1975 · 127 min · R

Deep Red

Name: Deep Red
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1975
Duration: 127 min
Cast: David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Gabriele Lavia, Macha Méril, Eros Pagni

Directed by Dario Argento · Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Deep Red (1975) is a Horror film, directed by Dario Argento set in Rome during the 1970s. It runs 127 minutes and is rated R.

A murder mystery, with a tense tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer

Claudio SimonettiGiorgio Gaslini

Cinematography

Luigi Kuveiller

Cast

David HemmingsDaria NicolodiGabriele LaviaMacha MérilEros PagniGiuliana CalandraPiero MazzinghiGlauco Mauri

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Rome

Setting

Urban

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Premise

Murder Mystery

Themes

Madness / Loss Of Sanity

Tone

Tense

Shape

Protagonist

Two Hander

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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Deep Red

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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