Written & Directed By: Paul Vecchiali
Cinematography: Georges Strouve
Editor: Francoise Merville
Cast: Jacques Perrin, Julien Guiomar, Eva Simonet, Paul Barge, Jaqueline Danno, Katia Cavaignac, Jean-Pierre Miguel, Helene Surgere, Sonia Saviange, Nicole Courcel
Unhappy women are being murdered by Emile, a psychotic young man suffering from the delusion that his acts are mercy killings.
The title seems simple, but there is a deeper meaning, and this film proves to be so much more.
This might’ve been regular fashion back when it was made but everything feels so stylistic Maybe because, to a modern audience, it is so far and was made to feel that way. As it is a French Giallo that provides less mystery and violence and seems to be more about the setup
The first kill in this film seems like the victim, experienced it, and welcomed it. It comes off as stylish and fetishistic in a romantic or erotic way
And choosing his victims, the title character it seems like they welcome him and aren’t surprised last encounter liaison or fling before the end so that it’s almost romantic and putting them out of their misery or granting a last request.
Which ends up setting the tone for the film as a romance yet not a love story
Almost like his actions are doing the victims of favor, as they are suicidal and feel they have no reason to live anymore. He offers assistance So they don’t do it themselves. Or go through the experience alone, nor have to worry about depending on their morals or beliefs going to hell, necessarily if religious
The victims, female, fashionable, and gorgeous, and presentation before their last breaths
The choreography of the floor show of one victim’s death scene is memorable and a delight, its style or international attitude and ideas.
The film can be drilled yet makes much out of a little and remains truly unforgettable, as well as an underrated gem that can easily throw an audience a bit of valance as the film goes on. We get to know the victims a bit more as we see the melodrama with each new one giving them, brava last scenes of their character’s last moments
We never see the actual kills only the before, and a bit of the aftermath to know that the deed was done
Wow, also witnessing the investigation of the case buying adults, Nancy, Drew, the character, and the police captain who start a kind of romance or at least a relationship hence toward romance
We watch as the killer gets upset as someone perverts his act of mercy per se by following him to the crime scenes and then stealing from the victims, making it seem like the killer’s motives are more about material gains making his gift seem more common and presents a rivalry
Victims come off as if they feel forgotten or betrayed by the world, or maybe just betrayed by a man or lover, and they will finally be immortalized and die and finally get attention special before the end. This desperation makes them feel sparkling before putting them out of their misery.
Presented as glamorous the Weathered it feels like a Hitchcock film as it has it set pieces that are usually the murders that come off as artistic and depth at times. As the film plays, Layfair and laid-back, not too concerned or drastic despite the actions and the film’s move.
When it comes to Giallo there is a certain beauty it provides it showcases. One of the reasons I like them is that they know how to present the female characters stylishly, sensual, gorgeous and fabulous. Like screen sirens. Sexy for sure but not cheaply classy and less exploitive all about beauty. They feel like women Of class and culture. It’s presented more as normal not necessarily down to earth. Special in fact but somehow normal and approachable
Amongst the crowd with Imperfections seemingly edited out.
The Death scenes feel like little short stories that offer glimpses of life lives and characters are given more dignity and death than might’ve had in life
They are double-crosses as the thieves seem to turn to murder groupies with funny emotional moments of turmoil as the third act is dragged out, but has plenty of beautiful moments
The film is more than just its simple title. This Gallo is a weird romance of the killer, granting his victims, and lovers wishes and making them feel special. Laissez-faire laid-back look at the serial killer and the investigation around his killings. That seems to be in no rush and strives to be more artistic than surprised filled or a procedure, except for a random dream sequence. The film is never exploited but creative and its simplicity is not so much a psychological study nor a thriller
The synopsis seems conventional, but that’s the film’s artistic aim. It has mainstream scares with deeper meanings and emotions in between that get confusing at the end and make it more cultivated.. there is also a boom mic visible in the final scene
The murder towards the end seems to be out of a discussion with the society around him, which is depressing as even the film feels like it betrays itself towards the end. There is even a boom visible in the final scene
The film also has a great score
Grade: B+
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