Blood and Black Lace
Directed by Mario Bava
When young model, Isabella, is murdered by a masked killer, the employees of a chic Italian fashion house find themselves the next targets of the mysterious assailant. A missing diary, a torrid affair, deception and backstabbing are all potential motives for the fashion house slayings. This seminal thriller by legendary Italian filmmaker, Mario Bava, became the blueprint for giallo cinema with its visually arresting colour scheme, set piece murders and convoluted plot. A great influence on fellow Italian director, Dario Argento, BLOOD AND BLACK LACE went on to shape Italian horror, as well as the slasher film of the 1980s. Contains violence and gore.
A masked killer terrorizes a chic fashion house in Mario Bava's seminal giallo.
Cast: Cameron Mitchell, Eva Bartok, Thomas Reiner, Ariana Gorini
Member Reviews
What a great film. Groundbreaking Giallo and one of the major signposts on the way to the Slasher. Hitchock with a body count, in an explosion of sensual detail.
The ending was a little melodramatic but overall not bad, especially for 1963!
Absolute Classic!
Really good
Watch it for the gorgeous cinematography, set design, exceptional camera work, cool looking killer and beautiful women. The plot was engaging enough until the killer reveal then the script and acting falls off a cliff. Regardless, if you’re a lover of giallo and this is a must-watch.