Deep Red
Deep Red

Deep Red

1975Movie127 minItalian

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.

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IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Google Users87%
Director: Dario ArgentoGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A British jazz pianist living in Rome witnesses the brutal murder of a renowned medium. Haunted by the crime, he teams up with a tenacious reporter to uncover the killer's identity. As they delve deeper, they find themselves entangled in a complex web of secrets, leading them closer to a terrifying truth that puts their own lives in grave danger.

Critical Reception

Deep Red is widely considered a masterpiece of the giallo genre and one of Dario Argento's finest films. It garnered critical acclaim for its stylish direction, suspenseful narrative, and shocking violence, becoming a cult classic among horror aficionados. Audiences appreciated its intricate plot and unsettling atmosphere.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its masterfully crafted suspense and visually striking cinematography.
  • Lauded for its complex, labyrinthine plot and shocking, memorable murder sequences.
  • Applauded for Dario Argento's distinctive directorial style and Goblin's iconic score.

Google audience: Viewers consistently praise the film's chilling atmosphere, intricate mystery, and groundbreaking gore effects. Many highlight the unforgettable musical score and Argento's signature visual flair as major strengths, though some find the plot occasionally convoluted.

Fun Fact

The iconic killer's black leather gloves were specifically chosen because director Dario Argento wanted the audience to see the killer's hands clearly during the murder scenes, emphasizing the violence and the mystery of their identity.

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JPV852

JPV852

Parts of this were pretty slow but the mystery elements were good and I liked the leads even though their romance was really forced and unnecessary (I know those scenes were removed in the Export Version, along with some of the gore). Dario...
talisencrw

talisencrw

A remarkable and breathtaking horror work, easily my favourite of a distinguished, exciting run Argento made at the peak of his career. Films like THIS provided stunning proof to people's assertion the world over that he was the Italian Hit...
John Chard

John Chard

Ocular Bonanza. When a psychic is murdered after picking up the thoughts of a psychotic killer, Marcus Day is the only witness to the crime and sets about trying to figure out who is responsible. But he then finds that the killer is shad...