The horror genre has a rich history comprising of an abundance of talented filmmakers. Amongst them is one of the most skilled directors, who incorporates dream-like realities, black-gloved killers, and violently gory deaths in his movies. You guessed it right, it’s Dario Argento! This seventy-three-year-old horror veteran has had a plentiful career spanning over several films. To a mainstream crowd, he might be remembered for producing the original Dawn of the Dead, but to others, he is known for being one of the foremost pioneers of the Giallo movie genre. Throughout his career, Argento has created a wealth of cinematic masterpieces that touched many lives. This video will portray some of these classic gems that everyone must watch.<\/p>\n

The Stendhal Syndrome (1996)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Anna Manni is a policewoman attempting to capture the vicious serial rapist and killer, Alfredo Grossi. Her problem is that she suffers from Stendhal\u2019s syndrome, a disease that makes her dizzy and causes her to have hallucinations when exposed to the sight of artistic masterpieces. The maniac lures her into Florence\u2019s famous Uffizi museum, where he corners and kidnaps her. Although she manages to escape, her trauma perpetuates a series of alarming incidents that Anna cannot explain.<\/p>\n

This movie is one of Argento\u2019s well-crafted treasures. It contains his signature atmospheric dream-like charm with a gory and violent spin. It stars Asia Argento, Dario\u2019s own daughter, as the lead who delivers a remarkable performance. The bland cinematography complements the film\u2019s gloomy atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Argento successfully builds up tension throughout the film, and its ambient music gives the audience an eerie vibe. It is the first Italian film to incorporate CGI animation, making its special effects out of the world. Besides its brilliant entertainment and production value, it is evident that Argento intended to evoke a grossly unsettling vibe through this film. The gratuitously sadistic rape and murder scenes certainly support this.<\/p>\n

But this only increased viewers\u2019 thrill while watching it. The protagonist is a compassionate character with immense depth, which is quite unlike the careless characters from Argento\u2019s previous works. Overall, it is a thrilling, beautifully directed movie that everyone must watch.<\/p>\n