Dario Argento had directed 3 interesting Giallo films and then a comedy before really finding himself in 1975 with Deep Red aka Profondo Rosso. It has all the elements that would cement his reputation as a master. There are some stunning camera set-ups and movement. The murders are nightmarish and unforgettable. And it’s an exhilarating thrill ride.

David Hemmings plays a jazz pianist who witnesses a murder occurring as he approaches his apartment building. As he enters the victim’s flat, in the hallway he sees something odd but with all the excitement he cannot clearly remember what he saw or if it has any significance. While being questioned by the police he meets a reporter played by the wonderful Daria Nicolodi and she snaps a picture of him that ends up on the front page making him a target. As they work together to solve the mystery and murder, the narrative takes a back seat to the visuals. This is not a bad thing.

Returning to his recurring theme of a creative person witnessing a murder and then having trouble recalling a specific thing that may help solve the case, Argento adds a supernatural flavor to this film with the introduction of a spiritualist in the impressive opening who senses a killer in the audience watching her. This film also marks the first collaborations between Argento and the band Goblin as well as actress Daria Nicolodi.

This is a two-disc set with the uncut Italian version on disc one and the edited export version on disc two. The uncut version features scenes that were not dubbed in English for the export version and so they are subtitled when choosing the English language option. Extras include interviews with Claudio Simonetti of Goblin and Daria Nicolodi as well as critical essays on the film and more.