Vinegar Syndrome - Forgotten Gialli: Volume Eight Blu-Ray Box Set

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Vinegar Syndrome - Forgotten Gialli: Volume Eight Blu-Ray Box Set

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RINGS OF FEAR

Summary
Hard-boiled Inspector Gianni Di Salvo is called in to solve the brutal murder of a schoolgirl, found nude and savagely tortured. His investigation leads him to an exclusive, all-girl prep school that the victim attended. As he uncovers the girl’s connection with a secretive trio of students called "The Inseparables," Di Salvo suspects they hold the key to the murder. As more victims turn up slaughtered, the detective races against time to catch the killer.

About the Film
A stylish and gripping murder mystery directed by Alberto Negrin, Rings of Fear (Enigma Rosso) features a compelling performance by Fabio Testi (The Heroin Busters). The film expertly blends gritty exploitation with a well-crafted mystery, often considered a spiritual sequel to the giallo classic What Have You Done to Solange?.

Special Features

  • New 2K Restoration from the best surviving film elements

  • Commentary by film historians Eugenio Ercolani, Troy Howarth, and Nathaniel Thompson

  • “From Big Screen Scares to Small Screen Epics” (23 min) - Interview with director Alberto Negrin

  • “Deep Red Rings” (26 min) - Interview with co-writer Franco Ferrini

  • “The Red Thread” (25 min) - Interview with actor Fabio Testi

  • Inside sleeve artwork

  • English SDH subtitles


REFLECTIONS IN BLACK

Summary
Countess Orselmo is a woman with a secret desire for other women, but when some of her beautiful conquests are found dead, slashed with a razor, she becomes entangled in a sinister mystery. As she tries to solve the killings, she must confront her own illicit affairs and the possibility that she might be the next victim.

About the Film
Directed by Tano Cimarosa, Reflections in Black (Il vizio ha le calze nere) is a unique entry in the 70s giallo genre, emphasizing plot twists and featuring a stellar cast of Italian genre stars, including John Richardson (Black Sunday) and Dagmar Lassander (Hatchet for the Honeymoon).

Special Features

  • New 2K Restoration from the Italian copyright deposit print

  • Commentary by film historian and critic Rachael Nisbet

  • “Reflections on Cimarosa” (29 min) - Interview with Domenico Monetti, biographer of Tano Cimarosa

  • Alternate and additional footage unique to the export version of Reflections in Black (8 min)

  • Inside sleeve artwork

  • English SDH subtitles


A.A.A. MASSEUSE, GOOD-LOOKING, OFFERS HER SERVICES

Summary
Christina is fed up with her overbearing home life and decides to become independent. To make ends meet, she starts working as a call girl under the "protection" of a rough pimp named Oskar. When some of her clients start turning up dead with their throats slashed, Christina realizes that a madman is targeting her clients, and she must find out who the killer is before she becomes the next victim.

About the Film
Directed by Demofilo Fidani, A.A.A. Masseuse, Good-Looking, Offers Her Services (A.A.A. Massaggiatrice bella presenza offresi...) represents the genre’s transition to include more sexploitation elements, with a heavy focus on nudity alongside the traditional giallo "whodunit" plot. Starring Paola Senatore (Images in a Convent), the film highlights the darker side of the sex industry within the giallo framework.

Special Features

  • New 2K Restoration from the original camera negative

  • Commentary by film historians Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth

  • “Gentlemen Prefer Blondell” (38 min) - Interview with actress Simonetta Vitelli aka Simone Blondell

  • “Photo Story Hero” (16 min) - Interview with actor Renato Rossini aka Howard Ross

  • “Remembering the Medium” (14 min) - Interview with film historian Luca Rea

  • “A.A.A. Looking for Paola” (20 min) - Interview with film historian Eugenio Ercolani

  • Inside sleeve artwork

  • English SDH subtitles


Additional Information for the Box Set:

  • Region Free Blu-ray: Compatible with all Blu-ray players worldwide

  • Newly scanned & restored in 2K from original camera negatives or surviving film elements

  • Exclusive commentaries and interviews with the cast and crew

  • Inside sleeve artwork for each film

  • Newly translated English SDH subtitles for enhanced accessibility


Why Choose This Box Set?

The Forgotten Gialli: Volume Eight Blu-ray Box Set is a must-have for collectors of the giallo genre, offering exclusive restorations and new interviews with filmmakers, actors, and film historians. With 3 rare films restored in 2K, this box set provides a deep dive into Italian exploitation cinema and the sexploitation giallo subgenre. Each film has been carefully restored and is presented with bonus features that offer context, behind-the-scenes insights, and historical analysis. For fans of classic Italian horror and giallo thrillers, this set is a crucial addition to your collection.

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