Giallo of the Month Club
By Dianna Koch
Giallo of the Month ClubAug 29, 2022
STILL OF THE NIGHT (1982)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna reviews STILL OF THE NIGHT (1982). Follow the podcast on Instagram + X + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + X + Letterboxd / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
DELIRIUM / DELIRIO CALDO (1972)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! Dianna is joined by a returning guest to review DELIRIUM / DELIRIO CALDO (1972). Follow the podcast on Instagram + X + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + X + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division / Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET (1971) x DARIO ARGENTO PANICO (2023)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On the very first episode of 2024, Dianna dives into FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET / 4 MOSCHE DI VELLUTO GRIGIO (1971) and chats with DARIO ARGENTO PANICO (2023) director Simone Scafidi. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
Favorite Films of 2023 x THE STRANGLER (1970)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On the final episode of 2023, Dianna is joined by returning guest, Wade Brown, to discuss their favorite films released this year. Dianna and Wade rank their top ten movies of the year, as well as review THE STRANGLER (1970) . This episode is SPOILER FREE. Follow the podcast on Instagram + X + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + X + Letterboxd + diannank on the Bluesky app too! / Guest host Wade Brown / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
CRYSTAL EYES / MIRADA DE CRISTAL (2017)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna is joined by Canadian costumer Felicia Mancini to review CRYSTAL EYES / MIRADA DE CRISTAL (2017). Follow the podcast on Instagram + X + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + X + Letterboxd / Find guest Felicia over at themancinisisters / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division / Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
MURDER-ROCK: DANCING DEATH (1984)
The most wonderful time of the year has come to a close, but don't fret! Dianna and a guest share their favorite films from Fantastic Fest 2023. We also discuss Lucio Fulci's MURDER-ROCK: DANCING DEATH (1984). Dianna is joined by YouTube film reviewer and TikTok content creator, Dillon Tillman, for this seasonal episode!
Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow Slasher Reviews / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
FORBIDDEN PHOTOS OF A LADY ABOVE SUSPICION / LE FOTO PROIBITE DI UNA SIGNORA PER BENE (1970)
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Fantastic Fest time! Dianna shares a preview of what's to come at this year's festival. Additionally, she is joined by a guest to explore FORBIDDEN PHOTOS OF A LADY ABOVE SUSPICION / LE FOTO PROIBITE DI UNA SIGNORA PER BENE (1970). Follow the podcast on Instagram + X + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + X + Letterboxd + diannank on the Bluesky app too! / To learn more about Fantastic Fest and the incredible films showcased, check out their website here / Guest host Wade Brown / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
A24's MEDUSA DELUXE (2022) / Interview with writer-director Thomas Hardiman
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this spoiler free episode, Dianna dives into A24's latest release during a discussion with MEDUSA DELUXE (2022) writer-director Thomas Hardiman. Talented, ambitious, and backstabbing hairstylists gather for a competition in England, only to find one of their own murdered before judging can begin. Winding through neon-lit halls and backstage dressing rooms, competitors unspool long-simmering resentments and secrets as they search for the killer among them, in this devilishly funny whodunit from debut filmmaker Thomas Hardiman.
