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MoonLit Meadow
06-15-2005, 07:23 PM
I know that this has probably been talked to death...but I'm interested in purchasing a couple of his films to check out...I was thinking of Suspiria and Tenebre. Good choices or do you have other suggestions?

I barely know anything about either one...but I've heard that Suspiria is visually stunning.

Any advice would be appreciated. :)
jenna26
06-15-2005, 07:52 PM
Tenebre is my favorite, which I think I have mentioned several times. Suspiria has a great start and one of the best death scenes ever put on film. The look of the movie is beautiful, with really vibrant colors, but unfortunately the storyline gets a little weak toward the end. Those are still the two I would recommend though.

But Deep Red is another that I would consider, because I think that in many ways it is a superior film to Suspiria.
MoonLit Meadow
06-15-2005, 07:56 PM
Originally posted by jenna26
Tenebre is my favorite, which I think I have mentioned several times. Suspiria has a great start and one of the best death scenes ever put on film. The look of the movie is beautiful, with really vibrant colors, but unfortunately the storyline gets a little weak toward the end. Those are still the two I would recommend though.

But Deep Red is another that I would consider, because I think that in many ways it is a superior film to Suspiria.

Hey chickie! I haven't seen you for a few days!
Thanks for the advice. Maybe I'll pick up all 3 if I'm feeling daring;) I hope a few more people reply, and that I don't get flamed too much for talking about Argento films again ;) :D
Elvis_Christ
06-15-2005, 09:43 PM
Go for Creeepers its easier to follow than most of his other films. Terror At The Opera is a good one too.
jay o2 waster
06-15-2005, 09:53 PM
Suspira, gotta love it
zwoti
06-15-2005, 10:42 PM
deep red
suspiria
tenebrae
opera
inferno

then maybe some early giallo
Elvis_Christ
06-15-2005, 10:46 PM
There's some pretty sadistic shit in Opera.
zwoti
06-15-2005, 10:52 PM
Originally posted by Elvis_Christ
There's some pretty sadistic shit in Opera.
MisterSadistro
06-15-2005, 11:05 PM
I'd stick with 'Suspiria' myself. Everything good or bad about Argento is summed up in that film to the umpteenth power.
'Deep Red' is actually in public domain and you might luck out and find it in the DVD bargain bin released by some company you've never heard of. Mine showed up that way in a '10 movies on 5 DVDs' horror collection.
CK
MoonLit Meadow
06-15-2005, 11:09 PM
Thanks for all of the help everyone. I appreciate the input and advice! :)
slasherman
06-16-2005, 03:33 AM
Originally posted by zwoti
deep red

agree...but I have the Italien version.....does it exist in an english dub version ?
jay o2 waster
06-16-2005, 03:38 AM
Originally posted by MisterSadistro
I'd stick with 'Suspiria' myself. Everything good or bad about Argento is summed up in that film to the umpteenth power.
'Deep Red' is actually in public domain and you might luck out and find it in the DVD bargain bin released by some company you've never heard of. Mine showed up that way in a '10 movies on 5 DVDs' horror collection.
CK well im going to buy the rights to it
urgeok
06-16-2005, 06:09 AM
Deep Red is my favorite ...

i have Opera but havent watched it yet ..


I'm not that crazy about Suspiria
The_Return
06-16-2005, 06:45 AM
Ive only seen Suspiria, but it was damn good, IMO
The STE
06-16-2005, 10:47 AM
I'd go with a movie that, while not necessarily being typical Argento, showcases how great of a director he can be. Thus, I'd say watch Trauma. It's evident in his other movies (especially Suspiria) that he's good, but Trauma shows it best.
arron wardlaw
06-16-2005, 12:17 PM
i have just seen bits of his films before but have just purchased Tenebrae on ebay if i like it i will buy others
MoonLit Meadow
06-16-2005, 12:19 PM
Again everyone...thanks so much for your help...I'll probably pick up suspiria...tenebre...and deep red for now...then let you know what I think :)
TheOmen
06-17-2005, 08:53 PM
Go with Deep Red, then Suspiria and Inferno. After them, go Phenomena(?), Tenebre and Opera. You will not be disappointed. Be sure to get the special editions though, as they look incredible.
MoonLit Meadow
06-17-2005, 09:40 PM
Originally posted by TheOmen
Go with Deep Red, then Suspiria and Inferno. After them, go Phenomena(?), Tenebre and Opera. You will not be disappointed. Be sure to get the special editions though, as they look incredible.


Thanks for the advice.
I actually just placed an order for Suspiria, Deep Red, and Tenebre. I can't wait to get them! :)
dio
06-18-2005, 09:33 AM
Suspiria is great but maybe a not the best movie to start seeing Argento's movies. Deep red is excelent (it was my first Argento's movie). I adveise you to see that one first.
MoonLit Meadow
06-18-2005, 09:33 AM
Originally posted by dio
Suspiria is great but maybe a not the best movie to start seeing Argento's movies. Deep red is excelent (it was my first Argento's movie). I adveise you to see that one first.


Thanks!
slasherman
06-18-2005, 02:17 PM
Originally posted by MoonLit Meadow
, Deep Red,
hope you like italien :)
TheOmen
06-18-2005, 09:14 PM
hope you like italien

First of all, it's Italian, not Italien. Second of all, why? Deep Red is in English for the majority of the movie. The long lost scenes that are added have English subtitles. But they add up to about 20 minutes of the 2 hour movie, collectively.

