Dressed in Blue

A mentally disturbed man, posing as a psychiatrist's female assistant, embarks on a murderous rampage in New York City. His victims are beautiful women, and his weapon of choice is a straight razor. A detective and the psychiatrist's only surviving patient try to uncover the killer's identity before they become the next victim.

Brian De Palma's 'Dressed to Kill' is a controversial yet critically acclaimed erotic thriller that draws heavy inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho.' While some critics lauded its stylish direction, suspenseful atmosphere, and shocking twists, others condemned its explicit violence and perceived misogyny. The film remains a significant work in the slasher genre and De Palma's filmography.

• Praised for its masterful suspense and Hitchcockian influence.

• Criticized for its graphic violence and disturbing themes.

• Lauded for De Palma's distinctive visual style and directorial control.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's thrilling plot and suspense, with many highlighting its shocking twists and stylish direction. However, some viewers found the graphic violence and thematic elements to be gratuitous and unsettling.

Nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Horror Film (1981). Angie Dickinson was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (1981).

The famous shower scene in 'Dressed to Kill,' where the killer stalks Angie Dickinson, was filmed in reverse to achieve a more menacing and disorienting effect.