Lucio Como is known for his role in the giallo film Death Walks at Midnight (1972), where he embodies the enigmatic character caught in a web of murder and suspicion. This film captures the essence of the 1970s exploitation genre, featuring Como's compelling presence amidst the film's stylish yet violent narrative. Como's work in this cult classic positions him within the rich tapestry of Italian horror, as he navigates a labyrinth of intrigue and treachery that defines the era's cinematic landscape.
Death Walks at Midnight
Fashion model Valentina agrees to help her journalist boyfriend Giò Baldi research the effects of LSD. While under the influence of the drug, Valentina sees a man bludgeon a woman to death with a spiked gauntlet. Baldi publishes a report of her hallucinations; however, Valentina believes what she has seen is real. She begins to realise that the killer is stalking her, although neither Baldi nor the police will believe what she tells them.
