Dario Argento
Dario Argento is an Italian film director, producer, and screenwriter, renowned for his work in the horror genre. He is best known for films like 'Suspiria' and 'Deep Red', which are celebrated for their stylistic visuals and intense storytelling. Argento's unique approach to filmmaking has... Read More
Known for
Suspiria (2018)
Young American dancer Susie Bannion arrives in 1970s Berlin to audition for the world-renowned Helena Markos Dance Company. When she vaults to the role...
Phenomena (2023)
Madrid, Spain, 1998. The many resources and skills of Gloria, Paz and Sagrario, three middle-aged women investigating paranormal events, are put to the test...
Personal details
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| 2025 | Unknown character | ||
| 2025 |
The Dark FantasticThe Dark Fantastic is a psychedelic journey into the mind of renowned composer Simon Boswell, blending live performances, striking visuals,... |
Self | |
| 2024 | Self | ||
| 2024 |
Dario Argento: PanicoThis documentary about the great master of European horror and fantastic films offers an immersive exploration into the life and... |
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| 2023 |
Deep ArgentoDario Argento is one of the most acclaimed Italian directors in the world, revered as if he were a rock... |
Unknown character | |
| 2023 |
CVLTIn the clip for the song "Cvlt" the rappers Salmo and Noyz Narcos go to the master's house. Things take... |
Dario Argento | |
| 2023 | 自己 | ||
| 2023 |
Call My Agent: ItalyWelcome behind the scenes of Italian show business from the point of view of those in charge of managing the... |
Dario Argento | |
| 2022 |
Il museo degli orrori di Dario ArgentoNewly edited version of Luigi Cozzi's 1997 documentary "Il mondo di Dario Argento 3: Il museo degli orrori di Dario... |
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| 2022 | Self | ||
| 2022 |
Tripping The Dark FantasticShowcasing a live performance at Earth Theatre, London in 2021 and interviews with the artists he has collaborated with from... |
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| 2022 |
Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented AmericaTo mark the recent thirtieth anniversary of Sergio Leone’s death, this documentary sets out to pay tribute to one of... |
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| 2022 |
EnnioA portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
We Are CinemaAn Italian documentary about Italian cinema. |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2021 |
VortexLui, a struggling author with a heart condition, and his wife Elle, a retired psychiatrist, find their idyllic life shattered... |
Lui | |
| 2021 |
Alida Valli: In Her Own WordsA complete and never-before-seen portrait of the life of a young girl from Pula (Istria) who quickly became one of... |
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| 2021 | Unknown character | ||
| 2020 |
Tales of the UncannyA detailed look at the history of horror anthology films. |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2020 |
The Last Movie PainterA fantastic journey through the world of Renato Casaro, one of the most important illustrators that the world’s film poster... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Grand OpeningInterviews with the filmmakers behind the 1996 film Wax Mask. |
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| 2019 | Self | ||
| 2019 | Unknown character | ||
| 2019 |
All the Colors of Giallo'Giallo' is Italian for 'yellow', the color of the lurid pulp novels that inspired one of the most intense, extreme... |
Self - Director | |
| 2018 |
Friedkin UncutAn introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films... |
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| 2018 | Unknown character | ||
| 2017 |
Cult of TerrorA journey of years through many countries and film festivals; a nostalgic, adrenaline-fueled and rock-spirited immersion into the universe of... |
Self - Filmmaker | |
| 2017 |
Il mistero della cattedraleA retrospective look at the making of Michele Soavi's "The Church" including interviews with cast and crew. |
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| 2017 |
Dark Glamour: The Blood and Guts of Hammer ProductionsThe greatness, fall and renaissance of Hammer, the flagship company of British popular cinema, mainly from 1955 to 1968. Tortured... |
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| 2017 |
Of Flies and MaggotsFeature-length documentary including interviews with co-writer/producer/director Dario Argento, and many of the cast and crew members. |
Unknown character | |
| 2016 |
Viaggio nel cinema in 3D: Una storia vintageSergio Castellitto's narration traces the history of 3D cinema, which began with cinema itself, through films from the early 1900s... |
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| 2016 |
Blood on Méliès' MoonFrance, 1890. Inventor Louis Le Prince vanishes under mysterious circumstances right after he created a device that, five years later,... |
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| 2016 |
Yellow Fever: The Rise and Fall of the GialloFeature-length in-depth documentary by High Rising Productions chronicling the Giallo film genre from its beginnings as early 20th century crime... |
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| 2015 |
