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Title: Artistic Mayhem
Review: Dario Argento's "Tenebre" is a reminder of what genre films can be when guided by genuine artistic vision. The plot, which is well-constructed, has the benefit of an able cast bringing it to fruition. I doubt that Anthony Franciosa has ever been better as an author who finds himself embroiled in a murder mystery that seems lifted from his latest book. Guiliano Gemma, John Saxon and Daria Nicolodi provide charming and well-cast support. What truly raises this film above the average however, are the stunning images of mayhem that Argento constructs. His camerawork is sumptuous! If you've never sampled his work before, "Tenebre" is an excellent place to begin.
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