Without hesitation, horror fans will likely include filmmaker Dario Argento among the very best directors to have ever graced the genre. And not only is he one of the most iconic filmmakers in horror history, his films, such as “Suspiria,” “Deep Red,” and “Tenebrae,” revolutionized the giallo subgenre and introduced it to audiences all around the world. However, in recent years, Argento has been relatively quiet. Well, according to a new report, the filmmaker is stepping behind the camera once again for a new TV series titled “Longinus.”
Variety is reporting that Dario Argento will step behind the camera for a new horror-thriller series, “Longinus.” The series is said to delve into the “obscure and terrifying” imagination of Argento. The production companies, BIM and Publispei, explained “Longinus” will be an “auteur series for the international market” and will be set “between the French Alps of Grenoble and the Siena of the Palio” will fall between “the real and the supernatural.” So, yeah, we still don’t know much about it.
If you’re familiar with your Biblical stories, Longinus also is the name of the Roman centurion that stabbed Jesus Christ in the ribs with a spear during the crucifixion. Though, it’s unclear if the series is set to tackle anything Biblical. It could be just a catchy title, right?
“Longinus” marks the first project for the filmmaker since 2012’s “Dracula 3D.” Throughout the years, Argento has also dabbled in TV projects, with his most recent small-screen effort being a couple of episodes of the anthology series, “Masters of Horror.” Recently, while at Fantastic Fest, the filmmaker hinted that he had another film on the docket, as well, but there has yet to be a formal announcement.
Obviously, “Longinus” is still in the early stages of development, with no network or streaming platform announced as a partner. However, you have to imagine that the first project from Dario Argento in almost a decade will attract plenty of buyers.