Watch The Red Queen Kills Seven Times

In the 1972 Italian giallo film, "The Red Queen Kills Seven Times," sisters Kitty and Evelyn, played by Barbara Bouchet and Marina Malfatti respectively, are heirs to a family fortune and a curse that has seemingly haunted their family for generations. The two sisters' relationship is strained, with Kitty being the more outgoing and promiscuous one and Evelyn being more reserved and responsible. As children, they are told the story of the Red Queen, a vengeful ancestor who supposedly murdered her sister in a fit of jealousy and who will rise from the grave to kill seven times before being laid to rest again.

When the film jumps forward to their adulthood, Kitty is now a fashion photographer and Evelyn is a librarian. After a photoshoot, Kitty and her colleagues go out for drinks, but she is stalked and attacked by a woman in a red cape who ultimately kills one of her colleagues. The police do not seem to think that there is any connection to the Red Queen legend, despite Kitty's insistence that she saw the Red Queen. The violent encounter and the police's indifference brings Kitty and Evelyn closer together, even as they increasingly suspect each other of being the killer.

As the title implies, there are a number of murders that take place over the course of the film, each one more gruesome than the last. The Red Queen is revealed to be very much real, but her identity is not immediately clear. There are a number of potential suspects, including the sisters themselves, their significant others, and their best friend, who is played by the charming Ugo Pagliai.

The movie's visual style is striking, with dramatic use of color and framing. Director Emilio Miraglia does not shy away from gore, with some truly impressive practical effects, particularly with knives. There are also a number of chase scenes and suspenseful moments, keeping the audience on edge.

While the film's story is not particularly original, it is well-executed and enjoyable. The performances are strong, particularly Bouchet's, who plays Kitty as both likable and unpredictable. The film is definitely of its time, with some particularly uncomfortable scenes related to gender and sexuality, but the mystery is ultimately satisfying.

Overall, "The Red Queen Kills Seven Times" is a solid giallo with memorable visuals and a classic whodunit structure. For fans of the genre or of Bouchet, it is well worth watching.

The Red Queen Kills Seven Times is a 1972 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.5.