Bruno and Sandra begin trying to unravel the killer's identity, but before they get very far, Sandra herself falls victim to the killer. Now, Bruno must turn to the infamous twelfth reel to try and unmask the killer before they can strike again. I'll no doubt take some heat for this, but THIS IS where I, the reviewer, get to post my opinions on the movie. First, let me be honest and say I'm not a big fan of giallos. Yes, even something like Argento's beloved Tenebre is not something I'm too fond of.
Lets stick to the movie on hand, however.
When I start falling asleep to a movie in the middle of the day, you know there's something wrong. A Blade in the Dark did neither for me. I'm definitely a fan of some of Lamberto Bava's work, but he definitely could've done better with A Blade in the Dark . The movie does have many resemblances to some of Argento's giallos, and it's obvious that Argento is influencial in Bava's work here. On a positive note, the sets are beautiful, the film is well shot, the acting is decent, and there is one extremely good murder scene that fans will definitely enjoy.