Dario Argento: Symphony of Fear

Released: 19th December 2022. A curated thematic collection THE SYMPHONY OF FEAR:  THREE FILMS BY DARIO ARGENTO  •    SUSPIRIA (1977) Dario Argento personally introduces on-screen this 4K-restoration of his first true horror, the critically acclaimed masterpiece which married the rhythm of ballet and progressive rock for an unsurpassed concerto of witchcraft and supernatural nightmares. American student Suzy Bannion enrols at a prestigious Dance Academy where people either disappear or turn up dead, gored and mangled. There’s a demented killer on the loose and Suzy fears that she’s next. •    FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVET (1971) is a giallo to the tune of Maestro Ennio Morricone’s distinctively ravishing score! An unseen maniac is terrorizing an acclaimed rock musician whose life is soon besieged by senseless gory murders. The last image, mysteriously fixed before death, in one of the victim’s eye contains the only clue to the insane criminal, whose identity is then discovered in a dizzying twist! •    OPERA (1987) It was only a matter of time before Argento tackled his beloved opera milieu, showcasing his favourite composer Giuseppe Verdi. Also known as TERROR AT THE OPERA it is now 2K-restored to original speci cations. Young opera singer, Betty, is new in the lead role of Verdi’s ‘Macbeth’. Soon she attracts the attention of a knife-wielding psycho who forces her to watch - with eyes pinned-open - as he butchers all who are close to her. SUSPIRIA SPECIAL FEATURES: •    New 4K Scan •    Dario ArgentoSuspiria 40th Anniversary interview 27’ •    Dario Argento introduces his 4K restored Suspiria •    Audio Commentary by Alan Jones and Kim Newman •    Fear at 400 Degrees: Cine Excess interviews Argento, Simonetti et al. 35‘ •    Suspiria Perspectives: Cine Excess Critical Comments on a Cult Classic 40’ •    Documentary on the 4K Restoration Process by TLE Films 57’ FOUR FLIES ON GREY VELVETSPECIAL FEATURES: •    Exclusive interview with Writer & Assistant Director Luigi Cozzi 42' •    Restored film rebuilt with prior missing footage •    New English audio remastered from original vault materials •    Trailers & Photo gallery 8' OPERA aka TERROR AT THE OPERASPECIAL FEATURES: •    New 2K Scan •    ‘Aria of Fear’: A brand new candid interview with director DarioArgento, revisiting his work from a fresh viewpoint 40' •    ‘Opera Backstage’: Detailed, period documentary showing Argentomaking Opera 45' •    Restoration featurette on the process from raw scan to the regraded, restored final vision 9' •    New improved English subtitles for the optional Italian audio