A decapitation by digger kicks off a stylish web of murder, secrets, and whodunit suspense.
MY DEAR KILLER
Following the mysterious decapitation of an insurance investigator, Police Inspector Peretti is put onto the case, but all the clues lead to an unsolved case of kidnapping and murder.
My Dear Killer is a 1972 Italian-Spanish horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by Tonino Valerii about Police Inspector Peretti investigating a series of murders connected to an unsolved kidnapping, starting with the decapitation of an insurance investigator.
- Director
- Tonino Valerii
- Writers
- Roberto Leoni, Franco Bucceri
- Release
- 1972
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Language
- Italian
- Also Known As
- O Carrasco da Mão Negra, Mon cher assassin, La chatte de la voisine, Mi querido asesino, Sumario sangriento de la pequeña Estefania, Time to Kill
The SassyFlix Take
When heavy machinery and murder mix, you know you're in for a uniquely Euro-crime treat.
Why Cult
The film begins with a gruesome and memorable decapitation by mechanical digger, setting the bar for inventive murder methods.
Expect classic giallo elements: black-gloved killer, subjective camera, and a police inspector tracking a mysterious murderer.
Inspector Peretti's case links multiple murders, a kidnapping, and a child’s drawing as a key clue, keeping the mystery layered and unpredictable.
Features genre favorites like George Hilton, Salvo Randone, and Helga Liné—names well known to lovers of Italian suspense cinema.
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What is My Dear Killer about? +
My Dear Killer follows Police Inspector Peretti as he investigates a string of murders linked to an unsolved kidnapping, beginning with the decapitation of an insurance investigator.
When was My Dear Killer released? +
My Dear Killer was released in 1972.
Who directed My Dear Killer? +
My Dear Killer was directed by Tonino Valerii.
How long is My Dear Killer? +
My Dear Killer has a runtime of 96 minutes.
What genre is My Dear Killer? +
My Dear Killer is a horror, mystery, and thriller film.