Regardless, the chainsaw-wielding dark brimmed hat and black leather gloves fashion statement is a bold and iconic look that works well here. It would not be entirely unfair to claim giallo as a major influence for Pieces, especially in the depiction of the killer, but the look was actually inspired by comic book character The Shadow. There’s a certain charm to the dodgy dubbing that may not appeal to everyone, but fans of the Italian giallo genre should feel somewhat at home here. The film was penned by Italian Joe D’Amato and American Dick Randall, before being given to Spanish director Juan Piquer Simón who shot the film in Spain with a primarily American cast. This is sleaze at its finest, cashing in on the American slasher craze of the early 80s but with a distinct European feel to proceedings. The tagline for Pieces – ‘You don’t have to go to Texas for a chainsaw massacre!’ – should suitably manage expectations. Young girls find themselves brutally hacked to pieces when a chainsaw killer strikes an American university campus. Starring Ian Sera, Christopher George, Frank Braña, and Lynda Day George.
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