Deep Red

Deep Red (original title Profondo Rosso; also known as The Hatchet Murders) is a 1975 Italian giallo film, directed by Dario Argento and co-written by Argento and Bernardino Zapponi. It was released on 7 March 1975. It was produced by Claudio and Salvatore Argento, and the film's score was composed and performed by Goblin. It stars Macha Meril as a medium and David Hemmings as a man who investigates a series of murders performed by a mysterious figure wearing black leather gloves. The film was a commercial success internationally and met with critical acclaim.

Plot

The movie starts off with two shadowy figures struggling - until one of them is stabbed to death - while a child's scream is heard.

The film follows jazz pianist and music teacher Marcus Daly (Hemmings) as he investigates the violent murder of psychic medium Helga Ulmann (Macha Meril). Other major characters are introduced early, including Daly's alcoholic friend Carlo (Gabriele Lavia), Carlo's scatterbrained mother Martha (Clara Calamai), Ulmann's associate Dr. Giordani (Glauco Mauri), and reporter Gianna Brezzi (Daria Nicolodi).

Deep Red (1994 film)

Deep Red is a 1994 sci-fi thriller television movie from RHI Entertainment starring Michael Biehn and Lindsey Haun. It was directed by Craig R. Baxley and written by D. Brent Mote.

Cast

Release

Deep Red was first broadcast on March 12, 1994, followed by its video release on June 29, 1994.

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