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In truth, any opportunity to see the film on the big screen is welcome.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

This Seminal "Giallo" Film, Directed by Mario Bava, is one of those that was "Split" into Two Versions. The International and the American. While there are certainly "Differences" in the Two in terms of Tone, Musical Score, and other "Insertions" and Cuts, it Remains Influential and Interesting in Both Versions.Leticia Roman and John Saxon are in front of the Bava Visuals and Roman is Strikingly Beautiful as a Harrowed Heroine and Her Acting is Superb. Saxon, on the other hand Over Emotes although is Adequate as a "Sidekick" to the Leading Lady.The Film is Sighted as the First "Giallo", however Bava's (and in Color) "Blood and Black Lace" (1964) is a Better Introduction and Fully Fledged. By the way, this is Bava's last Black and White Movie and His use of Color is Predominantly the Signature Style of this Italian Auteur.That's not to say His B&W Films lack Style. This, along with "Black Sunday" (1960) are Great Examples of a Director of Photography who could Illuminate and Shoot Striking Images in any Format. All of Bava's Movies are Visually Stunning, Creative, and Fun. His use of the Medium as an Artist's Playground was Immensely Influential for other Practitioners and Directors.The Story can be Befuddling to Follow, especially in the American Version, but it Matters Not. The Agatha Christie Mystery Formula is there as are the Twists and Turns, Red Herrings, and when all's Said and Done the Movie is Fun, Great Looking, and an Example of Mario Bava's Style (Eye) that made His Movies Magnificent Mini-Masterpieces in the B-Movie Market.Bava's Groundbreaking way of Making Movies has Gained and Maintained a Legacy of Legendary Status and is Commented Upon Repeatedly to this Day by Film-Makers and Fans.

"The Girl Who Knew Too Much", a.k.a. "Evil Eye", is a typically stylish effort for the renowned Italian filmmaker Mario Bava. It's a Hitchcockian thriller with excellent use of locations, the kind of palpable atmosphere that the master was capable of creating, endearing characters, and fairly restrained use of violence. Some Giallo fans may feel that the comedy content is simply too much, and that the body count is too minimal, but the director does tell a decent story (he was also one of the credited screenwriters) that wraps up within a reasonable amount of time.Leticia Roman stars as Nora Davis, an attractive young American woman vacationing in Rome. During one eventful night, she is mugged, and in something of a daze afterwards, witnesses what looks to be a murder. She even sees a character that could only be the killer. But many people are very quick to disbelieve anything she says, simply because she's addicted to murder mystery novels, and they think that she's got an active imagination. John Saxon co- stars as Marcello Bassi, a dashing young doctor who takes a romantic interest in her.The mystery here is actually a little more straightforward than some viewers might expect. The reveal of the killers' identity doesn't come as any great surprise. But the journey to that destination is worth taking, with some ingenious cutting (by Mario Serandrei) and good pacing. Considered by many to be one of the earliest examples of that Italian genre known as the Giallo, it contains some wonderfully striking imagery and wonderful lighting by Bava himself. Lovely Roman and studly Saxon are charming leads, and they are well supported by Valentina Cortese as the gregarious Laura and Dante DiPaolo as the disgraced reporter Andrea Landini.A must for Bava fans and devotees of the Giallo.Seven out of 10.

"The Girl Who Knew Too Much" marks two moments in Bava's career in filmmaking: it is both his last film in black and white and first film that will further refine the giallo genre.It is easy story about American girl (Nora) visiting old family friend Edith who lives in Rome, Italy. Right after her arrival, Edith dies and she went through series of unfortunate events; first she's been victim of purse theft (thief left her unconscious on the ground) and right after (when she wakes up) she witnessed murder of a woman. That scene was created with the use of water glass effect, thus leaving us no authentic feeling if murder occurred as a product of Nora's hallucination/delusion. It is interesting that weapon used for murder is knife, which is also the title of the novel she was reading on the plane at the very beginning of the film.From the moment I started watching film, I was amazed with lighting and camera angles: those elements are stunning; it's obvious that whole film is masterfully crafted. Even though it is obvious that film follows/incorporates Hitchcockian elements/patterns, I still find it very invigorating and fresh. The reason behind that is refreshing aesthetics; Bava for sure succeeded to maximally utilize surrounding of filming locations in Rome, playing successfully with lighting, music and exemplifying grandeur of neoclassical architecture of Rome.What is really fascinating is Bava's lucidity and wit. The film exudes a very specific humor (voice narration in the first scene, and in many other, is pure comedy) suggesting, from time to time, that whole plot may be a dream and adding a frivolous touch to many "dramatic" events. It's quality I've never "recognized" in Hitchcock's movies.

This murder mystery is atmospheric and it's cool to see the images of Rome in the sixties. Even in black and white it looks wonderful and having visited the town in 2014 I must say I still recognized quite some places. It's nice to have a female protagonist who goes to investigate a murder she has seen. The idea that she might have witnessed a murder that happened 10 years ago was certainly interesting. The movie goes at a pretty relaxing pace along where we get to know every bit of these ABC murders. A few times we are tricked into having a false murderer. In the end the true murderer is found and I must admit I didn't see that coming. The movie is good with interesting ideas but its problem is there is no memorable scenes at all. Also the role of the young doctor clumsy and for comical relief at times did not really work well in my opinion. Leticia Roman was great in her role though.