Operating under the principle that a moving camera is always better than a static one, and not above throwing in a terrifying evil doll, Deep Red showcases the technical bravado and loopy shock tactics that made Argento famous.
Deep Red
When was the last time you were really scared?
1975 · 2h 7m · R
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Directed by
Dario Argento
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Deep Red
Overview
An English pianist living in Rome witnesses the brutal murder of his psychic neighbor. With the help of a tenacious young reporter, he tries to discover the killer using very unconventional methods. The two are soon drawn into a shocking web of dementia and violence.
Director and cast
- Dario Argento Director
- David Hemmings as Marcus Daly
- Daria Nicolodi as Gianna Brezzi
- Gabriele Lavia as Carlo
- Macha Méril as Helga Ulmann
- Eros Pagni as Supt. Calcabrini
- Giuliana Calandra as Amanda Righetti
- Piero Mazzinghi as Bardi
- Glauco Mauri as Prof. Giordani
- Clara Calamai as Martha Manganiello
- Aldo Bonamano as Carlo's Father
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
I don't think that Dario Argento, the director, meant to distance us from the action in this way. He's simply a director of incomparable incompetence.
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