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Italian maestro Dario Argento, after experimenting with supernatural horror, returned to the genre he helped define with 1982’s Tenebrae. An admitted Itali-horror fanatic, I already owned this masterwork in two separate Blu-ray releases, Arrow UK and Synapse. However, with Synapse’s new 4K treatment, I was more than happy to revisit …

I’m a dyed-in-the-wool fan of Italian cinema. From giallos to cannibal flicks, from lush, gothic yarns to complete sci-fi rip-offs, I love ‘em all! Dubious dubbing, psychedelic soundtracks, frequent, unnecessary nudity from countless Euro-babes—gimmie more! So it was with an open mind and a sardonic grin that I popped in …

Italian film legend Dario Argento is responsible for some of the most breathtakingly beautiful movies in horror. Significantly contributing to the Giallo sub-genre with films such as Tenebrae, Deep Red, Four Flies on Grey Velvet, Inferno, and of course, Suspiria, Dario Argento saturated screens with what would become his trademark …

The eerie quite of a frigid wilderness night makes for a feeling of isolation and ominous danger. Not to mention, any bloodshed against a snowy canvas somehow harnesses a little Giallo magic with it. Cleopatra Entertainment has announced the release of Brandon Slagle’s winter thriller, Frost. Not only does it …

Dario Argento’s 1982 giallo masterpiece is coming to North America in a limited edition, 4K UHD boxed set from Synapse Films, in partnership with Arrow Video and Diabolik DVD. Restored and remastered, featuring special packaging and inserts, the release is loaded with special features and it’s available for pre-order now! …

Blue Underground is bringing one of the most shocking slashers of all time to 4K Ultra HD. We’re talking about the exploitation classic, The Toolbox Murders (1978). It’s coming your way in January 2022, fully restored from the uncut, original negative. Just wait until you see the special features! Read …

Arrow sends word the gory throwback Giallo The Last Matinee will headline their December programming lineup. The film will stream along with a number of extra features and interviews. We’ve got the official trailer for you, and it looks badass! Read on for the details! The Last Matinee Synopsis A …

Arrow Video is back with an all-new slate of genre releases coming your way in November 2021. This month’s selection includes an all-time Wes Craven classic and essential Giallo and Italian Sci-Fi Horror. Read on for the details! From The Arrow Video Press Release Arrow kicks off the latest round …

Brian DePalma’s Dressed To Kill (1980) is a complicated whirlwind of a slasher film released during the first real wave of slasher films. There are some real legends in this film, including Michael Caine (The Dark Knight 2008, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 1988), Angie Dickinson (Oceans Eleven 2001, Even Cowgirls Get …

When you think about searching out slashers from the eighties, you might not think of looking in Canada. You probably underestimate Canada’s impact on the rise of the subgenre. I want to take a brief look at some of what Roger Ebert called Dead Teenager Movies that were made in …