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Fragments of Fear - A Giallo Podcast

Peter Jilmstad and Rachael Nisbet

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/127d. Total Eps: 21

Fragments of Fear is a podcast dedicated to the discussion and appreciation of giallo cinema with a slant towards the genre’s lesser celebrated titles. Join Peter Jilmstad and Rachael Nisbet as they delve into the delirious world of the Italian thriller taking an in-depth look at the films that shaped the genre.

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Episode 19 - The Sweet Body of Deborah

Episode 21

Sunday, September 20, 2026 • Duration 01:33:27

The Sweet Body of Deborah (Guerrieri, 1968)

After a five-year absence, Fragments of Fear returns to the Italian thrillers of the 1960s with Romolo Guerrieri’s The Sweet Body of Deborah (1968). Carroll Baker and Jean Sorel star as newlyweds Deborah and Marcel, whose honeymoon in Geneva is disrupted by the apparent suicide of Marcel’s former lover and the accusation that he was responsible for her death, beginning an increasingly elaborate web of suspicion, threats and deception. Also starring Luigi Pistilli, Ida Galli and George Hilton, we examine The Sweet Body of Deborah's place within the developing giallo and its importance to the strand of conspiracy-driven thrillers that emerged before the genre’s boom at the beginning of the 1970s. Looking at Ernesto Gastaldi’s screenplay, we trace its links to Les Diaboliques, Libido and the subsequent cycle of films built around money, marriage, deception and increasingly elaborate double-crosses. Throughout the episode we also explore the film’s treatment of trust, money and eroticism, alongside its jet-set travelogue quality, moving between Geneva and the Riviera, and its playful visual style. As always, we delve into the film’s production history and key players while considering the wider influence of The Sweet Body of Deborah on the giallo that followed.

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Episode 18 - Crazy Desires of a Murderer

Episode 20

Saturday, July 17, 2021 • Duration 01:03:46

Crazy Desires of a Murderer (Ratti, 1977) This month, Fragments of Fear delves into the Crazy Desires of a Murderer with Fillipo Walter Ratti’s Gothic whodunit of the same name. Purportedly from 1977, we look at the film’s ambiguous production date and account for some of the so called dated aspects of the film whilst examining how Crazy Desires slots into the gialli of the 1970s with its heady mix of Gothic and erotic elements. As always, we take a look at the film’s cast and crew, taking a moment to shine a light on some of the lesser known figures of the Italian genre cinema.

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Episode 17 - Deadly Inheritance

Episode 19

Sunday, April 25, 2021 • Duration 01:05:08

Deadly Inheritance (Sindoni, 1968) Fragments of Fear returns to the sixties to discuss Vittorio Sindoni’s French styled thriller and prototype giallo, Deadly Inheritance. Throughout the episode we explore the placement of Sindoni’s film in relation to the gialli of the 1960s and beyond whilst looking at other key filmic elements from the significance of its rural setting in provincial France to its characterisation and usage of red herrings. We also take a look at the film’s production history, Sindoni as a director and some of the film’s lesser known cast.

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Episode 16 - My Dear Killer

Episode 18

Sunday, February 28, 2021 • Duration 01:23:50

My Dear Killer (1972)

Fragment of Fear’s latest episode focuses on Tonino Valerii’s sole entry in the giallo filone, My Dear Killer (1972). Deviating away from the Argento styled gialli of the time whilst retaining some of its hallmarks, we examine this more realistic take on the Italian giallo and assess the film’s effectiveness in terms of its stark thematic ideas and visual style. We also take a look at the central performance of giallo stalwart, George Hilton and his characterisation of protagonist Luca Peretti; looking at how it compares to his typical roles of the period. Focus is also placed on Valerii as a director and his career outside of his sole foray into the giallo as well as our usual discussions around production history, design and contextualisation.

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Episode 15 - Fashion Crimes

Episode 17

Thursday, January 7, 2021 • Duration 59:04

Fashion Crimes (1989) In the latest episode of Fragments of Fear, we return to the eighties once again to dissect Bruno Gaburro’s 1989 giallo, Fashion Crimes. Perhaps most notable for its leading role from Tenebrae alumni, Anthony Franciosa, we take a look at the actor’s career and assess the effectiveness of his character and the draw his casting has on the film. In our exploration of the film, we look at the film’s thematic ideas that tie back to the golden age of the giallo from fragmented memories and nonsensical crimes to innate psychic abilities. We also assess the film’s failings and missed opportunities, offering our thoughts on ways in which plot could potentially be rectified and improved upon. As always, we take a look at the film’s director, production history and place in the evolution of the Italian giallo.

