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The Hatchet Murders (1975)

  This past " What Movie Wednesday " was a double feature (something that seems to be rather common here in The Corner), and the first one I'll be reviewing is Dario Argento 's " The Hatchet Murders " (originally titled " Profondo Rosso "- " Deep Red ").   Marcus is a pianist who becomes a witness to a grisly murder.  Soon, he finds himself following a trail of clues that will lead him to a shocking confrontation with the killer... but may cost him his life .   Dario Argento is well known in the horror community for his movies " Suspiria " (1977) " Opera" (1987), and " Dawn of the Dead " (1979 as producer)- and deservedly so.  His movies tend to have a quality about them that sets them apart from most horror films .   The premise of " The Hatchet Murders " is simple and effective.  The story is well paced, interesting, and engaged my mind nicely.  Not once did I sit there not want...