And when that music kicks in...oh boy is it great!
MoonLit Meadow
06-18-2005, 09:19 PM
Originally posted by TheOmen
First of all, it's Italian, not Italien. Second of all, why? Deep Red is in English for the majority of the movie. The long lost scenes that are added have English subtitles. But they add up to about 20 minutes of the 2 hour movie, collectively.

And when that music kicks in...oh boy is it great!


THANK GOD ;) I was worried for a minute;)
TheOmen
06-18-2005, 09:44 PM
Yeah, Deep Red was recorded in English. The only scenes that are in Italian =the 'lost footage' which has been restored. But its no big deal...you may not even notice
slasherman
06-20-2005, 08:41 AM
Originally posted by TheOmen
Deep Red is in English for the majority of the movie.
not mine....:confused: its all in ItaliAn.....maybe some english..
TheOmen
06-20-2005, 09:21 AM
It was originally recorded in english. As are most of Argento's films. The reason why the mouth sometimes does not match the words is because they re-record the dialogue in post. Some actors speak Italian, though...but it's still dubbed English.
slasherman
06-20-2005, 09:24 AM
Originally posted by TheOmen
.but it's still dubbed English.
not my version !
TheOmen
06-20-2005, 12:57 PM
That sucks...:)
MoonLit Meadow
06-20-2005, 12:58 PM
Originally posted by TheOmen
That sucks...:)


LOL!....umm...I'm hoping everything is dubbed when my version arrives.. ;)
TheOmen
06-20-2005, 09:14 PM
The region 1 uncut version that I own is almost entirely english. So, you should be cool.
MoonLit Meadow
06-20-2005, 09:17 PM
Originally posted by TheOmen
The region 1 uncut version that I own is almost entirely english. So, you should be cool.

YAY ;)
Gnaghi
06-20-2005, 09:31 PM
Two Evil Eyes is a great argento film imo the romero sequance is great as weel but the argento sequance is better. Definetly worth owning
MoonLit Meadow
06-20-2005, 09:33 PM
Originally posted by Gnaghi
Two Evil Eyes is a great argento film imo the romero sequance is great as weel but the argento sequance is better. Definetly worth owning

Thanks for the info...I ordered it w/o hearing too much about it...other than mixed reviews...so I was kind of nervous, but figured it was worth checking out...I mean...romero/argento...you can't go TOO wrong :)
Gnaghi
06-20-2005, 09:39 PM
did ya get the 2 disc collectors set from blue underground Its a bit pricier but worth it
MoonLit Meadow
06-20-2005, 09:40 PM
Originally posted by Gnaghi
did ya get the 2 disc collectors set from blue underground Its a bit pricier but worth it

I SURE did ;) I get suckered into anything with the word "collector" or "limited" or "special" on it ;) lol.
slasherman
06-21-2005, 06:56 AM
Originally posted by TheOmen
That sucks...:)
its ok because its the orginal version.....and I dont mind subtitles....sometimes..
urgeok
06-21-2005, 08:05 AM
Originally posted by MoonLit Meadow
I SURE did ;) I get suckered into anything with the word "collector" or "limited" or "special" on it ;) lol.

i'm awful for that too ..
i hate to think i'm missing anything..
MoonLit Meadow
06-21-2005, 02:19 PM
Originally posted by urgeok
i'm awful for that too ..
i hate to think i'm missing anything..

Exactly...I don't wanna kick myself later for missing out on something that was limited. :)
TheOmen
06-26-2005, 02:45 PM
So M.M., did you get the movies yet?
BH14
06-26-2005, 03:04 PM
I guess Im in the minority when I was disappointed when i bought and saw Susperia.... So much hype and I didnt find the plot to be that good and characters to be interesting and where is all the gore?! The good thing about it was the music. It was creepy and very loud.
MoonLit Meadow
06-26-2005, 03:14 PM
Originally posted by TheOmen
So M.M., did you get the movies yet?

Not yet :( They're on the way...I ordered thru DeepDiscount b/c they had the lowest prices...but they also have the slowest shipping;) It should be here by the 5th or 6th of July. I'll keep ya posted:)
HappyCamper
06-26-2005, 04:03 PM
Tenebre and definitely my favorite of the two Argento films that I have seen, the other being Suspiria. They both are definitely worth seeing and worth buying. I still need to see Deep Red, Opera and Inferno, if you see any of these three let me know how they are, ok?
MoonLit Meadow
06-26-2005, 06:33 PM
Originally posted by HappyCamper
Tenebre and definitely my favorite of the two Argento films that I have seen, the other being Suspiria. They both are definitely worth seeing and worth buying. I still need to see Deep Red, Opera and Inferno, if you see any of these three let me know how they are, ok?

Sure, I'll keep ya updated:)
TheOmen
06-26-2005, 08:50 PM
I guess Im in the minority when I was disappointed when i bought and saw Susperia.... So much hype and I didnt find the plot to be that good and characters to be interesting and where is all the gore?! The good thing about it was the music. It was creepy and very loud.

Bah! Poppycock!

Plenty of gore(like that matters..:rolleyes: .). And the story ....it serves the purpose which is to kill people and look damn nice doing it.