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Tenebre (1982)

โ€œTerror Beyond Belief!โ€

6.8/10 ยท 717 votes 1h 41m nr ThrillerHorrorMystery

#26 of 41 films from 1982 #886 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Dario Argento ยท Written by Dario Argento

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Overview

A razor-wielding serial killer is on the loose, murdering those around Peter Neal, an American mystery author in Italy to promote his newest novel.

Cast

Anthony Franciosaas Peter Neal
John Saxonas Bullmer
Daria Nicolodias Anne
Giuliano Gemmaas Detective Germani
Christian Borromeoas Gianni
Mirella D'Angeloas Tilde
Veronica Larioas Jane McKerrow
Ania Pieronias Elsa Manni
Eva Robin'sas Girl on Beach
Carola Stagnaroas Detective Altieri
John Steineras Christiano Berti
Lara Wendelas Maria Alboretto
Isabella Amadeoas Bullmer's secretary
Mirella Bantias Marion

Facts

Release dateOctober 28, 1982
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) โ€” about the same as the 1982 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0084777

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Questions

How long is Tenebre?
Tenebre runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is Tenebre worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 717 votes, which places it #26 of 41 films released in 1982 in this index (top 39%) and #886 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Tenebre?
Tenebre was directed by Dario Argento. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Deep Red (1975), Suspiria (1977), The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970).
Who stars in Tenebre?
Anthony Franciosa as Peter Neal; John Saxon as Bullmer; Daria Nicolodi as Anne; Giuliano Gemma as Detective Germani; Christian Borromeo as Gianni; Mirella D'Angelo as Tilde.
What is Tenebre rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Tenebre?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/73316.

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