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Deep Red poster
S
Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 87.9 / 100
1975·Horror / Mystery / Thriller·2h 7m

DEEP RED

“When was the last time you were really scared?”

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

Above the Line
Dario Argento·DirectorBernardino Zapponi·ScreenplayDario Argento·WriterLuigi Kuveiller·Director of PhotographyClaudio Simonetti·Original Music ComposerFranco Fraticelli·Editor
Cast
David Hemmings·Marcus DalyDaria Nicolodi·Gianna BrezziGabriele Lavia·CarloMacha Méril·Helga UlmannEros Pagni·Supt. CalcabriniGiuliana Calandra·Amanda RighettiPiero Mazzinghi·BardiGlauco Mauri·Prof. GiordaniClara Calamai·MartaAldo Bonamano·Carlo's Father
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Dario Argento·Director
Writing· 2
Dario Argento·WriterBernardino Zapponi·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Luigi Kuveiller·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Franco Fraticelli·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Claudio Simonetti·Original Music ComposerGiorgio Gaslini·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Salvatore Argento·Producer
By the Numbers
87.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
93%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Creepy, Unsettling
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a creepy doll hanging by a rope around its neck, with a meat cleaver dripping blood positioned near the bottom. The doll has blonde ha”

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Key Elements
DollRopeMeat CleaverBloodZombie
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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