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Two Evil Eyes poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.1 / 100
1990·Horror·2h

TWO EVIL EYES

“When I Wake You... You'll Be Dead.”

A duo of Edgar Allan Poe adaptations about a greedy wife's attempt to embezzle her dying husband's fortune, and a sleazy reporter's adoption of a strange black cat.

Above the Line
Dario Argento, George A. Romero·DirectorDario Argento·ScreenplayFranco Ferrini·ScreenplayGiuseppe Maccari·Director of PhotographyPino Donaggio·Original Music ComposerPasquale Buba·Editor
Cast
Adrienne Barbeau·Jessica ValdemarHarvey Keitel·Roderick UsherRamy Zada·Dr. Robert HoffmanE.G. Marshall·Steven PikeMadeleine Potter·AnnabelBingo O'Malley·Ernest ValdemarJohn Amos·Det. LegrandKim Hunter·Gloria PymMartin Balsam·Mr. PymSally Kirkland·Eleonora
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
George A. Romero·DirectorDario Argento·Director
Writing· 4
Dario Argento·ScreenplayFranco Ferrini·ScreenplayGeorge A. Romero·ScreenplayEdgar Allan Poe·Short Story
Camera· 2
Giuseppe Maccari·Director of PhotographyPeter Reniers·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Pasquale Buba·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Pino Donaggio·Original Music ComposerRomano Checcacci·Sound Re-Recording MixerFelipe Borrero·Production Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 10
Barbara Anderson·Costume DesignCletus Anderson·Production DesignEverett Burrell·Makeup EffectsJohn Vulich·Makeup EffectsTom Savini·Makeup EffectsJeannee Josefczyk·Makeup ArtistJohn Vulich·Special Effects Makeup ArtistEverett Burrell·Special Effects Makeup ArtistTom Savini·Special Effects Key Makeup ArtistDiana Stoughton·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Dario Argento·Executive ProducerAchille Manzotti·ProducerClaudio Argento·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 5
Tom Savini·Special EffectsLuigi Cozzi·Second UnitTom Savini·StuntsRichard Malzahn·Visual EffectsJeannee Josefczyk·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
64.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
56%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Two Evil Eyes's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#990000
#FFCC00
#E6B38C
Mood
Eerie, Suspenseful, Macabre
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s 1990s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a stylized illustration on a solid red background. A pale, inverted human face with closed eyes and red lips is visible at the top, with two”

horror
Key Elements
Inverted Human FaceGlowing Cat EyesSkeletal ArmSkeletal HandGold Pocket WatchChain
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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