The film synthesizes all the familiar Argento motifs (psycho killers, bloody violence, convoluted plot twists, pulse pounding music) into an almost perfect symphony of fear that overcomes many of his traditional shortcomings.
Dario Argento's Tenebre (1982)
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Reviews Counted: 16
Fresh: 12
Rotten:4
Average Rating: 6.9/10
Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: A virtual style-fest from Italian horror mastermind Argento, originally released in butchered form in the US as UNSANE. Franciosa portrays Peter Neal, an American mystery novelist promoting his... A virtual style-fest from Italian horror mastermind Argento, originally released in butchered form in the US as UNSANE. Franciosa portrays Peter Neal, an American mystery novelist promoting his latest release in Rome. It's not long, however, until a killer is hot on his trail doing evil deeds which mimic those of the murderer in Neal's book. This very basic premise is executed in an exceedingly and beautifully stylized method which makes the film truly fascinating to watch. Those who do not like the sight of blood, however, should be forewarned -- it flows frequently, and in copious amounts. [More]
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, John Saxon, Daria Nicolodi, Christian Borromeo
Starring: Anthony Franciosa, John Saxon, Daria Nicolodi, Christian Borromeo, Mirella D'Angelo, Veronica Lario, Ania Pieroni, Carola Stagnaro, John Steiner, Lara Wendel, Giuliano Gemma
Director: Dario Argento
Director: Dario Argento
Producer: Claudio Argento
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Reviews for Dario Argento's Tenebre
Tenebre is possibly Argento's most overtly sexual film, and at the heart of it lies an all-too human fascination with sexuality in all of its desirable and frightening forms.
Gory but not particularly effective Argento horror flick, complete with his usual touches: secret villain, topless Italian beauties, and an overbearing organ score.
Tenebre is nearer to body of Argento’s filmography, and seems like an homage to his early gialli; in comparison it marks the extent of the director’s progressive evolution. Tenebre is among Argento’s best films.
If it looks like trash and smells like trash and photographs like trash, then it probably is trash.
[Argento has] removed the boring detective work and given us a ripping good mystery that doesn't always make sense, but never fails to entertain.
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