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Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971)

"When the flies start to crawl, so will your flesh..."

6.519711h 44mIT
HorrorThrillerMystery

Directed by Dario Argento

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

1h 44m

Language

IT

Release

December 17, 1971

Director

Dario Argento

Official Trailer

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Overview

Roberto, a drummer in a rock band, keeps receiving weird phone calls and being followed by a mysterious man. One night he manages to catch up with his persecutor and tries to get him to talk but in the ensuing struggle he accidentally stabs him. He runs away, but he understands his troubles have jus...

Cast

Michael Brandon

Michael Brandon

Roberto Tobias

Mimsy Farmer

Mimsy Farmer

Nina Tobias

Jean-Pierre Marielle

Jean-Pierre Marielle

Gianni Arrosio

Aldo Bufi Landi

Aldo Bufi Landi

Pathologist

Calisto Calisti

Calisto Calisti

Carlo Marosi

Marisa Fabbri

Marisa Fabbri

Amelia, the Maid

Oreste Lionello

Oreste Lionello

The Professor

Fabrizio Moroni

Fabrizio Moroni

Mirko

Corrado Olmi

Corrado Olmi

Porter

Stefano Satta Flores

Stefano Satta Flores

Andrea

Laura Troschel

Laura Troschel

Maria

Francine Racette

Francine Racette

Dalia

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Roberto, a drummer in a rock band, keeps receiving weird phone calls and being followed by a mysterious man. One night he manages to catch up with his persecutor and tries to get him to talk but in the ensuing struggle he accidentally stabs him. He runs away, but he understands his troubles have just begun when the following day he receives an envelope with photos of him killing the man. Someone is killing all his friends and trying to frame him for the murders.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Four Flies on Grey Velvet. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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