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Deep Red: The Hatchet Murders (1975)

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Reviews Counted:19

Fresh:19

Rotten:0

Average Rating:8.1/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 6 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: An English pianist living in Rome witnesses the brutal murder of his neighbor, a psychic. With the help of a tenacious young reporter he tries to discover the killer using very unconventional... An English pianist living in Rome witnesses the brutal murder of his neighbor, a psychic. With the help of a tenacious young reporter he tries to discover the killer using very unconventional methods--and the two are soon drawn into a shocking web of dementia, savagery and violence. [More]

Starring: David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Gabriele Lavia, Macha Meril

Starring: David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Gabriele Lavia, Macha Meril, Glauco Mauri, Clara Calamai

Director: Dario Argento

Director: Dario Argento
Screenwriter: Dario Argento
Producer: Salvatore Argento
Composer: Giorgio Gaslini

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Mar 30, 2004

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Reviews for Deep Red: The Hatchet Murders

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Tim Brayton

I'm not comfortable with any definition of "great cinema" that doesn't include Deep Red.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 19 2009 02:04 PM

Antagony & Ecstasy

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

It's a masterpiece for Argento.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 27 2008 03:15 AM

Combustible Celluloid

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4/4

Lucius Gore

Argento never made a better movie.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 19 2008 08:45 AM

ESplatter

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3/4

Another exercise in cinematic style from Argento.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 26 2007 03:06 PM

TV Guide's Movie Guide

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A tough, uncompromising tale from Dario Argento.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 26 2007 03:01 PM

Channel 4 Film

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4/5

Undoubtedly the finest of Argento's thrilling horrors.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 26 2007 03:01 PM

Empire Magazine

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Staci Layne Wilson

Gorgeous as it is gruesome.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 03 2006 04:16 PM

About.com

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3/5

Christopher Null

The inimitable David Hemmings steals much of the show, but it's Argento's trademark candy-red blood, appearing here in copious volumes, which really turns the stomach.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 25 2005 03:15 AM

Filmcritic.com

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3/5

Emanuel Levy

No review available.

comment Comment | Aug., 12 2005 03:52 PM

EmanuelLevy.Com

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3/5

Alex Sandell

Not bad. Not great. Worth a rental.

comment Comment | Jul., 25 2005 12:29 AM

Juicy Cerebellum

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5/5

Mark Palermo

No review available.

comment Comment | Apr., 09 2004 09:47 AM

Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

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Marjorie Baumgarten

One of Argento's very best works.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 10 2003 08:58 AM

Austin Chronicle

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4/4

Ed Gonzalez

1975's Deep Red is Dario Argento's first full-fledged masterpiece.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 05 2002 08:35 AM

Slant Magazine

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Rumsey Taylor

From a technical perspective, the film is a masterwork; considering the unexpectedly engaging narrative, praise for Deep Red is heightened.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 17 2002 08:32 AM

Not Coming to a Theater Near You

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3/5

Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 28 2002 08:02 AM

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James O'Ehley

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 31 2002 08:02 AM

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5/5

Almar Haflidason

[A] stirring and uncompromising thriller.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 25 2002 03:17 PM

BBC

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3.5/4

James Kendrick

the high point in Argento's career

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 24 2001 01:20 PM

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5/5

Mike Bracken

Well worth seeing if you’re an Argento fan or a neophyte taking your first trip into the wild and wonderful world of Euro-horror.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 24 2001 01:20 PM

ToxicUniverse.com

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Ed Gonzalez

1975's Deep Red is Dario Argento's first full-fledged masterpiece.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 02 2001 12:47 PM

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