This Italian giallo classic prioritizes suspense, mystery, and psychological tension, it’s all about the story and style, not identity politics. Characters are developed through actions and relationships, with nary a trace of forced diversity or identity-first casting. The plot feels refreshingly focused on its core whodunit rather than social messaging.

The film doesn’t subvert traditional themes such as masculinity, family, or religion. Instead, it draws from conventional thriller tropes and focuses on individual psychology. No obvious attempts at rewriting cultural norms; if anything, it’s steeped in the cinematic and social mood of its era.

There’s no detectable political or ideological agenda here, no caricatured villains making a statement about the present day, no modern ideological battles snuck into the narrative. It’s simply a stylish crime thriller, free from modern ideological fingerprints.