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.
"When was the last time you were really scared?"
Top Billed 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
Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews
J John ChardVerified TMDB Critic
2014-10-19
Ocular Bonanza.
When a psychic is murdered after picking up the thoughts of a psychotic killer, Marcus Day is the only witness to the crime and sets about trying to figure out who is responsible. But he then finds that the killer is shadowing him and targeting anyone who files in to help his investigation.
Dario Argento’s Deep Red (AKA: Profundo Rosso/The Hatchet Murders) is rightly regarded as one of the leading lights of Giallo. Argento pitches Marcus Day (David Hemmings working from a splinter of Blow Up) into a rousing and visceral world of murder and mystery – and takes the view...
T talisencrwVerified TMDB Critic
2016-07-18
A remarkable and breathtaking horror work, easily my favourite of a distinguished, exciting run Argento made at the peak of his career. Films like THIS provided stunning proof to people's assertion the world over that he was the Italian Hitchcock. The soundtrack by Goblin is to be treasured. For both horror and thriller aficionados, well worth getting in the very best edition possible, and well worth rewatching. A master craftsman at the pinnacle of his artistry....
J JPV852Verified TMDB Critic
2021-10-29
Parts of this were pretty slow but the mystery elements were good and I liked the leads even though their romance was really forced and unnecessary (I know those scenes were removed in the Export Version, along with some of the gore). Dario Argento's visuals were on display once more with some great close-up shots and the gore effects were wonderfully gnarly. Not great but still found it entertaining. **3.75/5**...
