A series of murders targeting women occurs on a Boston college campus, with the perpetrator using a chainsaw and collecting body parts for an unclear reason. Christopher George portrays the investigating officer, and Lynda Day George appears as a tennis coach. “Pieces” (1982) incorporates elements from earlier horror films like “Psycho” (1960), “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (1974), and the initial two installments of “Friday the 13th” (1980-1981), relocating the narrative to a Massachusetts university. Interestingly, this is an Italian horror film filmed in Madrid with some exterior shots taken in Boston. In contrast to films like "Halloween" (1978) and "Friday the 13th," which were technically advanced for their time and possess a timeless quality despite dated fashions, “Pieces” feels old-fashioned, resembling something from the early to mid-1970s. The musical score, echoing that of “The Warriors” (1979), along with an older rock song, reinforces this impression. The movie presents itself as a whodunit featuring a killer who resembles The Shadow and favors a chainsaw. It’s hard to believe someone could easily move around a campus in such distinctive clothing while carrying a chainsaw. A peculiar detail is the abrupt appearance and disappearance of a curious Kung Fu instructor. If you're willing to find humor in these shortcomings, along with the dubbed audio, “Pieces” proves to be a genuine murder mystery complete with an intricate plot, capable performers, realistic gore effects, and a good appreciation for female characters, like the aerobics teacher and a student. The film’s length is 1 hour, 25 minutes. The original Spanish title, "Mil gritos tiene la noche," means “One Thousand Screams in the Night.” GRADE: B

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