This kinda does that Tarantino thing of elevating trashy schlock with arthouse sensibilities. It's pulpy and silly, the performances are exaggerated and big, yet there's genuine sophistication to be found in its writing and directing. I had a hard time grasping its tone, mostly because the palette is so broad that it doesn't always feel like you're watching the same movie. Some scenes are really good at building tension through the excellent camerawork and editing, but then it'll throw in a groovy funk song that feels completely out of place. If its intent is to strike a similar tone to the stuck in the middle with you scene from _Reservoir Dogs_, I don't think it's nearly as well executed here. I understand that you want to have a different musical touch in your unconventional horror film, but here it feels uneven and confusing. I think horror and light comedy can go hand in hand (_Shaun of the Dead, Evil Dead 2, Get out_), however with this movie it feels like the emotion gets undercut. It probably would've worked better for me if it leaned more into the absurd from beginning to end. Still, the whodunit element and character development are pretty well done, with the writing being intelligent enough that it's hard to predict where the film will go next. The kills are also creative and interesting. The acting, while not particularly nuanced, fits with Argento's vision. In the end, it's one of those movies that just screams 'cult classic' because of the wild choices it's constantly making. I think a lot of those movies are overvalued, however with this I'm seeing genuine talent and effort behind the camera, so it deserves a light recommendation.

5.5/10