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Italian filmmaker Dario Argento presented a new three-film thriller series at the Marché du Film’s Fantastic Pavilion in Cannes. The first film, 'Flesh of My Flesh', is currently in production, with the subsequent films scheduled for 2026 and 2027. Argento also received the Keys to the Pavilion award for his contributions to genre cinema.
Facts First
- Dario Argento presented a new thriller trilogy at the Marché du Film’s Fantastic Pavilion in Cannes.
- The first film, 'Flesh of My Flesh', is currently filming near Rome, with a plot about three mothers investigating a girl's disappearance.
- Two more films are scheduled for 2026 and 2027, with Argento providing artistic supervision.
- Argento received the Keys to the Pavilion award, which recognizes figures who have shaped global genre cinema.
- The trilogy will be produced in Italian, English, and Spanish across several European countries, with Neo Art handling international sales.
What Happened
Italian filmmaker Dario Argento presented a new three-film thriller series at the Marché du Film’s Fantastic Pavilion in Cannes. He received the Keys to the Pavilion award at the same event, which recognizes individuals whose body of work has shaped the global trajectory of genre cinema. The trilogy is a collaboration between Argento and producer Giovanni Di Gianfrancesco of Rome-based Mattia’s Film, with director Gabriele Altobelli also involved in the presentation.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of genre cinema, particularly the giallo and horror styles Argento helped define, this announcement signals a significant new chapter from a master filmmaker. You can expect new, internationally produced thrillers to be available in the coming years, with the first potentially arriving as early as 2025. The project's scope across Italian, English, and Spanish languages suggests it may reach a wider audience than some of his past works.
What's Next
Gabriele Altobelli is currently filming the first installment, 'Flesh of My Flesh', near Rome. Production for the second film, 'The Girl with Crystal Eyes', is scheduled to begin in autumn 2026, with Argento providing artistic supervision. The third film, 'The Black Velvet Mask', is scheduled for production in 2027. International sales for the trilogy are being handled by Neo Art, which means the films will likely be marketed to distributors worldwide in the near future.