Tenebre
Seen it?1982 | 101 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 Frenzy or Barbarian, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A razor-wielding serial killer is on the loose, murdering those around Peter Neal, an American mystery author in Italy to promote his newest novel.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 90K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dario Argento
- Anthony FranciosaPeter Neal
- John SaxonBullmer
- Daria NicolodiAnne
- Giuliano GemmaDetective Germani
- Christian BorromeoGianni
- Mirella D'AngeloTilde
- Veronica LarioJane McKerrow
- Ania PieroniElsa Manni
- Eva Robin'sGirl on Beach
- Carola StagnaroDetective Altieri