Ep961: Accademia Giallo: THE CASE OF THE SCORPION'S TAIL (1971)
Accademia Giallo kicks off 2024 with a film by one of our most beloved and discussed directors: Sergio Martino's The Case of the Scorpion’s Tail!
The 1971 thriller stars George Hilton as an insurance investigator who tries to determine any irregularities in the policy of a heiress' dead husband--but soon finds himself suspected of her murder!
Join your fearsome faculty as we dissect this brutal and bizarre slice of 80s giallo--and take your questions and comments in the chat!
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Watch the Case of the Scorpion’s Tail trailer.
Chicagoans! Help the Music Box Theatre close out their 2024 "January Giallo" series with two nights of terror from Sergio Martino!
This Monday and Tuesday, you can catch the Maestro's classics, Torso and The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh on the big screen--with an ultra-rare in-person Q&A following both screenings!
Click here for times, tickets, and more information!
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Stay studious with Aaron Christensen at Horror101 with Dr. AC!
If you dare, venture down into Kitley's Krypt with Jon Kitley!
And listen to Jon's scary-good podcast, Discover the Horror!
Get devious with Bryan Martinez's Film Deviant podcast!
And check out his YouTube show, The Giallo Room!
Buy J. Blake Fichera's "Scored to Death" Volume I and II on Amazon (mentioned in the show).
And catch up with classic episodes of his Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers podcast!
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