Piero Vida, born in 1938, was an Italian actor whose work in cult cinema left a lasting impression. He appeared in Challenge the Devil (1963), where his performance helped define the early 60s exploitation genre. His role in Short Night of Glass Dolls (1971) showcased his ability to navigate the psychological thriller landscape, while Who Saw Her Die? (1972) solidified his presence in giallo films. Vida's contribution to The Night Porter (1974) further exemplifies his versatility and commitment to the darker narratives that permeate the genre.
Short Night of Glass Dolls
The corpse of reporter Gregory Moore (Jean Sorel of LIZARD IN A WOMAN’S SKIN) is found in a Prague plaza and brought to the local morgue. But Moore is actually alive, trapped inside his dead body and desperately recalling how the mysterious disappearance of his beautiful girlfriend (Barbara Bach of THE SPY WHO LOVED ME) led to a terrifying conspiracy of depravity. Can a reporter with no visible signs of life solve this perverse puzzle before he meets his ultimate deadline? Ingrid Thulin (THE DAMNED, SALON KITTY) co-stars in this unusual and startling giallo (also known as PARALYZED and MALASTRANA) that marked the debut of writer/director Aldo Lado (WHO SAW HER DIE?) and features a superb score by the legendary Ennio Morricone.
