Suspiria…1977 Italian horror by Dario Argento just released on US Blu-ray and DVD in a restored version

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Suspiria is a 1977 Italian horror by Dario Argento. With Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini and Flavio Bucci. US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for: 2018 Synapse Films Special Edition RA Blu-ray at US Amazon released on 13th March 2018 2018 Synapse Films R1 DVD at US Amazon released on 13th March 2018 Reviews See review from mcbastardsmausoleum.blogspot.com : ” The penultimate achievement by director Dario Argento which has weathered the past 40 years with a supernatural grace rarely afforded genre cinema ” See review from filmschoolrejects.com : ” It’s typically the first Argento I share with friends purely for its visceral effect ” Censorship History Cut by the BBFC for X rated 1977 cinema release. Less cut for 1990 18 rated VHS and uncut since 1998. Cut in the US for an MPAA R rating but unrated releases are uncut. Promotional Material SUSPIRIA – 2-DISC SPECIAL EDITION Blu-ray Dario Argento’s Masterpiece in a Spectacular 4K Restoration! Jessica Harper (PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE, PENNIES FROM HEAVEN) stars in this horrific tale of a young student who uncovers dark and horrific secrets within the walls of a famous German dance academy. Dario Argento’s SUSPIRIA comes to home video from Synapse Films in an exclusive new 4K restoration from the original uncut, uncensored 35mm Italian camera negative with the original 4.0 English surround sound mix, for the first time EVER! Painstakingly restored over the past three years, Synapse Films has created the ultimate special edition of this horror classic with the supervision and approval of the film(s Director of Photography, Luciano Tovoli. SPECIAL FEATURES: A new 4K restoration of the original uncut, uncensored Italian 35mm camera negative exclusively done by Synapse Films, with color correction supervised and approved by SUSPIRIA Director of Photography, Luciano Tovoli. Original 4.0 1977 English language LCRS sound mix not heard since the theatrical release in 1977, presented in high-resolution DTS-HD MA 96kHz/24-bit audio, with newly-translated removable English SDH subtitles. Italian 5.1 surround mix, with removable English subtitle translation. Two audio commentaries by authors and Argento scholars, Derek Botelho, David Del Valle and Troy Howarth. Do You Know Anything About Witches? – 30 minute SUSPIRIA visual essay written, edited and narrated by Michael Mackenzie. Suzy in Nazi Germany – Featurette on the German locations from SUSPIRIA. A Sigh from the Depths: 40 Years of SUSPIRIA – All-new anniversary retrospective on the making of the film and its influence on cinema. Olga s Story – Interview with star Barbara Magnolfi. Original theatrical trailers, TV spots and radio spots. “International Classics” English “Breathing Letters” opening credit sequence from U.S. release. Alternate All-English opening and closing credits sequences, playable via seamless branching. Reversible Cover Art created by Joel Robinson.

Suspiria…1977 Italy horror by Dario Argento just released on US Blu-ray in a long awaited new restoration from Synapse

