Jennifer corvino jennifer connelly, labyrinth, daughter of a worldrenowned movie star. Disc 2 bluray phenomena 110 minute version this international version of phenomena was released in 1985 and contains almost 30 minutes of additional footage not seen in the creepers u. Allen hynek aidan gillen, a brilliant yet underappreciated college. When i was a kid, i got up early as i always did to pour myself a bowl of. Jennifer connelly, donald pleasence, daria nicolodi, dario argento. Synapse films release of the film on bluray features three different cuts. Uncut, 7 discs, bd 3x, dvd 3x, audiocds 1x, enthalt audiocd, 16. Dario argento, one of the great directors of our time, his familiar techniques we are so accustomed still chill us to the bone. Phenomena steelbook from arrow video exclusively sold by limited to 2000 copies. Sep 11, 2019 my dario argento dvd blu ray collection 2019. Mike enslin john cusack is a successful author who enjoys worldwide acclaim debunking supernatural phenomena. Much like that film, phenomena conforms to the logic of nightmares. A curious amalgamation of mideighties rock video aesthetics which have dated the film rather more severely than most of the directors preceding works and outlandish, fantastical fairy tale elements, phenomena is allegedly.
Described by dvd times as essential viewing, this final instalment in what is unofficially referred to as argentos animal trilogy following the bird with the crystal plumage and the cat o nine tails is a classic of the giallo genre, featuring music by oscarwinning composer ennio morricone the untouchables. They originally released it as a very limited steelbook and now as a standard blu ray for those of us collecting blu rays on a budget. Dario argento classic phenomena gets limited edition. Our mission is to find the most surreal, unique and amazing genre films of the globe and bring then into the spotlight to be seen by the largest number of cinema aficcionados possible. Though at times unfocused in its delivery especially the misplaced music at certain points of the film, phenomena is a very entertaining movie with a load of wacky bull.
The following information has been provided by the distributor. The films first blu ray release turned up in the uk from arrow video, but the hd master had issues and the synchronization of the english audio to the longer italian version was also problematic. Synapse films announces bluray steelbook release of dario argentos phenomena. Phenomena will be released on dvd and blu ray by arrow video on 7th march 2011 full blu ray specs 4 panel reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork. Phenomena collectors edition steelbook limited to 3000. We are open and staying safe during the covid19 crisis to make sure your physical media orders get made, but. Its plot focuses on a girl at a remote swiss boarding school who discovers she has psychic powers that allow her to communicate with insects and uses them to pursue a serial killer who is butchering young women at and around the school. Completely remastered in highdefinition and released, for the first time ever, on bluray. Tenebrae 1982 is considered dario argentos last indisputably great film, despite its implausible plot and emphasis on style over substance.
Synapse films returns to knock out another dario argento classic onto bluray disc. Phenomena was shot in english and dubbed into italian, although the nonenglish speaking talent apparently dubbed their own lines into english for the u. Jennifer connelly, daria nicolodi, donald pleasence. The title is latin for shadows or darkness and yet tenebrae is argentos brightest film, set almost entirely in daylight in a modern suburb of rome. Paramount presents arrival on bluray in its original theatrical 2. Jennifer connelly is a class act, one of her finest films in her teens.
Three different cuts of phenomena, all available in highdefinition for the first time ever in one collectors edition package. Now the good news is that this edition is not as bare bones as you would first think. For those who like traditional storytelling, stay far away from phenomena. Now, a deluxe, steelbook edition of phenomena limited to 3,000 units comes to us by the fine folks at synapse films who also gave us demons, demons 2, and tenebre. Jan 27, 2017 disc 2 blu ray phenomena 110 minute version this international version of phenomena was released in 1985 and contains almost 30 minutes of additional footage not seen in the creepers u.
Hd bluray and sd dvd presentation of the italian cut of the film. They originally released it as a very limited steelbook and now as a standard bluray for those of us collecting blurays on a budget. Brand new subtitle translation of the italian and optional english subtitles of. Dario argentos phenomena limited edition arrow video blu ray unboxing duration. I n 2019, billboard teamed up with siriusxm to determine the 500 best songs of the 1980s, with olivia newtonjohns 1981 pop hit physical topping the list. The good news for us on this side of the atlantic is that this disc is region free. Phenomena will be released on dvd and bluray by arrow video on 7th march 2011 full bluray specs 4 panel reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork. Yes, it doesnt have the cool steelbook cover, but it comes with two blu rays and a nice collection of extras. Phenomena is a 1985 italian horror film directed by dario argento and starring jennifer connelly, daria nicolodi, and donald pleasence. Declared my most personal film by italys premier horror director dario argento, this production marked the directors return to the eerie thematic territory he pioneered in 1977 with the horror classic suspiria. Ultimately though, phenomena is more interesting than it is good, with positive aspects but a lack of cohesiveness as a singular piece. Bluray discs are in a high definition format and need to be played on a blu ray player. Dario argento arrow video jennifer has a million close friends and shes going to need them all on arrow videos region b scaleddown standard bluray edition of dario argentos phenomena. Phenomena by dario argento dario argento, jennifer.
