AN AUGUST MOON - definitely a different kind of Bava film, but thoroughly worth checking out. Some very interesting moments.
AUTOPSY - also cool, with some really creepy scenes that are a bit out of context.
HOUSE WITH THE LAUGHING WINDOWS - fantastic movie, although I don't strictly consider it a giallo. Great twists and an engaging story. However, the way it was shot makes it look like a TV film, which was very offputting for me on a first viewing. I've since gotten over it though.
SEVEN BLOOD-STAINED ORCHIDS - doesn't break any new ground, but it's a fun watch all the same.
SPASMO - definitely different from most other gialli, but again it really keeps you interested.
TORSO - hot women, great kills. What more do you want?
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO SOLANGE? - grew on me upon multiple viewings. At first I felt indifferent to it, but I've since learned to like it more. The great cast doesn't hurt.

There are reviews for some of those at the site in my signature.

[Crystal Plumage]

New transfer for Watch Me When I Kill (http://www.xploitedcinema.com/dvds/dvds.asp?title=2485) is on my wishlist!!
Heck check them all:
http://www.xploitedcinema.com/dvds/genres.asp?genre=Giallo

I already have alot of Gialli,but I still need more!
Blue Underground's Giallo Collection Pt.2,Four Flies On Grey Velvet and Lizard In A Woman's Skin for example.
Still they're not released yet so I'll buy the Lenzi Gialli and Martino Gialli first.I will be getting those in the near future,since I have money again:banana:

[life_o_petey]

nice, thanks for the suggestions. All of the ones on your site sounded excellent, I'll definitely check them out.

The House With Laughing Windows grew on me a lot the 2nd and 3rd times I watched it. I wasn't really sure if that would be considered giallo or not.

[monkeyman]

As some of you know Im a big giallo collector-heres my updated list,and to help everyone Ive also indicated which of these are available on DVD.

Premier League (creme de la creme)

Bird with the crystal Plumage dvd
Black Belly of the Tarantula dvd(spanish lang only)
Blood and Black Lace dvd
Bloodstained Butterfly
Case of the Scorpions Tail
Crimes of the Black Cat
Day of the Maniac dvd
Death Laid an Egg dvd(japanese)
Deep red dvd
Delirium(Polselli) dvd
Dont Look Now dvd
Dont torture a Duckling dvd
Fifth Cord dvd(japanese)
Gently Before she Dies
House with the Windows that Laugh dvd
My Dear Killer dvd
One on Top of the Other(Fulci)
Opera dvd
Perfume of the Lady in Black
Phenomena dvd
Pyjama Girl Case
Short Night of the Glass Dolls dvd
Spasmo dvd
Tenebre dvd
Torso dvd
Trauma dvd
What are the strange drops of blood on Jennifers Body(aka Case of the Bloody Iris) dvd
What have they done to Solange dvd
Who saw Her Die dvd

First Division

Amuck dvd
Autopsy dvd
Bay of Blood dvd
Black Veil for Lisa
Blade of the Ripper
Blood Stained Shadow dvd
Cat o nine tails dvd
Cats Victims dvd
Dead are Alive dvd
Deadly Inheritance
Death Carries a cane
Death steps in the Dark
Emptines is all around
Eye of the Hurricane
Eyeball dvd
Five Dolls for an August Moon dvd
Formula for a Murder
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
Girl Who Knew too Much dvd
Hatchet for a Honeymoon dvd
Iguana with a tongue of Fire
La Sorella de Ursula
Lady in Red Kills Seven Times
Lizard in a womans skin
Murder Obsession
Murder to the Tune of seven black notes
New York Ripper dvd
Nonhossonno(Sleepless) dvd
Nothing Underneath
Paranoia
Perfect Crime
Plot of Fear
Rings of Fear
Seven Bloodstained Orchids dvd
Seven Deaths in the cats eye
Slaughter Hotel
Stagefright dvd
Stendahl Syndrome dvd
Strip Nude for Your Killer
What have they done to Your Daughters dvd
Youll die at Midnight

Second Division
Blade in the Dark dvd
Body Puzzle
Cold Eyes of Fear dvd
Crazy Desires of a Murderer
Delirium(Bava) dvd
Giallo a Venezia
Girl in room 2a
In the Folds of the Flesh
Killer Reserved 9 seats
Murder Rock dvd
Too beautiful to Die
Weekend Murders

[The Chaostar]

(To quote Fred Williamson from FROM DUSK TILL DAWN): "Yo... Monkeyman!", this is a great list!

[Crystal Plumage]

Strip Nude For Your Killer is available on R2 PAL disc:
http://www.xploitedcinema.com/dvds/dvds.asp?title=2397

[life_o_petey]

a few more added to the ol' wishlist.

I have a question. I ordered the R1 Torso disc, but now I see the R2 version has an opening scene that's missing from the R1. So for anyone who's seen both versions, is the difference really that big a deal, or is either release fine?

[Coverdale]

Second Division
Blade in the Dark dvd
Body Puzzle
Cold Eyes of Fear dvd
Crazy Desires of a Murderer
Delirium(Bava) dvd
Giallo a Venezia
Girl in room 2a
In the Folds of the Flesh
Killer Reserved 9 seats
Murder Rock dvd
Too beautiful to Die
Weekend Murders

I agree with the two choices in the "Second Division" I've seen: Cold Eyes of Fire sucks beyond belief (I rented it once), and last night I watched "A Blade In The Dark," which put me to sleep. The latter was part of the two-fer disc with "Macabre" (a good film although not a giallo). I'm starting to think that Lamberto is definitely 2nd tier, as opposed to his father/Argento/Fulci/Deodato, who are first tier directors.

[Crystal Plumage]

a few more added to the ol' wishlist.

I have a question. I ordered the R1 Torso disc, but now I see the R2 version has an opening scene that's missing from the R1. So for anyone who's seen both versions, is the difference really that big a deal, or is either release fine?There was a thread on TORSO recently:
http://www.horrordvds.com/vb3forum/showthread.php?t=17140
Basically it means if you really dig this movie,buy them all!;)