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A.k.a.
Two Evil Eyes
Year
1990
Runtime
120 min.
Directors
George A. Romero, Dario Argento
Genre
Horror
Rating *
6.1
Votes *
3,604
Checks
482
Favs
13
Dislikes
7
Favs/checks
2.7% (1:37)
Favs/dislikes
2:1
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  1. nick121235's avatar

    nick121235

    Two Evil Eyes is a collaboration by two horror masters; George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead), and Dario Argento (Suspiria). Special effects are also provided by the top name in horror movies of the period, Tom Savini.
    To top it off, both stories are based on works by Edgar Allan Poe, arguably one of the largest influences on works of horror, well... ever.
    And the efforts of these great names quite lives up to expectations. In fact, it may succeed them if you are aware of the decline in the quality of output by both of these directors around this time period.
    Romero's next film after Two Evil Eyes was the appalling King adaptation The Dark Half, and Argento's the lukewarm Trauma. So if one is knowledgeable of this it would be nothing but natural to approach this film tentatively.
    Fortunately, your fears will be calmed. The first half is titled The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar, and is based on the Poe short story of the same name. Romero's adaptation is a fun and concise update. The storyline is engaging, easy to follow, well acted, well shot. I wouldn't say that it's going to blow your mind but it's certainly enjoyable.
    Argento's effort, as would be expected, was somewhat more complicated. In terms of quality, plot, and appearance.
    The Black Cat is, mainly, based on the well known Poe story of the same name. It also incorporates nods to other works by the author and the main character's last name is Usher.
    The story is somewhat muddled and confusing, but that really comes with the territory when Argento is concerned. There are also a few questionable set choices but overall I really found the second half very enjoyable as well.
    Overall I really think that Two Evil Eyes is a pretty damn enjoyable selection and probably more even than I've made it sound. It's better than its place in the filmographies of the respective directors would suggest as well.
    6 years 5 months ago
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