The Case of the Bloody Iris (1972)

 🎬 Title: The Case of the Bloody Iris (1972)

🎞️ Original Title: Perché quelle strane gocce di sangue sul corpo di Jennifer?
📅 Release Date: August 10, 1972
⏱ Runtime: 94 minutes
🌍 Country: Italy
📽️ Language: Italian
🎭 Genres: Mystery | Thriller | Horror | Giallo

Overview:

The Case of the Bloody Iris (1972) – originally titled Perché quelle strane gocce di sangue sul corpo di Jennifer? – is a visually striking and suspense-filled entry in the Italian giallo genre. Directed by Giuliano Carnimeo, the film follows the story of Jennifer Lansbury, a glamorous fashion model with a traumatic past, who becomes the center of a terrifying murder mystery.

After moving into a sleek, modern apartment building in Rome, Jennifer quickly finds herself in the middle of a string of brutal murders. A young woman is found dead in the elevator, and soon more killings follow—each more gruesome than the last. Though the police investigate, the killer remains unidentified and continues to target residents of the building. Jennifer, who previously escaped from a violent sex cult led by her obsessive ex-husband, starts to believe that someone from her past may be behind the attacks.

As paranoia builds, Jennifer teams up with the building’s architect, Andrea Barto, to uncover the truth. But as the suspect list grows—including a reclusive old man, a lesbian neighbor with a tragic secret, and her dangerously possessive ex—Jennifer must confront not only external threats but also her own haunting memories.

Balancing mystery, horror, eroticism, and social satire, The Case of the Bloody Iris is a perfect example of the giallo tradition—blending lurid color palettes, stylish cinematography, and shocking violence. Edwige Fenech shines as the vulnerable yet determined heroine, while the film’s twisted plot keeps viewers guessing until the final scene.

Filled with red herrings, voyeuristic thrills, and an unforgettable score, this cult classic is essential viewing for fans of vintage Italian horror and murder mysteries.

Main Cast:

• Edwige Fenech as Jennifer Lansbury

• George Hilton as Andrea Barto

• Paola Quattrini as Marilyn Ricci

• Giampiero Albertini as Commissioner Enci

• Annabella Incontrera as Sheila Issacs

• Franco Agostini as Arthur

• Carla Brait as Mizar Harrington