A tough, uncompromising tale from Dario Argento.
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09/26/07
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... [More]
Starring: David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Gabriele Lavia, Macha Meril
Director: Dario Argento
Reviews for Deep Red: The Hatchet Murders
1 - 20 (sorted by date; UK critics are listed first)
Top CriticUndoubtedly the finest of Argento's thrilling horrors.
09/26/07
Top Critic[A] stirring and uncompromising thriller.
01/25/02
Top CriticI'm not comfortable with any definition of "great cinema" that doesn't include Deep Red.
01/19/09
It's a masterpiece for Argento.
06/27/08
Argento never made a better movie.
06/19/08
Another exercise in cinematic style from Argento.
09/26/07
Top CriticGorgeous as it is gruesome.
03/03/06
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.
08/25/05
No review available.
08/12/05
Not bad. Not great. Worth a rental.
07/25/05
No review available.
04/09/04
One of Argento's very best works.
03/10/03
1975's Deep Red is Dario Argento's first full-fledged masterpiece.
11/05/02
From a technical perspective, the film is a masterwork; considering the unexpectedly engaging narrative, praise for Deep Red is heightened.
09/17/02
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02/28/02
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01/31/02
the high point in Argento's career
07/24/01
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.
07/24/01
1975's Deep Red is Dario Argento's first full-fledged masterpiece.
05/02/01
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