Four Flies on Grey Velvet 4K UHD Blu-ray (Shameless) [UK]

[shy86]

Four Flies on Grey Velvet 4K UHD Blu-ray (Shameless)

Release date: 28 April

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From Amazon UK:

Dario Argento describes FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET as a deeply personal exploration of his inner turmoil: “I decided to let loose, go crazy, and unleash all my creativity and personal nightmares. Psychoanalysis plays a major role in the film because it’s partly autobiographical – rather Freudian, in fact.”

Both Argento and lead actor Michael Brandon, in exclusive interviews for this edition, reveal how the director found his alter ego in Brandon, channelling his own paranoia to create an unsettling psychological thriller. The result is a shocking, knife-edge whodunit with a stunning twist.

Introspection becomes art in Argento’s hands, making FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET essential viewing for anyone seeking a glimpse into the director’s psyche. It concludes Argento’s iconic ‘Animal’ trilogy, paving the way for ‘Suspiria’ and his later expressionistic masterpieces that earned him the title ‘Master of Horror.’

Celebrated rock musician Roberto Tobias (Michael Brandon) is thrust into a nightmare. Framed for a brutal stabbing, he soon finds himself ensnared in a web of senseless murders. The only clue to the deranged killer lies in a cryptic image captured on a victim’s retina. Roberto’s desperate search for truth will push him to the brink of madness, culminating in a shocking climax. With Argento’s signature blend of terror and visual opulence—and Ennio Morricone’s haunting score— FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET reaches an unforgettable slow-motion finale in breath-taking cinematic style.

This 4K-UHD HDR edition, is encoded from the 4K-restoration of original video and audio materials, finally presenting Maestro Argento’s vision as he wishes it to be experienced - preferably in a completely dark room!

SPECIAL FEATURES

• 4K-UHD HDR & Dolby Vision Presentation features New-Encode from premier German authoring house.

• New Exclusive Interview with Dario Argento

• New Exclusive Interview with star Michael Brandon

• Interview with Writer & Assistant Dir. Luigi Cozzi

• English Opening & End Credits

• English & Italian Theatrical Trailers

• English TV-Spot • Photo Gallery

• New English Subtitles & SDH

BOOKLET by Alan Jones + 2 ARTCARDS + 1 POSTER Inside a Serialised Limited Collector’s Slip Case Edition

• Highly anticipated, long awaited 4K-UHD HDR of this pivotal film in Argento work. The last of his Animal Trilogy and harbinger of his SUSPIRIA masterpiece(which follows together with other 5 Argento films on Shameless UHD soon).

• Argento himself declares on this disc’s unique exclusive interview that 4 FLIES his is most deeply personal work: for fans who wish to understand Dario Argento: this IS THE film..!

• Film’s lead, Michael Brandon, also in a world-unique interview on this edition, concurs that he became Argento alter-ego in that film, with both exploring the director’s avowed paranoia!

[Sibbo192]

Most interesting part is that Suspiria and 5 other Argentos are coming to UHD from shameless. If im reading that correctly?

[Nitroes]

Nice. Never picked up the US version.

Hopefully it's got better artwork too.

[shy86]

I was meaning to import Suspiria 4K fron the US, but never got around to doing so. I will just wait for the UK release now. I will also buy their other Argento releases as well.

Just waiting on the HMV listing of this.

[Steel76]

Well, if they manage to not **** this up (which they usually do), I might pick it up.

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by Sibbo192

Most interesting part is that Suspiria and 5 other Argentos are coming to UHD from shameless. If im reading that correctly?

Opera will definitely be one of them. I still haven't gotten around to buying the Severin release, so might get Shameless' instead if it's a good encode.

[Steel76]

Wonder if there is any chance of them releasing Inferno in 4K?
Or if Disney (FOX), will keep it locked away forever...

[TarPot1]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Opera will definitely be one of them. I still haven't gotten around to buying the Severin release, so might get Shameless' instead if it's a good encode.

My guesses and where they'll possibly source the transfer (Shameless are inherently lazy)

The Five Days (US 4K Severein)
Suspiria (UK 4K Cult Films transfer, maybe a wide release of same disc)
Opera (Plaion and Severin have already done this. Which transfer will they use? Severin?)
Two Evil Eyes (US 4K from Blue Underground complete with colour-space error)
The Stendahl Syndrome (US Blue Underground released a 4K mastered blu) - Edit, this is incorrect. It was a 2K mastered blu. Thanks @Christian Muth

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by TarPot1

My guesses and where they'll possibly source the transfer (Shameless are inherently lazy)

The Five Days (US 4K Severein)
Suspiria (UK 4K Cult Films transfer, maybe a wide release of same disc)
Opera (Plaion and Severin have already done this. Which transfer will they use? Severin?)
Two Evil Eyes (US 4K from Blue Underground)
The Stendahl Syndrome (US Blue Underground released a 4K mastered blu)

Hoping for a UHD of The Stendhal Syndrome!

[TarPot1]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Hoping for a UHD of The Stendhal Syndrome!

It would be nice.

I prefered the Plaion of Opera. I have the Severin too and it looks very tight in places.

[Mariah007]

''Four Flies on Grey Velvet'' what a stupid title, of course it's dario argento overhyped director

[dressedtokill]

Originally Posted by Mariah007

''Four Flies on Grey Velvet'' what a stupid title, of course it's dario argento overhyped director

Mkay.

[TarPot1]

Originally Posted by Mariah007

''Four Flies on Grey Velvet'' what a stupid title, of course it's dario argento overhyped director

Thank you for your input.

[jordanjabroni]

Originally Posted by Sibbo192

Most interesting part is that Suspiria and 5 other Argentos are coming to UHD from shameless. If im reading that correctly?

Why hasn't their news page been updated since 2023?

Not the best look.

Also, what is the reason for having both Shameless and Cult Films? Were they just trying to make Suspiria look classier or something?

[nicwood]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Opera will definitely be one of them. I still haven't gotten around to buying the Severin release, so might get Shameless' instead if it's a good encode.

It seems they got the drill just in time. Premier German authoring house surely implies LSP. Hopefully they’re aware of the issues with the current 4K discs and are able to genuinely fix the framing for good.

[Mariah007]

Originally Posted by TarPot1

Thank you for your input.

You are welcome!

[TarPot1]

Originally Posted by nicwood

It seems they got the drill just in time. Premier German authoring house surely implies LSP. Hopefully they’re aware of the issues with the current 4K discs and are able to genuinely fix the framing for good.

Good luck with that. It would be nice though.

[dallywhitty]

Wonder if Shameless will do a UHD of The New York Ripper? It's always been one of their biggest sellers. I'm very curious as to whether it'd pass uncut nowadays.

[Hellboy]

Looks nice.

[MifuneFan]

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