I wonder what film the other reviewers saw that they garner with such praise, as this is a dull 'thriller' that doesn't have anything new to offer.
It is lacking in terror, music or even atmosphere, and anyone with half a brain can guess already who the killer is.
It isn't really even a "giallo" type film because it lacks anything pertinent to that genre.
Director Lenzi meanders from point A to point B fairly rapidly, minus the chills one normally gets from any "creepy moments" or sustained plot. He has the boring clichés to "inform" the audience (a news station, a car radio, talking about the murders).
A routine everyman (Sabato) is uninspired in the lead role, how the killer never managed to kill him or the dumb waif he is protecting is beyond intelligence.
The film lacks excitement and therefore it is only below "average", just barely at that even.
And be prepared for the biggest let down when the killer is exposed.
It is lacking in terror, music or even atmosphere, and anyone with half a brain can guess already who the killer is.
It isn't really even a "giallo" type film because it lacks anything pertinent to that genre.
Director Lenzi meanders from point A to point B fairly rapidly, minus the chills one normally gets from any "creepy moments" or sustained plot. He has the boring clichés to "inform" the audience (a news station, a car radio, talking about the murders).
A routine everyman (Sabato) is uninspired in the lead role, how the killer never managed to kill him or the dumb waif he is protecting is beyond intelligence.
The film lacks excitement and therefore it is only below "average", just barely at that even.
And be prepared for the biggest let down when the killer is exposed.