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A killer-for-hire, a stolen car, and a corpse in the trunk—welcome to the tangled web of giallo noir.

THE KILLER MUST KILL AGAIN

The body was hidden. Then someone stole the car.

1975 · 1h 30m · NR · Crime / Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A wealthy adulterer hires a stranger to murder his wife, then watches the perfect crime unravel when two reckless lovers steal the killer’s car—with the body still hidden inside.

Quick Answer

What is The Killer Must Kill Again about?

The Killer Must Kill Again is a 1975 Italian-French crime, horror, and thriller film directed by Luigi Cozzi about a wealthy adulterer who hires a serial killer to murder his wife, only to have his plan unravel when a young couple steals the killer’s car—with the victim’s body in the trunk.

Programmer's Pick

Luigi Cozzi's giallo delivers a deliciously depraved setup: a killer-for-hire, a double-crossing husband, and a pair of reckless lovers in way over their heads. If you like your murder mysteries with a side of sleaze and sun-drenched nihilism, this one’s got you covered.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In The Killer Must Kill Again, a cold-blooded serial killer roams Italy, targeting women until his latest crime is witnessed by Giorgio Mainardi, a wealthy man trapped in an unhappy, adulterous marriage. Instead of turning the killer in, Giorgio blackmails him into murdering his own wife, Norma. The plan spirals out of control when a young, impulsive couple steals the killer’s car—unaware that Norma’s corpse is hidden in the trunk. With the killer and police closing in, Giorgio’s so-called perfect crime unravels into a chaotic web of deceit, desire, and danger. This Italian-French giallo thriller serves up a lurid cocktail of moral corruption and suspense.

Details & Specs

Director
Luigi Cozzi
Writers
Adriano Bolzoni, Luigi Cozzi, Daniele Del Giudice
Release
1975
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
Italy, France
Language
Italian
Also Known As
Il ragno, The Killer Must Strike Again, Ο δολοφόνος ξαναχτυπά, The Dark Is Death's Friend, Убийца должен убить снова, Matador Implacável, O dolofonos xanahtypa, L'assassino è costretto ad uccidere ancora (original title)

Why This Matters

Directed by Luigi Cozzi, this Italian giallo adapts Giorgio Scerbanenco's novel and features Michel Antoine, who would later appear in Lucio Fulci's The Beyond. The film's title was changed from Cozzi's original choice by producers, reflecting production influence on its identity.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Luigi Cozzi Writers: Adriano Bolzoni +2 more

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Why Cult

Giallo Thriller Flair

This film puts the genre’s signature mix of lurid crime, kink, and psychological suspense front and center.

Corpse in the Trunk

Nothing says 'holiday getaway' like driving to the beach with a dead body hidden in your stolen car.

Adulterous Scheming

A marriage of convenience, multiple affairs, and a murder-for-hire plot set the stage for maximum moral decay.

Serial Killer Menace

A ruthless psychopath stalks the cast, raising the stakes with every twisted turn.

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Threat File

Trigger

Giorgio blackmails a serial killer to murder his wife

Threat

Serial killer targeting multiple victims

Effect

Murder, rape, and escalating violence

Setting

Italy—urban, riverside, villa, and roadways

Questions from the Vault

When was The Killer Must Kill Again released? +

The Killer Must Kill Again was released in 1975.

Who directed The Killer Must Kill Again? +

The Killer Must Kill Again was directed by Luigi Cozzi.

How long is The Killer Must Kill Again? +

The Killer Must Kill Again has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is The Killer Must Kill Again? +

The Killer Must Kill Again is a crime, horror, and thriller film.

How does the stolen car complicate the murder plot? +

When Luca and Laura steal the killer’s car—unaware there’s a body in the trunk—the killer must hunt them down, destabilizing Giorgio's carefully planned crime.

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