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Daria Nicolodi,
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Dario Argento
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: Not Rated
: Media Syndication, Inc.
: Foreign, Horror, Italy, Giallo
: 101 min.
: English, Italian
: English
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The film that has become the master work in Italian horror maestro Dario Argento's canon, Profondo Rosso (otherwise known to American audiences as Deep Red or, more elaborately, Deep Red Hatchet Murders) holds up brilliantly despite the plethora of copycat slasher films it inspired in the years to follow. The film opens with a flashback murder shown from the perspective of a child while an eerie nursery rhyme plays. Cut to the present, pianist Marc Daly (David Hemmings) witnesses the murder of a psychic while chatting with his drunken pal, Carlo (Gabriele Lavia). While the police investigate, Marc joins forces with attractive reporter Gianna (Daria Nicolodi). Once Marc realizes that he is a target for the killer, he seeks help from Giordani (Glauco Mauri), a professor of the paranormal, who soon becomes one of the killer's victims. Marc's research leads him to an abandoned house where he discovers a secret room that hides a corpse. Before he can call the cops, he is knocked out and awakens to find the place in flames while Gianna holds him. Racing to the neighbors to call for help, Marc discovers an important clue that leads him to a nearby school where he finally finds the killer's identity. The madman attacks him, but the police arrive to save Marc. Though the case appears to be solved, Marc comes to the disturbing realization that one piece of the puzzle remains. ~ Patrick Legare, All Movie Guide
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| Deep Red 2: Deep Redder
by toddandsteph
October 26, 2006 - 9:24 PM PDT
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| Deep Red: Argento is the man. It took me a few minutes to get into this one because it's a very different film from Suspiria. However, as a giallo, it's a damn fine piece of work with solid acting and a great soundtrack from Goblin (although among their whole body of work, it pales in comparison). The stalking set pieces are fantastic, and the typical giallo murderer is done to great effect here with those great zip-up gloves. The murder setpieces are predictably brutal and enchanting, but the suspense is what kills you in this one...well, that and that creepy damn little girl. *** and 1/2 * out've ***** |
| Blood Red is one Red Hot Horror film
by carlykristen
September 26, 2003 - 10:07 AM PDT
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2 out of 3 members found this review helpful
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| This is by far one of Dario's greatest works. Every murder scene was beautifully executed and left you craving for more. Although this is a Slasher flick, it is not the typical random stabbings of bratty teens. The plot gets you excited for the final scene and every murder was unique. Look for the disturbing child's drawing, creepy music, gory deaths. This will surely be in any true horror fans collection. Note- I would have given a perfect ten, but the language and subtitles constantly switched from Italian to English and so on. Either Dario was playing a joke on me or my DVD player is possessed. |
| red rum
by cammelltoe
September 12, 2003 - 3:34 PM PDT
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3 out of 5 members found this review helpful
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| This is the movie where Argento gets it right. Pianist David Hemmings becomes obsessed with finding a killer after witnessing a murder. The editing and composition of this film are inspired, and the camera movement would make max ophuls proud. The Goblin rocks out with a great score. And the disc is a really nice one, with a neat italian trailer for the film and a short interview with Argento. What more do you need? Highly reccomended! |
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