Tenebrae
Directed by Dario Argento
Horror novelist Peter Neal arrives in Rome for a book tour just as a series of brutal murders begin. When Peter learns the killer is a superfan inspired by his gruesome novels, he decides to solve the crimes. As the slasher’s blade continues its bloodthirsty business, Neal realizes he must dive deep into his memories if he wants to catch the killer. After a scary experience being menaced by a real-life obsessed fan, Dario Argento poured his fears into this visually stunning return to form, loading TENEBRE with some of the most gorgeous and horrific murders in all the director’s oeuvre.
A razor-wielding psycho stalks a horror writer in one of Dario Argento's most celebrated gialli.
Cast: Anthony Franciosa, Giuliano Gemma, John Saxon
Member Reviews
Another great Giallo by Argento, the red stuff pours
Weird like most Argento movies are. The girl on the beach. . . I didn't know. I might be gay now.
The last great movie done by Dario Argento. Highly rewatchable!
Just a ton of fun. Absolutely beautiful camera work, use of scenery and color, some of the brightest reds you've ever seen with blood spatter. Story-wise, it has a lot of fun with red herrings to the point that it just discombobulates the audience and makes them enjoy the story for what it is. The music is fantastic and all of the actors are gorgeous. Doesn't need to be complicated, just a lot of fun.
Too many plot holes for me. (Is that too American of me? Pauline Kael did say every movie is a dream).