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Deep Red

Seen it?

1975 | 127 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Barbarian or Grindhouse, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary and gory.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 2 hr 7 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1975: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 109K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dario Argento

  • David HemmingsMarcus Daly
  • Daria NicolodiGianna Brezzi
  • Gabriele LaviaCarlo
  • Macha MérilHelga Ulmann
  • Eros PagniSupt. Calcabrini
  • Giuliana CalandraAmanda Righetti
  • Piero MazzinghiBardi
  • Glauco MauriProf. Giordani
  • Clara CalamaiMartha Manganiello
  • Aldo BonamanoCarlo's Father