Two Evil Eyes

This anthology film presents two distinct horror stories. The first segment, 'The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar,' follows a hypnotist who manipulates a dying man's will, only to be haunted by the corpse. The second segment, 'The Black Cat,' depicts a skeptical crime-scene photographer who investigates a series of mysterious deaths linked to his landlady's cat.

Two Evil Eyes received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the stories disjointed and the execution lacking compared to the directors' previous works. Some praised specific visual elements or performances, but overall, it was considered a less successful collaboration.

• Praise for the atmospheric visuals and occasional suspenseful moments.

• Criticism for its uneven pacing and underdeveloped storylines.

• Considered a disappointment by fans of Argento and Romero's earlier horror classics.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally lukewarm, with some appreciating the attempt at classic horror storytelling and the contributions of the famed directors, while others found the plots to be predictable and lacking the intensity of their previous films.

The film was a co-production between Italy and the United States, intended as a tribute to Edgar Allan Poe.