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Deep red

1975
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Director: 
Dario Argento

SYNOPSIS: 

Jazz pianist Marcus Daly (David Hemmings) is an involuntary witness to a brutal murder. Haunted by the idea of having noticed a crucial detail at the crime scene, Marcus immerses himself in a personal investigation that will lead him to uncover disturbing secrets and confront a ruthless killer. At his side is journalist Gianna Brezzi (Daria Nicolodi), whose independent and ironic spirit balances the darkness of the story.

REVIEW: 

Dario Argento, with Deep Red, creates one of the cornerstones of the Italian giallo, a film that mixes thriller and horror with a visual and narrative mastery that is still unmatched today. It was March 7, 1975 when it arrived for the first time in Italian cinemas, the film consolidated the director's success and laid the foundations for his unmistakable style, made of saturated colors, bold shots and a tension that grows until the final explosion.
One of the most iconic aspects of the film is undoubtedly the soundtrack by Goblin, a mix of progressive rock and electronic sounds that amplify the sense of anguish and mystery. The music is not a simple accompaniment, but becomes an integral part of the atmosphere, almost a second narrator who guides the viewer through the labyrinth of madness.
Argento's direction is visionary: the play of light, the distorted perspectives and the symbolic use of the color red transform each scene into a macabre and hypnotic painting. The murders, bloody and stylized, are never an end in themselves, but serve to mark the rhythm of the narrative and immerse the audience in a vortex of growing tension.

But Deep Red is not just a horror film: it is also a film that plays with the viewer's perception, disseminating visual clues that challenge memory and attention. Argento constructs a visual enigma that invites you to watch the film several times to catch the hidden details.

Ultimately, Deep Red is an intense cinematic experience, a masterpiece that redefined the genre and continues to influence directors around the world. A film that never ceases to surprise and disturb, maintaining its power intact even after decades.

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