Tenebrae (1982) / Phenomena (1985)

[Oscar Rothman]

DARIO ARGENTO’S GIALLO MASTERPIECE FINALLY COMES TO U.S. BLU-RAY ON FEBRUARY 23rd FROM SYNAPSE FILMS

A 3-DISC (BLU-RAY, DVD & CD) LIMITED STEELBOOK™ EDITION OF DARIO ARGENTO’S HORROR CLASSIC! ONLY 3000 UNITS PRODUCED!

Italian terror master Dario Argento elevates the Giallo genre to new heights with 1982’s TENEBRAE, a darkly humorous, futuristic and notoriously grisly horror film many consider to be one of his finest works.

American mystery author Peter Neal (Anthony Franciosa) comes to Italy to promote his newest novel, TENEBRAE. Unfortunately, a razor-wielding serial killer is on the loose, taunting Neal and murdering those around him in gruesome fashion just like the character in his novel. As the mystery surrounding the killings spirals out of control, Neal investigates the crimes on his own, leading to a mind-bending, genre-twisting conclusion that will leave you breathless!

This all-new 1080p high-definition release of TENEBRAE is presented here, for the FIRST TIME EVER, with rare English insert shots never-before-seen on any optical disc release! Starring John Saxon (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET), Daria Nicolodi (Dario Argento’s PHENOMENA) and John Steiner (CALIGULA), this slasher-horror classic also features an amazing music score from Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli and Massimo Morante (formerly of Italian progressive-rock band, Goblin).

RAZOR-SHARP SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:
- All-new Synapse Films supervised color correction and restoration of a 1080p scan from original uncut negative elements, presented in the original aspect ratio of 1.85:1
- Dual English and Italian language options with newly-translated English subtitle tracks for both
- Audio commentary track featuring film critic and Argento scholar, Maitland McDonagh
- Original international trailer
- Booklet containing liner notes by Derek Botelho, author of THE ARGENTO SYNDROME, with additional technical notes by Vincent Pereira and Don May, Jr.
- Chapter Selections
- Collectible Steelbook™ Packaging by Silver Ferox Design

SPECIAL FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO THE BLU-RAY DISC INCLUDE:
- Rare high-definition 1080p English sequence insert shots, playable within the film via seamless branching
- Feature-length in-depth documentary, YELLOW FEVER: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE GIALLO by High Rising Productions, chronicling the giallo film genre from its beginnings as early 20th century crime fiction, to its later influences on the modern slasher film genre. Featuring interviews with Dario Argento, Umberto Lenzi, Luigi Cozzi, Richard Stanley, and more!
- Original UNSANE (U.S. version of TENEBRAE) end credits sequence
- Alternate opening credits sequence
- Japanese SHADOW theatrical trailer

INCLUDES A BONUS COMPACT DISC (19 Tracks) featuring an all-new 2015 remaster of the TENEBRAE motion picture soundtrack, containing additional tracks not included on the original 1982 album.

BLU-RAY SPECIFICATIONS
Video: High-Definition 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1) Presentation / AVC Codec
Audio: DTS-HD MA English 2.0 Mono / DTS-HD MA Italian 2.0 Mono
Subtitles: English
REGION: A

DVD SPECIFICATIONS
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) Presentation / NTSC
Audio: Dolby Digital English 2.0 Mono / Dolby Digital Italian 2.0 Mono
Subtitles: English
REGION: 1

UPC: 654930318294
ITEM #: SFD0159
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $39.95

Synapse Films’ Steelbook™ release of Dario Argento’s TENEBRAE will be available exclusively from the Synapse Films website with a projected street date of February 23, 2016. Currently available for pre-order at the Synapse website for $39.95, with $6 for shipping. Customers interested in TENEBRAE who are located outside of the U.S. and Canada can contact DiabolikDVD.com
for info on overseas ordering.

