Giallo all'italiana

The Cinema of Dario Argento

Seductive, sadistic and forever stylish, uncover the cinema of horror auteur Dario Argento with three of his blood curdling best! These Giallo gems feature Argento's former partner (and lover) Daria Nicolodi along with atmospheric cinematography and incredible musical scores by Italian Prog-Rock pioneers Goblin. Worship at the temple of Giallo and experience a different cut of Italian cinema.

Profondo Rosso

Often cited as the greatest example of Giallo cinema, Argento's tormented crime saga is a taut and suspenseful blood fest to behold. An English pianist (David Hemmings) living in Rome witnesses a brutal murder. With the help of a young reporter (Daria Nicolodi), he attempts to solve the crime while the body count piles up around them...

1975 / Rated R / 126 mins / Italian with English Subtitles / e-cinema

Suspiria

Arguably Argento's most famous film, this incredible piece of Giallo has influenced a generation of film makers and still packs a punch today! American ballet student Susan (Jessica Harper) starts at a prestigious dance school. What follows is a visual and auditory assault on the senses that turns a conventional horror film into high art.

1977 / Rated R / 98 mins / English & Italian with English Subtitles / e-cinema

Tenebre

Terror Beyond Belief! An American horror novelist (Anthony Francois) is promoting his latest release in Rome. The tour takes a sinister turn as a spree of murders begin to occur, mimicking the crimes in his new book! Is he a suspect, or the next victim? A brash comment on fandom and excess, the film exudes style with inventive camera work and masterful sequences of horror.

1982 / Rated R / 101 mins / Italian with English Subtitles / e-cinema

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