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UserNameUndecided · 11-09-2001, 03:24 AM

After I rented Suspiria and saw it for the first time last month, I bought it on DVD before I even returned the video. Sadly, that is the only Dario Argento film that is available at my local Hollywood Video.

So now I am thinking of making a blind purchase. I have the following to choose from, from recently released Anchor Bay titles:

Terror at the Opera Limited Edition
Dario Argento collection: Inferno/Phenomena
Dario Argento collection2: Demons/Demons2
Dario Argento collection3: Tenebre/Deep Red.

Remember, I would be spending about $25 on whichever I choose (if I choose at all, that is), so which would I be more pleased with making a blind purchase, and having only seen Suspiria (and Dawn of the Dead if that counts).

Soggy Bagel's Revenge, I find myself looking in your direction on this one.

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Soggy Bagel's Revenge! · 11-09-2001, 03:39 AM

In my opinion, "Tenebrae" is Argento's BEST film. The last 20 minutes will blow you away. I recently held a film screening of it for my charity film festival, and everyone who attended thought it was wonderful, and quite scary to boot!

"Profondo Rosso" is probably his best technical work, and the most important film he made.

If you really want something weird and different, though, go with "Phenomena"! It was the first Argento film I saw and it completely changed my outlook on cinema, a GREAT film.

Thanx,
Brook

Soggy Bagel's Revenge! · 11-09-2001, 03:41 AM

One more thing...

Please refer to "Opera" as "Opera", not the stupid American title, "Terror at the Opera".

Thanx,
Brook

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UserNameUndecided · 11-09-2001, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Soggy Bagel's Revenge!:
One more thing...

Please refer to "Opera" as "Opera", not the stupid American title, "Terror at the Opera".

Thanx,
Brook

Sorry, just referring to it as the cover says, and what my old Video Watchdog magazine calls it.

The article in the mentioned magazine does talk about some of the cuts that were made to the American release of Opera, so I understand where you're coming from. But if the Anchor Bay edition is supposedly uncut, why does it still have the American title? ...hmmm

Thanks for the suggestions! If only Tenebrae and Phenomena were in the same collection, I'd be set.

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newt · 11-09-2001, 04:22 AM

I'd suggest Inferno, but all are worthy.

I would not suggest the Demon movies since he did not direct them.

Soggy Bagel's Revenge! · 11-09-2001, 04:52 AM

Actually, the packaging for the Anchor Bay DVD is labeled "Opera". I know becuase I have it (duh!)

If you want a little bit better advice on this subject, I suggest visiting this forum:
http://www.darkdreams.org/forum/index.php3

Thanx,
Brook

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Go to the missing title art gallery for fun comics, creative writing, and original short films!
or, visit Cheap Thrills ...or more? for lots of horror cinema fun!
Also, see my ever-so-wonderful DVD collection!

Chunkblower · 11-09-2001, 06:56 AM

I would have to say go for the Tenebrae/Deep Red double pack. Next to Suspiria, I'd say Deep Red is his best film. Tenebrae was good, and a worthy purchase, but not up to the standards of the Suspiria and Deep red. I bought Opera blind and must say I was disapointed- it was pretty weak in the plot department, even for an Argento film.

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We eat reality sandwiches.
But allegories are so much lettuce.
Don't hide the madness.
-Ginsberg

pilauh · 11-09-2001, 08:44 AM

Profondo rosso (deep red)
Suspiria

(if only two to choose...)

STYPEE · 11-09-2001, 05:48 PM

Definatly want to start with:

PROFONDO RUSSO (DEEP RED) - DVD VERSION
OPERA

AFTER THAT TRY

INFERNO
BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMMAGE
AND PHENOMENA

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HOMER SIMPSON

....BEHOLD THE POWER OF CHEESE

UserNameUndecided · 11-10-2001, 04:29 AM

So now it is down between the collection#3 (Tenebre/Deep Red pack), or Opera.
But then again, Phenomena features Jennifer Connely.