http://www.fangoria.com/home/all-new...s-from-synapse


Synapse Films’ Don May Jr. gave Fango the scoop that the company just acquired Lamberto Bava’s DEMONS and DEMONS 2 and Dario Argento’s TENEBRAE and PHENOMENA. “We’ll be releasing Blu-rays and DVDs of all four in 2013,” he tells us. “We’re getting better hi-def masters of TENEBRAE and PHENOMENA, and we’re fixing the timing and color errors that were in the previous Blu-rays of the DEMONS films. Right now, Calum Waddell and High Rising Productions are working on supplements for DEMONS and DEMONS 2. They’re putting together all kinds of stuff for us on those two, with the participation of Simon Boswell, Alan Jones, Federico Zampaglione and Roy Bava, and many more to be announced. We haven’t started on the TENEBRAE and PHENOMENA extras yet.” Look for more details on these releases (for which the images below do not necessarily represent the cover art) soon.

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=10366

[spanky87]

Tenebrae is THE best Argento film for me. Great news. I've been wanting to rewatch it lately, but I think I will hold off.

[BluLamp]

Awesome news. Maybe there's a fighting chance we'll actually get to see the integral cuts of Tenebrae and Phenomena in their correct aspect ratios.

[Doombear]

Great news. I haven't wanted to mess with the UK arrow releases, which have the un-scary ugly white packaging and region B coding.

[Jr7936]

the arrow releases of these 2 films are region free. i own them and i only have a region A player, which they both play in =)

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Doombear

Great news. I haven't wanted to mess with the UK arrow releases, which have the un-scary ugly white packaging and region B coding.

They're both region free actually, but feel free to reject them because the packaging isn't scary enough for you

[Jr7936]

the only bad thing about the arrow releases is that they look so nice together, that when you get one, you will want to get more of them

[benricci]

Originally Posted by Doombear

Great news. I haven't wanted to mess with the UK arrow releases, which have the un-scary ugly white packaging and region B coding.

The Arrow releases are not Reguon B coded.

[Monroville]

If Don May Jr. can at least get a hold of the Wild Side HD prints of TENEBRAE and Arrow's PHENOMENA, then I'll be a happy santa:



What is weird is that the Arrow release of PHENOMENA looks fantastic, but their TENEBRAE looks like crap (especially compared to Wild Side's release).

[returnofthemack]

meh both titles are kinda of weak to me. sure i loved watching argentos llibrary of films the first time around but i cant sit through another viewing of tenebrae and phenomena is unwatchable

[Brett C]

It is very good news that Synapse is releasing these titles!

[jthefrank]

Have all 4 from Arrow but I'll gladly double dip

[DetroitSportsFan]

Good news. I'll take both.

[benricci]

Looking forward to those Region A-friendly Demons discs.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by returnofthemack

meh both titles are kinda of weak to me. sure i loved watching argentos llibrary of films the first time around but i cant sit through another viewing of tenebrae and phenomena is unwatchable

could not disagree more-- 2 of Argento's best and I can't wait to get them on blu (though with Synapse... I'll be waiting for awhile.... how long ago was TWINS OF EVIL supposed to come out?????)

[JYokogawa]

I've never actually seen Tenebre and I never owned Phenomena, so both will be day-one purchases for me, along with Demons and Demons 2. I loved Demons, and I've been waiting to see Demons 2 on Blu-ray.

Awesome Synapse.

[The Mhael]

I will gladly take all four

Now I need a good version of suspiria...

[Drinkinstein]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

could not disagree more-- 2 of Argento's best and I can't wait to get them on blu (though with Synapse... I'll be waiting for awhile.... how long ago was TWINS OF EVIL supposed to come out?????)

Ummm... Twins if Evil came out last July... And was spectacular...

[benricci]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

could not disagree more-- 2 of Argento's best and I can't wait to get them on blu (though with Synapse... I'll be waiting for awhile.... how long ago was TWINS OF EVIL supposed to come out?????)

Yeah, dude. Twins of Evil came out a long time ago.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by Drinkinstein

Ummm... Twins if Evil came out last July... And was spectacular...

oops--- I meant HANDS OF THE RIPPER!!!


I know TWINS OF EVIL was great-- I own it!!