Gave this a watch last night and it’s easily among my favorites from Dario. Thought the thing it had going for it the most was the camerawork as there are some serious, sick ass shots in this. Italian Hitchcock showcasing opera house fukkery through the eyes of the ravens.
Dislikes: This is an already bonkers film and the ending somehow manages to go off the rails. I did enjoy seeing the protagonist’s arc come full circle, though this all could’ve been wrapped up sooner.
Found the metal music unnecessary and undermined the creepy atmosphere overall. If it was supposed to reflect how sadistic the kills were then eh, cool, but I wish there was a cut without it.
The bullet flying through the peephole is THE kill of the film, and this was before anyone had ever done it before. Stood out on its own like the bleeding arm scene in Tenebrae.
And I’m sorry but I bust out laughing when Giula got hit by that thrown iron.
And I’m sorry but I bust out laughing when Giula got hit by that thrown iron.