Death Walks on High Heels
La morte cammina con i tacchi alti
Exotic dancer Nicole finds herself terrorized by a black-clad assailant determined on procuring her murdered father's stolen gems. Fleeing Paris in hopes of evading her knife-wielding pursuer, Nicole arrives in England only to discover that death stalks her at every corner.
Why it matters
A giallo-infused thriller that blends European noir style with slashing suspense, Death Walks on High Heels marks Lucio Fulci’s early dive into blood-soaked mystery.
- Early Fulci flex: this film showcases the director’s knack for atmosphere before his gore maestro phase.
- Giallo hallmarks: stylish murder set-pieces, a tangled plot of stolen gems, and a masked assailant with a sharp blade.
- Paris-to-England setting adds a continental noir vibe, upping the tension beyond the usual Italian villa confines.
- For fans of 70s Euro thrillers who want a slice of Fulci before the zombies and gore took over.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
43
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
43
Survival
33
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