Cast
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Hélio Porto
as Otávio / Raul (segment "Diana")
Patrícia Scalvi
as Diana (segment "Diana")
Fátima Celebrini
as Eva (segment "Eva")
John Doo
as China (segment "Eva")
Vandi Zachias
as Marido de Eva (segment "Eva")
Zélia Diniz
as
Mii Saki
as Kim (segment "Eva")
Joel Angrisani
as
Odilon Escobar
as
Paulo Minervino
as
Sérgio Paula
as
Crew
Director
- Jair Correia
Writer
- Jair Correia
- Leila Maria Bueno
Producer
- Cassiano Esteves
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This Drama/Horror/Mystery film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Two Strange Women presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.
Director Jair Correia brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1981, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Two Strange Women took approximately 21 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 88 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 131 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 32 unique compositions.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 3 months to complete.
- The screenplay went through 5 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 1981, when this film was released:
- MTV launched, changing how music was marketed and consumed.
- Economic policies were shifting toward deregulation in many Western countries.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: August 6, 1981
- Runtime: 1h 28m