A fashion model’s hallucinogenic vision of murder turns deadly real in Milan’s shadowy underworld.
DEATH WALKS AT MIDNIGHT
The Steel Claw of Death...
In the midst of a drug-fueled photo-shoot, a model witnesses a brutal murder in the apartment opposite hers. But when the authorities refuse to believe her, she is forced to assume the role of amateur sleuth to unravel the mystery.
Quick Answer
Death Walks at Midnight is a 1972 Italian-Spanish crime, horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by Luciano Ercoli about a fashion model who, after taking a hallucinogenic drug, witnesses a murder and becomes convinced the killer is stalking her.
Programmer's Pick
Hallucinogens, high fashion, and homicide—Luciano Ercoli’s giallo delivers a sharp mix of style and suspense. Nieves Navarro’s Valentina isn’t just a damsel in distress; she’s got grit, a killer wardrobe, and a knack for seeing what others refuse to believe.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
Valentina, a model, turns amateur detective when her drug-induced vision of murder might be all too real.
A potent hallucinogen triggers a vision of a brutal killing, blurring the lines between reality and psychosis.
The film’s killer wields a memorable murder weapon—a vicious spiked gauntlet.
Set against the stylish backdrop of Milan, this is classic giallo with glamorous locations and razor-sharp suspense.
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Threat File
Valentina’s drug-induced vision
Mysterious killer with a spiked gauntlet
Victims are bludgeoned; Valentina is stalked and disbelieved
Milan fashion scene and city apartments
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Death Walks at Midnight? +
Death Walks at Midnight was directed by Luciano Ercoli.
How long is Death Walks at Midnight? +
Death Walks at Midnight has a runtime of 102 minutes.
What genre is Death Walks at Midnight? +
Death Walks at Midnight is a crime, horror, mystery, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Death Walks at Midnight? +
Death Walks at Midnight is available to stream on SassyFlix.
How does Valentina become entangled in the murder investigation? +
Valentina becomes involved after experiencing a hallucinogenic vision of a murder during a drug experiment for her journalist boyfriend’s research.
What weapon does the killer use in Death Walks at Midnight? +
The killer uses a spiked gauntlet to bludgeon his victim.
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