'The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion' is a low key yet solid giallo flick from director Luciano Ercolli that blends together elements of sex, murder & mystery into a rather sleek and stylish thriller. This movie is often overlooked in the giallo genre, probably due to it being less violent and sleazy, unlike some of its other counterparts, but it does boast a smart narrative laced with tension and overflowing with red herrings.
The plot follows a beautiful housewife Minou (Dagmar Lassander) who gets blackmailed by a mysterious stranger (Simon Andreu) who informs her that her husband Peter (Pier Paolo Capponi) is a murderer.
The movie is well acted with Dagmar Lassander giving a great performance with the demanding role of Minou as you witness her brought to the brink of madness as the twists and turns of the plot further unfolds, she really gives her character personality and carries the movie rather well. Pier Paolo Capponi as Peter the husband fits his role with class balancing the line between loving husband and suspicious suspect to perfection. Simon Andreu gives a delightful performance as the perverted blackmailer, heartless and vicious, he really gives the role his all. Nieves Navarro also gives a standout performance as the alluring sex pot Dominque, with the unknown intent of her character adding another great layer to this mystery.
This movie is stunningly shot with gorgeous cinematography that gives everything an unnerving dreamlike atmosphere with stellar set pieces, all of which is further benefitted from a striking score by Ennio Morricone. Full of tension & mystery this movie is jam packed with an intriguing set up and enough twists and turns to keep you interested throughout.
Overall 'Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion' may not break new ground, but perfectly represents the earlier and classier giallo efforts, before they went further into the world of underground sleaze. A classy effort all round.
The plot follows a beautiful housewife Minou (Dagmar Lassander) who gets blackmailed by a mysterious stranger (Simon Andreu) who informs her that her husband Peter (Pier Paolo Capponi) is a murderer.
The movie is well acted with Dagmar Lassander giving a great performance with the demanding role of Minou as you witness her brought to the brink of madness as the twists and turns of the plot further unfolds, she really gives her character personality and carries the movie rather well. Pier Paolo Capponi as Peter the husband fits his role with class balancing the line between loving husband and suspicious suspect to perfection. Simon Andreu gives a delightful performance as the perverted blackmailer, heartless and vicious, he really gives the role his all. Nieves Navarro also gives a standout performance as the alluring sex pot Dominque, with the unknown intent of her character adding another great layer to this mystery.
This movie is stunningly shot with gorgeous cinematography that gives everything an unnerving dreamlike atmosphere with stellar set pieces, all of which is further benefitted from a striking score by Ennio Morricone. Full of tension & mystery this movie is jam packed with an intriguing set up and enough twists and turns to keep you interested throughout.
Overall 'Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion' may not break new ground, but perfectly represents the earlier and classier giallo efforts, before they went further into the world of underground sleaze. A classy effort all round.