Movies and TvShows featuring "french-giallo" theme.
Starting as an investigation, the film begins with the discovery of a murdered young woman. Gradually we go back in time to realize that this crime is altogether the logical continuation of a philosophy of life where neither sex nor death are taboo, and where a lust for pushing limits meets it ultimate conclusion.
In this Italian horror film, a sadistic psychopath is brutally murdering women in a small town. As the body count rises, an inspector must unravel the mystery and catch the killer before more lives are lost. With a blend of mystery and thriller elements, the film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
In Blood and Black Lace, a fashionable Alpine fashion house is the target of a series of gruesome murders. As beautiful models are killed off one by one, the mystery deepens. The killer's motive remains unknown, and everyone becomes a suspect. With its stylish visuals and suspenseful atmosphere, Blood and Black Lace is a cult-favorite giallo film that combines elements of crime, horror, mystery, and thriller genres.
And Soon the Darkness is a psycho-thriller set in the French countryside. Two young women, Stephanie and Jane, embark on a cycling trip but their vacation takes a dark turn when Jane goes missing. Stephanie becomes suspicious of the locals, including a mysterious man and a police officer, as she tries to uncover the truth about her friend's disappearance. With elements of giallo, mystery, and horror, And Soon the Darkness keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Hanna is a girl completely abandoned to herself, is not at all inhibited sexually, and is attracted to the attention of unscrupulous people like Miguel, who takes advantage of Hanna, turning her to prostitution to obtain her drug fix. Until she meets Alex, a young man with a sincere affection for Hanna.
In a small French village, a Vietnam veteran butcher with a broken heart becomes a psychopathic serial killer. He murders villagers, including a child, using a knife. As he hides the evidence, he stabs himself in the stomach multiple times. The village is terrorized by the brutal killings, and the local police struggle to catch the mysterious murderer.
Andrea Damiani sends his wife Valeria off on a skiing holiday so he can spend time with his demanding mistress, Giulia. Little does he suspect that Valeria is having a rendezvous with a Count she recently met. However, Valeria does not know that 'Count' Giovanni is really just a manager's assistant, namely, Andrea's.
A wedding dress designer is haunted by his obsession with murder, as he kills women wearing his dresses. He targets wedding guests, leaving a trail of mutilated bodies. The film explores the mind of the killer as he becomes more desperate to relive the thrill of murder. Set in Italy, Spain, and France, the film combines elements of giallo and slasher genres.
Illustrious Corpses tells the story of a corrupt judge who is murdered, leading to a series of murders and a deep conspiracy involving politicians, the military, and a serial killer. Detective believes there is a cover-up. Set against the backdrop of Italy's political turmoil in the years of lead, the film explores themes of corruption, revenge, and the miscarriage of justice.
In 1970s Italy, a young journalist gets caught up in a murder investigation that brings to light the dark underbelly of politics and media manipulation. As he digs deeper, he uncovers shocking secrets and finds himself framed for the crime. With his reputation and life on the line, he must navigate a web of political corruption and conspiracy to expose the truth.
Alain Revent, a seductive and refined man, derives a peculiar satisfaction from debasing his wives. The first, driven to the brink of despair, throws herself out of a window. Enlisting the help of an equally perverse casual acquaintance, Dino, the "handsome brute" proceeds to emotionally torture his second wife, Nathalie. The sadistic plan is picked up on by Officer Leroy who suspects the truth. Will he be able to snatch the unfortunate woman from the evil Alain's clutches?
In Fascination, a vampire aristocrat seduces and murders men, while a murderess escapes from a mental institution. They cross paths in a castle where they engage in lesbian sex and engage in a deadly battle for power. The film features gruesome murders, seduction scenes, and a cult-like atmosphere.
A woman's nightmares about a lesbian lover, murder, and a bat lead her into a murder investigation. As the investigation unfolds, she begins to question her own sanity and becomes entangled in a web of deception and violence.
Amer (2009) is a French giallo-esque experimental film that delves into the themes of desire, fear, and love. With a retro horror feel, the movie follows the journey of an adolescent girl through various encounters involving murder, sensuality, and perversion. Through minimal dialogue and avant-garde visuals, Amer captivates the audience with its exploration of the darker aspects of femininity and sexuality.
The Demoniacs follows a group of pirates who are shipwrecked on a haunted island. They are attacked and killed by a demonic spirit, but come back to seek revenge. The movie explores themes of rape, revenge, and the supernatural.
Luisa De Dominicus is a Milanese piano teacher who moves to Lucca to be with the man she loves: Ferdinando 'Bonci' Marinotti, a city councilman campaigning for mayor on a platform of moral values. She is of the belief that Fernando is single, living with his ailing mother. This, of course, is far from the case. The boys living in her apartment building mistakenly believe Luisa is a call-girl who uses piano teaching as a cover for her true profession, and word soon spreads among the building's dirty old men. The resourceful boys drill a well-concealed hole in the wall between Signorina Luisa's flat and the bedroom of the landlord's son, Marcello Busatti, allowing them a spectacular view of their spectacular neighbor. Marcello quickly becomes infatuated with Luisa, but is also conflicted regarding her supposed profession. Eventually Luisa learns of Fernando's philandering nature, and after a vigorous misunderstanding, satisfies Marcello's unrequited lust/love.
In rural Italy, a deeply disturbed person becomes possessed and starts causing chaos. They curse a wedding night, kill a cat, and stab someone to death. The local monastery attempts an exorcism, but the evil persists. Superstition, possession, and witchcraft intertwine in this sleazy giallo horror film.
In Deadly Sweet, a man becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman and finds himself caught up in a series of murders. As he delves deeper into the dark secrets of London's underground scene, he discovers a web of deception and violence. With its striking visuals and shocking revelations, Deadly Sweet is a must-watch for fans of suspenseful thrillers.
A woman posing in erotic magazines is stalked by a maniac who kills the people around her.
A journalist spends the night at a haunted castle and becomes entangled in a web of insanity and murder. As he investigates the mysterious happenings, he uncovers dark secrets and encounters supernatural entities. With the help of a love interest, he must confront a killer ghost and unravel the truth about the haunted house.