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Suspiria is a 1977 Italy horror by Dario Argento. Starring Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini and Flavio Bucci. US: Uncut and MPAA Unrated for: 2017 Synapse Films Limited Edition Steelbook (RA) Blu-ray at US Amazon released on 19th December 2017 Notes Limited collector’s edition containing a new 4K restoration of the original uncut, uncensored Italian 35mm camera negative exclusively done by Synapse Films, with color correction supervised and approved by SUSPIRIA Director of Photography, Luciano Tovoli Censorship History Cut by the BBFC for X rated 1977 cinema release. Less cut for 1990 18 rated VHS and uncut since 1998. Cut in the US for an MPAA R rating but unrated releases are uncut. Promotional Material Dario Argento s masterpiece of horror comes to home video from Synapse Films in an exclusive new 4K restoration from the original uncut, uncensored 35mm Italian camera negative and with the original 4.0 English surround sound, for the first time EVER! Painstakingly restored over the past three years, Synapse Films has created the ultimate special edition of SUSPIRIA with the supervision and approval of the film s Director of Photography, Luciano Tovoli, and loaded with a separate Blu-ray disc of amazing extras! SUSPIRIA is presented in its original glory for its 40th Anniversary! Special Features: Three disc (Two Blu-rays + One CD) limited collector s edition containing a new 4K restoration of the original uncut, uncensored Italian 35mm camera negative exclusively done by Synapse Films, with color correction supervised and approved by SUSPIRIA Director of Photography, Luciano TovoliExclusive. Steelbook packaging and collector’s o-card sleeve, featuring artwork from Malleus, Van Orton Design, Juan José Saldarriaga & Chris MacGibbon. Original 4.0 1977 English language LCRS sound mix not heard since the theatrical release in 1977, presented in high-resolution DTS-HD MA 96 Khzቴ-bit audio. Italian 5.1 surround sound mix. Two audio commentaries by authors and Argento scholars, Derek Botelho, David Del Valle & Troy Howarth. Do You Know Anything About Witches? – 30 minute SUSPIRIA visual essay written, edited and narrated by Michael Mackenzie. Suzy in Nazi Germany Featurette on the German locations from SUSPIRIA. A Sigh from the Depths: 40 Years of SUSPIRIA All-new anniversary retrospective on the making of the film and its influence on cinema. Olga s Story Interview with star Barbara Magnolfi. Original theatrical trailers, TV spots and radio spots. Special Collector Edition Booklet containing an American Cinematographer interview with Luciano Tovoli, liner notes by Derek Botelho and restoration notes by Vincent Pereira & Don May, Jr. Cover artwork by Matthew Therrien Illustration. “International Classics” English “Breathing Letters” opening credit sequence from U.S. release version. Alternate All-English opening and closing credits sequences, playable via seamless branching. Newly translated, removable English SDH subtitles for the English language version. Newly translated, removable English subtitles for the Italian language version. Exclusive CD remaster of Goblin s SUSPIRIA motion picture soundtrack, containing additional tracks not included on the original 1977 soundtrack release.

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Suspiria is a 1977 Italian horror by Dario Argento The BBFC haven’t required cuts since the 1998 Nouveaux video but previously they cut the 1977 cinema release and cuts persisted into the 1990 EIV video. Heavy cuts to the blind man getting his throat torn out by his own guide dog, particularly the close ups of the dog tearing chunks of flesh A 2s close up of Sara’s (Stefania Casini) throat being cut in the room of wires is missing. Review from UK Amazon: Dreamlike The plot follows Suzy Bannion (Jessica Harper), an American ballet student, travelling to Germany to study at an exclusive dance academy in the Black Forest. After one of the students and her friend are hideously murdered in the first of Argento’s breathtaking set-piece killings, Suzy discovers that the academy has a bizarre history and, as the body count rises, she gets involved in a hideous labyrinth of murder, black magic and madness. With a distinctive dreamlike look courtesy of Luciano Tovoli’s cinematography that emphasises primary colours, and a unique score by Italian progressive rock band Goblin, this is the film Argento film that has been crying out for a decent Blu-Ray release. An initial Italian Blu-Ray release was universally vilified for it’s appalling transfer, so this new release has been eagerly awaited. The remastered HD transfer is, on the whole, absolutely stunning showcasing new levels of detail that will be a revelation even for those familiar with the film. The colours saturate the screen giving life to Tovoli’s cinematography. Occasionally the transfer betrays it’s origins with the odd scene that doesn’t seem to match the overall quality of the image, but don’t let that put you off. Apart from viewing Suspiria on the big screen with which nothing can compare, this represents the definitive way to view Argento’s classic. The extras add value with an informative commentary by Argento expert Alan Jones and critic Kim Newman; a new documentary featuring contributions from Argento, Claudio Simonetti (of Goblin), Norman J. Warren, Newman and academic Patricia MacCormack; and extended interviews with Warren, Newman and MacCormack.