Dario Argento

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The stylistic and bloody excesses of the films of Dario Argento are instantly recognisable. Vivid, baroque and nightmarish, his films picture violent deaths in a twisted embrace with an almost sexual beauty. Hailed as one of horror cinema's most significant pioneers, Argento continues to create inimitable and feverishly violent films. His work has influenced the likes of Quentin Tarantino, John Carpenter and Martin Scorsese and his mastery of the genre is confirmed with his production of celebrated classics such as George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead.

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the knowledge dropped by Gracey is impressive and very thorough. As someone who is not a fan of Argento, this book actually put a bug in my ear to check out his early work -- Greg B. * cinesploitation.com *
Do you yourself a favor, pick up this book, and let it guide you into the realms of an Italian Horror master -- Bone Digger * www.horrornews.net *

Author Bio

James Gracey has written for Film Ireland, Alternative Ulster, Paracinema and Culture Northern Ireland. He has also contributed to Drowned in Sound, Twisted Ear and Eat My Brains.