Deep Red (1975)
When was the last time you were really scared?
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.
Director: Dario Argento
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date: March 7, 1975
Cast
- David Hemmings - Marcus Daly
- Daria Nicolodi - Gianna Brezzi
- Gabriele Lavia - Carlo
- Macha Méril - Helga Ulmann
- Eros Pagni - Supt. Calcabrini
- Giuliana Calandra - Amanda Righetti
- Piero Mazzinghi - Bardi
- Glauco Mauri - Prof. Giordani
- Clara Calamai - Marta
- Aldo Bonamano - Carlo's Father
Screenplay
- Dario Argento
- Bernardino Zapponi (Screenplay)
Music: Claudio Simonetti, Giorgio Gaslini
Cinematography: Luigi Kuveiller
Editing: Franco Fraticelli
Production: Seda Spettacoli, Rizzoli Film
Country: Italy
Language: Deutsch, Italiano
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: it
Themes
Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Murder Investigation and Whodunit
Keywords
murder, reporter, whodunit, psychic, pianist, proto-slasher, giallo
Trailer
Deep Red TrailerSimilar Movies
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deep Red about?
- 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.
- Who directed Deep Red?
- Deep Red was directed by Dario Argento.
- Who stars in Deep Red?
- Deep Red stars David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Gabriele Lavia, Macha Méril, Eros Pagni, Giuliana Calandra.
- How long is Deep Red?
- Deep Red has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is Deep Red?
- Deep Red is a Horror, Mystery, Thriller film.
- How much did Deep Red gross?
- Deep Red grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Deep Red produced?
- Deep Red was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Deep Red?
- The themes of Deep Red include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Murder Investigation and Whodunit.