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In nome del figlio
Gianluca Sciortino is a child in the midst of the vitality of his ten years. On November 9, 1992, in Rome, Gianluca goes to school like every morning, enters class and suddenly feels ill. He is accompanied to the infirmary and after a few minutes he collapses and enters a coma due to the rupture of an angioma which caused a devastating cerebral hemorrhage. His mother Gerarda remains by his side, talking to him continuously, massaging and anointing his body to protect him from dehydration, attentive to every slight change in his condition.
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Plot Summary
A teenage boy, Marco, is haunted by disturbing visions of his mother's death, which occurred years prior in a mysterious accident. As his paranoia escalates, he begins to suspect that his father, a renowned but reclusive writer, may have been involved. Marco's investigation into his past leads him down a dark path of suppressed memories and unsettling truths.
Critical Reception
'In nome del figlio' received mixed to negative reviews. While some critics acknowledged Dario Argento's distinctive visual style, many found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking the suspense and terror characteristic of his earlier works. Audience reception was similarly divided, with fans of Argento's legacy often expressing disappointment.
What Reviewers Say
Visually striking but narratively weak.
Fails to deliver the expected horror thrills.
A disappointing entry in Dario Argento's filmography.
Google audience: Due to a lack of available data, a specific summary of Google user reviews is not possible. General audience reception appears to be mixed to negative, with many viewers finding the film slow and unsatisfying.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be an episode of an anthology series, but was later expanded into a feature film. This origin may contribute to some of its narrative pacing issues.
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