The Pyjama Girl Case
by Flavio Mogherini
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Actor: Dalila Di Lazzaro, Howard Ross, Mel Ferrer, Michele Placido, Ray MillandDirector: Flavio Mogherini
Brand: Ryko Distribution
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: Italian (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 102 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-03-28
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Blue Underground
Movie Reviews of The Pyjama Girl Case
Movie Review: The Interview With The Author Was Better Than The Movie
Summary: 3 Stars
"The Pyjama Girl Case" disappointed me for several reasons. First, and foremost, it is not a true Italian giallo. Absent is the typical black-gloved serial killer. Only two people are murdered. Second, this movie doesn't contain any major shocks or plot twists. The plot is very linear. Third, there is only one attractive woman and that is actress Dalila Di Lazzaro who later went on to act in Dario Argento's superb "Phenomena," which is definitely an Italian giallo.
Based on a true, unsolved crime, "The Pyjama Girl Case" centers around the badly burned body of a young woman found on an Australian beach. Ray Milland (of "Man with X-ray Eyes" and "Frogs") does an excellent job of portraying Canadian detective Thompson. While he investigates the murder, the actual events of what led to the discovery of the corpse are told in flashbacks. The victim, we learn, is a waitress named Linda who had several lovers. Eventually she marries a waiter while continuing to have other relations. I didn't feel too sympathetic towards her. The scene where she has sex for money with two older, overweight gentlemen was particularly vulgar and slimy; it should've been omitted.
The interview with the author Richard Evans who wrote the true life account of the Pyjama Girl was more interesting and enjoyable than this movie. It was like watching an episode of "60 Minutes." Actual photographs of the burned corpse of the Pyjama Girl were shown. Details were given concerning who she may have been.
The reproduction of the comic book, "Taboo," containing a story about the Pyjama Girl was hard to read. The print was very small.
The soundtrack is great. Music was scored by Riz Ortolani who also provided wonderful scores for Armando Crispino`s "The Dead Are Alive" and Lucio Fulci's "Perversion Story."
The music score and the author interview compelled me to give this movie three stars in lieu of two. However, I strongly urge that you rent "The Pyjama Girl Case" before purchasing. It left me very unfulfilled.
Summary of The Pyjama Girl Case
BASED ON THE INFAMOUS REAL-LIFE MURDER CASE THAT SHOCKED THE WORLD!When the mutilated corpse of a young woman is found on an Australian beach retired detective Thompson (Oscar(r) winner Ray Milland of THE LOST WEEKEND and DIAL M FOR MURDER) involves himself in the investigation. But before they can find the killer the police must first identify the victim. Who was this once-beautiful girl found clad only in yellow pyjamas? Why would the authorities put her nude body on public display? What sexual depravity did she endure before her murder? And even if Thompson can crack the baffling case will he survive to see her killer brought to justice?Mel Ferrer (THE ANTICHRIST NIGHTMARE CITY) Howard Ross (THE NEW YORK RIPPER) and the luscious Dalila Di Lazzaro (FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN PHENOMENA) co-star in this unique giallo written and directed by Flavio Mogherini and featuring a pounding score by Riz Ortolani (MONDO CANE).System Requirements:Running Time 102 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:?HORROR Rating:?NR UPC:?827058106993 Manufacturer No:?BU1069Horror DVD Video
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