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Italian master of horror Dario Argento's second directorial effort (and the centerpiece of the 'animal trilogy' of giallos) is a suspenseful murder mystery infused with the filmmaker's trademark graphic violence. Karl Malden stars as a blind man with a talent for solving puzzles who teams-up with reporter Carlo Giordani (James Franciscus) to launch a private investigation into a string of peculiar murders, all of which seem to involve a dubious genetic research facility. The killer soon becomes wise to the duo's plans and will do whatever it takes to stop them from reporting to the police.
Extras:
- 4 Sleeve art options with original and newly commissioned art work
- Double sided fold out poster
- World Exclusive booklet with brand new writing
- Dario Argento Interview
- Dario Argento and co-writer Dardano Sacchetti Recollections
- Documentary Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
- The Complete Dario Argento Trailer Reel
Review
Gripping whodunnit... with suspense, visual flair and 70s retro charm. Most praiseworthy for Argento's taut direction and weird narrative twists --Film4.com
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller convent --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller convent --Total Film
Set against a backdrop of genetic research and espionage, Argento's formal obsession with allusions to seeing and sightlessness is on fierce display. --Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
Tenebrae's sexual frisson and eye for splatter is explicitly nasty. But theres more to this accomplished slasher than just blood 'n' guts, Argento busily subverting thriller conventions while toying with the viewers preconceptions about misogynous screen violence. --Total Film
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
With the success of Argento's unforgettable debut, THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMMAGE, he had a lot to live up to with his next film. Could he do it? You bet he could!
His follow-up CAT O'NINE TAILS is an incredible thriller that's just as involving, enjoyable and beautifully filmed as BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMMAGE yet criminally underated! Whilst it may be just shy of his all time masterpieces such as SUSPIRIA, BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMMAGE, TENEBRAE and DEEP RED, it's one of the best gialli ever made. The story is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat with all the twists and red herrings it throws at you. Besides the incredible direction of the film, the musical score alone is something truly special. Like most of Argento's films, the music is incredible and this is no expection. From the mind of one of cinema's greatest compossers, Ennio Morricone, the CAT O'NINE TAILS score is among the best in any Argento films and really adds a lot to this film.
The Blu-Ray itself is easily the best out there. Stuffed with exclusive extras, 4 artwork panels, and a very informative booklet by Argento-Guru, Alan Jones, Arrow's release of this classic film is the easily the best you can get, beating the BU version hands down.
Whilst it may not be Argento's personal favourite film, CAT O'NINE TAILS is a fan favourite and is one of the most enjoyable and involving Italian thrillers you'll ever see. This film marks a time when Argento was on top form, unlike now with his terrible recent releases such as *vomits* GIALLO (avoid that film!).
Overall, I highly recommend this film!
His follow-up CAT O'NINE TAILS is an incredible thriller that's just as involving, enjoyable and beautifully filmed as BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMMAGE yet criminally underated! Whilst it may be just shy of his all time masterpieces such as SUSPIRIA, BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMMAGE, TENEBRAE and DEEP RED, it's one of the best gialli ever made. The story is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat with all the twists and red herrings it throws at you. Besides the incredible direction of the film, the musical score alone is something truly special. Like most of Argento's films, the music is incredible and this is no expection. From the mind of one of cinema's greatest compossers, Ennio Morricone, the CAT O'NINE TAILS score is among the best in any Argento films and really adds a lot to this film.
The Blu-Ray itself is easily the best out there. Stuffed with exclusive extras, 4 artwork panels, and a very informative booklet by Argento-Guru, Alan Jones, Arrow's release of this classic film is the easily the best you can get, beating the BU version hands down.
Whilst it may not be Argento's personal favourite film, CAT O'NINE TAILS is a fan favourite and is one of the most enjoyable and involving Italian thrillers you'll ever see. This film marks a time when Argento was on top form, unlike now with his terrible recent releases such as *vomits* GIALLO (avoid that film!).
Overall, I highly recommend this film!
5 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Compared to Arrow's previous efforts which sometimes suffered from digital processing, this BD has almost the same picture as the Blue Underground Blu-Ray. That said, with the superior extras on this version, it is easily the best BD available worldwide of this movie.
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