Question 1

What was the original plan for the number of directors involved in Two Evil Eyes?

Accepted Answer

Dario Argento originally wanted four directors—himself, George A. Romero, John Carpenter, and Wes Craven—to collaborate, but Carpenter and Craven pulled out, leaving Argento and Romero to direct separate segments.

Question 2

How does the 'Black Cat' segment incorporate other Edgar Allan Poe works?

Accepted Answer

It includes references like crime scenes named 'The Pit and the Pendulum' and 'Berenice,' and character names such as Annabel (Lee) and Eleonora, drawing from Poe's stories and life.

Question 3

What connection does Martin Balsam's role have to Psycho?

Accepted Answer

In a scene where Mr. Pym approaches a staircase to complain about noise, the shot mirrors Balsam's investigation of the Bates house as Mr. Arbogast in Psycho (1960).

Question 4

Who provided Italian dubbing for female voices in the Italy release?

Accepted Answer

Asia Argento, Dario Argento's daughter, dubbed many female voices, including Julie Benz's, for the Italian release of the film.

Question 5

What are the two main storylines in Two Evil Eyes?

Accepted Answer

The film features two Edgar Allan Poe adaptations: one about a greedy wife trying to embezzle her dying husband's fortune, and another about a sleazy reporter adopting a strange black cat.

Question 6

What was the original plan for the directors of 'Two Evil Eyes' before it became a two-part film?

Accepted Answer

Dario Argento originally wanted it to be a collaboration between four directors: him, George A. Romero, John Carpenter, and Wes Craven. Carpenter and Craven pulled out, so Argento and Romero directed their own segments separately.

Question 7

How does the 'Black Cat' segment incorporate other Edgar Allan Poe works beyond its title?

Accepted Answer

It includes crime scenes named 'The Pit and the Pendulum' and 'Berenice', and character names like Annabel (neé Lee), Eleonora, and a Tom Savini character made up to look like Poe himself.

Question 8

What connection does Martin Balsam's scene as Mr. Pym have to a classic horror film?

Accepted Answer

When Pym approaches the staircase to complain about noise, the shot mirrors Balsam's scene as Mr. Arbogast investigating the Bates house in Psycho (1960).

Question 9

Who provided Italian dubbing for female voices in the Italy release of 'Two Evil Eyes'?

Accepted Answer

Dario Argento's daughter, Asia Argento, dubbed many of the female voices into Italian, including Julie Benz's voice.

Question 10

What was the initial concept for 'Two Evil Eyes' before it became a film?

Accepted Answer

Dario Argento originally planned a cable show based on Edgar Allan Poe's works, with episodes directed by George A. Romero, Michele Soavi, and Richard Stanley, but only 'The Black Cat' was produced.

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