Deep Red

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Deep Red

R

Released Jun 11, 1975

2h 6m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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A psychic medium (Macha Méril) is brutally murdered, and musician Marcus Daly (David Hemmings) feels a need to solve the case, since he was the one who discovered the body. Working with him is reporter Gianna Brezzi (Daria Nicolodi), who hopes for a big scoop by solving the case. When one of Marcus's own friends ends up murdered at the hands of the same killer, the resourceful pair realize they must work fast to uncover the murderer's identity or they might serve as the maniac's next victims.

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Critics Consensus

The kinetic camerawork and brutal over-the-top gore that made Dario Argento famous is on full display, but the addition of a compelling, complex story makes Deep Red a masterpiece.

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Linda Gross

Los Angeles Times

Director Dario Argento provokes excruciating suspense but gets carried away with bloody flourishes. As ever, Hemmings is awfully convincing.

Oct 27, 2021

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Ann Guarino

New York Daily News

Argento, who's no Hitchcock, manufactures suspense with flashy camerawork, loud noises and pounding music. Then, all is garnished generously with gore. Credibility, which comes in a distant second, flies out the window in the process.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 27, 2021

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Douglas Aiton

The Age (Australia)

Visually and aurally, the film is enchanting.

Oct 27, 2021

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Tyler Doupe

Dread Central

Innovative camerawork, an intense score, and masterful editing make Deep Red a standout effort in Argento’s impressive filmography.

Rated: 5/5

May 16, 2022

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J Hurtado

ScreenAnarchy

Deep Red is really a film that needs to be experienced first hand, and the first time is always the best. So much of this film is a personal experience, and when it works, it is astounding.

Oct 27, 2021

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

This exemplary giallo is clever enough to use its utterly compelling mystery to examine issues of gender identity and fluidity.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 2, 2020

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Tasos L

Dario Argento's movies are unique, every single one of them. This is one of my favorites.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/21/24

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babarizam D

This movie is exceptionally bad both in acting and script. I think it was from an era of Horror/thriller movies and everyone wants to be part of it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/11/24

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Jay H

Another absurdly entertaining movie from Dario Argento.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/28/24

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Alpha B

Simply amazing. Top tier giallo.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/13/24

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Alec B

Just about everything here works, from the engaging mystery to the stylish murders to the weird score. Also that mechanical doll man . . . probably Argento's best scare.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Christian K

The Italians were crazy for this. Pretty standard and silly slasher whodunnit, the reveal and ending is very underwhelming. What I will remember from this is the awesome and crazy soundtrack. Each killing is associated with its own Mario Kart track theme.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/24

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Synopsis

A psychic medium (Macha Méril) is brutally murdered, and musician Marcus Daly (David Hemmings) feels a need to solve the case, since he was the one who discovered the body. Working with him is reporter Gianna Brezzi (Daria Nicolodi), who hopes for a big scoop by solving the case. When one of Marcus's own friends ends up murdered at the hands of the same killer, the resourceful pair realize they must work fast to uncover the murderer's identity or they might serve as the maniac's next victims.

Director: Dario Argento
Producer: Salvatore Argento
Production Co: Rizzoli Film, Seda Spettacoli
Rating: R
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Italian
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 11, 1975, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 2h 6m

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