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| 10 January 1977 (USA)
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A low rank journalist at Tribuna Sera newspaper receives a letter one day. His correspondence contains a serial killer's letters, which he exploits.

Reviews
Reptileenbu Did you people see the same film I saw?
Siflutter It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.
Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Roman Sampson One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.
Mozjoukine Intriguing Italian mix of comedy and giallo. We are closer to the Volonte thrillers than Dario Argento here.Dorreli is a low rank journalist, with a desk next to the toilet at Tribuna Sera newspaper. His correspondence contains a serial killer's letters, which he exploits. Circulation jumps. It takes him a while to realise the identity of the killer.While all this is happening, Johnnie neglects his red head son.Top rank technicians on form, though Morricone has done more distinctive work. Formidable central performance and direction which manages to mix bad taste comedy, murder mystery and comment on contemporary press ethics, parenting and publicity.This one is good enough to make the viewer wonder about all Zampa's other inaccessible films.