The Stendhal Syndrome

The Stendhal Syndrome

Murder is an art — and she’s the canvas!

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Release Date

1/26/1996

Runtime

119 mins

Overview

A young policewoman slowly goes insane while tracking down an elusive serial rapist/killer through Italy when she herself becomes a victim of the brutal man's obsession.

Status

Released

Original Language

Italian

Budget

$3,800,000

Revenue

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A visceral descent into psychological breakdown and body horror as a detective becomes both hunter and hunted. This is Dario Argento at his most provocative, deeply uncomfortable viewing that doesn't look away from trauma.

Mood

TenseDread-soakedUnsettlingParanoid

Themes

ObsessionIdentityPower

Tone

Operatic

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

PainterlyHigh-contrastStylized genre

Structure

Linear

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Graphic violenceSexual violenceBody horror

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