Five Women for the Killer

Director: Stelvio Massi
Actors: Francis Matthews, Pascale Rivault, Giorgio Albertazzi
PlotA journalist returns from an assignment abroad only to be met with the tragic news of his wife's sudden death during childbirth. Already devastated by the loss, he becomes embroiled in a tangled web of mystery and fear when it emerges that a serial killer is loose in the city, preying exclusively on women. In his quest to seek solace, he inadvertently edges closer to the maelstrom of murder that grips his surroundings. As he navigates through the cloud of grief, he begins delving into the lives of his late wife's circle, suspecting that these murders may be more linked to him than to the city itself.
As the investigation deepens, unsettling truths come to light. Tensions rise as each woman from his wife’s close-knit group faces peril and the possibility of being the next victim. Amidst growing paranoia, he becomes tangled in a complex tapestry of betrayal and deceit. The atmosphere thickens with suspense, as each clue only leads to further questions and chilling revelations about those he thought he knew. Consumed by a sense of duty to protect and uncover the truth, he is drawn into a relentless pursuit where identifying the killer becomes indistinguishable from confronting shadowy pasts and motives that threaten everyone around him.
Writers: Jacques Barclay, Gianfranco Clerici, Roberto Gianviti
Release Date: 04 Dec 1974
Runtime: 100 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Italy, France
Language: Italian
Physical Media Reviews
Five Women for the Killer is a cleverly executed giallo with a blunt resolution, notable for its first-ever deluxe home video release, enhancing video quality.