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Où est passée Jessica

Original title: Sotto il vestito niente
  • 1985
  • 12
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1.7K
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Renée Simonsen in Où est passée Jessica (1985)
GialloSlasher HorrorHorrorMysteryThriller

A Wyoming park ranger arrives in Milan to visit his fashion model twin sister after experiencing a premonition of her death, only to discover that she has gone missing.A Wyoming park ranger arrives in Milan to visit his fashion model twin sister after experiencing a premonition of her death, only to discover that she has gone missing.A Wyoming park ranger arrives in Milan to visit his fashion model twin sister after experiencing a premonition of her death, only to discover that she has gone missing.

  • Director
    • Carlo Vanzina
  • Writers
    • Marco Parma
    • Enrico Vanzina
    • Carlo Vanzina
  • Stars
    • Tom Schanley
    • Renée Simonsen
    • Nicola Perring
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    1.7K
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    • Director
      • Carlo Vanzina
    • Writers
      • Marco Parma
      • Enrico Vanzina
      • Carlo Vanzina
    • Stars
      • Tom Schanley
      • Renée Simonsen
      • Nicola Perring
    • 21User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Tom Schanley
    Tom Schanley
    • Bob Crane
    Renée Simonsen
    Renée Simonsen
    • Barbara
    Nicola Perring
    • Jessica Crane
    Maria McDonald
    • Margaux Wilson
    • (as Maria Mc Donald)
    Catherine Noyes
    • Carrie Blynn
    Paolo Tomei
    • Giorgio Zanoni
    Sonia Raule
    • Cristina Landolfi
    Cyrus Elias
    • Danesi's Assistant
    Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence
    • Commissario Danesi
    Anna Galiena
    Anna Galiena
    • Model Agency Boss
    Big Laura
    • Innkeeper
    Bruce McGuire
    Bruce McGuire
    • Interpol Agent
    • (as Bruce Mc Guire)
    Mimmo Sepe
    • Hotel Porter
    Isa Gallinelli
    • Postal Worker
    • (uncredited)
    Phillip Wong
    Phillip Wong
    • Keno Masayuki
    • (uncredited)
    Zaira Zoccheddu
    • Spied Girl
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Carlo Vanzina
    • Writers
      • Marco Parma
      • Enrico Vanzina
      • Carlo Vanzina
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    7Coventry

    Fashion Models … All Serial Killers Love 'em

    When it comes to horror cinema, I love the Italian Giallo and I love the 80's, but a combination of both usually isn't worth the effort. The Giallo is irreversibly linked to the 70's and unfortunately only a handful of gratifying titles came out during the 80's, mostly either directed by Dario Argento ("Tenebre", "Opera") or Lamberto Bava ("Midnight Ripper", "Delirium"). Therefore it was an extra pleasant surprise to discover that "Nothing Underneath", directed by the relatively unknown Carlo Vanzina, is an overlooked gem in the sub genre. The scenario often doesn't make a lick of sense and the plot twists are implausible and absurd, but that doesn't matter and actually even makes it cooler in terms of Giallo-cinema. The setting, premise and character drawings are as rudimentary as it gets in this type of film. In the glossy and competitive fashion business of Milan, there's a crazed psychopath killing models with a gigantic pair of shiny scissors. The fatigue old police commissioner, who's only two weeks away from his retirement, doesn't have a clue where to begin his investigation, but luckily he receives the help of a young Wyoming park ranger. For you see, the kid witnessed the attack against his twin sister through a telepathic connection between them, and now he traveled to Milan to look for her. Whilst he's messing around with gorgeous models, the killer cheerfully continues to cut up more beauty queens.

    Although entirely irrelevant to the plot, this film at least has a title that actually makes sense. Gialli often have lovely sounding but nonsensical titles, but this one is totally accurate as several of these models are wearing nothing underneath their dresses and mini-skirts. In spite of the nudity and a remarkably stylish presentation, the first half hour is rather slow-paced and on the verge of boring. "Nothing Underneath" is then luckily rescued by a few highly inventive and delightfully far-fetched plot twists; making the rest of the film satisfyingly exciting and even suspenseful. The last ten minutes are downright fantastic and almost on par with the quality level of the 80's films by the aforementioned directors Argento and Bava. As said already, director Carlo Vanzina even manages to demonstrate style and flair, like through the use slow-motion images and colorful fashion show glimpses. The murders, on the other hand, are a bit disappointing, as there should have been more of them and especially bloodier. There's one impressively nasty kill involving a backstabbing, but the concept offered so much more opportunities to depict gore and bloodshed. The screenplay greedily processes all the typical Italian fashion industry clichés and stereotypes into the film, including the voyeuristic hotel clerks, the wild drug parties and the harsh competition between the women. The soundtrack contains some wondrous 80's tunes like "One Night in Bangkok", which always puts a smile on my face. Donald Pleasance stars as the aging commissioner who desperately – but in vain - tries to look and sound Italian. Pleasance's role isn't that important, but he definitely brings some name fame to the overlooked production.

