Dario Argento's World of Horror
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Il Mondo dell'orrore di Dario Argento (Dario Argento's World of Horror) is an Italian documentary film
, released in 1985
, which chronicles the career of Italian horror
and suspense
movie director
, Dario Argento
. It was the directorial debut of Michele Soavi
, who would later go on to direct the cult classic Dellamorte Dellamore in 1994.
The documentary features candid interviews with Argento and various stars from films he has directed, as well as extensive clips and behind-the-scenes footage of his films. The film includes segments focused on subjects as the soundtrack work, coloring and color filtering, and camerawork in Suspiria
, the soundtrack for Inferno
, the camerawork and insect effects in Phenomena, Tom Savini
's make-up work in Dawn of the Dead, and the special effects, make-up and robotics in Dèmoni
as well as interviews with Argento on a variety of esoteric subjects. Because most of Argento's films were only available at the time in heavily edited form, "Dario Argento's World of Horror" was sought after by many fans of the director's work because it contained numerous clips of footage removed from Argento's films, most notably the opening double murder sequence from "Suspiria".
Documentary film
Documentary films constitute a broad category of nonfictional motion pictures intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record...
, released in 1985
1985 in film
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, which chronicles the career of Italian horror
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
and suspense
Suspense
Suspense is a feeling of uncertainty and anxiety about the outcome of certain actions, most often referring to an audience's perceptions in a dramatic work. Suspense is not exclusive to fiction, though. Suspense may operate in any situation where there is a lead-up to a big event or dramatic...
movie director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, Dario Argento
Dario Argento
Dario Argento is an Italian film director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the horror film genre, particularly in the subgenre known as giallo, and for his influence on modern horror and slasher movies....
. It was the directorial debut of Michele Soavi
Michele Soavi
Michele Soavi, sometimes known as Michael Soavi is an Italian filmmaker.-Career:Michele Soavi was born in Milan. As a teenager, Soavi enrolled in creative arts classes and developed into a talented actor. He took acting lessons at Milan's Fersen Studios, but his greatest talent was working behind...
, who would later go on to direct the cult classic Dellamorte Dellamore in 1994.
The documentary features candid interviews with Argento and various stars from films he has directed, as well as extensive clips and behind-the-scenes footage of his films. The film includes segments focused on subjects as the soundtrack work, coloring and color filtering, and camerawork in Suspiria
Suspiria
Suspiria is a 1977 Italian horror film directed by Dario Argento and co-written by Argento and Daria Nicolodi. The film follows an American ballet student who transfers to a prestigious dance academy in Germany, only to discover that it is controlled by a coven of witches. The film's score was...
, the soundtrack for Inferno
Inferno (film)
Inferno in film, may refer to:In the United States:* Inferno , directed by Roy Ward Baker, and starring Robert Ryan and Rhonda Fleming* Inferno , directed by Peter Keglevic, and starring Emma Sjöberg...
, the camerawork and insect effects in Phenomena, Tom Savini
Tom Savini
Thomas Vincent "Tom" Savini is an American actor, stuntman, director, award-winning special effects and makeup artist. He is known for his work on the Living Dead films directed by George A. Romero, as well as Creepshow, The Burning, Friday the 13th, The Prowler, and Maniac. He directed the 1990...
's make-up work in Dawn of the Dead, and the special effects, make-up and robotics in Dèmoni
Demoni
Dèmoni is a 1985 Italian horror film directed by Lamberto Bava and produced by Dario Argento. The screenplay was written by Bava, Argento, Franco Ferrini, and Dardano Sacchetti, from a story by Sacchetti...
as well as interviews with Argento on a variety of esoteric subjects. Because most of Argento's films were only available at the time in heavily edited form, "Dario Argento's World of Horror" was sought after by many fans of the director's work because it contained numerous clips of footage removed from Argento's films, most notably the opening double murder sequence from "Suspiria".