Simone Scafidi’s Documentary DARIO ARGENTO PANICO Debuting On SHUDDER February 2

By Michelle McCue | January 4, 2024

The first trailer has dropped for the documentary DARIO ARGENTO PANICO, set to stream on Shudder Feb. 2nd.

In the secluded ambiance of hotel rooms, Dario Argento crafted his greatest cinematic creations, seeking solace from the outside world to delve into his nightmares. Now, he finds himself in a hotel room to return to the very setting that ignited his creative fervor to conclude his latest script and participate in an intimate interview, all while being followed by a film crew documenting his life for a movie about his illustrious career.

From director Simone Scafidi, check out the filmmaker’s exploration of the Giallo Horror Maestro.

To commemorate the release of Dario Argento Panico, Shudder and the IFC Center will present “PANIC ATTACK: THE FILMS OF DARIO ARGENTO,” a series of films celebrating the works of the Giallo horror maestro, revealing his profound impact on horror and his lasting influence on cinema.

Panic Attacks: The Films of Dario Argento

The series screens Jan. 31st — Feb. 8th at the IFC Center and will feature the following films:

Suspiria (1977) dir. Dario Argento

Opera (1987) dir. Dario Argento

Deep Red (1975) dir. Dario Argento

Dario Argento Panico (2024) dir. Simone Scafidi

The Cat o’Nine Tails (1971) dir. Dario Argento

Dracula 3D (2013) dir. Dario Argento

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970) dir. Dario Argento

Vortex (2021) dir. Gaspar Noé

Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1982) dir. Dario Argento