Dianna also delves into the history and influence of gialli in the United Kingdom. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
WHITE OF THE EYE (1987)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna is joined by Liam O'Donnell from Cinepunx to review WHITE OF THE EYE (1987). We discuss themes of memory and masculinity within this thriller. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Find guest Liam O'Donnell over at Cinepunx and Rough Cut Fan Club / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
CRAZY DESIRES OF A MURDERER / I VIZI MORBOSI DI UNA GOVERNANTE (1977)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! Dianna is joined by a returning guest to talk all about the wild and wonderful fest that was Chattanooga Film Festival 2023. Dianna also reviews CRAZY DESIRES OF A MURDERER / I VIZI MORBOSI DI UNA GOVERNANTE (1977). Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division / Chattanooga Film Festival Double Secret Cinema Society
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
TOO BEAUTIFUL TO DIE / SOTTO IL VESTITO NIENTE II (1988)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna is joined by Sam Panico from B&S About Movies to discuss giallo sequels and TOO BEAUTIFUL TO DIE / SOTTO IL VESTITO NIENTE II (1988). Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Sam Panico / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
MURDER OBSESSION / FOLLIA OMICIDA (1981)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! Dianna is joined by a returning guest to review MURDER OBSESSION / FOLLIA OMICIDA (1981). Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd/ Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
EYE IN THE LABYRINTH / L'OCCHIO NEL LABIRINTO (1972)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna reviews EYE IN THE LABYRINTH / L'OCCHIO NEL LABIRINTO (1972). Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
THE POSSESSED / LA DONNA DEL LAGO (1965)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! Dianna is joined by a returning guest to dissect its true crime origins and discuss THE POSSESSED / LA DONNA DEL LAGO (1965). Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
THE WASHING MACHINE / VORTICE MORTALE (1993)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna analyzes THE WASHING MACHINE / VORTICE MORTALE (1993) and dives into director Ruggero Deodato's influence on modern horror. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
Favorite Films of 2022
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On the final bonus episode of 2022, Dianna is joined by returning guest, Wade Brown, to discuss their favorite films released this year. Dianna and Wade rank their top ten movies of the year, in addition to honorable mentions and what's to come in 2023. This episode is SPOILER FREE. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter/ Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Co-host Wade Brown / Artwork by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
WATCH ME WHEN I KILL / IL GATTO DAGLI OCCHI DI GIADA (1977)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna is joined by a returning guest to talk all about WATCH ME WHEN I KILL / IL GATTO DAGLI OCCHI DI GIADA (1977). Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
DARK GLASSES / OCCHIALI NERI (2022)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, we discuss Halloween triple features and review Dario Argento's return to directing with DARK GLASSES / OCCHIALI NERI (2022). Dianna is joined by YouTube film reviewer and TikTok content creator, Dillon Tillman, for this seasonal episode!
Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow Slasher Reviews / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
Fantastic Fest 2022
The most wonderful time of the year has come to a close, but don't fret! Dianna shares her favorite films picks from Fantastic Fest 2022. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Fantastic Fest on Instagram + Twitter / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
THE FRENCH SEX MURDERS / CASA D'APPUNTAMENTO (1972)
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Fantastic Fest time! Dianna shares a preview of what's to come at this year's festival and explores THE FRENCH SEX MURDERS / CASA D'APPUNTAMENTO (1972). Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Purchase your Fantastic Fest badge here / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
A BAY OF BLOOD / ECOLOGIA DEL DELITTO (1971)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna is joined by William Eguizabal from Film Snob Reviews to discuss the infamous video nasties list, along with Mario Bava's A BAY OF BLOOD / ECOLOGIA DEL DELITTO (1971). Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host William Eguizabal / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
THE BLACK BELLY OF THE TARANTULA / LA TARANTOLA DAL VENTRE NERO (1971)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna is joined by a returning guest to talk all about arachnophobia and THE BLACK BELLY OF THE TARANTULA / LA TARANTOLA DAL VENTRE NERO (1971). Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
BODY PUZZLE / MISTERIA (1992)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this relaxed fit episode, Dianna is joined by a returning guest to talk about Lamberto Bava and his 1992 giallo BODY PUZZLE / MISTERIA. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
HEART OF MIDNIGHT (1988)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna is joined by a returning guest to review HEART OF MIDNIGHT (1988) and talk all about giallo queens that never were. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
YOUR VICE IS A LOCKED ROOM AND ONLY I HAVE THE KEY / IL TUO VIZIO È UNA STANZA CHIUSA E SOLO IO NE HO LA CHIAVE (1972)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this spoiler-free episode, Dianna analyzes YOUR VICE IS A LOCKED ROOM AND ONLY I HAVE THE KEY / IL TUO VIZIO È UNA STANZA CHIUSA E SOLO IO NE HO LA CHIAVE (1972) and dives into Edgar Allan Poe's short story, The Black Cat, and its influence on this film. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
THE WEEKEND MURDERS / CONCERTO PER PISTOLA SOLISTA (1970)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this spoiler-free episode, Dianna reviews THE WEEKEND MURDERS / CONCERTO PER PISTOLA SOLISTA (1970) and explores the history of whodunit and the crime-mystery novels that inspired the giallo filone. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
10 TO MIDNIGHT (1983)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna is joined by a returning guest to review 10 TO MIDNIGHT (1983). We also talk about beloved actor Charles Bronson! Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
PUZZLE / L'UOMO SENZA MEMORIA (1974)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On the first episode of the year, Dianna reviews PUZZLE / L'UOMO SENZA MEMORIA (1974) and explores director Duccio Tessari's filmography. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
Favorite Films of 2021
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this final episode of 2021, Dianna is joined by returning guest, Wade Brown, to discuss their favorite films released this year. Dianna and Wade rank their top ten movies of the year, in addition to honorable mentions. This episode is SPOILER FREE. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Co-host Wade Brown / Artwork by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
AMSTERDAMNED (1988)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, we review AMSTERDAMNED (1988). Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown + Wade's short films / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
THE NEW YORK RIPPER / LO SQUARTATORE DI NEW YORK (1982)
On this Halloween episode, we review Lucio Fulci’s THE NEW YORK RIPPER / LO SQUARTATORE DI NEW YORK (1982). Dianna is joined by a YouTube film reviewer to discuss New York horror.
Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow Slasher Movie Reviews / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
Fantastic Fest 2021
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna discusses her favorite films from Fantastic Fest 2021. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Artwork by Matt Gauck/ Music by Dream Division
MALIGNANT (2021)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! For our first ever GOTMC debate, we discuss James Wan's supernatural thriller, MALIGNANT (2021). Does MALIGNANT fall within the giallo filone? Listen to find out. To learn more about director James Wan's influences for this film, you can listen to his interview with GOTMC host Dianna here. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown + Wade's short films / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
Fantasia International Film Festival 2021
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this spoiler-free festival roundup episode, Dianna delves into her favorite feature films from this year's virtual edition of Canada's Fantasia International Film Festival. Fantasia is one of the largest, most influential genre film festivals in North America. You can follow Fantasia Fest on Twitter / Follow Giallo of the Month Club on Instagram + Twitter / Follow your host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
You can find B&S About Movies' special giallo coverage here.
Interview with James Wan
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this very special episode, Dianna interviews film director James Wan. Responsible for creating SAW, INSIDIOUS, and THE CONJURING universe, James returns to his original horror roots with his upcoming supernatural thriller, MALIGNANT. The film stars Annabelle Wallis as a woman who begins to have terrifying visions of gruesome murders, only to discover not just that the killings are real and she is witnessing them in real time, but also that the killer has ties to her mysterious past.
This episode is spoiler free. Stay tuned after the interview for an exclusive first listen to a hair raising scene from MALIGNANT. MALIGNANT arrives in theaters and on HBO Max on September 10th.
Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
THE STRANGE COLOR OF YOUR BODY'S TEARS (2013)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna reviews THE STRANGE COLOR OF YOUR BODY'S TEARS / THE STRANGE COLOUR OF YOUR BODY'S TEARS / L'ÉTRANGE COULEUR DES LARMES DE TON CORPS (2013). Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
You can find B&S About Movies' special giallo coverage here.
