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Known as the “Godfather of Gore,” Lucio Fulci was an influential Italian filmmaker best known for his work on horror movies. His legend endures to this day, and many devoted fans often exclaim “Fulci Lives!” to show their support. If you’re unfamiliar with his work, here’s a list of the top 10 Lucio Fulci movies.
10. Manhattan Baby – The daughter of an Egyptologist is possessed by an evil spirit. When they return home to New York, a series a gruesome murders begin to take place.
9. Demonia – One of Fulci’s last films, it’s about a ruined crypt filled with the bodies of heretic nuns. As you might have guessed, these nuns aren’t quite as inactive as initially thought.
8. Zombi III – A biological weapon turns the inhabitants of an island into the walking dead. Due to an illness, Fulci had to drop out after a few weeks of filming.
7. A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin – A young woman dreams of depraved orgies and murder. When she wakes, she become a suspect in the death of her neighbor. This film marked the first time that a special effects artist had to prove his work was fake in a court of law.
6. The Four of the Apocalypse – A Spaghetti Western directed by Fulci. An interesting group of characters, including a gambler, pregnant prostitute, alcoholic, bandit, and a man who sees ghosts. They’re eventually betrayed by one of their own, setting off a frenzied quest for revenge.
5. The New York Ripper – A detective and psychologist search for a serial killer in New York. Lots of gore and nudity, and the bizarre killer talks in a voice that sounds like Donald Duck. Considered by some to be the director’s last truly great movie.
4. City of the Living Dead – Also known as Gates of Hell, the film deals with flesh-eating zombies with the ability to teleport and levitate. It’s up to a reporter and a psychic to save the Earth from being overrun by the horrible creatures.
3. Zombi II – The most famous Fulci film, it’s meant to be a sequel of sorts to Dawn of the Dead. Lots of gore, nudity, and a zombie battling a shark. Great fun and a must for lovers of the zombie genre.
2. The House by the Cemetery – A number of murders occur in and around a New England home. Could the thing living in the basement possibly be to blame? You bet your sweet, juicy ass.
1. Don’t Torture a Duckling – Young boys are being strangled in an Italian village, and a local girl must team up with a reporter to solve the mystery. This was the first film where Fulci started using his trademark gory effects. Not released in the U.S. until the early 2000s due to a controversial subplot criticizing the Roman Catholic Church.
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