Gioia Pascal, an Italian actress, made her mark in the world of cult cinema with her role in The Third Eye (1966). In this giallo film, she embodies the eerie atmosphere and psychological intricacies that define the genre. While her filmography may be sparse, her performance in The Third Eye contributes to the film's exploration of the supernatural and the unknown. Pascal's involvement in this classic highlights the allure of 1960s Italian horror and its enduring impact on cult film enthusiasts.
The Third Eye
Young nobleman Mino lives with his mother and Marta, the housekeeper, in an old, decaying castle. He is infantile and morbidly attached to the weird duo; his only hobby is taxidermy. Laura, Mino's fiancee, is met with jealousy and hatred by the two women, and decides to leave the castle; but Marta sabotages her car brakes and she is killed. Mino takes her body back to the castle. Meanwhile, his mother is violently arguing with Marta, who throws her down the stairs and repeatedly bashes her head on the floor. The distraught Mino descends into madness: he picks up a stripper at a nightclub and brings her home, then strangles her while having sex next to Laura's dead body. He does the same with a prostitute. Marta discovers these murders and offers to help dispose of bodies. A year later, Daniela (Laura's twin sister) arrives at the castle...
