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Dario Argento, renowned for his mastery of horror and suspense, began his career as a film critic, championing underappreciated directors like Sergio Leone. His collaboration on Leone's acclaimed film, Once Upon a Time in the West, marked a turning point, leading him to screenwriting and eventually directing. His debut, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, revitalized the Italian thriller genre, known as gialli, establishing Argento as a pivotal figure in cinematic history. This exploration delves into his unique vision and contributions to film.
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MURDER BY DESIGN, Troy Howarth
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- Released
- 2020
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- MURDER BY DESIGN
- Subtitle
- The Unsane Cinema of Dario Argento
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Troy Howarth
- Publisher
- Midnight Marquee Press, Inc.
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 432
- ISBN13
- 9781644301166
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Theater
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Dario Argento, renowned for his mastery of horror and suspense, began his career as a film critic, championing underappreciated directors like Sergio Leone. His collaboration on Leone's acclaimed film, Once Upon a Time in the West, marked a turning point, leading him to screenwriting and eventually directing. His debut, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, revitalized the Italian thriller genre, known as gialli, establishing Argento as a pivotal figure in cinematic history. This exploration delves into his unique vision and contributions to film.