Review of Blood and Black Lace (1964) by Ryan M — 22 Jun 2011
What most may consider to be Mario Bava's best film, Blood and Black Lace is a tight little giallo. The plot is standard, with the models in a fashion house being stalked by a killer after a scandalous diary.
However, in the end, it all comes down to love, greed, and blackmail. Pretty standard right? Well, Mr. Bava here makes a supposedly standard film unique with such rich cinematography and visuals, it edges on brilliance.
As far as acting goes, it could have been better, but with an expressionist work of art like this, who needs acting? Who needs plot? Bava gives you amazingly lush eye-candy, with two colors clashing that produce a very surreal aura.
Add in fantastic cinematography and brutal kills (that furnace kill was just mean). The killer's look is fantastic, with a black coat on, with the usual black gloves, a fedora, and some nylon stretched over his/her face, making the killer look like a department store mannequin.
If you can't tell by now, Blood and Black Lace comes recommended, with an A+ in visuals.
This review of Blood and Black Lace (1964) was written by Ryan M on 22 Jun 2011.
Blood and Black Lace has generally received positive reviews.
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