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Episode 14 - The Double

Episode 16

Sunday, December 6, 2020 • Duration 01:26:30

The Double (1971)

In the latest episode of Fragments of Fear, we take a moment to mark the tragic passing of Daria Nicolodi; discussing her legacy and contribution to Italian cult cinema before moving on to this month’s discussion of Romolo Guerrieri’s 1971 giallo, The Double. In our examination of this experimental giallo, we explore the film’s literary origins, Guerrieri’s work as a director and the film’s inventive narrative structure whilst also taking a look at its thematic concerns from sexual politics, the crisis of masculinity and post sixties counter culture.

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Episode 13 - Strip Nude For Your Killer

Episode 15

Sunday, November 1, 2020 • Duration 01:15:03

Strip Nude For Your Killer (1975) In celebration of Fragments of Fear’s first anniversary, we eschew our focus on the lesser known gialli in favour of a more well known title requested by you - the listeners! Running away with the vast majority of the vote was Andrea Bianchi’s popular giallo from 1975, Strip Nude For Your Killer, one of the more sordid titles to emerge from the giallo cycle. We examine the film’s sleazy reputation and accusations of misogyny, framing them within the film’s comedic stylings and the Italian cinema of the period. We also take a look at the film’s self aware usage of giallo tropes, effective set pieces and comical characterisation as well as celebrating one of the most iconic actresses of the genre - Edwige Fenech.

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Bonus episode - Door into Darkness: Part One

Episode 14

Sunday, October 11, 2020 • Duration 33:51

Door into Darkness: Part One To celebrate Fragments of Fear’s one year anniversary, we are releasing part 1 of our Door into Darkness episode, a previously Patreon exclusive episode, to celebrate as a way of thanking everyone for their support. In episode one of our two part discussion into Dario Argento’s 1973 television series for RAI, Door into Darkness, we discuss episodes one and two of the series; Luigi Cozzi’s Il vicino di casa (The Neighbour) and Dario Argento’s Il tram (The Tram). As well as looking at Cozzi and Argento’s contributions to the series, we examine Door into Darkness’s cultural impact and how it ushered in a new form of televised thriller, pushing the boundaries of what had previously been seen on Italian television. If you’ve enjoyed our Patreon exclusive content and want to hear part 2 and more, head on over to www.patreon.com/fragmentspod to pledge. Theme music performed by Massimo e Massimo. Hear more at superspectrum.bandcamp.com

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Episode 12 - Libido

Episode 13

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 • Duration 01:19:19

Libido (1965)

Whilst Mario Bava’s 1960s thrillers, The Girl Who Knew Too Much (1963) and Blood & Black Lace (1964), have become known as the defining giallo texts of the 1960s, the tropes and genre markers of the giallo weren't fully established and popularised until Dario Argento’s debut, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage in 1970. As such, the Italian thrillers of the 1960s could be thought of as prototype gialli - transitional works that bridge the gap between the the fantastical psychosexual modernist fare of the 1970s and the more traditional thrillers of the 1960s that were often rooted in the Gothic. One key text to understanding this transitional period in the giallo is Ernesto Gastaldi & Vittorio Salerno’s Libido (1965) which is imbued with elements of both and marks a move towards the archetypal giallo that Gastaldi helped to popularise as a prominent writer in the genre. In this episode of Fragments of Fear, we examine this key period in the genre and examine how Libido acts as a transitional yet highly influential work in the giallo. We take a look at the film’s Freudian themes, Gastaldi & Salerno's use of the Gothic and Libido’s enduring influence on the giallo alongside our usual musings on the film’s production history and key players.

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Episode 11 - Tropic of Cancer

Episode 12

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 • Duration 01:17:32

Tropic of Cancer (1972)

Fragments of Fear returns for another episode focussing on the genre’s golden period, examining Edoardo Mulargia & Gian Paolo Lomi’s Haitian set 1972 giallo Tropic of Cancer; an entry that eschews some of the more traditional trope heavy gialli of the early 1970s in favour of incorporating influences outside of it - primarily the Mondo film of the 1960s. We look at how this influence manifests throughout the film and ascertain the effectiveness of Tropic of Cancer’s Mondo like elements and depictions of Haitian culture within the structure of the giallo. We also discuss the film’s musings on sexuality, a fitting topic considering the prominent role of Swedish screen siren and giallo queen, Anita Strindberg whose career we take a look at in our discussion of the film’s players. As always, we give our insights into the film’s production history, plot mechanics and thematic ideas whilst evaluating its role in the giallo pantheon.

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