Torso
Directed by Sergio Martino
A sexy student is stalked by a serial strangler in this classic from the grand giallo duo, director Sergio Martino and writer Ernesto Gastaldi. Art student Jane (Suzy Kendall) becomes the target of a killer when she realizes she saw something that could unmask his identity. Jane and her friends set out for a remote villa where they hope to hide out until the killer is caught. Naturally, things don’t go according to plan. A favorite of director Eli Roth, this chilling horror hit laid the groundwork for the US slasher genre. Essential viewing for giallo enthusiasts.
Sergio Martino’s giallo classic follows a sexy student stalked by a mad strangler.
Cast: Suzy Kendall, Tina Aumont, Carla Brait, Luc Merenda
Member Reviews
The stylish, colourful, polished aesthetics of this film deserved a better story and non-dubbed dialogue, I think. I did get some laughs from the over-the-top jump scare strings, though, not to mention the Carry On Up The Piazza bug-eyed reactions of some of the male characters to seeing attractive women. (Now I'm imagining Kenneth Williams as the scarf vendor and Sid James as the peeping Tom...)
Now that's some good Giallo!
Gialli are not my thing, hilarious fight at the end. Poor effects
In every respect it's a movie of it's era. Lots of misogyny, nudity, and everyone smokes... Just all the time. Not that I mind, but it does catch you out if you're only used to modern movies. Torso's a suspenseful "who's the killer" mystery, and very well put together. Nice locations, pretty girls, and kept to a good run time so it doesn't drag. The final act is pretty tense too.
Quite enjoyable. Made me think and try to figure out the killer. Wish they went into more detail on the killer and why he collected the body parts and what he did with them. Audio wasn't very sinked up but I honestly didn't mind. Had some great tense moments. Overall I think I'd watch it again.