My Dear Killer

My Dear Killer

1972 · 96 min · ★ 6.5 · Thriller, Mystery, Horror

Following the mysterious decapitation of an insurance investigator, Police Inspector Peretti is put onto the case, but all the clues lead to an unsolved case of kidnapping and murder.

Directed by Tonino Valerii · Written by Roberto Leoni

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