Giallo

Giallo is an Italian genre of suspense-thriller films characterized by mystery, psychological horror, and stylized violence. Often involving a murder mystery, these films feature a detective or amateur sleuth investigating gruesome killings, with distinctive visual style and atmospheric storytelling. The term "giallo" means "yellow" in Italian, derived from the yellow covers of the pulp mystery novels that inspired the genre. Giallo films are known for their inventive cinematography, vivid color palette, and focus on suspense, blending elements of crime, horror, and psychological tension to create a gripping cinematic experience.