Typical giallo, highly influenced by Argento's Deep Red, (especially the ending and some scenes with baby dolls hanging by their necks) with a music score by Goblins which is obviously inferior to Suspiria's and Deep Red's. However you can find some interesting murder scenes ( I really liked the murder of an old lady in a wheel chair)and I must admit that Argento's Tenebrae copied some key elements from it. If you are a new fan of gialli films seek for Argento first, but if you are a dedicated fan you should also watch this film. 6/10
Review of The Bloodstained Shadow
The Bloodstained Shadow
(1978)
Not a giallo reference point, but above average nonetheless (POSSIBLE SPOILERS)
19 August 2004
Warning: Spoilers