Episode 5: The House With Laughing Windows (1976) & Don't Torture a Duckling (1972)

Episode 5: The House with Laughing Windows (1976) and Don't Torture a Duckling (1972) : Rural Giallo, Postwar Italy, and the Haunted LandscapeIn this episode of The Horror Double Bill, we journey deep into the unsettling beauty of the Italian countryside to explore The House with Laughing Windows (1976) and Don’t Torture a Duckling (1972). These two standout examples of rural gialli capture a nation in flux—reflecting the tension, suspicion, and isolation brought about by post-war migration from the south to the north of Italy.We unpack the social, cultural, and historical upheaval that followed World War II, as Italy’s rural communities were transformed by internal migration, superstition, and deepening class divides. Expect thematic analysis, behind-the-scenes details, historical research, and a deep dive into how horror can expose the fractures in national identity.References & Sources used for this episode:BooksSo Deadly, So Perverse by Troy HowarthLa Dolce Morte : Vernacular Cinema and the Italian Giallo by Mikel J KovenItalian Gothic Horror Films, 1970–1979 by Roberto CurtiBeyond Terror: The Films of Lucio Fulci by Stephen ThrowerMilking the Moon by Eugene WalterThe Palgrave Handbook of Contemporary Gothic edited by Clive Bloomarticleshttps://brightlightsfilm.com/brutal-nobility-painting-death-house-laughing-windows-pupi-avati-1976/Blu RaysDon't Torture a Duckling Arrow video special edition blu ray - interviews and commentaryThe House with Laughing Windows Shamless Entertainment special edition DVD - interview with Pupi Avati #cultcinema #giallo #horrorpodcast #1970shorror #cinephile #classichorror #darioargento #eurohorror #luciofulci #pupiavati #eurohorror #europeanhorror #1970shorror🔗 Subscribe for new episodes every Sunday, and follow us on social media for more horror history, film theory, and obscure recommendations.📸 thehorrordoublebill📍 Available wherever you get your podcastsInstagram: @thehorrordoublebillemail: [email protected]: @thehorrordoublebillartwork by Justin Parker (IG jpkr_illustration.com)