Film1971104 min

Four Flies on Grey Velvet

Name: Four Flies on Grey Velvet
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1971
Duration: 104 min
Cast: Michael Brandon, Mimsy Farmer, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Aldo Bufi Landi, Calisto Calisti

Taste attributes: horrormysterythrillergay/lesbiandetectivecrimefastfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricateglossyenclosedemotive & stirringfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seems

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

Boxlist takeA smart horror film that is contained, morally murky and weighty. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.

Taste details

Pace: fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: very intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: very confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

Quality rating

6.5 /10

TMDB · 227 votes

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Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
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Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it

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Synopsis

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...

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