Contraband Blu-Ray

Lucio Fulci, known as the "Godfather of Gore" for legendary supernatural cult horror films such as "The Beyond," delivers the suspense of noir cinema with the punch of horror in his uncompromisingly brutal crime masterpiece CONTRABAND—a raw, uncompromising visceral vision of organized crime with terrifying scenes - including one of the most notorious scenes in Italian crime film, the torture sequence with the "melting face".

Fulci exposes the Camorra's raw - and completely unromanticized - brutality in one of his most hard-hitting and relentless films, which combines crime thriller with the shocking aesthetics of horror film. "It became so real that the local underworld got involved in the actual filming of the movie," explains star Fabio Testi in an exclusive interview for this edition.

CONTRABAND stars the ever-charismatic tough guy Fabio Testi (Revolver") in the lead role as Luca - a hardened cigarette smuggler whose world explodes when his brother is murdered and his wife kidnapped. This triggers a violent mafia war, as a ruthless new order attempts to replace the old criminal order with deadly drugs. What follows is not just revenge—it is a one-man war against a ruthless drug lord portrayed with deranged intensity by Marcel Bozzuffi. His performance is so strikingly sadistic that it makes his role in "The French Connection" seem tame. Here, Bozzuffi's cool threats turn into something purely psychopathic.

Fulci spares no one in the ensuing bloodbath, transforming the sun-drenched Bay of Naples into a blood-soaked battlefield. Prepare yourself for a visceral assault on the senses as Fulci unleashes his signature brand of gut-wrenching gore and eye-popping graphic cruelty.

This definitive edition is presented completely uncut, restored from 4K vault negatives with additional color correction and upgraded audio - exclusive to this version. It also features two optional seamless color versions that open up. It is presented in FullHD 1080p Encode and includes both the original English and Italian audio (with newly translated English subtitles), plus several extras including a unique new interview with star Fabio Testi.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Exclusive and revealing new interview with star Fabio Testi on how the real underworld became involved in the filming of the movie!

Exclusive video essay by Stephen Thrower, Fulci specialist and author of the world-renowned Fulci bible "Beyond Terror"

Interview with Antonella Fulci, candid revelations about her father Lucio Fulci

New English subtitles and SDH

O-card and reversible sleeve with new exclusive commissioned artwork and original poster.

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> From horror master Lucio Fulci, the "Godfather of Gore," comes the rarely available and long-awaited "CONTRABAND” combines crime thriller with the shocking aesthetics of horror.

Finally restored and correctly remastered in Full HD. Uncut. "Contraband" delivers the suspense of noir with the punch of a horror film. This unique fusion makes Contraband a must-see for fans of both genres. Think "French Connection" with horror movie scenes - including one of the most notorious scenes in Italian crime cinema - the "melting face" torture sequence. Very strong stuff. Subtitles: English