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Four Flies on Grey Velvet

1971·Movie
1h 44min·PG
65
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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Nostalgia4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

When the flies start to crawl, so will your flesh...

Roberto, a drummer in a rock band, keeps receiving weird phone calls and being followed by a mysterious man. One night he manages to catch up with his persecutor and tries to get him to talk but in the ensuing struggle he accidentally stabs him. He runs away, but he understands his troubles have just begun when the following day he receives an envelope with photos of him killing the man. Someone is killing all his friends and trying to frame him for the murders.
GialloItalian ThrillerMysteryStylish CinematographyPsychological SuspenseCrimeSound DesignIntrigueCult Classic

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Four Flies on Grey Velvet legally?

Four Flies on Grey Velvet is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Four Flies on Grey Velvet worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Four Flies on Grey Velvet rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Four Flies on Grey Velvet?

1 h 44 min

Four Flies on Grey Velvet runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Four Flies on Grey Velvet?

Critics67
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Four Flies on Grey Velvet much the same way.

What language is Four Flies on Grey Velvet in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Four Flies on Grey Velvet?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Four Flies on Grey Velvet in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Four Flies on Grey Velvet use?

Spiteful SpitAccidental MurderOff with His Head!Sunglasses at NightNightmare DreamsCamp GaySearching the StallsSoundtrack DissonanceMotive RantEvery Car Is a PintoPlucky Comic ReliefNo Endingand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Four Flies on Grey Velvet, including Spiteful Spit, Accidental Murder, Off with His Head!.