Dario Argento Panico — Official Trailer

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added: Fri, Jan 5th '24

What is Giallo? It's an Italian term that translates to "yellow." In the context of world cinema, it originally referred to a label for a particular type of thriller genre that emerged in Italy. Giallo films generally incorporate elements of slashers, murder mysteries, psychological thrillers, and supernatural horror. Typically, these Italian films had an exploitative nature but were distinguished by their strong emphasis on style and visual flair. In the 1970s and 80s, few directors loomed larger in the Giallo genre than filmmaker Dario Argento.

In the upcoming retrospective documentary "Dario Argento Panico," set to release next month on Shudder, the iconic Italian horror maestro finally receives the recognition he deserves. Esteemed filmmakers like Guillermo del Toro, Nicolas Winding Refn, and Gaspar Noe participate as they express their deep admiration for the director and his body of work.

Argento is perhaps best known for his 1977 supernatural horror masterpiece, "Suspiria," which saw a remake in 2018 under the direction of Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino. However, Argento's filmography is quite extensive, including such Giallo classics as "The Bird with the Crystal Plumage," "The Cat o' Nine Tails," "Deep Red," "Tenebre," and "The Stendhal Syndrome." Frequently likened to Alfred Hitchcock, Argento is celebrated for his visually captivating and tension-filled films, which have left a lasting impact on the younger generation of filmmakers.

This documentary promises to be a comprehensive exploration of Argento's contributions to the world of cinema and the Giallo genre, providing an in-depth look at Argento's film career and offering insights into his creative journey and his significant impact on the horror genre.

Directed by Simone Scafidi (Fulci for Fake), "Dario Argento Panico" is set to be released on February 2 on the horror streaming platform, Shudder. Until then, you can check out the official trailer featured above.