The Cat o' Nine Tails
1971

The Cat o' Nine Tails

★ 6.6 / 10
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Directed by Dario Argento
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Synopsis

In 'The Cat o' Nine Tails', a blind puzzle maker, Franco Arno, and an investigative reporter, Carlo Giordani, team up to solve a series of murders linked to a genetic research institute. The duo follows a trail of clues, uncovering a web of intrigue and danger.

Did You Know?
  • First collaboration between director Dario Argento and actor Karl Malden.
  • The title refers to a multi-tailed whip used for floggings.
  • It's the second part of Dario Argento's 'Animal Trilogy'.
  • Despite being Argento's least favorite, the film was a commercial success.
  • Soundtrack composed by Ennio Morricone, the legendary Italian composer.
Iconic Quotes
  • I can't see, but I can still make some pretty accurate guesses.
  • Whoever it was tried to take the secret of Terzi's research.
  • Something about it doesn't smell right. Let's follow the scent.
  • You can't trust a theory until you've got the facts.
  • Sometimes from a fragile clue, we can extract important findings.
Editorial

Why Eltorama recommends this film

Dario Argento's suspenseful giallo with intriguing mystery and plot twists.