The Scorpion with Two Tails

Original title: Assassinio al cimitero etrusco

1982
1h 38m

IMDb RATING

4.4/10

714

YOUR RATING

Slasher Horror Crime Horror Mystery

Joan has nightmares of Etruscan sacrifices. She knows very well the Etruscan language and her husband Arthur is an archeologist studying Etruscan tombs. In a nightmare she foresees her husba... Read allJoan has nightmares of Etruscan sacrifices. She knows very well the Etruscan language and her husband Arthur is an archeologist studying Etruscan tombs. In a nightmare she foresees her husband's death. And Arthur is then killed with the same way the Etruscans killed their sacrifi... Read allJoan has nightmares of Etruscan sacrifices. She knows very well the Etruscan language and her husband Arthur is an archeologist studying Etruscan tombs. In a nightmare she foresees her husband's death. And Arthur is then killed with the same way the Etruscans killed their sacrifice victims.

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IMDb RATING

4.4/10

714

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Final film of Wandisa Guida.

Goofs
When Joan runs through the tunnel into some spider webs, she waves her hands around in them like she's stuck, but they weren't really near enough to have held her back.

Quotes
The 'aulos' old Player: [stops playing ancient flute, speaks to Joan] Welcome back, Granter of Gifts.

Crazy credits
Final credits roll over a shot in which the World Trade Center towers over.

Connections
References City of the Living Dead (1980)

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Review

Featured review

5/10

A Scorpion with Two Tails is an average addition to the horror genre, that potentially could have been better with improved kill scenes

I recently viewed the Italian film 🇮🇹 A Scorpion with Two Tails (1982) on Tubi. The plot revolves around a woman in New York whose archaeologist husband passes away while studying artifacts in Italy. Haunted by nightmares of a mysterious cult performing sacrifices where her husband died, she travels to Italy to investigate the locations he frequented, and her dreams start materializing...

Directed by Sergio Martino (A Man Called Blade) and featuring Elvire Audray (Ironmaster), Paolo Malco (The New York Ripper), Claudio Cassinelli (The Suspicious Death of a Minor), and Marilù Tolo (Marriage Italian Style).

This Italian horror film from the era stands out with its unique blend of giallo and Indiana Jones elements. The solid acting complements a compelling storyline, enhanced by authentic sets and props. The film effectively uses maggots to create a chilling atmosphere, though some scenes might be unsettling for those not fond of them. However, the kills are disappointingly average, accompanied by the use of visibly paint red colored blood. Despite this, the ending manages to evoke a smile.

In summary, A Scorpion with Two Tails is an average addition to the horror genre, that potentially could have been better with improved kill scenes. I would give this a 5/10 and recommend watching it once.