INFERNO (1980)
Starring Leigh McCloskey and Irene Miracle
Really weak sequel to Argento's "Suspiria" has some nice photography, but less gore and no suspense. The score by Keith Emerson doesn't have the bite of the music Goblin performed for Argento's two previous films.
There is a cool underwater scene in the opening moments of hte movie. You might also recognize Gabriele Lavia as a victim. He's a frequent actor in many of Argento movies, including "Deep Red" and "Sleepless." But after the brutal and uncompromising "Suspiria" this film really comes across as a watered-down effort. It wouldn't be surprising if the major studio that released it following the success of "Suspiria" pressured the filmmaker to tone things down.
The film is a must for fans, however. Mario Bava also worked on the production, and helped direct some scenes. Fortunately, Argento apparently realized this flick was a dud and brought back Goblin for his later films, all of which boasted better special effects and genuine shocks. Still, Argento never made films as kick-ass as "Deep Red" or "Suspiria" ever again.