4K UHD Review – Delirium: Photo of Gioia

Yes, 1987's "Delirium" is a giallo. There's a mysterious killer on the loose. Victims die in increasingly elaborate ways. The filmmakers invest in color and style to bring the feature to life. That's all well and good, but the production doesn't seem thoroughly invested in the process of bringing suspense to life. What "Delirium" primarily becomes is a showcase for star Serena Grandi's physical appearance, as director Lamberto Bava is mostly focused on getting the actress out of her clothes as much as possible. Sure, danger is out there, and business affairs to tend to. But there's time for sheer outfits and nudity as well, and the supporting cast also contributes bareness to this sexploitation endeavor. The film isn't the greatest example of thriller moviemaking, but it has the one goal in mind, impressively making sure this display of flesh is handled with care. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com