Torso is a stunning, well crafted Giallo film that is one of the best of the genre. Sergio Martino crafts a violent, psycho sexual tale with enough shocks and chills to keep you on the edge of your seat til the very end. This is a brilliant Giallo that matches some of the best in the genre. The film relies on effective
suspense, and like many other films of this genre, delivers the gore, the gruesome kills and everything else you'd expect from a Giallo, This film is a well crafted horror flick that has a good cast. Director Sergio Martino knows how to use the necessary ingredients to create a film that is chilling, perverse and above all memorable. I've seen a lot of the Giallo's and Torso ranks among the best. Dario Argento may be the master of the genre, but other Italian directors have made their mark as well. Torso is a stunning Giallo which has its faults, but has all the tension that is expected from a Giallo. The acting is pretty good and the film has good atmosphere that keeps the viewer on the edge of your seat. The film is a must see for genre fans, and it is a classic of the genre. Torso is well crafted, and has everything that you'd expect from a great Giallo. Sergio Martino directs a powerful,. atmospheric film The film boasts an interesting killer that keeps you interested till the very end/. Also the score is brilliant, and adds a lot to the atmosphere of the overall picture. A fine Giallo that proves that Dario Argento isn't the only one able to make solid films in this sub genre of Italian horror.
January 20, 2012
