Stuff To Blow Your Mind Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Footprints on the Moon
Jan 2, 2026
Explore the surreal mystery of "Footprints on the Moon," a 1975 Giallo-adjacent film known for its stunning cinematography by Vittorio Storaro. The hosts debate its place in the Giallo genre, dissecting common tropes like voyeurism and fashion. They highlight Florinda Bolkan's compelling performance and detail the film’s eerie visuals, including a haunting lunar dream sequence. With discussions on its ambiguous ending and themes of identity and mental illness, this podcast dives deep into a cinematic experience that is both profound and unsettling.
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Adjust Expectations Before Watching
- Don't approach Footprints on the Moon expecting an Argento-style gore-filled Giallo.
- Joe McCormick and Robert Lamb advise seeing it as arthouse surreal psychological mystery rather than loud genre fare.
Immediate Visual Hook
- Joe McCormick recounts being captivated by the film's first 20 minutes and composition.
- He says he spent much of that time simply admiring the cinematography and shot composition.
Storaro's Cinematography Is The Film's Power
- Vittorio Storaro's cinematography elevates the film into something unusually beautiful for the genre.
- Joe McCormick highlights Storaro's later Oscars and credits as evidence the visuals drive much of the film's appeal.