Scott_MSM Directed by a true master of film, Dario Argento, this one has it all. The weirdly beautiful staged murders-the death of the psychic at the beginning in particular-mixed with the usual giallo quirky characters make this one a journey into profoundo rosso horror. Bizarre imagery, the usual Argento use of light and color, as well as good acting, make for a film for horror connoisseurs. A giallo for those who have never seen a giallo. Sure, some plot discrepancies such as the final showdown when the two main characters split up, knowing that the killer is in the building with them; don't you just hate it when characters have not made an effort to study the rules for surviving a horror movie? Good pacing and script make for an enjoyable horror classic. Cat lovers beware. The scene with the informant at the monastery is not for cat lovers.

Nick Duguay Deep Red is probably my favourite Argento films for several reasons 1. The characterization here surpasses that of any of his other films. 2. The fluid camera work (notable in the next few of his films but absolutely beautifully done here). 3. The fantastic score. That theme song is just my personal favourite of all the soundtracks Goblin has done for Argento. 4. That house!!!! I don't know if they really burned that house down for this film or not but every time I see those flames I get so sad. That house really is one of the most beautiful I've seen out of any Argento film and he has featured several other gorgeous buildings. The windows, the baroque and elegant design, the outside staircase, the yard.. the whole abandoned yet stately atmosphere. That house makes the second half of the film. Besides all of this, Deep Red really has a more coherent plot than some of his earlier films such as The Cat O' Nine Tails or Four Flies on Grey Velvet, both of which have a much sloppier story-line; and definitely moreso than his later films. Suspiria, Inferno (especially Inferno), Tenebre, Phenomena- all are magnificent, but certainly much less coherent in terms of plot. Deep Red holds it's own among his oeuvre with wonderfully fleshed out and fun characters, a tight plot-line, gorgeous cinematography, an amazing soundtrack, and breath taking sets, not to mention atmosphere, scares, and great kills. On the first watch I didn't really get what was so great about this movie but after several rewatches I've gotten more into and I'm starting to understand why this film is so praised by his fan base. If you do enjoy giallo but don't love this the first time you see it then my advice would be to stick it out and give it time to digest and then watch it again, maybe 3 or 4 times giving it space of several months in between each watch. If at that point you don't become obsessed just toss it in trash or pawn it.

Michael Radny Similar to a lot of Argento's crime murder mysteries, Deep Red pushes the boundaries one step further with gory murder scenes and iconic deaths. Deep Red is very similar to most of Argento's films, only adding a new story, but it is a good story at that. Very engaging and also quite terrifying, the next time you see someone wear a black raincoat, you better hope they are not wielding a meat cleaver underneath it. A good Italian horror, that many will find similar to Dario Argento's other works. But if you are a fan of Argento's, horror or mystery, then this film will be for you. Don't expect the story to deviate out of the Argento template, but nonetheless you should be thoroughly engrossed for this extremely long gore fest.

CinemaClown Deep Red (also known as Profondo Rosso or The Hatchet Murders) is an Italian giallo film, directed by Dario Argento whose only other film that I've seen is Suspiria. And although Suspiria left me slightly underwhelmed on an overall scale, it nonetheless helped me get more familiar with the director's filmmaking style & visual flair. And thanks to that added familiarity, Deep Red was easy to accept for what it is & I had a wonderful time watching it.The film opens with two shadowy figures struggling against each other until one of them is stabbed to death, followed by a child's scream. The main story surfaces after that and concerns a musician who, after witnessing the murder of a psychic who read the murderer's thoughts earlier that day, becomes obsessed with finding the killer. Helping him in his investigation is a spunky reporter as they try to uncover the unknown suspect's identity but this killer always manages to be one step ahead of them.Dario Argento's direction features all his signatures & style and the film really manages to keep its mystery in tact until the final moments when it reveals all on its own. Cinematography makes heavy use of bright colours & extreme close-ups, production design is no short of impressive, performances are exaggerated but still work in film's favour, editing keeps the tension alive & its score, composed by Goblins, adds a nice, creepy & unsettling touch to the whole narrative.On an overall scale, Deep Red is a stylishly crafted mystery thriller that remains an influential example of its genre & despite its B-grade production value, it manages to utilize its resources rather well to deliver an experience that's pretty rewarding in the end. It is counted amongst Dario Argento's most acclaimed works and deserves all the praise it has garnered so far. It may not be able to please every viewer out there but it definitely is worth a watch or two.P.S. Thank you Sarah Jane for recommending me this film. After Suspiria left me little disappointed, I wasn't very keen on checking out more of Argento's works but I'm glad I watched this. And now I feel like I should give Suspiria another chance.