Inferno
Inferno

Inferno

1980
Movie
107 min
Italian

A young man returns from Rome to his sister's satanic New York apartment house.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Google Users72%
Director: Dario ArgentoGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young American woman studying in Rome receives a mysterious book detailing the Three Mothers, powerful sister witches who inhabit the earth. As she delves deeper into the book's secrets, she realizes she's become the target of one of these ancient entities, leading her on a terrifying journey through a world of dark magic and relentless pursuit.

Critical Reception

Inferno is a cult classic of the horror genre, often praised for its distinctive visual style and unsettling atmosphere. While its narrative can be perceived as abstract and dreamlike, it's celebrated for its artistic ambition and memorable set pieces. It holds a significant place in Dario Argento's filmography as the second installment of his Three Mothers trilogy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant, surreal visuals and nightmarish dream logic.
  • Criticized by some for its convoluted and sometimes nonsensical plot.
  • Appreciated for its intense atmosphere and Argento's signature directorial flair.

Google audience: Viewers generally find Inferno to be a visually striking and atmospheric horror film, appreciating its unique style and unsettling mood. Some note that the plot can be difficult to follow, but many consider it a worthwhile watch for its artistic merit and memorable horror sequences.

Fun Fact

Dario Argento intended for Inferno to be the second film in a trilogy, preceded by Suspiria (1977) and followed by Mother of Tears (2007), with each film focusing on one of the titular 'Three Mothers' – Mater Suspiriorum, Mater Tenebrarum, and Mater Lacrimarum.

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