Ténèbres

Original title: Tenebre

1982
18
1h 41m

IMDb RATING

7.0/10

29K

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Giallo Psychological Horror Slasher Horror Whodunnit Horror Mystery Thriller

An American novelist visiting Rome to promote his latest book is stalked and harassed by an obsessed fan who is committing a string of murders that appear to be tributes to his work.An American novelist visiting Rome to promote his latest book is stalked and harassed by an obsessed fan who is committing a string of murders that appear to be tributes to his work.An American novelist visiting Rome to promote his latest book is stalked and harassed by an obsessed fan who is committing a string of murders that appear to be tributes to his work.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

29K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Storyline

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Trivia
The impressive two and a half minute crane shot that encircles Tilda's house took three days to be completed. American distributors wanted the shot to be cut from the film for US release, but Argento refused.

Goofs
When Peter chases after the killer out to the street, the long shot shows him from the rear, looking to his left, but in the following close-up from the front, he's looking to his right.

Quotes
Peter Neal: Let me ask you something? If someone is killed with a Smith & Wesson revolver... Do you go and interview the president of Smith & Wesson?

Crazy credits
Anne's screams continue even as the ending credits roll.

Alternate versions
The U.S. Mill Creek Entertainment DVD release under the title "Unsane" is listed as the 110 minute version. However, the version on the disc is pan-and-scanned, heavily edited and runs a little over 90 minutes.

Connections
Featured in O erotas tou Odyssea (1984)

Soundtracks
Take Me Tonight
Performed by Kim Wilde

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Featured review

7/10

When You Eliminate the Impossible, Whatever Remains Might Be the Truth

The successful American writer from Rhode Island Peter Neil (Anthony Franciosa) travels from New York to Rome to promote his new best-seller Tenebre. He is received by his agent Bullmer (John Saxon) that schedules an interview in a talk show. As soon as Peter arrives, there is the murder of a shoplifter and Detective Germani (Giuliano Gemma) is assigned to the case. He meets Peter and tells that the killer was inspired by his novel to commit the crime. Peter receives a letter from the murderer and soon two lesbians are murdered. The killer writes that perverts must be eliminated and Peter suspects of the host of his show. However, when you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains might be the truth.

"Tenebre" is one of the best "giallos" by Dario Argento. The story is very well constructed and technically speaking, there are long traveling with the camera and magnificent sound effects. The haunting music score from Goblin is also awesome. The VHS released by Anchor Bay in widescreen is spectacular and has extras in the end after the trailer. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): Not Available

Note: On 02 March 2017 I saw this film again on DVD. Note: On 07 June 2020 I saw this film again on DVD.

Title (Brazil): "Tenebre"