    The sequel, entitled "Too Beautiful To Die" is a pretty worthwhile film as well. The stories of both films have no plot aspects or characters in common but are nevertheless considered sequels because they were both released in the second half of the 80's and take place in the Italian fashion universe.
    6trashgang

    a late entry in the giallo genre but not in the Argento style

    Sotto Il Vestito Niente or Nothing Underneath is one of those releases that never had an official uncut release on DVD. Even the US DVD clocks in at 90 minutes. To find it uncut you will have to search the Japanese VHS release on the obscure 'Suncrown' label. It clocks in at 94 minutes and 14 seconds. 4 minutes more then all DVD releases worldwide. The VHS is very hard to find but still is it all worth searching?

    If you are a giallo buff you will need this version and also the Donald Pleasance fans should search for it. He has a weird Italian accent. You can easily spot the extra 4 minutes throughout this flick, they have more drops and scratches. It's indeed a pure giallo with the black gloves and scissors but it's low on red stuff. Don't expect to see a Argento styled giallo.

    The story is also rather simple. When Bob Crane (Tom Schanley) hears that his sister is in danger he immediately goes to Milan, Italy to find Jessica (Nicola Perring). Of course nobody believes Bob and detective Danesi (Pleasance) doesn't want to help until other models do disappear. Together they go hunt the maniacal killer as it's Danesi's last case.

    When the killings happen it's all done off-camera except with the brown girl. And that doesn't help the giallo to become a classic. But it's full of gratuitous nudity and Pleasance with his worth voice is worth watching. A late entry in the giallo genre and not that good for the red stuff but the story flows smoothly, somehow you keep watching.

    Gore 0/5 Nudity 2,5/5 Effects 1/5 Story 3/5 Comedy 0/5
    6CrimsonRaptor

    🖤Silhouettes, Secrets, and a Sinister Runway 🔪👗✨

    Nothing Underneath is a stylish slice of mid-'80s Italian giallo that struts confidently down the catwalk of mystery, even if its heels occasionally wobble. Directed with cool detachment by Carlo Vanzina, this thriller bathes in the moody glow of Milan's high-fashion underworld, offering a glossy but slightly hollow meditation on beauty, danger, and voyeurism.

    Set against the shimmering backdrop of designer studios, neon-lit cityscapes, and echoing marble hallways, the film wraps its mystery in layers of visual polish. From the icy stillness of secluded forests to the angular geometry of urban architecture, the cinematography by Giuseppe Maccari evokes a chilling sense of detachment. His lens lingers just long enough to make the viewer uncomfortable, even when nothing overt is happening.

    The story benefits from a haunting turn by Donald Pleasence as a weary police inspector, injecting much-needed gravitas into an otherwise surface-level ensemble. American actor Tom Schanley, as the film's central figure Bob Crane, delivers an earnest if occasionally stiff performance, carrying the emotional arc of a man driven by obsession and eerie intuition. Renée Simonsen, a real-life model in her screen debut, has a compelling presence, though her character feels more symbolic than fleshed-out.

    The film leans heavily on its atmosphere, and at times that works against it. Dialogue can veer into the mechanical, and suspense builds in fits and starts. But for fans of vintage Euro-thrillers and glossy murder mysteries, there's enough here to savor: ominous dream sequences, voyeuristic tension, and a parade of gorgeous people with deadly secrets.

    Not quite a hidden gem, but certainly not throwaway either, Nothing Underneath is a photogenic murder mystery that's more captivating in frame than in depth. It's a thriller draped in designer fabric but stitched with familiar threads.
    8paulredwine

    A pleasant surprise

    After slogging through various 80s Italian films this one comes as a pleasant surprise. My expectations were low going in as I didn't know most of the cast and this was Donald Pleasance's phoning it in for a paycheck Era, but it was enjoyable. The performances are fine, the soundtrack is good, the filmmaking is competent. Does the story get a tad predictable? Sure, but it's fun so I give it a 7.6/10.
    7christopher-underwood

    title turns out to be rather delightfully appropriate

    Not a top notch giallo but colourful and stylish enough and if the kills are not particularly stunning, the build ups are good and there is enough momentum to keep the film moving on. Very much a latter day entry to the genre, Mr Vazina happily includes many of the much loved elements from earlier gems, so much so that a lot of the time I found myself smiling as the good to see cinematic clichés appeared every now and again like money shots. The provocative title turns out to be rather delightfully appropriate, even if, of course, irrelevant to the story. Donald Pleasance just about keeps his end up, Tom Schanley is fine and the girls all lovely. Most enjoyable.

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      In an interview with Marc Shapiro in Fangoria magazine on the set of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988), Donald Pleasence said about the film: "I rather liked Death Line (a.k.a. Raw Meat). The idea of my playing an eccentric detective who can't solve the mystery of all these bodies in the English subway was a different turn for me, as was a film I made in Italy called Nothing Underneath. I played another detective chasing down a killer who was murdering models. I don't know if it ever reached the U.S. but it's a bit of a cult film in Italy."
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      Written by Benny Andersson (as Andersson), Tim Rice (as Rice) and Björn Ulvaeus (as Ulvaeus)

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    • Release date
      • July 29, 1987 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nothing Underneath
    • Filming locations
      • Milan, Lombardia, Italy
    • Production company
      • Faso Film
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      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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