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Doing research, need some help... Mar 6, 2015 18:19:52 GMT -5

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Post by Robert69 on Mar 6, 2015 18:19:52 GMT -5

Alright, so I'm working on my next film project. It's been relatively hush-hush so far, but I'm researching stylistic choices for the film, and I keep coming back to Giallo style being a great choice.

Without giving anything away, I'm going to be adapting Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amantillado" into a Feature. For those who are fans of either/both, I'm sure you can see why the Giallo style comes up when talking about Poe.

So what I need help with is this: Can you suggest some Giallo style films worth checking out? Really interested in the more unique color palates, and cinematography. I know there are a lot of film fans/geeks on here, besides myself. And my personal tastes tend to run mainstream summer blockbuster. Not Italian/stylistic thriller-horror.

Anyone? Bueller? Help is appreciated. You all know I appreciate you.

Tim of thee WF Mod *Entertainment Mod.* Joined on: Dec 18, 2001 20:25:16 GMT -5 Posts: 16,974	Doing research, need some help... Mar 6, 2015 23:40:35 GMT -5 Robert69 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Tim of thee on Mar 6, 2015 23:40:35 GMT -5 my immediate reaction is to look here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giallo good shooting! can;t wait to see how it turns out
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Doing research, need some help... Mar 6, 2015 23:51:55 GMT -5

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Mar 6, 2015 23:40:35 GMT -5 Tim of thee said:

my immediate reaction is to look here

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giallo

good shooting!

can;t wait to see how it turns out

Yeah, I've been going over that, all day. There are a few from that list on Netflix. I always like hearing peoples' opinions about what they like, etc, when topics like this come up.

And appreciate it. It's going to be -- intense. First project I get to use (my own) Blackmagic on. Pretty stoked. Start building the catacombs set early next week.

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While not necessarily Italian, two of my favorite horror films during the early 70s are "Blood for Dracula" and "Flesh for Frankenstein", both directed by Paul Morrissey. They have a great exploitation/art house feel, and Blood for Dracula is in my top 10 of all time.

For Italian Horror, Lucio Fulci and Mario Bava are some of the most revered, check out their top films.

If you're looking to get a 50s/60s/70s horror feel, pretty much everything Hammer studios did in those decades are pretty amazing, and there are so many to choose from.

If you're looking for a Hitchcock feel, also check out Carol Reed namely Odd Man Out, The Fallen Idol, and The Third Man...and Night Train to Munich as well.

If you're in need of directors with their own visual styles:
Nicholas Winding Refn's Drive & Only God Forgives have great night time/neon feels, as is the end of Harmony Korine's Spring Breakers.
Gaspar Noe's Enter the Void is a visual punch in the brain, amazing, amazing movie.
Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life is just a beautifully photographed film.
Lars von Trier's Europa is a good modern-ish, black and white film, his films Dogville & Manderlay are also interesting with their lack of sets.
Reiner Werner Fassbinder's World on a Wire has a nice visual feel due to the 1973 interpretation of the future and the modernist feel of the time.
David Cronenberg's Dead Ringers has a great 80s modernist feel and style to it, especially in the costumes.
Panos Cosmatos's Beyond the Black Rainbow is a great interpretation of 1983 style done in 2010.
Steve McQueen's Hunger, a true personal favorite, has amazing visual style and tone.

Those films really stand out from the norm for me in terms of appearance and lasting abilities.

Is there something more specific you're looking for, like a definitive list of top Gialli style films or just something to kind of get the juices flowing?

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Doing research, need some help... Mar 9, 2015 17:22:44 GMT -5

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Mar 9, 2015 15:39:37 GMT -5 @heroesandmartyrs said:

Robert69

While not necessarily Italian, two of my favorite horror films during the early 70s are "Blood for Dracula" and "Flesh for Frankenstein", both directed by Paul Morrissey. They have a great exploitation/art house feel, and Blood for Dracula is in my top 10 of all time.

For Italian Horror, Lucio Fulci and Mario Bava are some of the most revered, check out their top films.

If you're looking to get a 50s/60s/70s horror feel, pretty much everything Hammer studios did in those decades are pretty amazing, and there are so many to choose from.

If you're looking for a Hitchcock feel, also check out Carol Reed namely Odd Man Out, The Fallen Idol, and The Third Man...and Night Train to Munich as well.

If you're in need of directors with their own visual styles:
Nicholas Winding Refn's Drive & Only God Forgives have great night time/neon feels, as is the end of Harmony Korine's Spring Breakers.
Gaspar Noe's Enter the Void is a visual punch in the brain, amazing, amazing movie.
Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life is just a beautifully photographed film.
Lars von Trier's Europa is a good modern-ish, black and white film, his films Dogville & Manderlay are also interesting with their lack of sets.
Reiner Werner Fassbinder's World on a Wire has a nice visual feel due to the 1973 interpretation of the future and the modernist feel of the time.
David Cronenberg's Dead Ringers has a great 80s modernist feel and style to it, especially in the costumes.
Panos Cosmatos's Beyond the Black Rainbow is a great interpretation of 1983 style done in 2010.
Steve McQueen's Hunger, a true personal favorite, has amazing visual style and tone.

Those films really stand out from the norm for me in terms of appearance and lasting abilities.

Is there something more specific you're looking for, like a definitive list of top Gialli style films or just something to kind of get the juices flowing?

Hadn't thought of those. This was very inclusive, and I'll start doing research soon. Thank you!

And just in general. It's mostly the color composition, itself. I just feel like the Giallo style compliments a Poe story very well. As soon as I had the idea to do it, that was the stylistic choice that came to mind. I just hadn't seen a whole lot (of 'original' Giallo) these styles of films. I admit that my viewing of foreign fare is not up to par for someone who works in the field. My tastes run very mainstream, American.

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