Thursday, May 16, 2013

The Secret Killer (1975)

Directed by Umberto Lenzi
My rating: 2.5 stars out of 4
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This Italian giallo, better known by its American title Eyeball, is a sly mystery that throws more red herrings into one film than the entire Charlie Chan series. Every character is either a suspect or a possible victim. Just when you think you've got it figured out, a new plot thread is introduced and another character becomes the prime suspect. Lenzi's screenplay manages to combine a certain playfulness with grisly murders. When the killer is finally caught in the act, it is both shocking and ludicrous.

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