The Italian "subgenre" known as Giallo, characterized by elements of detective fiction and suspense, reached its peak in the 1960s to 1980s. Dario Argento, the most prominent director of this movement, left his mark on history with "Profondo Rosso" (1975 ), one of the most notable works of this style.
The plot, skillfully constructed, is permeated by suspense, and the mystery of the plot is engaging, inciting curiosity and suspicion about the characters. The deaths in the film are, for the most part, well executed for the time. Although the film has many positive points and a captivating atmosphere, its soundtrack fails, sounding disjointed at several moments.
"Profondo Rosso" incorporates almost all the typical characteristics of the subgenre, such as violence, suspense, romance and the hidden revelation of the killer's identity. His twist is interesting, though not surprising. However, the film has aged well in the general context of works produced in the 70s.
The plot, skillfully constructed, is permeated by suspense, and the mystery of the plot is engaging, inciting curiosity and suspicion about the characters. The deaths in the film are, for the most part, well executed for the time. Although the film has many positive points and a captivating atmosphere, its soundtrack fails, sounding disjointed at several moments.
"Profondo Rosso" incorporates almost all the typical characteristics of the subgenre, such as violence, suspense, romance and the hidden revelation of the killer's identity. His twist is interesting, though not surprising. However, the film has aged well in the general context of works produced in the 70s.