Films similar to Argento?
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lonchaney20 — 14 years ago(September 23, 2011 02:41 PM)
Of the top of my head I can think of the following Argento-esque movies:
Next of Kin (1984) - Not the Patrick Swayze movie! This is an underrated thriller that almost plays like an Australian giallo. The camerawork is beautiful, the atmosphere eerie, and there are some great twists as well. My only real complaint is that the film runs a little long after the big reveal.
Spider Labyrinth (1988) - This is a strange, obscure title. There aren't any recognizable names in the cast besides William Berger, and the director doesn't seem to have anything else of note in his filmography. It's a pretty cool movie, though. The visuals are reminiscent of Bava and Argento (with a pinch of Polanski), and the whole thing has a somewhat surreal, off-kilter atmosphere, though it's not quite as out there as Inferno or The Beyond. It gets pretty campy in spots but overall it's effectively spooky. The best part would have to be the Herrmann-esque soundtrack.
Hardware (1990) - This one isn't strictly a horror film but I think it will appeal to any fan of Argento. It's a post-apocalyptic killer robot by Richard Stanley, who's always been pretty vocal about his love for Italian horror. Stanley's direction is very stylish, the photography is colorful, and there are some very evocative sequences. Another highlight is William Hootkin's hilarious performance as the protagonist's disgusting stalker, Lincoln Weinberg Jr. Hardware is essential viewing.
A few others I'd recommend: Inside (2007), Dust Devil (1992), and Evil Dead Trap (1988). -
kepotaz — 13 years ago(July 04, 2012 10:54 PM)
Deliria/Stage Fright
http://www.imdb.com/board/10092576/ -
steelba — 13 years ago(March 18, 2013 10:24 PM)
The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh (amazing film)
Your Vice is a Locked Room and /only I Have the Key
Black Belly of the Tarantula
What Have they Done to Your Daughters
The Case of the Bloody Iris
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zombielord-1 — 12 years ago(December 22, 2013 04:32 AM)
I like among others, House With Laughing Windows, Lizard in a Womans Skin, All The Colours of the Dark, Black Belly of the Tarantula, Strip Nude For Your Killer, A Bay of Blood, Blood And BLack Lace, Don't Torture A Duckling, Who Saw Her Die (with George Lazenby), Case Of The Bloody Iris, The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave is bonkers, Short Night of the Glass Dolls, Footprints, Messiah of Evil, The Frightened Woman, Phantom of Death,
Plus the ones already mentioned in above posts are worth a look.
I miss the red spoiler tags. -
bradtyler78 — 12 years ago(December 22, 2013 05:01 AM)
If you're looking for a modern film that I think screams early Argento's, then check out the awesome film Julia's Eyes. A really brilliant giallo-esque film that's oozing with style and really reminds me of some of Argento's better films
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benjamin_ward — 10 years ago(March 11, 2016 01:02 PM)
I highly recommend Donald Cammell's "White of the Eye" (1987).
http://www.imdb.com/board/10094320/
It's the most Argento-esque non-Argento movie I've seen, in my opinion.