Question 1

What gruesome torture device in the film originated from Dario Argento's frustration with audiences?

Accepted Answer

The pins-under-the-eyes torture device came from Argento joking about taping pins under people's eyes so they couldn't look away from scary scenes in his films.

Question 2

What chaotic situation occurred with the ravens during filming at the opera house?

Accepted Answer

Around 140 ravens were used, but only 60 were retrieved after filming. The others escaped from the opera house during shooting, requiring hours to recapture them.

Question 3

Which actress did Dario Argento reportedly consider the most difficult he's ever worked with?

Accepted Answer

Dario Argento cited star Cristina Marsillach as the most difficult actress he has ever worked with, according to the book 'Profondo Argento'.

Question 4

What did the American distributor want to cut from the film, but Argento refused?

Accepted Answer

Orion, the American distributor, wanted Argento to cut the final scenes in the Swiss countryside out of the film, but Argento refused.

Question 5

What superstition did Dario Argento believe affected the production due to on-set mishaps?

Accepted Answer

Many mishaps on set, including the death of one of the actors, led Argento to believe that the 'Macbeth curse' also struck during the making of this film.

Question 6

What inspired the gruesome pins-under-the-eyes torture device in the film?

Accepted Answer

Director Dario Argento joked about taping pins under people's eyes so they couldn't look away from scary scenes, which later materialized on screen.

Question 7

What happened with the ravens used during filming at the opera house?

Accepted Answer

Around 140 ravens were released, but only 60 were retrieved; the others escaped from the opera house during filming, taking hours to recapture.

Question 8

Why did Dario Argento believe the 'Macbeth curse' struck during production?

Accepted Answer

Many mishaps on set, including the death of one of the actors, led Argento to believe the 'Macbeth curse' affected the film's making.

Question 9

What conflict did Argento have with the American distributor over the film's ending?

Accepted Answer

Orion, the American distributor, wanted Argento to cut the final scenes in the Swiss countryside, but Argento refused.

Question 10

Who did Dario Argento cite as the most difficult actress he has ever worked with?

Accepted Answer

In the book 'Profondo Argento', Dario Argento cited star Cristina Marsillach as the most difficult actress he has ever worked with.

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