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Deep Red

1975·Movie
2h 7min·R

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What's your score?

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Deep Red fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Mystery, the mind, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue10
  • Direction9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout score, sound design, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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You want to half-watch while scrollingGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

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.
Giallo HorrorItalian CinemaStylish ViolenceMystery ThrillerPsychological HorrorSound DesignMurder InvestigationVisually StrikingSuspenseful

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Deep Red

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Deep Red legally?

Deep Red is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and MUBI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Deep Red worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 89). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Deep Red rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Deep Red?

2 h 7 min

Deep Red runs 2 h 7 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Deep Red?

Critics92
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Deep Red higher (92) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Deep Red in?

ItalianGerman

It was made in Italian, with some German. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Deep Red?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Deep Red in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Deep Red use?

Tap on the HeadI'll Kill You!Even Evil Has Loved OnesDrowning My SorrowsLocked Room MysteryStepford SmilerHumiliation CongaAx-CrazyForeshadowingFreeze-Frame BonusIntrepid ReporterDude Looks Like a Ladyand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for Deep Red, including Tap on the Head, I'll Kill You!, Even Evil Has Loved Ones.