Luciano Ercoli, an Italian director born in the late 1930s, carved out a niche in the giallo genre during the early 1970s. He is best known for his work on The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion (1970), where he expertly blends eroticism and suspense, setting the stage for future thrillers. His subsequent films, Death Walks on High Heels (1971) and Death Walks at Midnight (1972), further solidified his reputation for crafting visually striking narratives that delve into the darker aspects of desire and murder. Ercoli's unique style and thematic focus contribute significantly to the cult film landscape, making his works essential viewing for genre enthusiasts.
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.
