Alexia Kannas Libri

Exploring the origins of the giallo mystery/horror genre, this book delves into its beginnings in 1960s and 1970s Italian cinema, highlighting key films and filmmakers. It examines the genre's evolution and its lasting impact on global cult cinema, showcasing its unique stylistic elements and thematic concerns. Through a comprehensive analysis, the work illustrates how giallo has shaped and influenced modern horror and mystery films, securing its place in film history.

Tracing Deep Red's history of censorship, re-edited releases, and its subsequent celebration by cult film audiences, this book considers how these competing discourses have helped to transform the film's cultural status and to fashion it as an exemplar of cult cinema.