The Evil Eye

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Thomas V @TomVee 22h A very odd film, with an extremely convoluted plot that takes a great many twists and turns, often for no reason. In fact, the happenings in the first 20 or 30 minutes of the film have no bearing whatsoever on the rest of the movie. The script is pretty bad, and Letitia Roman provides an egregiously histrionic performance that suits it quite well. The movie's strong point is the very stylish cinematography. It's a great looking film, with lots of ornate, shadowy interiors and picturesque exteriors shot throughout Rome, with plenty of odd camera angles and noirish lighting, Silly but fun. See more Hector I @Hector1184BC Feb 6 A film that laid the foundations of the giallo—is it essential viewing? Yes and no. It remains fairly conventional, especially since the American version (The Evil Eye) added darker music and removed much of the subtlety. The Italian version also has grating voice-overs, common at the time. We follow a classic Hitchcockian thriller (Bava fought producers for his vision), as a young woman witnesses a murder and investigates. Already, the film contains what defines giallo: a killer stalking the protagonist like a predator, disbelief from others causing self-doubt, obsession, and hidden truths suggested rather than shown. There’s a role-playing aspect: a journalist joins the investigation—a buddy-movie twist, yet suspicion lingers. Sexuality subtly fuels tension, linked to crime and life-and-death impulses, never shown frontally. The tone wavers between jazz, light scenes, and unease, making it a thriller with something more. Not better than Hitchcock, but uniquely influential. See more Caleb L @RT83793999 Oct 5 A solid enough foundation for what would eventually become the giallo. It has some odd sequences that don't hold up that well, but the overall story, twist, etc. makes for a worthwhile watch. See more Petros T @PetrosTserpelis 11/06/2017 It is overall suspenseful and has some nicely photographed scenes but is brought down by the slow pacing and general overacting. See more 08/12/2017 A little choppy and occasionally hard to follow (and this is the dubbed version) but mostly enjoyable and good older movie. The actress was very like able too. See more 07/31/2017 The Girl Who Knew Too Much is undoubtedly great. It's enlivened by the fine performances from the two leads and is absolutely brimming with style and energy. The gag at the end is in-keeping with Bava's work, but certainly doesn't lessen the impact of the more thrilling scenes that came before, or the air of grand mystery and excitement suggested by his excellent approach to editing, cinematography and design. See more Read all reviews

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