Deep Red (1975)
A pianist and a reporter hunt a killer, uncovering a shocking web of dementia and violence in Rome.
An English pianist living in Rome witnesses the brutal murder of his psychic neighbor. With the help of a tenacious young reporter, he tries to discover the killer using very unconventional methods. The two are soon drawn into a shocking web of dementia and violence.
How intense is Deep Red?
Deep Red is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Deep Red feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychillingatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Deep Red
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Is Deep Red for you?
Is Deep Red scary?
Yes, properly. Deep Red is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Deep Red gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Deep Red sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Deep Red OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Deep Red?
Deep Red runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream Deep Red?
Deep Red is streaming on AMC+, Kanopy, Fandango at Home (free) and Pluto TV.
Does Deep Red have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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