Giallo Collection

Originally posted by thrashard76
I nearly hit upon this box set shortly after it was released but decided against it because of some negative feedback it was getting at the time by not being as great as everyone thought it could have been (that being 1 movie was excellent while the others were sub-par). I may have to look in on this set again before AB puts it on an OOP list.

I have read these sorts of complaints as well. If you like gialli, this set will please you. All four films are worth watching. Some people are never satisfied. Keep in mind that most gialli have never been seen in the United States, so any releases of these films are of interest to fans of the genre.

Originally posted by mcchrist
Well, I know I won't be picking this up. I've seen a couple of the films included and when I saw this set I was curious and all because I don't think they are the best examples in the genre. I think I've outgrown the giallo anyway, I haven't been able to sit through one in a while. I'd rather watch De Palma or something.

This begs the question of why only the best examples of a genre should be released. It also implies the false premise that not being the best equates to being bad. All four films in this collection are good gialli.

[mcchrist]

Well EPKJ, these sets aren't exactly cheap and I'm not going to fork over that much for something I won't watch.

[MaxRenn]

I'm with mcchrist - this boxset is overrated. The films are all pretty good but not excellent. Perfect example is "Who saw Die?" which some rated as one of the best gialli ever but is simply average. I'm not a giallo expert but all of the Argento, Bava and Fulci gialli I've seen are way better than anything in the GC.

I am interested in seeing other gialli so how do people rate films like "Seven Bloostained Orchids", "Torso", "Autopsy", "Laughing Windows" and "Solange" rate compared to the GC?

[hell ya!]

Originally posted by MaxRenn
I'm with mcchrist - this boxset is overrated. The films are all pretty good but not excellent. Perfect example is "Who saw Die?" which some rated as one of the best gialli ever but is simply average. I'm not a giallo expert but all of the Argento, Bava and Fulci gialli I've seen are way better than anything in the GC.

If you like Giallos than this boxset is not overrated. If you like Gallos you will like this boxset. You can't compare the best Giallos made by Agento, Fulci etc.. to the ones in the boxset becuase they're not as good but they're still very enjoyable.

Originally posted by mcchrist
Well EPKJ, these sets aren't exactly cheap and I'm not going to fork over that much for something I won't watch.

The Giallo Collection can be purchased online at Deep Discount DVD for $35.99, which is about $9.00 per movie. That is dirt cheap. Here is the URL:

http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=ABD012156

Next time do your homework. This set is cheap. Also, if the money matters to you, then you are not really a giallo fan. There is nothing wrong with that. However, I believe that this discussion has been based on the presumption that we were all giallo fans and not casual viewers. It makes a difference.

[mcchrist]

Well dude, for someone who is unemplyed, that set is expensive dude! Seriously! And I've seen quite a few giallos over the years man, I've outgrown them. And that set doesn't sound the least bit tempting right now. If I had money to burn, I'd go for it, but $35.99 is alot of money these days and there's a shit load of other things that cost a hell of alot more than that that I drool over every time I'm in town.

[Cydeous]

Originally posted by MaxRenn
I am interested in seeing other gialli so how do people rate films like "Seven Bloostained Orchids", "Torso", "Autopsy", "Laughing Windows" and "Solange" rate compared to the GC?

In my opinion, "House With the Laughing Windows" and "Solange" are much better films than the ones in the Giallo Collection. "Torso" is along the same level but not quite as good as Windows and Solange. "Autopsy" is okay and I haven't watched "Seven Bloodstained Orchids" yet.

If I were to own only one of the films that you've mentioned, it would be Windows.

WINDOWS is very good, but again, do you really think it's a giallo?

SOLANGE is only okay in my book. Definitely not better than the flicks in the GC, but I bet I'm the only one who says that. TORSO is pretty cool and about on par if not a tad bit better. 7BO is very good as well. Hell they're all good! Buy the lot of 'em.

[Cydeous]

You're right about Windows not really fitting the giallo style but of the films that were mentioned, I liked it the best.

Originally posted by mcchrist
Well dude, for someone who is unemplyed, that set is expensive dude! Seriously! And I've seen quite a few giallos over the years man, I've outgrown them. And that set doesn't sound the least bit tempting right now. If I had money to burn, I'd go for it, but $35.99 is alot of money these days and there's a shit load of other things that cost a hell of alot more than that that I drool over every time I'm in town.

How does someone who is unemployed afford to buy any DVD's? The set is inexpensive regardless of your financial situation. You simply don't value the collection. You should have just said that to begin with instead of complaining about the price.

uh oh I see epkj is now starting his shit on mcchrist

[Grim]

All fear the wrath of EPKJ!

Originally posted by betterdan
uh oh I see epkj is now starting his shit on mcchrist

Is he your boyfriend also? My you are a busy fellow.

Originally posted by EPKJ
Is he your boyfriend also? My you are a busy fellow.

A quick review of the forums rules:

2. Don't be a dick. Look, most people know what sort of behavior is "being a dick." If you don't, go away please.