Scorpion with Two Tails (1982) (DVD Review)
Directed By: Sergio Martino
Starring: Elvire Audray, Paolo Malco, Claudio Cassinelli
Rated: UR/Region: 0/1:78/Number of disc: 1
Available from Mya Communication/Ryko
An Etruscan language specialist (Elvire Audray) investigates the bizarre death of her husband (John Saxon), an archeologist whose demise she foresaw in a nightmare based around Etruscan sacrificial rites. Traveling to Italy in search of answers, the troubled woman instead discovers an even greater supernatural mystery tied to the narcotics trade. Grim giallo thriller co-stars Paolo Malco, Wandisa Guida. 98 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: Italian Dolby Digital mono, English Dolby Digital mono; alternate opening; art gallery; deleted scenes. In Italian; no subtitles/Dubbed in English.
There seems to be a whole lot neck twisting going on in this film and I am fine and dandy with that. If there is a downside to it, it would be that the neck twisting seems to be about the only thing going on and that does hurt things a bit when you look at the big picture of a film like Scorpion with Two Tails. This movie is a Giallo and it came at a time when there wasn’t as many of those anymore. It packs a mystery and some style, but in 1982 we were all well use to bloodier slasher films and this film just seems dated.
Things are methodical and well placed in this movie, but there needed to be an extra spark somewhere to keep things fully up and running. I don’t think we ever really get that, but we do get a nice performance from our female lead who is as good as anyone could have been in a movie like this. If you are a hardcore Giallo fan you will be more than pleased with what this film brings. If you were like me and are a bit hit and miss on them with a liking for more blood, then you might find this one just OK.
– English Dubbed and Italian Versions
– Deleted Scenes from the TV Version
– Alternative Opening Credits
– Poster Gallery
– Trailer
