Deep Red

aka Profondo rosso; The Hatchet Murders

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When was the last time you were really scared!?

Film Synopsis

After witnessing the brutal murder of a psychic, a jazz musician becomes obsessed with uncovering the identity of the killer. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a series of clues and grisly secrets that put his own life in danger. This stylish giallo thriller blends psychological horror, vivid imagery, and a haunting score in a chilling exploration of madness and memory.

Deep Red 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions

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Comparison of Deep Red 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD Editions
Disc Extras
Arrow BD-ALL 4K/US 2021
Arrow BD-ALL/US 2018
Blue Underground BD-ALL/US 2011
Arrow BD-ALL/UK/OOP 2016
Arrow BD-ALL/UK 2016
Arrow BD-ALL/UK/OOP 2011
Anchor Bay DVD-1/US/OOP 2000
Audio Commentary by Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
Audio Commentary by Thomas Rostock
Introduction by Composer Claudio Simonetti (0:21)
25th Anniversary - Interviews with Director/Co-Writer Dario Argento, Co-Writer Bernardino Zapponi and Goblin Band Members (10:47)
Profondo Giallo - Video Essay by Michael Mackenzie (32:57)
Profondo Rosso: From Celluloid to Shop - With Filmmaker Luigi Cozzi (14:28)
16 Years in Red - Interview with Production Manager Angelo Iacono (46:31)
Bloodstained - Interview with Actor Lino Capolicchio (5:28)
Carlo Never Dies - Interview with Actor Gabriele Lavia (15:32)
Death Dies - Interview with Composer Claudio Simonetti (14:47)
Deep Into the Red - Interview with Director/Co-Writer Dario Argento and Archival Interview with Actress Daria Nicolodi (57:40)
I Am the Screaming Child - Interview with Actor Jacopo Mariani (7:43)
The Lady in Red - Interview with Actress Daria Nicolodi (18:45)
The Medium Wore Black - Interview with Actress Macha Méril (20:55)
Music to Murder For - Inteview with Composer Claudio Simonetti (14:05)
Rosso Recollections: Dario Argento’s Deep Genius - Interview with Director/Co-Writer Dario Argento (12:24)
“Profondo Rosso” Music Video by Daemonia (8:32)
“Profondo Rosso” Music Video by Goblin (2010, 4:47)
Stills Gallery (70 Images)
Biographies: David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Dario Argento, Goblin, Claudio Argento, Bernadino Zapponi (Text)
English Theatrical Trailer (2:41)
Italian Theatrical Trailer (1:47)
Video Trailer (1:30)

