Giallo spotlight: "The Girl Who Knew Too Much"

## Details

Join Movie Club Member Kyle C. for the next movie in his giallo series.
Here's how it works:

1. We will be meeting at Dot's Cafe, 2521 SE Clinton St., on Sunday, October 5 from 4-6pm
2. Grab some food and drinks and we'll spend some time discussing this masterpiece. (NOTE: Just like a book club, we watch the movie before we meet, streaming links below).

Movie Spotlight:
Set against the moody backdrop of Rome, "The Girl Who Knew Too Much" is stylish thriller that follows Nora Davis, a young American tourist whose vacation takes a dark turn after she witnesses a violent crime. As she tries to convince the authorities of what she saw, she’s drawn into a chilling mystery involving a string of alphabetically targeted murders. With no one believing her story, Nora must navigate a web of suspicion, danger, and psychological intrigue—questioning what’s real and who she can trust.

Often credited as the first true giallo film, the direction by Mario Bava blends noir aesthetics with suspense, laying the groundwork for a genre that would later explode in Italian cinema. The film balances eerie atmosphere, romantic tension, and a touch of dark humor, all while keeping viewers guessing.

Tips:

1. Haven't seen the movie before? You're in for a treat - try to watch the movie sometime before we meet (Streaming Options). Just like a book club we don't watch the movie at our meetup, just discuss it. You don't have to watch the movie to join us, but it'll be more fun if you can.
2. I usually take a few notes while I watch to keep from forgetting the most interesting stuff. If you think of some interesting discussion topics while you watch, bring 'em with you!
3. We'll decide on our next giallo movie to watch! Come with suggestions.

Are you not that familiar with the giallo genre? Read the Wikipedia entry to learn more. Is there a giallo you'd like to propose the group watch and discuss next? Here's a comprehensive list of Italian giallos along with films influenced by the genre. Maybe there's a film you've heard about but needed an excuse to watch--come join us for discussion & make a suggestion!

Coming to the group for the first time, but interested in movies previously watched & discussed? Here's a list of all previous giallos watched and discussed by the group (with group rating)!

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