This is soooo hard!

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They could call you Ho-Ju!

11-09-2001, 03:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
UserNameUndecided Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Austin TX	Which Dario Argento film to choose? After I rented Suspiria and saw it for the first time last month, I bought it on DVD before I even returned the video. Sadly, that is the only Dario Argento film that is available at my local Hollywood Video. So now I am thinking of making a blind purchase. I have the following to choose from, from recently released Anchor Bay titles: Terror at the Opera Limited Edition Dario Argento collection: Inferno/Phenomena Dario Argento collection2: Demons/Demons2 Dario Argento collection3: Tenebre/Deep Red. Remember, I would be spending about $25 on whichever I choose (if I choose at all, that is), so which would I be more pleased with making a blind purchase, and having only seen Suspiria (and Dawn of the Dead if that counts). Soggy Bagel's Revenge, I find myself looking in your direction on this one. ------------------ I love you, Dr. Zaius!!!

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11-09-2001, 03:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Soggy Bagel's Revenge! Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	In my opinion, "Tenebrae" is Argento's BEST film. The last 20 minutes will blow you away. I recently held a film screening of it for my charity film festival, and everyone who attended thought it was wonderful, and quite scary to boot! "Profondo Rosso" is probably his best technical work, and the most important film he made. If you really want something weird and different, though, go with "Phenomena"! It was the first Argento film I saw and it completely changed my outlook on cinema, a GREAT film. Thanx, Brook

11-09-2001, 03:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Soggy Bagel's Revenge! Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	One more thing... Please refer to "Opera" as "Opera", not the stupid American title, "Terror at the Opera". Thanx, Brook ------------------ Go to the missing title art gallery for fun comics, creative writing, and original short films! or, visit Cheap Thrills ...or more? for lots of horror cinema fun! Also, see my ever-so-wonderful DVD collection!

11-09-2001, 04:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
newt Actor Join Date: Sep 2000	I'd suggest Inferno, but all are worthy. I would not suggest the Demon movies since he did not direct them.

11-09-2001, 04:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Soggy Bagel's Revenge! Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	Actually, the packaging for the Anchor Bay DVD is labeled "Opera". I know becuase I have it (duh!) If you want a little bit better advice on this subject, I suggest visiting this forum: http://www.darkdreams.org/forum/index.php3 Thanx, Brook ------------------ Go to the missing title art gallery for fun comics, creative writing, and original short films! or, visit Cheap Thrills ...or more? for lots of horror cinema fun! Also, see my ever-so-wonderful DVD collection!

11-09-2001, 06:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chunkblower Banned Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: 612 Wharf Avenue	I would have to say go for the Tenebrae/Deep Red double pack. Next to Suspiria, I'd say Deep Red is his best film. Tenebrae was good, and a worthy purchase, but not up to the standards of the Suspiria and Deep red. I bought Opera blind and must say I was disapointed- it was pretty weak in the plot department, even for an Argento film. ------------------ A naked lunch in natural to us, We eat reality sandwiches. But allegories are so much lettuce. Don't hide the madness. -Ginsberg

11-09-2001, 08:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
pilauh Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Paris, France	Profondo rosso (deep red) Suspiria (if only two to choose...)

11-09-2001, 05:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
STYPEE Supporting Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Flushing,Ny	Definatly want to start with: PROFONDO RUSSO (DEEP RED) - DVD VERSION OPERA AFTER THAT TRY INFERNO BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMMAGE AND PHENOMENA ------------------ "I'm somewhere where I don't know where I am" HOMER SIMPSON ....BEHOLD THE POWER OF CHEESE

11-10-2001, 04:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
UserNameUndecided Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Austin TX	So now it is down between the collection#3 (Tenebre/Deep Red pack), or Opera. But then again, Phenomena features Jennifer Connely. This is soooo hard! ------------------ They could call you Ho-Ju!