Giallo Essentials: Black Edition

Smile Before Death (1972)

Moving back into the villa of her recently deceased mother, young Nancy Thompson (Jenny Tamburi) thought things a little too cozy between her stepdad (Silvano Tranquilli) and her mom's best friend (Rosalba Neri). Suspecting foul play, she turned her seductive wiles upon both in search of answers...and reaped a stunning reveal. Silvio Amadio's steamy giallo also stars Hiram Keller, Dana Ghia; keep an eye out for Barbara Bouchet. 85 min. In Italian with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. C/Rtg: NR

The Weapon, The Hour, The Motive (1972)

Inspector Franco Boito (Renzo Montagnani) was expected to be both swift and discreet when investigating the stabbing death of convent priest Don Giorgio (Maurizio Bonuglia). When it develops that the padre had just broken off not one but two illicit affairs, the odds for a quick and clean resolution evaporated. Controversial giallo opus also stars Bedy Moratti, Eva Czemerys, Claudia Gravy, Arturo Trina. 105 min. In Italian with English subtitles. C/Rtg: NR

The Killer Reserved Nine Seats (1974)

One night, wealthy eccentric Patrick Davenant (Chris Avram) had an uneasy gaggle of relations, friends and lovers convene at one of his holdings--a run-down opera house. It turns out that more than the curtain would be falling, as someone unknown began picking off the unfortunate attendees one by one. Rosanna Schiaffino, Eva Czemerys, Lucretia Love, Paola Senatore, Janet Agren also star. 99 min. In Italian with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. C/Rtg: NR

Widescreen; Soundtracks: Italian, English; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary; featurettes; image galleries; theatrical trailers; more. In Italian with English subtitles.