Showcased Selections: American Giallo – Dressed to Kill (1980)

April 3
10 mins

Episode Description

From the archives, a bite-sized edition looking at Brian De Palma's American giallo Dressed to Kill. Or is it a giallo? Yes. Is it transphobic? Probably. Is it a great film? Definitely. What's Brian De Palma's deal? I guess we'll never know.

Whether you're a FFS connoisseur revisiting the hits, or a new listener who finds our full episodes too daunting, this one's for you. Put on your best clothes... to kill?

Starring Michael Caine! Angie Dickinson! Nancy Allen! Keith Gordon from Christine! Dennis Franz, who's not mentioned in this episode but is great! Sorry, Dennis, we love you!

See also: https://thesundae.net/2026/03/02/friday-film-showcased-omnibusd-giallo-deep-red-dive/

https://thesundae.net/2025/01/25/friday-film-showcased-episode-5-giallo-dont-torture-a-duckling-1972/

https://thesundae.net/2024/12/07/friday-film-showcased-episode-4-giallo-screamless-bunny-edition/

https://thesundae.net/2024/11/29/friday-film-showcased-episode-4-giallo-deep-red-bay-of-blood-dressed-to-kill-what-have-you-done-to-solange-and-more/


Music: Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D, Opus 61 - III || Marine Chamber Orchestra (MusOpen)

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