Bava's Little Red Wagon (Blood and Black Lace - 1964)
Mar 10, 2025•46 min•Ep. 86
Summary
Juliet and Theresa discuss Mario Bava's 1964 film Blood and Black Lace, exploring its influence on the giallo genre, its unique filming techniques, and its commentary on the fashion industry. They analyze the film's themes of female violation, the contrast between surface order and underlying scandal, and the impact of its low budget on its stylistic choices. The episode also delves into the broader topic of aging actors and societal expectations placed on entertainers.Episode description
Mario Bava's 1964 film Blood and Black Lace is often credited as being one of the films that inspired the start of the giallo subgenre. Join Juliet and Theresa to talk about this seminal film and its influence, some of its unorthodox filming techniques and it's okay to want to retire.
CW/TW: brief mentions of domestic violence/intimate partner violence
Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records)
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