Argento films for first time viewer...
 

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. :)

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

Go for Creeepers its easier to follow than most of his other films. Terror At The Opera is a good one too.

Suspira, gotta love it

deep red
suspiria
tenebrae
opera
inferno

then maybe some early giallo

There's some pretty sadistic shit in Opera.

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.
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Thanks for all of the help everyone. I appreciate the input and advice! :)

agree...but I have the Italien version.....does it exist in an english dub version ?

well im going to buy the rights to it

Deep Red is my favorite ...

i have Opera but havent watched it yet ..


I'm not that crazy about Suspiria

Ive only seen Suspiria, but it was damn good, IMO

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.

i have just seen bits of his films before but have just purchased Tenebrae on ebay if i like it i will buy others

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 :)

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! :)

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!

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!

THANK GOD ;) I was worried for a minute;)

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

not mine....:confused: its all in ItaliAn.....maybe some english..

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.

not my version !

That sucks...:)

LOL!....umm...I'm hoping everything is dubbed when my version arrives.. ;)

The region 1 uncut version that I own is almost entirely english. So, you should be cool.

YAY ;)

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 :)

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.

its ok because its the orginal version.....and I dont mind subtitles....sometimes..

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. :)

So M.M., did you get the movies yet?