Posts Tagged ‘Italian horror’
The Mask of Satan (1989) Blu-ray Review: Lamberto Bava’s Take on His Father’s ‘Black Sunday’
The Mask of Satan isn’t a bad movie and for 98 minutes I was captivated by its witchy charms and creative visuals.
Read MoreDemons & Demons 2 4K UHD Review: Completely Bonkers in the Best Possible Way
If you are a fan of either film, these packages will not disappoint. If you’ve never seen the films, then this is the perfect way to dive right in.
Read MoreNude for Satan DVD Review: Nudity, a Suave(ish) Satan, and Lots of Surreal Confusion
I didn’t hate Nude for Satan. It does its best to be cerebral, provoke deep thoughts and act as a surreal showcase
Read MoreThe Whip and the Body Blu-ray Review: Colorful Kink from Mario Bava
The Whip and The Body is a fascinating glimpse at a director at a crossroads.
Read MoreThe New York Ripper 4K Ultra HD Review: Sleazy Exploitation American Giallo
A beautiful, terrible slasher film is a document of early ’80s New York and its director’s grotesque, murderous obsessions.
Read MoreThe House by the Cemetery 4K Ultra HD Review: ‘Damn Tombstones!’
Lucio Fulci’s atmospheric, if baffling horror film arrives in a premium, beautiful 4k video release.
Read MoreBeyond the Door Blu-ray Review: Rosemary’s Baby Meets the Exorcist
Arrow Video has outdone themselves with this Italian Exorcist knock-off.
Read MoreWho Saw Her Die? Blu-ray Review: Bond Does Giallo
George Lazenby should have been a star.
Read MoreThe Iguana with the Tongue of Fire Blu-ray Review: Confusing and Dull
This giallo/poliziotteschi has too much confusing plot and not enough style to be interesting to anyone but fans of the genres.
Read MoreStrip Nude for Your Killer Blu-ray Review: Keep Your Clothes On
Salacious 1970s giallo is quite dull despite being packed full of sex and violence.
Read MoreThe Possessed / The Fifth Cord Blu-rays Review: Giallo Before and After Argento
Two films from Luigi Bazzoni illustrate both what a great director he was and what seismic shifts Dario Argento created on Italian cinema.
Read MoreTorso (1973) Blu-ray Review: Sleazy Suspenseful Giallo Goodness
Director Sergio Martino crafts a precursor to modern slasher movies that combines sexploitation with stabbings. And gougings.
Read MoreBlood and Black Lace Blu-ray Review: The Origins of Giallo
Mario Bava’s horror masterpiece is a feast for the eyes and the beginning of a whole new genre.
Read MoreWhat Have They Done to Your Daughters? Blu-ray Review: I Hope They’re Not with Solange
The second part of Massimo Dallamano’s “schoolgirl’s in peril” trilogy gets an excellent release from Arrow Video.
Read MoreThe Case of the Scorpion’s Tail Blu-ray Review: Stereotypical Giallo
Sergio Martino’s horror film ticks off all the giallo boxes but never rises above them.
Read MoreDon’t Torture a Duckling (1972) Blu-ray Review: Rural Murder Italian Style
Lucio Fulci, famous for his gore and zombie films, brings his lurid vision to the Giallo.
Read MoreThe Suspicious Death of a Minor Blu-ray Review: Two Genres, One Film
An oddball mix of crime drama and horror (with heavy doses of slapsstick thrown in) make for an interesting mix.
Read MoreCaltiki the Immortal Monster (1959) Blu-ray Review: Bava’s First Horror Bash
Fun, fast paced, and unexpectedly grisly for a late ’50s movie, cult favorite Caltiki gets a lavish Blu-ray treatment.
Read MoreThe Bird with the Crystal Plumage Blu-ray Review: Brought Italian Horror to the World
This Arrow Video set is the Blu-ray with excellent packaging.
Read MoreWax Mask (1997) Blu-ray Review: The Steampunk Phantom Terminator of the Wax Museum
Lucio Fulci’s last credited feature feels more like a dry run for Dario Argento’s career slump. And is just as appealing.
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