A Blade in the Dark

As a fan of Mario Bava, I was excited to see what his son would do. Like father like son! Released in 1983 A Blade in the Dark is simply one of the best films of the Italian giallo genre and one of Lamberto Bava's best works!
Music composer retreats to a large villa to work on a score for a horror film. But once there, someone begins to violently murder the people around him.
Colorful, gory, and highly polished horror film never fails to intrigue and frighten! Bava gives the film such skillful touches in both atmosphere and camera work, all the while building mystery and tension in the film's engulfing plot. The mood is all the more enhanced by a mesmerizing and haunting music score. The films murder sequences are truly bloody and unforgettable, especially the infamous bathroom scene. It's a film only for the hard-core viewers.
The cast does a fairly good job, despite some occasional hokey dubbing. Andrea Occhipinti is perfect as our hero composer. Anny Papa plays off some humor as a movie director. Stanko Molnar, who starred in Bava's debut film Macabre (1980), appears as a care taker. The supporting cast is mainly made up of lovely young women, especially Naszinsky, who also give good performances.
For horror fans, A Blade in the Dark is a terrific work full of style. It is a true must-see! 

6.5/10