Blood And Black Lace Blu-Ray

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After establishing a template for giallo with The Girl Who Knew Too Much, Mario Bava cemented its rules with Blood and Black Lace. In doing so, he created one of the most influential films ever made—an Italian classic that would spearhead the giallo genre, become a prototype for the slasher film, and have an enormous effect on filmmakers such as Dario Argento and Martin Scorsese. various filmmakers such as Dario Argento and Martin Scorsese. Restored from the original camera negative and presented here in its original uncut form, this edition allows fans to see Blood and Black Lace anew and offers newcomers the perfect introduction to an important piece of cult filmmaking. CONTENTS OF SPECIAL EDITION- 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films- High-definition Blu-ray presentation (1080p) - Remastered Italian and English audio tracks in lossless mono- Optional English subtitles for the Italian audio track. - Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English audio track.- Audio commentary by Mario Bava biographer Tim Lucas 

- Psycho Analysis - a documentary about Blood and Black Lace and the origins of the giallo genre, featuring interviews with directors Dario Argento (Suspiria) and Lamberto Bava (Demons), screenwriter Ernesto Gastaldi (All the Colors of the Dark), critics Roberto Curti and Steve Della Casa, and crime novelists Sandrone Dazieri and Carlo Lucarelli.- An appreciation of Hélène Cattet & Bruno Forzani, the creative duo behind Amer and The Strange Color of Your Body's Tears.- Gender and Giallo - a visual essay by Michael Mackenzie exploring the relationship between giallo and the social upheavals of the 1960s and 70s.- Blood and Bava - a panel discussion about Mario Bava with Dario Argento, Lamberto Bava, and Steve Della Casa, recorded at the 2014 Courmayeur Film Festival.- The Ominous Image: Cameron Mitchell - an episode of David Del Valle's TV series dedicated to the star of Blood and Black Lace, presented in its entirety.- The alternative American opening credits, taken from Joe Dante's private copy.- Original theatrical trailer. - Image galleries. - Reversible cover with original illustrations and new commissioned illustrations by Ilan Sheady.