Genius horror director Dario Argento directs this mystery-thriller revolving around Franco Arno, a blind man who creates crossword puzzles for a living.
This seemed to be an interesting movie, but the picture quality was so poor, I was unable to find out. All was black and muddy, so I either got a dud or all copies were like that,
"Brilliant camera work in Cat O'Nine Tails"
Written By: A. K. Shukla
In this masterpiece one can not fail to observe the experiment with camera, particularly in the scene in which a scientist is pushed in front of the train ... by the camera !
"Platinum Disc Corporation"
Written By: dx27s
One of the absolute worst DVD productions I have ever seen. The company that produced this version is Platinum Disc Corporation of La Crosse, WI. The image is presented full-frame (4:3), and the video and audio quality are both very poor. No subtitles and no special features to speak of either. However, the thing that really amazed me in terms of sheer bold idiocy was this company thinking it would be clever to superimpose their logo on the screen during the actual film! At least now I will remember to NEVER buy anything with the Platinum Disc Corporation logo on it again. (Note that my one-star rating only applies to this DVD edition, not to Dario Argento's film.)
This is not as great a film as you would expect from Dario Argento, but it is very good. I purchased this film because Dario Argento is one of the great film artists and I figured that I could not go wrong (not necessarily a good assumption, having seen the awful "Phantom of the Opera").
It is a crime drama, a murder mystery, an Italian Giallo film by the master of the genre.
There are a number of interesting characters.
The musical score, composed by the great Ennio Morricone is a masterpiece. I enjoy viewing the film repeatedly to listen to the music in the context for which it was written and performed.
Add the score for this film to your collection.
"Flawless and Fantastic"
Written By: Kelsey Cain
This movie is a true classic, and for the price...it can't be beat. If you have ever liked a Dario Argento film, then get this immediately. If you're wanting to enter the world of Argento's films, this along with Suspiria is a great way to start. Don't pass this film up, it will surprise you for sure. And I challenge you to find a movie similar to this...it's a unique and memorable film from a mastermind of cinema.
"May Be Good Movie If"
"Brilliant camera work in Cat O'Nine Tails"
"Movie Mediocracy - Morricone Musical Masterpiece"
