Italian Giallo in Film and Television

<p> Since the release in 1929 of a popular book series with bright yellow covers the Italian word <I>giallo</I> (yellow) has come to define a whole spectrum of mystery and detective fiction and films. Although most English speakers associate the term <I>giallo</I> with the violent and erotic thrillers popular in the 1960s and 1970s from directors like Mario Bava Dario Argento Lucio Fulci and others the term encompasses a wide range of Italian media such as mysteries thrillers and detective stories--even comedies and political pamphlets. As films like <I>Blood and Black Lace</I> (1964) and <I>Deep Red</I> (1975) have received international acclaim <I>giallo</I> is a fluid and dynamic genre that has evolved throughout the decades.</p><p> This book examines the many facets of the <I>giallo</I> genre --narrative style themes and influences. It explores Italian films made-for-TV films and miniseries from the dawn of sound cinema to the present discussing their impact on society culture and mores.</p>