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
THE EDITOR (2014)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, we review Adam Brooks and Matthew Kennedy's horror comedy, THE EDITOR (2014). We also discuss our favorite films from this year's virtual edition of Chattanooga Film Festival. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown + Wade's short films / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
THE CORRUPTION OF CHRIS MILLER / LA CORRUPCIÓN DE CHRIS MILLER (1973)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, we review Juan Antonio Bardem's THE CORRUPTION OF CHRIS MILLER / LA CORRUPCIÓN DE CHRIS MILLER (1973). Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown + Wade's short films / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
DEATH LAID AN EGG / LA MORTE HA FATTO L'UOVO (1968)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, we review Giulio Questi's arthouse thriller DEATH LAID AN EGG / LA MORTE HA FATTO L'UOVO (1968). (This episode has been previously recorded via Skype and contains inconsistent audio quality.) Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown + Wade's short films / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
DEATH WALKS ON HIGH HEELS / LA MORTE CAMMINA CON I TACCHI ALTI (1971)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna reviews Luciano Ercoli's DEATH WALKS ON HIGH HEELS / LA MORTE CAMMINA CON I TACCHI ALTI (1971). Your host explores the links between Ercoli's filmography, including THE FORBIDDEN PHOTOS OF A LADY ABOVE SUSPICION (1970) and DEATH WALKS AT MIDNIGHT (1972), as well as how acclaimed film director Alfred Hitchcock influenced the giallo filone. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS. WARDH / LO STRANO VIZIO DELLA SIGNORA WARDH (1971)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, Dianna reviews Sergio Martino's THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS. WARDH / LO STRANO VIZIO DELLA SIGNORA WARDH / BLADE OF THE RIPPER (1971). Your host explores taboo sexuality in Italian society and the social commentary within this erotic thriller. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
Favorite Films of 2020
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this final episode of 2020, Dianna is joined by returning guest, Wade Brown, to discuss their favorite films released this year. Dianna and Wade rank their top ten movies of the year, in addition to honorable mentions. This episode is SPOILER FREE. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Co-host Wade Brown / Artwork by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
THE RED QUEEN KILLS SEVEN TIMES / LA DAMA ROSSA UCCIDE SETTE VOLTE (1972)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On the final giallo episode of 2020, we review Emilio Miraglia's THE RED QUEEN KILLS SEVEN TIMES / LA DAMA ROSSA UCCIDE SETTE VOLTE (1972). Dianna expands upon themes of folklore, fables, and fairy tales within the gialli filone and horror cinema. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown + Wade's short films / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
You can find B&S About Movies' Giallo January coverage here.
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
AUTOPSY / MACCHIE SOLARI (1975)
STAGEFRIGHT / DELIRIA (1987)
On this Halloween episode, we review Michele Soavi’s STAGEFRIGHT / DELIRIA (1987). Dianna is joined by a YouTube film reviewer to discuss the history of slasher movies and where STAGEFRIGHT fits into the horror subgenre. We also dive into the virtual editions of Fantastic Fest, New York Film Festival, NIGHTSTREAM, and Salem Horror Fest.
Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Follow Slasher Movie Reviews / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
THE PSYCHIC / SETTE NOTE IN NERO (1977)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this supernatural episode, we review Lucio Fulci's THE PSYCHIC / SETTE NOTE IN NERO (1977). Dianna is joined by a multi-faceted guest who is fluent in the practice of tarot reading. This episode is heavily focused on themes of fate and intuition. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow your host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Sarah Adler + Sarah's Etsy shop / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
Fantasia International Film Festival 2020
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this spoiler-free festival roundup episode, Dianna delves into her favorite features, short films, and special events from this year's virtual edition of Canada's Fantasia International Film Festival. Fantasia is one of the largest, most influential genre film festivals in North America. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow your host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO SOLANGE? / COSA AVETE FATTO A SOLANGE? (1972)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this extra special one year anniversary episode, we review Massimo Dallamano's WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO SOLANGE? / COSA AVETE FATTO A SOLANGE? (1972). This listener picked episode also features discussion surrounding coed gialli and academic horror. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest host Wade Brown + Wade's short films / Logo by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
THE FIFTH CORD / GIORNATA NERA PER L'ARIETE (1971)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this listener picked episode, we discuss Luigi Bazzoni's THE FIFTH CORD / GIORNATA NERA PER L'ARIETE (1971) and why cinematography and visual storytelling is so important within the giallo sub-genre. We also delve into the extensive career and signature sound of legendary film composer Ennio Morricone. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Guest Host Wade Brown + Wade's short films + comic book / Artwork by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.
KNIFE+HEART / UN COUTEAU DANS LE CŒUR (2018)
Welcome to Giallo of the Month Club! On this episode, we travel to Paris! Join us as we analyze KNIFE+HEART / UN COUTEAU DANS LE CŒUR, along with queer representation in horror and the psychology behind facing monsters both human and inhuman. Dianna is joined by licensed master social worker and therapist, Lauren Fiocco. Follow the podcast on Instagram + Twitter / Follow host Dianna on Instagram + Twitter + Letterboxd / Co-host Lauren Fiocco / Artwork by Matt Gauck / Music by Dream Division
Spoiler warning: Giallo of the Month Club explores, in depth, subversive themes and social relevance surrounding the giallo film genre. Each episode may contain spoilers.