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Tenebrae

Tenebrae

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A 1982 Italian horror film by Dario Argento known for strong suspense and violent scenes
  • proper noun
  • NSFW
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  • In Tenebrae, the suspense builds as the mysterious killer targets a famous author in a series of gruesome murders.

Examples

  • Though I must add, parenthetically, that "delight in perceptual contemplation" seems to me appallingly thin as a description of what I experience when I listen, say, to Beethoven's late quartets, or to Gesualdo's Tenebrae Responsories.

    Academic text (1997)

  • The 1982 horror film Tenebrae is renowned for its intricate plot and striking visual style.

  • Many consider Tenebrae to be one of Dario Argento's finest films, showcasing his signature blend of horror and artistry.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Tenebrae comes from the Latin tenebrae, meaning 'darkness'. The 1982 horror film uses this title because it is a dark and frightening story, so the name matches the movie's mood.