Torso (1973)

Someone is strangling coeds in Perugia. The only clue is that the killer owns a red and black scarf, and police are stumped. American exchange student Jane and her friends decide to take a break from classes by going up to Danielle's uncle's villa in the country. Unfortunately the killer decides to follow, and the women begin suffering a rapid attrition problem.

Sergio Martino's "Torso" is one of the most underrated giallos ever made. A series of sex murders shock a college campus, and four young beautiful girlfriends (Jane, Daniella, Ursula and Katia) head for the safety of an isolated country villa. Soon a mysterious black-gloved killer begins to kill them one by one. "Torso" is filled with plenty of sleaze and graphic violence, so fans of Italian exploitation won't be disappointed. The murders are stylish and properly gory, and Martino has populated the film with several strikingly beautiful women, all of whom, with the exception of Suzy Kendall, take off their clothes. Martino managed to generate a fair amount of suspense, especially during the breathtaking climax as Jane and the masked murderer engage in a chilling contest of cat-and-mouse. The score by Guido and Maurizio DeAngelis is pretty effective too. A must-see for fans of Italian giallos!