Nessuno siamo perfettiA loving portrait of reclusive comic-book writer Tiziano Sclavi, creator of Dylan Dog |
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| 2013 | Self | ||
| 2012 |
Horror Europa with Mark GatissActor and writer Mark Gatiss embarks on a chilling journey through European horror cinema, from the silent nightmares of German... |
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| 2012 |
Close UpMore than 150 silent short films about singers, actors and directors captured during Press Conferences in Cannes, Venice and Berlin,... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2012 |
Der Fall der vier FliegenLuigi Cozzi's memories about the production of Dario Argento's "4 mosche di velluto grigio". |
Himself (Archive footage 2002) | |
| 2011 |
Fulci Flashbacks: Reflections on Italy's Premiere Paura ProtagonistThis documentary is featured on Arrow Video's 2011 DVD & Blu-ray releases for The Beyond (1981). |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Dario Argento's Monkey Business: The Making of PhenomenaFive of the main players behind Dario Argento's classic horror shocker Phenomena (1985) sit down to take viewers through this... |
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| 2010 | Self | ||
| 2010 |
The Other Mother: Making 'The Black Cat'Short documentary about the making of Luigi Cozzi's 1989 film "The Black Cat". |
Unknown character | |
| 2009 |
Fear at 400 Degrees: The Cine-Excess of SuspiriaA short documentary about Suspiria by Dario Argento. |
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| 2008 |
The Making of 'Mother of Tears'Behind the scenes documentary on the making of the film. |
Self | |
| 2008 |
A Dark Fairy TaleA short documentary about the making of Dario Argento's "Phenomena" (1985). |
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| 2007 |
Linee d'ombraMacchie solari (Autopsy), L'etrusco uccide ancora (The Etruscan kills again), commandos are titles that refer to a category for lovers,... |
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| 2007 |
Director: Dario ArgentoDario Argento discusses the genesis of The Stendhal Syndrome, the structure of its narrative, the unique atmosphere and tone of... |
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| 2007 |
Hanging ShadowsOffers a critical appreciation of Italian horror cinema, pioneered by directors such as Dario Argento and Mario Bava, a genre... |
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| 2006 | Unknown character | ||
| 2005 |
Out of the ShadowsArgento looks back at the making of his stunning debut, THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE |
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| 2005 |
Ban the Sadist Videos!An in-depth analysis of the "Video Nasty" scandal of the early 1980s in Britain. |
Self | |
| 2004 |
When There's no More Room in HellDocumentary about the making of the European version of George A. Romero's "Dawn of the Dead". |
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| 2004 |
The Dead Will Walk: The Making of Dawn of the DeadFeature documentary which profiles both the 1978 film and the career of director George A. Romero, including extensive interviews with... |
Himself | |
| 2004 |
Mario Bava: Operazione pauraMario Bava Operazione Paura", hosted by Joe Dante, is an hommage of the Master of the Terror, the italian director... |
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| 2004 | Self | ||
| 2004 |
Western all'italiana"Western all'italiana" is a documentary produced and broadcast by the satellite broadcaster Studio Universal in 2004, on the occasion of... |
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| 2004 | Himself | ||
| 2003 |
Two Masters' EyesThis documentary features interviews with directors Dario Argento and George Romero, Special Make-Up Effects supervisor Tom Savini, executive producer Claudio... |
Unknown character | |
| 2003 |
Italian Kings Of BDocumentary on Italian genre cinema. |
Self | |
| 2002 |
Masters of HorrorDocumentary showcasing the work of prominent film directors in the horror genre. Featuring interviews with the directors, behind the scenes... |
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| 2001 |
Sergio Leone: cinema, cinemaThe life and work of one of the great masters of Italian cinema, Sergio Leone (1929-89); a rich and fascinating... |
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| 2001 |
Conducting Dario Argento's 'Opera'This documentary is featured on the Limited Edition DVD for Opera, released in 2001. |
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| 2001 |
Suspiria 25th AnniversaryDocumentary about the shooting of 'Suspiria' that details everything that lovers of horror genre can desire, including the inspiration of... |
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| 2001 |
Tales Of The CatArgento, Morricone, and co-writer Dardano Saccheti offer a thumbnail version The Cat o' Nine Tailsof the circumstances which led to... |
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| 2001 |
Dario Argento: An Eye for HorrorDocumentary that explores Argento's film career. |
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| 1999 |
Dario Argento: My CinemaDocumentary on the films of Dario Argento from his debut "The Bird with the Crystal Plumage" up until "The Phantom... |
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| 1998 |
