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Tenebre

1982·Movie
1h 41min·NR
IMDb7.0Metacritic837.3Rotten Tomatoes83%78%

Where to watch

PrimePhiloAMC+KanopyHoopla

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Tenebre fingerprint

Stunning style, high energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy3
  • Pathos2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9

Who it's for

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About

Terror Beyond Belief!

A razor-wielding serial killer is on the loose, murdering those around Peter Neal, an American mystery author in Italy to promote his newest novel.
Giallo MasterpieceStylized HorrorMurder MysteryPsychological ThrillerNeo-Noir AestheticIconic ScoreVisceral ViolenceTwisty PlotItalian Cult Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Dario Argento, Michele Soavi, Lamberto Bava
Written by:
Dario Argento, Dario Argento
Produced by:
Claudio Argento, Giuseppe Mangogna, Angelo Iacono
Composed by:
Claudio Simonetti, Luciano Anzellotti, Massimo Anzellotti

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Tenebre

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Where can I stream Tenebre legally?

PrimePhiloAMC+KanopyHooplaShudderNight Flight+Plex

Tenebre is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Shudder, and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and Bloodstream. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tenebre worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tenebre rated?

NRViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Tenebre?

1 h 41 min

Tenebre runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tenebre?

Critics83
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Tenebre higher (83) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Tenebre in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Tenebre?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tenebre in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tenebre use?

Slashed ThroatForeshadowingAccidental MurderBowdleriseVillain ProtagonistBait-and-SwitchDanger Takes a BackseatEven Evil Has StandardsOnce More, with ClarityCombat PragmatistRed HerringVengeance Feels Emptyand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for Tenebre, including Slashed Throat, Foreshadowing, Accidental Murder.