It’s also not exactly a thrilling plot that involves corporate espionage which I guess makes for a twist on the giallo format of just a random serial killer knocking off various people for simple reasons. The biggest drawback with The Cat O’Nine Tails is it is very much a slow burn film, parts of which I had trouble really caring about and my mind began drifting a time or two. You do get that here with two individuals, one blind no less, however they at least were a bit believable, both journalists, one at least receiving help from the police inspector. The latest one is The Cat O’Nine Tails co-written and directed by none other Dario Argento who garnered fame courtesy of the success of The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, a film I liked well enough but wasn’t incredibly impressed with, though Argento’s direction was solid, the characters, with yet another Italian crime-drama featuring a ridiculous citizen investigating a series of homicides. Quick Hit Review: It’s only been the last few years that I’ve come really acquainted with the giallo genre. And worse still, Lori (CINZIA DE CAROLIS), Franco’s young niece, may also be in the killer’s sights… But before long the bodies begin to pile up and the two amateur sleuths find their own lives imperiled in their search for the truth. Plot Synopsis: When a break-in occurs at a secretive genetics institute, blind puzzle-maker Franco Arnò (KARL MALDEN), who overheard an attempt to blackmail one of the institute’s scientists shortly before the robbery, teams up with intrepid reporter Carlo Giordani (JAMES FRANCISCUS) to crack the case. Writer(s): Dario Argento, Luigi Collo and Dardano Sacchetti (story), Dario Argento (screenplay)Ĭast: James Franciscus, Karl Malden, Catherine Spaak, Pier Paolo Capponi, Horst Frank, Rada Rassimovįeatures: Commentary, Interviews, Theatrical TrailersĪudio: English (DTS-HD MA 1.0), Italian (DTS-HD MA 1.0) Genre(s): Horror, Suspense/Thriller, CrimeĪrrow Video | NR – 112 min. This horror-mystery-thriller stars James Franciscus, Karl Malden and Catherine Spaak and ports over all the features from the 2018 Blu-ray release. The Cat o’ Nine Tails arrives on 4K Ultra HD from Arrow Video on August 24th.
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