Homo CinematographicusHomo Cinematographicus is a human species whose unit of measurement and point of reference is the cinema and its derivative,... |
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| 1997 |
The World of Dario Argento 3: Museum of HorrorsDocumentary about Dario Argento, "Profondo Rosso" shop in Rome, and most important works throughout his career. |
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| 1996 |
Bits & PiecesDive into the Eternal City – see Rome like you’ve never seen it before. Storefront robberies, bizarre murders, career dreamers,... |
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| 1992 |
Innocent BloodMarie is a vampire with a thirst for bad guys. When she fails to properly dispose of one of her... |
Paramedic | |
| 1991 |
Fear in the DarkA short documentary on the history of the horror film narrated by Christopher Lee. |
Self | |
| 1991 |
Dario Argento: Master of HorrorA documentary about the films of Italian horror director Dario Argento. Included are clips from many of his films and... |
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| 1989 |
Stephen King's World of HorrorThis horror documentary is not the same as the 1986 TV special Stephen King's World of Horror nor the 1988... |
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| 1987 |
OperaA young opera singer is stalked by a deranged fan bent on killing the people associated with her to claim... |
Narrator (Italian version) (voice) (uncredited) | |
| 1985 |
Bellissimo: Images of the Italian CinemaA documentary about the Italian cinema as art form and industry. |
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| 1985 |
Dario Argento's World of HorrorDocumentary on horror/mystery filmmaker Dario Argento. Features an in-depth interview with Argento and covers his work from 1969 to 1985. |
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| 1982 |
TenebreA razor-wielding serial killer is on the loose, murdering those around Peter Neal, an American mystery author in Italy to... |
Narrator / Murderer's Hands (voice) (uncredited) | |
| 1980 |
InfernoA young man returns from Rome to his sister's satanic New York apartment house. |
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| 1979 |
The Cinema MachineDirected by a group of avant-garde filmmakers, the film is an investigation of the less edifying aspects of film industry. |
Unknown character | |
| 1977 |
SuspiriaAn American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something... |
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| 1976 | Self | ||
| 1975 |
Deep RedAn English pianist living in Rome witnesses the brutal murder of his psychic neighbor. With the help of a tenacious... |
Murderer's Hands (uncredited) | |
| 1973 |
The TramA young woman gets murdered on a crowded tram without anyone else noticing the crime. Inspector Giordani decides to recreate... |
Self - Host | |
| 1973 |
Door Into Darkness"The Door to Darkness" is an anthology miniseries of four hour-long thrillers. The series' curator and producer is Dario Argento,... |
Self - Host | |
| 1973 |
Door Into Darkness"The Door to Darkness" is an anthology miniseries of four hour-long thrillers. The series' curator and producer is Dario Argento,... |
Self - Host (uncredited) | |
| 1973 |
The Five DaysIn 1848 Milan, a thief and a baker witness the chaotic final days of the Italian Revolution. |
Bandaged Man with Tranzunto (uncredited) | |
| 1966 |
Pardon, Are You for or Against?A successful fifty-year-old entrepreneur, Tullio Conforti, opposed to divorce for religious reasons, is in fact separated from his wife and... |
Priest (uncredited) | |
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I Am Not God But I Am Michelangelo AntonioniA documentary which explores the life and the career of Michelangelo Antonioni, one of the greatest Italian directors, through archival... |
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Got a question about Dario Argento?
Dario Argento is best known for his films 'Suspiria', 'Deep Red', and 'Tenebrae'. These films have become classics in the horror genre and showcase his distinctive visual style.
Yes, Dario Argento has received numerous awards, including the Silver Ribbon for Best Director in Italy and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Fantasia Film Festival.
Dario Argento's first film as a director was 'The Bird with the Crystal Plumage', released in 1970. It marked the beginning of his influential career in the giallo and horror genres.
Dario Argento's innovative use of color, music, and suspense has significantly influenced the horror genre, inspiring many filmmakers and contributing to the development of Italian giallo films.
Dario Argento's filmmaking is characterized by stylized visuals, intricate plots, and a focus on psychological horror. His films often feature vibrant colors and elaborate set designs.
Dario Argento's estimated net worth is around $10 million, reflecting his successful career as a filmmaker and his contributions to the horror genre.
Yes, Dario Argento has two children: Fiore Argento and Asia Argento, both of whom have been involved in the film industry.
Goblin is an Italian progressive rock band that collaborated with Dario Argento on several soundtracks. Their music has become iconic and is closely associated with the atmosphere of his films.