Hello beloved butchers, surreal sinners, doomed dames, masked maniacs, and nightmare knaves! 

Welcome to a brief glimpse into the world of Giallo! Get ready for whodunit thrillers teeming with violence, twists, the paranormal, and most importantly S T Y L E.

These five films bring tropes galore, harkening back to their 1929 literary origins and the yellow ( aka giallo) covers that coined the genre’s name. Expect masked and gloved killers, unique murder weapons, plenty of red herrings, and oversaturated lighting on dreamlike sets.

As usual, we’ll meet at 6pm at Collective Chemistry EXCEPT FOR OCTOBER 8, as the space is unavailable that day. The location for that screening is TBD, ask Alex for details.

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October 1: Psychic (Murder to the Tune of Seven Black Notes) (1977)

A woman with psychic powers must embark on an investigation with a paranormal expert to clear her husband’s name and piece together the disturbing visions plaguing her mind. Watch for incredible outfits, architecture, and interior design.

October 8: Deep Red (1975) ••• NOT SCREENING AT COLLECTIVE CHEMISTRY, LOCATION TBD •••

One of Dario Argento’s most celebrated films, this story follows an English pianist who witnesses the murder of his neighbor. Teaming up with a young reporter, the duo works to solve the crime before the killer strikes again.

October 15: Phenomena (1985)

Jennifer Connelly plays a new student at a Swiss boarding school with the unique ability to communicate with insects. When a murderer begins targeting students, she takes matters, and bugs, into her own hands. Can she use her gift to solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim?

October 22: Blood and Black Lace (1964)

Director Mario Bava delivers a masterclass in oversaturated Technicolor nightmares. Drugs, high fashion, and murder make up this proto-slasher masterpiece. Perhaps the most quintessential giallo film on this list.

October 29: Malignant (2021)

Falling into the broadest definition of giallo, this film is absolutely bonkers. James Wan cranks the genre up to 11, splattering the screen with nu-metal energy and a plot unlike anything you’ve seen before.