Tenebrae (UK)

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Review of Tenebrae
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Michael Tsang

Terror Beyond Belief
Certificate: 18
Running Time: 105 mins
Retail Price: £16.99
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Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
Generally regarded as one of Italian horror maestro Dario Argento`s finest films, the terrifying Tenebrae marked the director`s return to the "giallo" thriller genre in which he first made his name, after making two supernatural themed films, Suspiria (1977) and Inferno (1980). Shortly after American mystery-thriller novelist Peter Neal (Anthony Franciosa) arrives in Rome to promote his new book, an attractive young woman is murdered by a razor-wielding maniac who stuffs pages of Neal`s latest novel into the mouth of his victim before slashing her throat.
So begins a bizarre series of horrific murders, the details of which strangely resemble the fictional murders in Neal`s book. Baffled by the killings, the local police believe the author may hold the key to solving the case and turn to him for help... A superbly orchestrated suspense thriller, Tenebrae is a shockingly horrific orgy of graphic violence, set to a pounding score by Argento regulars Goblin and beautifully shot by Suspiria cinematographer Lucio Tovoli. Uncut version.

Special Features:
Optional 5.1 audio commentary with director Dario Argento, music composer Claudio Simonetti and journalist Loris Curci
Interview with Dario Argento
Two behind-the-scenes segments: special camera effects documentary, and sound effects documentary
Alternate end credits music
Theatrical trailer
Biographies
Film analysis by Xavier Mendik