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An American journalist temporarily stationed in Central Europe searches for his new girlfriend, who has suddenly disappeared.An American journalist temporarily stationed in Central Europe searches for his new girlfriend, who has suddenly disappeared.An American journalist temporarily stationed in Central Europe searches for his new girlfriend, who has suddenly disappeared.
Fabijan Sovagovic
- Professor Karting
- (as Fabian Sovagovic)
Michaela Martin
- Girl with Jacques
- (as Micaela Martin)
Semka Sokolovic-Bertok
- Nastassja - Gregory's Neighbor
- (as Semka Sokolovic)
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- TriviaDirector Aldo Lado originally wanted Terence Hill in the role of Gregory Moore.
- GoofsWhen the pair is kissing and talking in the apartment, girl's position changes between two shots (in the first one she is on man's shoulder, in the next one, she is under his chin.
- Quotes
Gregory Moore: [we hear his unspoken thoughts while he is waiting to be taken to the morgue] Dead? I'm dead? Can't be. I'm alive. Can't you tell I'm alive? I've got to make them see. You! Listen to me! Look at me! Can't you hear me? Maybe it's a nightmare. I'll try to wake up. I've got to move. Yeah, a finger. Ca' Can't! I must! Don't leave me like this. Help me! HELP ME!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Profondo Delle Tenebre: Memento Mori (2015)
- SoundtracksThe Short Night of the Butterflies
Sung by Jürgen Drews
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Beautifully filmed. I really wanted to like it!
I had really high hopes for this new remaster from Blue Underground. In the last few months, I have become a big giallo fan. I've gained a real appreciation for the genre after viewing several.
"Short Night of the Glass Dolls" is without a doubt one of the most well-produced giallos I have seen to date. I think the budget was probably pretty large, compared to contemporaries. The cinematography is masterful and the soundtrack is amazing.
Where this film fell short for me was the plot and continuity. I found myself getting bored throughout. There is no gore. The murders are minimal. The sex is tired. I just din't think it was all that interesting. I get the point of it: old people take advantage of the young in order to better themselves and their world. It will always be their world, they feed off the blood of the young...etc. The problem is, this isn't even alluded to until the very end of the film. It's also vague and the plot takes too many twists. I lost interest because so many things were never explained.
Perhaps it would have been better viewed in Italian with subtitles. Maybe it was lost in the dubbing. (Which is good, compared to other Italian films.) Or maybe it was just the overly artsy feel, but somehow, it just failed to grab me. The last scene is pretty decent though. Does it make up for the slow pace? I guess it's up to the viewer to decide. If you can make it without falling asleep.
6 out of 10, kids.
"Short Night of the Glass Dolls" is without a doubt one of the most well-produced giallos I have seen to date. I think the budget was probably pretty large, compared to contemporaries. The cinematography is masterful and the soundtrack is amazing.
Where this film fell short for me was the plot and continuity. I found myself getting bored throughout. There is no gore. The murders are minimal. The sex is tired. I just din't think it was all that interesting. I get the point of it: old people take advantage of the young in order to better themselves and their world. It will always be their world, they feed off the blood of the young...etc. The problem is, this isn't even alluded to until the very end of the film. It's also vague and the plot takes too many twists. I lost interest because so many things were never explained.
Perhaps it would have been better viewed in Italian with subtitles. Maybe it was lost in the dubbing. (Which is good, compared to other Italian films.) Or maybe it was just the overly artsy feel, but somehow, it just failed to grab me. The last scene is pretty decent though. Does it make up for the slow pace? I guess it's up to the viewer to decide. If you can make it without falling asleep.
6 out of 10, kids.
- coldwaterpdh
- Mar 19, 2008
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