Totò diabolicus

In this wickedly clever 1962 Italian black comedy, director Steno pays homage to giallo genre conventions and the iconic comic book series Diabolik, while also showcasing Totò's impressive chameleon-like acting skills as he masterfully portrays six different characters in a hilarious and action-packed whodunit. As a wealthy marquis is murdered by a mysterious killer known as "Diabolicus", his heirs become targets of suspicion, leading to a wild game of cat and mouse that leaves the police baffled and the audience entertained. With its tongue firmly planted in cheek, Totò Diabolicus is a sidesplitting send-up of genre conventions that still manages to deliver plenty of thrills and laughs.