Two Evil Eyes

Name: Two Evil Eyes
Genre: Horror
Released: October 25, 1991
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 61
Cast: Adrienne Barbeau, Harvey Keitel

1991

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Taurus Entertainment Company | Release Date: October 25, 1991 | R

Starring: Adrienne Barbeau, Harvey Keitel

Summary: Two horror tales based on short stories by Edgar Allan Poe directed by two famous horror directors, George A. Romero and Dario Argento.

Director: Dario Argento and George A. Romero

Genre(s): Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 120 min

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Kevin Thomas

Two Evil Eyes could give youngsters nightmares and is absolutely not for the squeamish--special effects maestro Tom Savini supplies the grisliness--but Romero and Argento fans are not likely to be disappointed by these tales of the supernatural. Read full review

Richard Harrington

Where Romero goes for the cheap, linear approach, Argento's storytelling is painfully poetic, with ever-shifting points of view and asides. It's not unusual for him to drop a Middle Ages dream sequence in the middle of things, rely on the unpredictability of a cat to advance the plot, or resort to pure shock that's no less shocking because it's expected: There's a madness in Argento's method and it's always appropriate. Read full review

Mike Bracken

Two Evil Eyes is a flawed project. Romero's segment doesn't pull its own weight. While it is creepy in spots, the majority of the story is overlong and ho-hum in the execution. On the other hand, Argento's entry is strong work that clearly demonstrates a love for Poe's writing. It's not your typical Argento, but many of the standard elements that make the director's work so beautiful and compelling are present here. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

While far from the worst adaptation of Poe's work (there are so many candidates for that dubious honor it's hard to know where to start), Two Evil Eyes breaks no new ground. Read full review

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marcmyworks

Jun 10, 2020

A horror anthology film that explores two works on Edgar Allan Poe, but made in the 'modern age' of the 1990s. Both short films are decent, though George A. Romero's is the stronger of the two.

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JLuis_001

Oct 31, 2020

What can I say? In this interesting horror film, the one who stands out is Argento.

This film doesn't represent any crucial point for the filmography of both but it's one of those curious elements that represent only a small portion of what both directors achieved in their careers. AlthoughWhat can I say? In this interesting horror film, the one who stands out is Argento.

This film doesn't represent any crucial point for the filmography of both but it's one of those curious elements that represent only a small portion of what both directors achieved in their careers.
Although as I said, Argento shows a much better handling in his part of the anthology. while it seems that Romero wasn't that interested. I still liked it though.… Expand

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Voodoo123

Oct 11, 2021

Romeros story is great if a bit long in the tooth retelling of a goldigger murder plot and Argentos second story was far more brutal but Ultimately non sensical as we watch a psychopath be erm, psychopathic. Overall both were done to a high production quality but Romeros was easily moreRomeros story is great if a bit long in the tooth retelling of a goldigger murder plot and Argentos second story was far more brutal but Ultimately non sensical as we watch a psychopath be erm, psychopathic. Overall both were done to a high production quality but Romeros was easily more memorable and impactful. Definitely worth a look for genre fans.… Expand

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