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SYNAPSE FILMS ANNOUNCES THE SINGLE-DISC RELEASE OF TENEBRAE, DARIO ARGENTO’S GIALLO MASTERPIECE, ON BLU-RAY AND DVD SEPTEMBER 13th

 

 

Italian terror master Dario Argento elevates the Giallo genre to new heights with 1982’s TENEBRAE, a darkly humorous, futuristic and notoriously grisly horror film many consider to be one of his finest works.

American mystery author Peter Neal (Anthony Franciosa) comes to Italy to promote his newest novel, TENEBRAE. Unfortunately, a razor-wielding serial killer is on the loose, taunting Neal and murdering those around him in gruesome fashion just like the character in his novel. As the mystery surrounding the killings spirals out of control, Neal investigates the crimes on his own, leading to a mind-bending, genre-twisting conclusion that will leave you breathless!

Following its successful limited edition Steelbook release earlier this year, Synapse Films is thrilled to bring this legendary Italian horror classic into wide release. Featuring an amazing synth-music score from Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli and Massimo Morante (formerly of Italian progressive-rock band, Goblin), this all-new 1080p high-definition TENEBRAE release was created from the original uncut camera negative. Also stars John Saxon (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET), Daria Nicolodi (Dario Argento‘s PHENOMENA) and John Steiner (CALIGULA).

 

 

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RAZOR-SHARP BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
– All-new Synapse Films supervised color correction and restoration of a 1080p scan from the original camera negative, presented in the original aspect ratio of 1.85:1
– Dual English and Italian language options with newly-translated English subtitle tracks for both
– Audio commentary track featuring film critic and Argento scholar, Maitland McDonagh
– Rare high-definition 1080p English sequence insert shots, playable within the film via Seamless Branching
– Feature-length documentary, YELLOW FEVER: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE GIALLO by High Rising Productions, chronicling the Giallo film genre from its beginnings as early 20th century crime fiction, to its later influences on the modern slasher film genre.
– Original UNSANE (U.S. version of TENEBRAE) end credits sequence
– Alternate opening credits sequence
– Theatrical trailers

 

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DVD SPECIAL FEATURES:
– All-new Synapse Films supervised color correction and restoration from the original camera negative, presented in the original aspect ratio of 1.85:1
– Dual English and Italian language options with newly-translated English subtitle tracks for both
– Audio commentary track featuring film critic and Argento scholar, Maitland McDonagh
– International theatrical trailer

BLU-RAY SPECIFICATIONS
Video: High-Definition 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1) Presentation / AVC Codec
Audio: DTS-HD MA English 2.0 Mono / DTS-HD MA Italian 2.0 Mono
Subtitles: English
REGION: A
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $34.95

DVD SPECIFICATIONS
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) Presentation / NTSC
Audio: Dolby Digital English 2.0 Mono / Dolby Digital Italian 2.0 Mono
Subtitles: English
REGION: 1
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $24.95

These single disc releases of TENEBRAE are indeed different from the Limited Edition Steelbook release that was available exclusively from our website and is close to sold out. The single disc versions of TENEBRAE do not come in the collectible Steelbook packaging, are not dual-format, and do not contain the CD soundtrack or the collectible color booklet.

 

 

“Morituris: Legions of the Dead” Controversial and Shocking

Morituris: Legions of the Dead (2011)

Synapse Films

Director: Raffaele Picchio

 

Evil prevails.

 

Morituris_LOTD_webTwo Romanian women are picked up by three Italian men who offer to take them to a rave out in the middle of the woods. The plot twists and turns offering several paths of story. As things come to a head, the group stumbles upon an old burial ground where undead Roman gladiators rise from their graves in hopes of continuing their path of violence. Fair warning, major spoilers lay ahead as it is absolutely impossible to discuss the film without spoiling the insane twists and turns that Picchio throws the viewer through in this Last House on the Left meets Demons mashup. Continue reading “Morituris: Legions of the Dead” Controversial and Shocking

Brain Damage – From the King of Dark Comedy Horror

Brain Damage (1988)

Limited Special Edition DVD

Synapse Films

Director: Frank Henenlotter

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A worm-like parasite named Aylmer latches into Brian’s (Rock Herbst) neck and offers to inject his brain with a hallucinogenic fluid, giving him pleasurable psychedelic experiences. But the catch is, to keep the “high”, Brian has to feed Aylmer his favorite food… human brains! Directed by Frank Henenlotter (Basket Case, Frankenhooker), this amazing cult film favorite will have you screaming with laughter as you reach for your barf bag. Continue reading Brain Damage – From the King of Dark Comedy Horror