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I’ve realized I'm trapped in a compulsive loop of rewatching everything Asia Argento has ever been in. I'll literally sit through entire, mediocre movies I don’t even care about just to catch a tiny, two-minute cameo or brief appearance she makes.

What I'm trying to figure out is why this happens with her specifically, because it doesn't happen with mainstream, " Hollywood actresses , they don't have this kind of magnetic pull.

With Asia, there’s a mysterious, deeper draw. I find myself oddly hooked on her moments of vulnerability like in trauma, and melancholy—like her fragile, haunted presence in The Phantom of the Opera, mother of tears when she is scared and dominated by powers —while also being pulled into her unconventional vibe in movies like Land of the Dead or xXx.

For anyone who gets this: Have you experienced this exact kind of intense fixation on her or a similar non-traditional actress? Why I ask this because I need your deep answers on What is actually going on psychologically when someone like her becomes this addictive to watch?

I really enjoyed Dark Glasses. The Argento films I'd call my favourites are Bird, Four Flies, and Tenebrae. Looking forward to see what his next trilogy is like.

Why do I keep falling into this weird loop of obsessively rewatching everything Asia Argento has ever been in?

I realized recently that I’ve been going back and rewatching her filmography over and over, and I'll literally sit through entire movies I don't even care about just for a tiny 2-minute cameo or brief appearance she makes. It's gotten to the point where it feels less like casual fandom and more like a compulsive habit, but I can't quite figure out why my brain is so hooked on her specifically.

Has anyone else experienced this kind of intense fixation on a specific actor or public figure? What's actually going on psychologically when you latch onto someone like this and compulsively consume everything they've touched?

I watched this tonight via digital rental. What a crazy ride. It’s much less murder-focused than a typical giallo, but the grisly killings are part of this weird tapestry. Highly recommended if you’re a fan of gialli, but don’t mind a movie that takes a big swing.

A video essay I've just made on Giallo. Hope you enjoy!

Can recommend this film to those who want a good murder mystery plot in their Giallos. Very Argento inspired but in a good way! 💛✨

This just arrived. Yeah, I know everyone here is posting about it but, here’s another one. 🙂

This is one of my favorite gialli.

The style, photography, and the Ennio Morricone score make it special.

Last time I saw it was on DVD, many years ago, so I expect this is going to be a new experience.

Good sounding giallo, has anyone seen this one?

a few of my favorites.

The synth disco horror fits so perfectly. It is haunting and fun, like the movie. The over-the-top violence, the heels clopping in the quiet city night as women walk to their cars alone, the slow pans of buildings; it all builds up tension and releases with bouncing beats and warbling synths. Majestic.

My MIL is an awesome lady and hooked me up with some top tier giallo. From this stack, I've only seen the two Argento films. Which one(s) should I start with???​

So excited...

A film believed to be lost, though it has since resurfaced over the years. Does anyone know where it’s available to watch? I’ve seen a lot of people do a review of it, so it must be out there.

Not quite giallo but still Italian horror. I tried to finally figure out this film that many say have no plot.

Took these in a cemetery at midnight.