Who Saw Her Die?
Who Saw Her Die?

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Who Saw Her Die?

1972
Movie
94 min
Italian

Between a four-year gap in the murder of a young girl, the daughter of a well-known sculptor is discovered dead, and her parents conduct an investigation, only to discover they are in over their heads as the body-count keeps rising.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Aldo LadoGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In Venice, a young artist named Franco is plagued by disturbing nightmares and visions of a murdered woman after his sculptor father, a known womanizer, is found dead. As more women connected to his father begin to turn up murdered in gruesome ways, Franco, aided by his girlfriend Susan, tries to uncover the truth behind the killings and his own fragmented memories. The investigation leads them through the shadowy canals and ancient buildings of Venice, revealing dark secrets and a dangerous conspiracy.

Critical Reception

Who Saw Her Die? is considered a notable entry in the Italian giallo genre, praised for its atmospheric direction, suspenseful plot, and stylish visuals. While not as widely known as some of its contemporaries, it has garnered a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its effectiveness as a thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric Venetian setting and suspenseful mystery.

  • Noted for its effective giallo elements and stylish cinematography.

  • Some critics found the plot convoluted but appreciated the film's overall tone.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but general sentiment among giallo fans appreciates its dark atmosphere and mystery elements.

Fun Fact

The film's original Italian title is 'I corpi presentano il conto', which translates to 'The bodies present the bill'.

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JPV852

JPV852

Middling Italian murder-mystery has its moments but like many of these giallo films, you get some puzzling editing decisions and distracting dubbing. As a fan of crime-dramas, this at least kept my attention but this isn't high on my list i...