I just watched this film and I found it terrible. Now I find Dracula 3d by far the worst Argento film however this is a close second.
The story was ok but some of the execution of the film was quite off.
I like the main actors but I found it lacking the typical Argento atmosphere, tension, tropes, music and constantly found myself asking why wouldn't the victims do this or do that.
Now I know its some what typical to expect the victims to lack 20/20 hindsight even in Dario's previous films but this is a new level of stupidity on the main victim's part.
The mystery in one of his Giallo films is lacking here and perhaps it is because he did not write it. To me it lacks the intrigue and short changes the look and feel of a Dario Argento film.
We get a bit of that "classic" look of vibrant color but not enough and the typical slick camera work is now very static.
This film to me is on par with the card player. However the difference is there is a mystery as to who the killer is and that keeps the plot moving. Here the plot has interesting parts but its muddled in its approach.
Of course when you compare this to his greatest films of the genre like deep red for example it is not even a contest. Even his later films like Trauma and Sleepless are far superior Giallo films.
I would suggest skipping this one myself and watch a great Argento film.
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