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 | SchockMovie Review The latest cinematic chapter of the Italian master Mario Bava, Shock, presents itself as a farewell to his directorial career, emerging from a decade marked by a rebirth of Italian cinema imbued with anger, ambiguity and a fascination for the macabre. The film, a cross between giallo, thriller and horror, is a testimony to that essential contribution of Bava, which had already inspired entire generations of directors. In this work, however, one senses the loss of that personal imprint: the meticulousness in the photography, a distinctive sign that had made the director famous, as well as that bitter irony capable of... Read More |
 | The Last Man on EarthMovie Review The film, based on the famous novel by Richard Matheson I Am Legend, manages to recreate the atmosphere of the book well, despite the limited budget. The Italian director Ubaldo Ragona does a better job than the more famous Boris Sagal, who made The Omega Man a few years later. This is probably due to the fact that Vincent Price, very comfortable in an Italian co-production, surpasses the talented Charlton Heston. With his usual theatricality, Price offers a performance reminiscent of silent films, particularly effective in the part where he is alone, for half the film. The first part is very suggestive, thanks to the beautiful... Read More |
 | ImmaculateMovie Review Religious horror without demoniacs or exorcisms, played by the new American movie star Sydney Sweeney who also produces here and is the fulcrum of this film... she is perfect in the role with her angelic face that however in the ending, now a cult of this film, is transfigured thus becoming a great "scream queen" almost on the level of Isabelle Adjani in "Possession". |
 | Occhiali neri/ Dark GlassesMovie Review "Dark Glasses": Between Stylistic Revival and Narrative Collapse The return of Dario Argento behind the camera with "Dark Glasses" ten years after "Dracula 3D" was an anticipated event, and the first part of the film initially seems to satisfy that expectation. The setting in **Rome**, a city flooded by an eclipse and immediately afterwards wrapped in a nocturnal and vicious atmosphere, is the perfect canvas for a classic Italian giallo. The opening sequences, with the introduction of Diana, a luxury escort (played by a good and likable Ilenia Pastorelli), and the immediate threat of a serial killer, unmistakably recall... Read More |
 | The wellMovie Review The twilight settings and the acting performances even of the minor roles are very appreciable, some scenes in the finale give a touch perhaps unintentionally funny that I personally appreciate a lot in horror films. A simple but well-crafted story, with realistic dialogues, the long gore scenes in the film could disturb those like me who do not appreciate them but prefer dark atmospheres and mystery, which are not lacking anyway. A low-budget production that does not disappoint but rather transports us to the past of an Italian genre cinema that is now almost defunct. |
 | Jacopo MarianiInterview Jacopo Mariani is an Italian actor, born in Rome on September 19, 1965. He comes from an artistic family. His father, Carlo Maria Mariani, was a master of "pittura colta" (cultivated painting) and neoclassicism, recognized worldwide for his works. His mother, Bente Brantsen, was a master of high-warp tapestry weaving. His sister, Anita (born in Copenhagen in 1960), redesigned the FIAT ABARTH logo in the mid-1970s, a emblem that remains in use today. His most notable roles are those of the young Carlo in the film "Deep Red"(Profondo rosso) and little Albert in Suspiria, both directed by Dario Argento. |
 | vadim grassiInterview Vadim Grassi is an emerging young Italian director and photographer originally from Melzo, in the province of Milan. He is mainly known within the local artistic circuit and on social networks for his work related to independent short films, as well as fashion, portrait, and beauty photography. Biography and Early Steps Vadim grew up in Melzo, where he first developed a passion for the world of images and videos. He joined the Gruppo Artistico Melzese (G.A.M.) as a member and artist, exhibiting his work and sharing his passion within the local community. Work as a Director At the age of 24, Vadim made his directorial debut... Read More |
 | alberto gelmiInterview Alberto Gelmi is a young director from Turin, passionate about horror cinema since childhood. His connection with film began through collecting home videos and constantly seeking out rare and underground titles, which from the very start fueled his curiosity for the most extreme and independent forms of the seventh art. At 23, he enrolled in a small film academy in Milan, where he began experimenting with the camera and developing his own visual language. He completed his studies by presenting New Entry, a short film inspired by the world of fashion — an environment in which he had worked as a videomaker during those years —... Read More |
 | Jacopo ServettiniInterview I'm a young aspiring actor who has always been passionate about cinema in general, and horror in particular. During the boredom of the pandemic, two other guys and I founded Aquarida Production, an independent short film production company. Since then, we've made seven short films, six of which I starred in. My experience comes from being self-taught, experimenting on myself and stepping out of my comfort zone. After my first three short films, I attended a film acting and dubbing course in Florence. My aspiration is to continue on this path while remaining faithful to the idea of cinema that the Aquarida guys and I have... Read More |
 | David CampanellaInterview David Campanella (Reggio Calabria - Italy, July 10, 1982) After graduating from D.A.M.S. at the University of Calabria in 2005, under the guidance of Italian professor, director, screenwriter, and documentary filmmaker Luigi Di Gianni (Naples, October 20, 1926 – Rome, May 10, 2019), I moved to Turin to complete my master's degree in Film Language and Technique. I have always been passionate about and studied cinema and its technological developments, with a preference for the horror and fantasy genres as metaphors and ideological thinking. I have made various experimental short films related to social reality, inspired by... Read More |