Tenebre
“Terror Beyond Belief!”
Synopsis
A razor-wielding serial killer is on the loose, murdering those around Peter Neal, an American mystery author in Italy to promote his newest novel.
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Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-04
Top Cast
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Anthony Franciosa
Peter Neal
John Saxon
Bullmer
Daria Nicolodi
Anne
Giuliano Gemma
Detective Germani
Christian Borromeo
Gianni
Mirella D'Angelo
Tilde
Veronica Lario
Jane McKerrow
Ania Pieroni
Elsa Manni
Eva Robin's
Girl on Beach
Carola Stagnaro
Detective Altieri
John Steiner
Christiano Berti
Lara Wendel
Maria Alboretto
Isabella Amadeo
Bullmer's secretary
Mirella Banti
Marion
Ennio Girolami
Department Store Manager
Monica Maisani
Marino Masé
John
Fulvio Mingozzi
Alboretto
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tortona
Festival / Special Debut
February 17, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 27, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dario Argento
- Screenplay & Story
- Dario Argento
- Original Score
- Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli, Massimo Morante
- Original Title
- Tenebre
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Produzioni Intersound
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dario Argento
Dario Argento
Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli, Massimo Morante
Luciano Tovoli
Franco Fraticelli
Salvatore Argento, Claudio Argento
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Bassan
Production Design
Franco Fraticelli
Editor
Luciano Tovoli
Director of Photography
Claudio Simonetti
Original Music Composer
Fabio Pignatelli
Original Music Composer
Massimo Morante
Original Music Composer
Claudio Argento
Producer
Dario Argento
Screenplay
Dario Argento
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tenebre
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What is Tenebre about?
A razor-wielding serial killer is on the loose, murdering those around Peter Neal, an American mystery author in Italy to promote his newest novel.
Who directed Tenebre?
Tenebre was directed by Dario Argento.
Who stars in Tenebre?
The principal cast of Tenebre includes Anthony Franciosa, John Saxon, Daria Nicolodi, Giuliano Gemma, Christian Borromeo.
When was Tenebre released and how long is it?
Tenebre was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Tenebre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tenebre was composed by Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli, Massimo Morante.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tenebre?
Tenebre holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).