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Deep Red

GialloSlasherPsychological
8.3/10
jumps 6
gore 6
dread 6

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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.

How it scared people

The vibe

Argento's best giallo: a jazz pianist witnesses a murder and misremembers one crucial detail, which the film hides in plain sight. Baroque kills, a prowling Goblin score, and that lacquered walking doll — mystery mechanics tuned to nightmare pitch.

Deep Red (1975) Parents Guide

MPA ratingNo MPAA certificate (released outside the US system)
Runtime127 minutes
Jump scares3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences
Gore3/5 — a moderate amount of blood and violence
Dread3/5 — a lingering atmosphere that stays for the evening
Themesa killer stalking victims; psychological distress

Deep Red carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 3/5 for gore and 3/5 for lingering dread, over 127 minutes. Better suited to teens than to younger children.

We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.

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How scary is Deep Red?
On our intensity scale, Deep Red rates 6/10 for jump scares and 6/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
How gory is Deep Red?
Deep Red rates 6/10 for gore — expect a moderate amount of blood and violence.
How long is Deep Red?
Deep Red runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
What is Deep Red rated?
Deep Red has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 6/10 for gore and 6/10 for dread.
Where to watch Deep Red (1975)?
Deep Red is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).

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