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Film History · Peter Jilmstad and Rachael Nisbet

Fragments of Fear - A Giallo Podcast

by Peter Jilmstad and Rachael Nisbet

Fragments of Fear is a podcast dedicated to the discussion and appreciation of giallo cinema with a slant towards the genre’s lesser celebrated titles. Join Peter Jilmstad and Rachael Nisbet as they delve into the delirious world of the Italian thriller taking an in-depth look at the films that shaped the genre.

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Episode 18 - Crazy Desires of a Murderer

Crazy Desires of a Murderer (Ratti, 1977) This month, Fragments of Fear delves into the Crazy Desires of a Murderer with Fillipo Walter Ratti’s Gothic whodunit of the s

Jul 17 2021
1 h 03 min

Episode 17 - Deadly Inheritance

Deadly Inheritance (Sindoni, 1968) Fragments of Fear returns to the sixties to discuss Vittorio Sindoni’s French styled thriller and prototype giallo, Deadly Inheritanc

Apr 25 2021
1 h 05 min

Episode 16 - My Dear Killer

My Dear Killer (1972) Fragment of Fear’s latest episode focuses on Tonino Valerii’s sole entry in the giallo filone, My Dear Killer (1972). Deviating away from the Argen

Feb 28 2021
1 h 23 min

Episode 15 - Fashion Crimes

Fashion Crimes (1989) In the latest episode of Fragments of Fear, we return to the eighties once again to dissect Bruno Gaburro’s 1989 giallo, Fashion Crimes. Perhaps m

Jan 7 2021
59 min

Episode 14 - The Double

The Double (1971) In the latest episode of Fragments of Fear, we take a moment to mark the tragic passing of Daria Nicolodi; discussing her legacy and contribution to It

Dec 6 2020
1 h 26 min

Episode 13 - Strip Nude For Your Killer

Strip Nude For Your Killer (1975) In celebration of Fragments of Fear’s first anniversary, we eschew our focus on the lesser known gialli in favour of a more well known

Nov 1 2020
1 h 15 min

Bonus episode - Door into Darkness: Part One

Door into Darkness: Part One To celebrate Fragments of Fear’s one year anniversary, we are releasing part 1 of our Door into Darkness episode, a previously Patreon exclu

Oct 11 2020
33 min

Episode 12 - Libido

Libido (1965) Whilst Mario Bava’s 1960s thrillers, The Girl Who Knew Too Much (1963) and Blood & Black Lace (1964), have become known as the defining giallo texts of the

Sep 30 2020
1 h 19 min

Episode 11 - Tropic of Cancer

Tropic of Cancer (1972) Fragments of Fear returns for another episode focussing on the genre’s golden period, examining Edoardo Mulargia & Gian Paolo Lomi’s Haitian set

Sep 30 2020
1 h 17 min

Episode 10 - The Rage Within

The Rage Within (1969) In this month’s episode of Fragments of Fear, we return to the Italian thrillers of the late 1960s, looking at Franco Rossetti’s The Rage Within.

Aug 2 2020
1 h 16 min

Episode 9 - Cross Current

Cross Current (1971) In the latest episode of Fragments of Fear, we take a look at Tonino Ricci’s 1971 giallo Cross Current. An example of an Italian Spanish co-product

Jul 4 2020
1 h 13 min

Episode 8 - Plot of Fear

Plot of Fear (1976) Delving once again into the genre’s post golden period, in this month’s episode of Fragments of Fear we take a look at an example of the giallo poliz

May 27 2020
1 h 16 min

Episode 7 - Mystère

Mystère (1983) The 1980s heralded in a new era for the giallo and Carlo Vanzina’s 1983 thriller, Mystère is indicative of a marked change in the Italian thriller during

Apr 29 2020
1 h 18 min

Episode 6 - Death Carries a Cane

Death Carries a Cane (1973) For the latest episode of Fragments of Fear we turn our focus once again to the golden period of the genre with Maurizio Pradeaux’s 1973 gial

Mar 20 2020
1 h 14 min

Episode 5 - The Murder Clinic

The Muder Clinic (1966) In the latest episode of Fragments of Fear we once again return to the 1960s, delving into the genre’s Gothic strain with 1966 Gothic giallo hybr

Feb 9 2020
1 h 07 min

Episode 4 - Puzzle

Puzzle (1974) In this month’s episode of Fragments of Fear we revisit the genre’s post golden era examining Duccio Tessari’s 1974 giallo Puzzle. Arguably the lesser disc

Jan 5 2020
1 h 01 min

Episode 3 - The Crimes of the Black Cat

The Crimes of the Black Cat (1972) Entering into the giallo’s golden period, Fragments of Fear takes an in-depth look at Sergio Pastore’s The Crimes of the Black Cat (19

Dec 8 2019
1 h 32 min

Episode 2 - So Sweet… So Perverse

So Sweet... So Perverse (1969) In this month’s episode of Fragments of Fear we take our first foray into the work of prolific Italian genre film director, Umberto Lenzi,

Nov 3 2019
1 h 15 min

Episode 1 - Autopsy

Autopsy (1975) In the inaugural episode of Fragments of Fear, we discuss Armando Crispino’s deliriously innovative 1975 giallo Macchie Solari aka Autopsy. Wavering betwe

Oct 13 2019
1 h 06 min

Episode 0 - Introductions

Episode Zero In this special introductory episode of Fragments of Fear, we discuss the ethos behind the podcast whilst talking about our own experiences and introduction

Oct 13 2019
37 min

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Simply the most detailed, well-researched podcast on Giallo films. Listening is a pleasure. Thank you. The podcast has helped me get through this pandemic.

Tom Loewy · Mar 2021

Always fun and fascinating dive into a new giallo every month. So far, I was only familiar with Anatomy. After their discussion of Murder Clinic, I bought the Blu Ray. After episode 6, I decided to contribute to their Patreon page. I really appreciate their analysis and level of detail with each new movie. I strongly recommend giving this podcast a try whether you are a seasoned vet or a novice just dipping your toes into the genre. Peter and Rachael are great hosts!

wickerman71 · Mar 2020

A much needed breath of fresh air in the podcasting realm tackling less-discussed films that might get lost among some of the bigger titles in the genre. Already essential listening for giallo fans.

Vortice Mortale · Dec 2019

Rachael Nisbet and Peter Jilmstad are names that some giallo aficionados will already be familiar with, due to their involvement in various Blu-Ray releases, Nisbet's invaluable Hypnotic Crescendos site and/or awareness of Jilmstad's forthcoming Anita Strindberg biography. They make for a fantastic team on this podcast, which focuses on less celebrated giallo thrillers. Well-researched yet warm and unpretentious, the show offers a nice mix of historical context and analysis. Wholeheartedly recommended for fans of the genre.

_Bill Ackerman_ · Oct 2019

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