Edition and Packaging Notes

  • Arrow’s 2021 “Limited Edition” 4K Blu-ray includes a booklet with writing by Alan Jones, Mikel J. Koven and Rachael Nisbet; a double-sided fold-out poster; and 6 lobby card reproductions.
  • Arrow’s 2018 US “Limited Edition” Blu-ray includes a 40-page booklet with writing by Alan Jones and Mikel J. Koven, a double-sided fold-out poster and 6 lobby card reproductions.
  • Blue Underground’s Blu-ray is also available in “The Dario Argento Collection” box set.
  • Arrow’s 2016 UK “Limited Edition” Blu-ray includes a booklet with writing by Alan Jones and Mikel J. Koven, a soundtrack CD, a double-sided fold-out poster and 6 lobby card reproductions.
  • Arrow’s 2011 UK Blu-ray includes a booklet with writing by Alan Jones and a double-sided fold-out poster.
  • Anchor Bay’s “Dario Argento Collection” DVD includes a 4-page booklet. It is also available in the “Dario Argento Collection, Volume 3” box set with Tenebre (1982).
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  • Screen shot for Introduction by Composer Claudio Simonetti
    Introduction by Composer Claudio Simonetti (0:21)
  • Screen shot for 25th Anniversary
    25th Anniversary (10:47)
  • Screen shot for Profondo Giallo
    Profondo Giallo (32:57)
  • Screen shot for Profondo Rosso: From Celluloid to Shop
    Profondo Rosso: From Celluloid to Shop (14:28)
  • Screen shot for The Lady in Red
    The Lady in Red (18:45)
  • Screen shot for Music to Murder For
    Music to Murder For (14:05)
  • Screen shot for Rosso Recollections: Dario Argento’s Deep Genius
    Rosso Recollections: Dario Argento’s Deep Genius (12:24)
Editions
Arrow box art
Arrow 4K 2021
  • Video
    • File 1
      • Codec: HEVC
      • Resolution: 2160p
      • Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
      • Notes: Italian Version
    • File 2
      • Codec: HEVC
      • Resolution: 2160p
      • Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
      • Notes: Export Version
  • Audio
    • File 1
      • Language: English DTS-HD MA 1.0
      • Notes: Italian Version
    • File 2
      • Language: Italian DTS-HD MA 5.1
      • Notes: Italian Version
    • File 3
      • Language: Italian DTS-HD MA 1.0
      • Notes: Italian Version
    • File 4
      • Language: English LPCM 1.0
      • Notes: Export Version
  • Subtitles
    • English
    • English SDH
Arrow box art
Arrow BD 2018
  • Video
    • File 1
      • Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
      • Resolution: 1080p23.976
      • Overall bit rate: 35.00 Mbps
      • Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
      • Length:2:07:14.209
      • File size: 37.84 GiB
      • Notes: Italian Version
    • File 2
      • Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
      • Resolution: 1080p23.976
      • Overall bit rate: 26.00 Mbps
      • Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
      • Length:1:44:53.120
      • File size: 19.91 GiB
      • Notes: Export Version
  • Audio
    • File 1
      • Language: English DTS-HD MA 1.0
      • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
      • Bit rate: 1031 kbps
      • Bit depth: 24-bit
      • Notes: Italian Version
    • File 2
      • Language: Italian DTS-HD MA 5.1
      • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
      • Bit rate: 2199 kbps
      • Bit depth: 24-bit
      • Notes: Italian Version
    • File 3
      • Language: Italian DTS-HD MA 1.0
      • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
      • Bit rate: 1046 kbps
      • Bit depth: 24-bit
      • Notes: Italian Version
    • File 4
      • Language: English LPCM 1.0
      • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
      • Bit rate: 1152 kbps
      • Bit depth: 24-bit
      • Notes: Export Version
  • Subtitles
    • English
    • English SDH
Blue Underground box art
Blue Underground BD 2011
  • Video
    • File 1
      • Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
      • Resolution: 1080p23.976
      • Overall bit rate: 17.98 Mbps
      • Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
      • Length:2:06:34.112
      • File size: 20.55 GiB
      • Notes: Italian Version
    • File 2
      • Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
      • Resolution: 1080p23.976
      • Overall bit rate: 17.96 Mbps
      • Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
      • Length:1:44:50.158
      • File size: 16.62 GiB
      • Notes: Export Version
  • Audio
    • File 1
      • Language: English Dolby Digital EX 5.1
      • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
      • Bit rate: 640 kbps
      • Bit depth: 16-bit
      • Notes: Italian Version
    • File 2
      • Language: Italian DTS-HD MA 7.1
      • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
      • Bit rate: 2153 kbps
      • Bit depth: 16-bit
      • Notes: Italian Version
    • File 3
      • Language: Italian Dolby Digital EX 5.1
      • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
      • Bit rate: 640 kbps
      • Bit depth: 16-bit
      • Notes: Italian Version
    • File 4
      • Language: Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
      • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
      • Bit rate: 256 kbps
      • Bit depth: 16-bit
      • Notes: Italian Version
    • File 5
      • Language: English DTS-HD MA 7.1
      • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
      • Bit rate: 2207 kbps
      • Bit depth: 16-bit
      • Notes: Export Version
    • File 6
      • Language: English Dolby Digital EX 5.1
      • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
      • Bit rate: 640 kbps
      • Bit depth: 16-bit
      • Notes: Export Version
    • File 7
      • Language: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
      • Sampling rate: 48 kHz
      • Bit rate: 256 kbps
      • Bit depth: 16-bit
      • Notes: Export Version
  • Subtitles
    • English
    • French
    • Spanish
Extras Audio Commentary by Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson Arrow 4K
Audio Commentary by Thomas Rostock Arrow 4K
Introduction by Composer Claudio Simonetti (0:21, 1080p) Arrow 4K
25th Anniversary - Interviews with Director/Co-Writer Dario Argento, Co-Writer Bernardino Zapponi and Goblin Band Members (10:47, 480i) Blue Underground BD
Profondo Giallo - Video Essay by Michael Mackenzie (32:57, 1080p) Arrow 4K
Profondo Rosso: From Celluloid to Shop - With Filmmaker Luigi Cozzi (14:28, 1080p) Arrow 4K
16 Years in Red - Interview with Production Manager Angelo Iacono (46:31) Arrow 4K
Bloodstained - Interview with Actor Lino Capolicchio (5:28) Arrow 4K
Carlo Never Dies - Interview with Actor Gabriele Lavia (15:32) Arrow 4K
Death Dies - Interview with Composer Claudio Simonetti (14:47) Arrow 4K
Deep Into the Red - Interview with Director/Co-Writer Dario Argento and Archival Interview with Actress Daria Nicolodi (57:40) Arrow 4K
I Am the Screaming Child - Interview with Actor Jacopo Mariani (7:43) Arrow 4K
The Lady in Red - Interview with Actress Daria Nicolodi (18:45, 1080p) Arrow 4K
The Medium Wore Black - Interview with Actress Macha Méril (20:55) Arrow 4K
Music to Murder For - Inteview with Composer Claudio Simonetti (14:05, 1080p) Arrow 4K
Rosso Recollections: Dario Argento’s Deep Genius - Interview with Director/Co-Writer Dario Argento (12:24, 1080p) Arrow 4K
“Profondo Rosso” Music Video by Daemonia (8:32, 480i) Blue Underground BD
“Profondo Rosso” Music Video by Goblin (2010, 4:47, 1080p) Blue Underground BD
Stills Gallery (70 Images) Arrow 4K
English Theatrical Trailer (2:41, 1080p) Arrow 4K
Italian Theatrical Trailer (1:47, 1080p) Arrow 4K
Video Trailer (1:30) Arrow 4K