The Cat o' Nine Tails
The Cat o' Nine Tails
Franco Arno is a blind man who lives with his young niece and makes a living writing crossword puzzles. One night, while walking on the street, he overhears a weird conversation between two men sitting in a car parked in front of a medical institute where genetic experiments are performed. The same night, someone breaks into the institute and knocks out a guard. Arno decides to investigate with help from reporter Carlo Giordani.
Franz-Josef Baur reviewedSeptember 11, 2025
The Cat o' Nine Tails is a masterful giallo thriller by Dario Argento that convinces with high tension and a clever story. The unusual collaboration between a reporter and a brilliant blind puzzle solver, impressively played by Karl Malden, drives the gripping plot forward. Argento's stylish direction and the unforgettable soundtrack by Ennio Morricone create a dense, ominous atmosphere that makes this film a must-see for fans of classic suspense cinema.