Dressed to Kill (1980)
Brian De Palma's stylish giallo-esq shocker which has more than a passing nod to Hitchcock's Psycho, whilst utilizing the gory shock tactics of Dario Argento. The low budget gore making the film feel seedier than it actually is.
It's not all referential though, De Palma adds terrific flourishes of his own such as the museum set piece and effectively layering the tension levels so as to catch you out when you are least expecting it.
Still gripping viewing 35 years on, Dressed to Kill is highly recommended.
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