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Libido (Ernesto Gastaldi & Vittorio Salerno, 1965)
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The Italians try their hand at combining horror and sex appeal... and win?! It's L'AMANTE DEL VAMPIRO (1960) aka THE VAMPIRE AND THE BALLERINA from director Renato Polselli! We got castles, we got vampires, we got toxic relationships -- it's a Gothic horror!
Context setting 00:00; Synopsis 10:52; Discussion 21:44; Ranking 36:39
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YOUR VICE IS A LOCKED ROOM AND ONLY I HAVE THE KEY:
Killer near mansion
Home of toxic rich couple
Giallo soap opera
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Watching Libido because it’s early Giallo and the film debut of Giancarlo Giannini (who’s listed as “John Carl John” in the opening credits of the cut I’m watching.)
(Look at his big eyes, two times too big for his little baby face.)
(I apologize for infantilizing you, Giancarlo Giannini.)
(But you were objectively adorable.)
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La frusta e il corpo
Benvenuti o bentornati sul nostro blog. Nello scorso articolo abbiamo continuato a parlare di classici Disney, arrivando all’ultimo film del Rinascimento, uno dei periodi migliori per la casa di produzione, recensendo il loro 37° film animato, Tarzan. Una coppia inglese naufraga sulle coste africane con il loro neonato e qui decidono di costruire una casa per stare al sicuro, ma un leopardo li…
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LIBIDO (Ernesto Gastaldi & Vittorio Salerno, 1965)
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The Great Alligator will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on May 28 via Severin Films. Inspired by the success of Jaws, the 1979 Italian killer gator movie is also known as The Great Alligator River.
Sergio Martino (Torso, All the Colors of the Dark) directs from a script he co-wrote with Ernesto Gastaldi (Torso), George Eastman (StageFright), and Mara Maryl. Barbara Bach, Claudio Cassinelli, Mel Ferrer, and Richard Johnson star.
The Great Alligator has been newly scanned in 4K from the original negative with English stereo and Italian mono sound. It features reversible artwork. Special features are listed below.
Disc 1 - 4K UHD:
Trailer
Disc 2 - Blu-ray:
Interview with director Sergio Martino
Interview with actress Silvia Collatina
Interview with camera operator Claudio Morabito
Interview with production designer Antonello Geleng
Interview with underwater camera operator Gianlorenzo Battaglia
3 Friends and an Alligator - Discussion with cinematographer Giancarlo Ferrando, production designer Antonello Geleng, and special effects supervisor Paolo Ricci
Paradise House: Christianity and the Natural World in The Great Alligator - Video essay by film historian Lee Gambin
Alligator Land - Antonello Geleng shares priginal production drawings
Trailer
At the opening of a tropical resort, a photographer (Claudio Cassinelli), an anthropologist (Barbara Bach), and an arrogant hotelier (Mel Ferrer) are besieged by hostile natives, obnoxious tourists, and a gargantuan river beast that intends to devour them all.
Pre-order The Great Alligator.
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Mary la Rousse, femme pirate.
1961.
Réalisation : Umberto Lenzi
Scénario : Luciano Martino et Ernesto Gastaldi
Casting :
Lisa Gastoni, Jerome Courtland, Walter Barnes, Germano Longo, Agostino Salvietti, Gisella Arden, Dina De Santis, Anna Arena, Edoardo Toniolo
Synopsis :
Mary s’habille en homme pour voler les bijoux d’une comtesse. Arrêtée, elle s’évade et profite de la rencontre avec le capitaine Poof, un corsaire, pour s’enrôler comme mousse…
Plaisir de visionnage :
Mary, elle est audacieuse et a de la gouaille !
Et le film est très bien ! On s’attristerait presque de la happy end un peu convenue !
Note : 4 iguanes
Disponibilité :
Existe en DVD.
Disponible sur YT.
VOD et plateforme de streaming.
Point Bonus Animaux exotiques :
Note : 1 iguane
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Celluloid Dreams is thrilled to announce the release of the 1972 cult classic “The Case of the Bloody Orchid,” directed by Italian maestro Giuliano Carnimeo. Originally titled “Perchè Quelle Strane Gocce Di Sangue Sul Corpo Di Jennifer?,” this film marks Carnimeo's unique foray into the giallo genre and has since become a beloved favorite among genre aficionados. Set for release on April 9, 2024, this cinematic gem will be available in a 2-disc combo pack, featuring both Blu-ray and 4K UHD versions, priced at $45.95. Written by giallo icon Ernesto Gastaldi, known for films like "The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh," "All the Colors of the Dark," and "Death Walks on High Heels," "The Case of the Bloody Orchid" presents a sexually-charged narrative, now available in 4K UHD for the first time. This new transfer, sourced from the original camera negative, has been meticulously color-graded and restored, ensuring that every exquisite detail of the movie's stunning cinematography is showcased. The film revolves around the gruesome murders of two young women, sending waves of fear through a high-rise apartment building. Photo models Jennifer and Marylin seize the chance to move into one of the vacated flats, but soon find themselves engulfed in the aura of terror, with Jennifer feeling like prey to the gloved killer. Paranoia and suspense intensify as Jennifer suspects those around her, while striving to outsmart the killer. Featuring Edwige Fenech, giallo's renowned scream queen, and George Hilton in their third collaboration, "The Case of the Bloody Orchid" is celebrated for its blend of beautiful cinematography and brutal violence. The film is a visual feast, described as "a luxuriant banquet of sumptuous visuals, sinister chills, and otherworldly beauty" by Deadshed. This special release includes a range of bonus features: Reversible cover with the original Italian and English movie titles New commentary track by film critic Guido Henkel Interview featurettes with Ernesto Gastaldi, Giuliano Carnimeo, and George Hilton An outtake reel, image gallery, and newly transferred trailers in 4K 2023 4K ultra-high definition Master from the original negative Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Run Time: 94 minutes Subtitles: Newly translated English and English SDH Audio Specs: Italian - DTS HD Mono, English - DTS HD Mono For more details and to immerse yourself in the world of classic giallo, visit Celluloid Dreams at their website. This release is not just a film; it's an experience for cinema lovers and giallo enthusiasts alike.
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THE STRANGE OF VICE OF MRS WARDH:
Wife stalked by killer
Suspects three men in her life
Has unique urges
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