Review of Death Occurred Last Night

Amazing giallo. Unlike most giallo or even poliziottesco the characters are fairly developed and the dialogues have some depth and feel to them. For example the fact that we see Duca Lamberti at his house playing the guitar while he talks to his wife ( whose work we get to see as well) about his day gives the film a sense of reality and makes you care about what happens to him. Like that i can mention his relationship with Mascaranti or even Salvatore. Its small death count whileunusual for a giallo also makes the deaths seem memorable and emotional, like that one scene right after Berzaghi hears about the death of his daughter where he painfully slowly throws all her toys and clothes in the garbage. Other of the films highlights for me are the excellently jazzy soundtrack, the beautiful photography and the fact that even though the film deals with some depressing subjects it still finds a way to keep it funny and entertaining. Can't say enough good things about it, great movie.