Autopsy
Macchie solari
A series of random suicides in Rome, Italy are attributed to a heatwave, but a young pathologist named Simona—who is working on a thesis about murders disguised as suicides—suspects otherwise. When a young girl associated with Simona's playboy father ends up dead in another apparent suicide, Simona teams up with the girl's priest brother to prove she was murdered and track down the unknown serial killer.
Why it matters
Autopsy (1975) delivers a tense blend of giallo mystery and police procedural set against the sweltering, claustrophobic backdrop of 1970s Rome.
- A rare giallo that leans into forensic detail, with Simona’s pathologist perspective ahead of its time.
- Heatwave-fueled paranoia amplifies the film’s simmering dread and urban malaise.
- Notorious for its atmospheric use of Rome’s sun-bleached streets and interiors, grounding the horror in a very real place.
- Ideal for fans of slow-burn European thrillers who appreciate ambiguous morality and offbeat leads over flashy set pieces.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
43
Supernatural
0
Creature
18
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
57
Survival
17
Slasher
