As I have previously mentioned I am a huge fan of the Italian horror genre called Giallo. One of my favorite film websites, Sound on Sight, recently published a list of the greatest Giallo films of all time. Here's a better description of Giallo than I can supply, "the genre is comprised of equal parts early pulp thrillers, mystery novels, with a willingness to gleefully explore onscreen sex and violence in provocative, innovative ways. Giallos are strikingly different from American crime films: they value style and plot over characterization, and tend towards unapologetic displays of violence, sexual content, and taboo exploration. The genre is known for stylistic excess, characterized by unnatural yet intriguing lighting techniques, convoluted plots, red herrings, extended murder sequences, excessive bloodletting, stylish camerawork and unusual musical arrangements." My favorites are Tenebre #12 and The Bird with the Crystal Plumage #5, but it is still a quality and informative list. Clearly the author prefers Dario Argento films, and I couldn't agree more. The top ten are below, but I encourage you to follow the link to the website.
http://www.soundonsight.org/greatest-horror-movies-ever-made-part-6-best-italian-giallo-films/
10. Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key (Gastaldi)
9. Don't Torture a Duckling (Fulci)
8. Blood and Black Lace (Bava)
7. Bay of Blood (Bava)
6. Hatchet for the Honeymoon (Bava)
5. The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (Argento)
4. The Girl Who Knew Too Much (Bava)
3. Opera (Argento)
2. Suspiria (Argento)
1. Deep Red (Argento)
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