Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Siflutter It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Brenda The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Scott_MSM Directed by a true master of film, Dario Argento, this one has it all. The weirdly beautiful staged murders-the death of the psychic at the beginning in particular-mixed with the usual giallo quirky characters make this one a journey into profoundo rosso horror. Bizarre imagery, the usual Argento use of light and color, as well as good acting, make for a film for horror connoisseurs. A giallo for those who have never seen a giallo. Sure, some plot discrepancies such as the final showdown when the two main characters split up, knowing that the killer is in the building with them; don't you just hate it when characters have not made an effort to study the rules for surviving a horror movie? Good pacing and script make for an enjoyable horror classic. Cat lovers beware. The scene with the informant at the monastery is not for cat lovers.

selvatica I think D.Argento in general, and his PRosso ( likewise The Bird with Cristal Feathers ) is quiet overrated by Giallo-lovers while IMO not so groundbreaking or original compared to some others 70's gialli. These have IMO more excitement,suspense, better locations or acting, and last but not least, better fetisjes, fashion, humor, or psychological insight. Some of the best, like The House With the Laughing Windows, I rated thus 10, and some mediocre examples, like this PRosso, 'only' 7.

Nick Duguay Deep Red is probably my favourite Argento films for several reasons 1. The characterization here surpasses that of any of his other films. 2. The fluid camera work (notable in the next few of his films but absolutely beautifully done here). 3. The fantastic score. That theme song is just my personal favourite of all the soundtracks Goblin has done for Argento. 4. That house!!!! I don't know if they really burned that house down for this film or not but every time I see those flames I get so sad. That house really is one of the most beautiful I've seen out of any Argento film and he has featured several other gorgeous buildings. The windows, the baroque and elegant design, the outside staircase, the yard.. the whole abandoned yet stately atmosphere. That house makes the second half of the film. Besides all of this, Deep Red really has a more coherent plot than some of his earlier films such as The Cat O' Nine Tails or Four Flies on Grey Velvet, both of which have a much sloppier story-line; and definitely moreso than his later films. Suspiria, Inferno (especially Inferno), Tenebre, Phenomena- all are magnificent, but certainly much less coherent in terms of plot. Deep Red holds it's own among his oeuvre with wonderfully fleshed out and fun characters, a tight plot-line, gorgeous cinematography, an amazing soundtrack, and breath taking sets, not to mention atmosphere, scares, and great kills. On the first watch I didn't really get what was so great about this movie but after several rewatches I've gotten more into and I'm starting to understand why this film is so praised by his fan base. If you do enjoy giallo but don't love this the first time you see it then my advice would be to stick it out and give it time to digest and then watch it again, maybe 3 or 4 times giving it space of several months in between each watch. If at that point you don't become obsessed just toss it in trash or pawn it.

Giallo Fanatic When I watched this movie I saw a lot of things that have been an influence to a lot of future movies. The camera angles for example are used in a lot of Tarantino movies, the close-ups with fast cuts and the long but elegant takes that stretch up to three minutes without cuts. Then also it has an influence on John Carpenter's "Halloween", Carpenter himself has stated that Dario Argento's movies have been an influence on his movies. Tarantino and Carpenter says that "Profondo Rosso" is a masterpiece. I would also call it Argento's masterpiece. It has a strong plot and a mysterious and intriguing story. It has interesting characters and great acting from the leads, with romantic and humorous parts that are actually quite convincing and good. It has supernatural aspects to it like, the psychic, the folkloric aspects of the story with the House and the Screaming Child. The camera work is as usual awesome and it is very artistic that many directors can't match today. I can't stop but respect how elegant the movie was shot. The Goblin soundtrack makes the movie even more awesome, combined with the cinematography.The only weakness the movie might have (which is also its strength) is the convoluted story, which many people attribute to as poor writing. But it is well thought out and it gives the movie high tension and strong dramatic value. The director doesn't simply spoon feed us with the story and it does require some reasoning, which is something that most audiences doesn't like doing. Reasoning. Also when Dario wrote the script it was more than 500 pages long and Dario's father and brother wanted it shortened since they felt a large part of the script to be almost cryptic. The audience would not understand. I found it hard to understand at first also, but a lot of the movie starts making sense when you figure it out. It is a Giallo after all. It is full of mystery which requires some reasoning from the audience. The ending if you ask me is one of the best plot twists ever put on film because it completely creeps me out and it took me completely by surprise. 'Profondo Rosso' has got to the creepiest movie Dario has made. I would say that this is Argento's best Giallo (although Tenebre is my personal favorite). Also the way the movie has tension would be something that even Hitchcock would approve of (Hitchcock was actually impressed by 'The Bird with the Crystal Plumage').P.S. This is a Giallo/Thriller and not an outright horror movie, so I think it is a bit unfair for calling it not scary enough. It delivers what a thriller should deliver, thrills and suspense.