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1982 · 101 min · NR

Tenebre

Directed by Dario Argento · Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Tenebre (1982) is a Horror film, directed by Dario Argento set in Rome during the 1980s. It runs 101 minutes and is rated NR.

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

Composer
Claudio SimonettiFabio PignatelliMassimo Morante
Cinematography
Luciano Tovoli
Cast
Anthony FranciosaJohn SaxonDaria NicolodiGiuliano GemmaChristian BorromeoMirella D'AngeloVeronica LarioAnia Pieroni

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Rome
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Serial KillerMurder Mystery
Themes
Madness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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