"Occhiali Neri" is better than Argento's latest releases, including "Dracula 3D", "Giallo" and "Il Cartaio", but ultimately it falls short. The main problem here is the script (the movie was written by Argento and Franco Ferrini over 20 years ago but even back then it wouldn't have worked): the characters have no back story at all, the killer's motivation is sooooo cheesy I'm actually laughing remembering it and the dialogue is atrocious. Though being exruciatingly disappointing as a proper horror/thriller movie, "Occhiali Neri" would have worked better as a tv installment and has some positive values: the music by Arnaud Rebotini is a bit redundant but enjoyable, and sometimes Argento remembers he was a master and delivers some pretty shots. Asia Argento is finally credible and well acting. Tensions picks up in the last 20 minutes or so with a series of homages (the dog scene in "Suspiria") and atmospheric locations. All the rest feels rushed and even the gore is lacking. 5/10 being generous, it could have been way better.
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