Accademia Giallo: MY DEAR KILLER (1972)

This month, spring forward with "Accademia Giallo"--but don't lose your head!

In Tonino Valerii's 1972 thriller, My Dear Killer, a mysterious decapitation leads Inspector Peretti into a case of blackmail, deceit, and the unsolved kidnapping of a young girl.

Though this was Valerii's one and only stab at the genre, My Dear Killer proves to be a trend-setter whose influence would echo for decades. The guys talk red herrings, power tool safety, mirror art, and plenty more regarding this underappreciated gem--which also features one of giallo's most shocking images and an opening set-piece that defies belief!

Also, Ian and Bryan share some very different perspectives on how My Dear Killer relates to Matt Reeves' The Batman!

"Accademia Giallo" is Kicking the Seat's monthly deep dive into Italian Horror's "giallo" sub-genre. And this ain't no private school, either: the chat is open to everyone who wants to chime in about the movie and all things giallo!

Show Links

• Watch the My Dear Killer trailer.

• Further your fearful education at Horror 101 with Dr. AC!

• And be sure to check out Aaron's written review of My Dear Killer!

• Follow Jon down into Kitley's Krypt!

• And listen to Jon's great new podcast, Discover the Horror!

• Check out Bryan Martinez's YouTube show, The Giallo Room!

• And follow The Giallo Room on Instagram for your daily gialli fix!

• AND...as mentioned in the show, both Jon and previous guest Troy Howarth have been nominated for this year's Rondo Hatton Horror Awards! Check out the full ballot, and if you're so moved feel free to vote for Jon in the "Best Column" cateory, and for Troy in the "Book of the Year--Nonfiction" category!

• Catch up on past lessons with our "Accademia Giallo" YouTube Playlist!

• Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!