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Deep Red

Play trailer Poster for Deep Red R Released Jun 11, 1975 2h 6m Horror Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Douglas Aiton The Age (Australia) Visually and aurally, the film is enchanting. Oct 27, 2021 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Jay H Another absurdly entertaining movie from Dario Argento. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/28/24 Full Review Alpha B Simply amazing. Top tier giallo. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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