Four flies on grey velvet german 3 disc mediabook dvd. Considered to be dario argentos favorite film, phenomena is a mix of mystery, horror, and supernatural all rolled into one batshit, incomprehensible nightmare of a film that feels like an epic fever dream. Steelbook ninja bluray discs for sale in stock ebay. Dario argentos manic 1985 masterpiece comes to bluray from synapse films in three different cuts. Expand your home video library from a huge online selection of movies at.
In france, the export version phenomena was one of a handful of cinematographerapproved remasters of argento titles by wild side, although it was. We are a company that sells limited edition and collectible bluray items that come from all over the world. In 2011, arrow video released a terrific high definition, regionfree blu ray of the film sporting the more wellknown 110minute cut and an array of newlyproduced extras. Hd bluray and sd dvd presentation of the italian cut of the film original. Bluray duplicators bluray burners automated bluray. Adorned with unique artwork and beautiful finishing features printed on steel, steelbook cases are the ultimate way to collect your favorite movies and tv shows.
The blu ray comes with 3 different versions of the film. Its an apt choice for many reasons, foremost among them that the 80s, if mainstream american filmmaking from the era is any indication, might be called the decade of the bodyof turning away from the more cerebral, auteurist. Theres little warmth in the image, by design, and reports from those that saw this theatrically who say the blacks are somewhat milky and indistinct in the. From master of horror dario argento suspiria, the bird with the crystal plumage comes phenomena one of his most eccentric and unique thrillers, featuring. Synapse films announces bluray steelbook release of dario. High definition bluray 1080p presentations of all three versions of the film. Phenomena 7disc limited collectors edition bluray filmdetails. Phenomena collectors edition steelbook limited to 3000 units condition. Phenomena, with its classic rock soundtrack and edgy shoots its a definite for a night in with any horror film. This new blu ray has phenomena looking better than ever before. Staring donald pleasence, dalila di lazzario, daria nicolodi and patrick bauchau.
The transfer certainly looks softer than i might have wished and black levels often seem a bit wishywashy, at least at. Arrow video from the uk returns to knock out another dario argento classic onto bluray disc. Sep 01, 2017 this new bluray has phenomena looking better than ever before. Focused in fantasy, scifi, horror, thriller and other genre bender experiences.
My dario argento dvd blu ray collection 2019 youtube. Released in 1985, towards the end of argento s decadelong golden age as a director, phenomena costars dalila di lazarro andy warhol s frankenstein, patrick bauchau clear and present danger and daria nicolodi tenebrae, and features lush cinematography by romano albani inferno and a pounding prog rock score by goblin. Starring jennifer connelly, donald pleasence, daria nicolodi, patrick bauchau, fiore argento, federica mastroianni, and michele soavi. Synapse films bluraydvd steel book unboxing duration. Word has been oddly quiet about the release, though, perhaps because it is still surprisingly shoddy when it comes to the bonus features. This story is by stephen king and well adapted to film. From master of horror dario argento suspiria, the bird with the crystal plumage comes phenomena one of his most eccentric and unique thrillers, featuring telepathic insects, maggots galore, and even a razorwielding chimp. But the lack of documentaries, commentaries and whatnot should not deter fans from upgrading to this fantastic hidef edition.
The films first bluray release turned up in the uk from arrow video, but the hd master had issues and the synchronization of the english audio to the longer italian version was also problematic. I still dont get it all myself, but the result is that outside of connelly and pleasence, a lot of the other actors look like theyre dubbed, even though it actually looks like. Monster squad bluray mediabook 3 disc limited edition region b new cover d. Synapse films returns to knock out another dario argento classic onto blu ray disc. Daily dead is a registered service mark of daily dead media. We sell slip covers, steelbooks, digibooks, digipacks, figurines and anything releated to blu ray products, shipped in well protected boxes. In 2011, arrow video released a terrific high definition, regionfree bluray of the film sporting the more wellknown 110minute cut and an array of newlyproduced extras. Historys new drama series project blue book is based on the true, topsecret investigations into unidentified flying objects ufos and related phenomena conducted by the united states air force from 1952 to 1969. We sell slip covers, steelbooks, digibooks, digipacks, figurines and anything releated to bluray products, shipped in well protected boxes.
There are moments of headscratching confusion but if you are willing to accept. Media film format bluray label network genre comedy barcode 5027626848 classification 15 number of discs 1 picture 1080p hd 2. Jennifer connelly stars as jennifer corvino, the daughter of an american film star, who enrolls in a prestigious. This new bluray has phenomena looking better than ever before. Plus, many steelbooks are available only at best buy, making them ultracollectible. See more ideas about cool things to buy, film and dario argento. Dario argento mit jennifer connelly, donald pleasence uvm. Synapse films september 12, 2017 the young jennifer corvino played by oscarwinning actress jennifer connelly, in one of her first film roles is sent to a private swiss academy for girls where a vicious killer is on the loose, brutally murdering students. Phenomena festival is a competitive international film festival. The only new extra on this release is a dark fairy tale 16. Yes, it doesnt have the cool steelbook cover, but it comes with two blurays and a nice collection of extras. Dec 04, 2001 i n 2019, billboard teamed up with siriusxm to determine the 500 best songs of the 1980s, with olivia newtonjohns 1981 pop hit physical topping the list.
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