THE VAULT

Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.8/100

When the flies start to crawl, so will your flesh...

The Premise

Roberto, a drummer in a rock band, keeps receiving weird phone calls and being followed by a mysterious man. One night he manages to catch up with his persecutor and tries to get him to talk but in the ensuing struggle he accidentally stabs him. He runs away, but he understands his troubles have just begun when the following day he receives an envelope with photos of him killing the man. Someone is killing all his friends and trying to frame him for the murders.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Giallo, Psychological Thriller, Four Flies on Grey Velvet taps into fundamental fears. The 6.8/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of photographer, blackmail, claustrophobia continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

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