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BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE *** On the surface, Saya is a stunning 16-year old girl, but that youthful exterior hides the tormented soul of a 400 year-old "halfling". Born to a human father and a vampire mother, she has for centuries been a loner, obsessed with using her samurai skills to rid the world of vampires, all the while knowing that she herself can survive only on blood like those she hunts. When she is sent onto an American military base in Tokyo by the clandestine organization she works for, Saya immediately senses that this may be her opportunity to finally destroy Onigen, the evil patriarch of all vampires. Using her superhuman strength and her sword, she begins to rid the base of its evil infestation in a series of spectacular and elaborate showdowns. However, it is not until she forms her first human friendship in centuries with the young daughter of the base's general that Saya learns her greatest power over Onigen may well be her ability for human connection…
Renowned producers Bill Kong (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Hero) and Abel Nahmias (11 Commandments, La Beuze) team up with director Chris Nahon (Kiss of the Dragon) on this English language vampire slaying adventure, where the hope of the world rests on a beautiful young woman. Go behind the scenes
BLOOD RIVER * A psychological thriller about a happily married couple on thei way to visit a family and find themselves stranded in an abandoned town where they meet a relgious maniac who torments them. When his behaviour becomes more bizzare, reality starts to fragment and dark secrets threaten to destroy their lives. It was written and directed by Andrew Mason.
THE BOX **** Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child, receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger, delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. But, pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world; someone they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the cross-hairs of a startling moral dilemma and must face the true nature of their humanity. Directed by Richard Kelly, with Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella Read more
THE CRAZIES **** There is something refreshing about remakes of classic films. This potent reinvention of The Crazies is a story as real as the headlines hitting the news today. It shows that sometimes, the future allows the past to resonate with a horrific new reality. What makes The Crazies relevant is that it is set in an idyllic farming community that has everything going for it until it's torn apart from the inside out. Imagine the consequences of the drinking water in your area polluted with a biochemical virus that turns neighbours into monstrous killers? It's this familiarity that connects with audiences and sets The Crazies apart from other similar films. Yes, we all are scared of the Boogeyman or some demented serial slasher turning extreme violence into an exciting funfest, but nothing is more frightening than an unseen and undefeated killer.Eisner's new, nail-biting reimagining of Romero's classic movie goes even further than the original in creating a terrifying world in which an experimental bio-weapon brings out its victims' darkest thoughts and puts them into action. Reality is bent and stretched in some extreme ways, but the core of this movie, the inception of the movie, is based in a reality that could happen. Fortunately Eisner does not turn The Crazies into a bloodfest, but rather focuses on the psychological warfare between ordinary people losing their minds. Eisner keeps the suspense to tight that you can cut it with a knife, delivering some terrific moments of pure terror that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Not that The Crazies defies its genre. After watching The Crazies, you will ensure to lock pitchforks and electric tools safely out of harm's way. The pitchfork impaling is a truly horrific ordeal that will be long remembered by horror fans and end in the hall of fame along other memorable impaling from horror classics like Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Hills Have Eyes, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween (all of whom underwent a similar modern reinvention) Read more
CRY WOLF **** A refreshing take on the teenage horror genre that will keep you guessing up to the last frame. Nobody believes a liar - even when they're telling the truth. When a young woman is found murdered, a group of local high school students decide to further scare their classmates by spreading online rumors that a serial killer called "The Wolf" is on the loose. By describing "The Wolf's" next victims, the students' game is to see how many people they can convince - and if anyone will uncover the lie. But when the described victims actually do start turning up dead, suddenly no one knows where the lies end and the truth begins. As someone or something begins hunting the students themselves, the game turns terrifyingly real. The bonus features include deleted and extended scenes, undated alternate scenes, and an educational behind the scenes featurettes. Read more Read a question and answer with Jeff Wadlow and Beau Bauman
EDEN LAKE ***** Eden Lake is a "relentlessly tense and immaculately paced" horror-thriller about modern youth gone wild. When a young couple goes to a remote wooded lake for a romantic getaway, their quiet weekend is shattered by an aggressive group of local kids. Rowdiness quickly turns to rage as the teens terrorize the couple in unimaginable ways, and a weekend outing becomes a bloody battle for survival. 29-year-old British director James Watkins's directorial debut is an overtly moralistic thriller that is as frightening as it is shocking. Watkins got his start by writing the low-budget My Little Eye, a promising (if far from perfect) entry in a former genre fad: horror's twist on reality TV. Appropriately, he has written the second installment of The Descent (another inspiration here), which hits theaters later this year. With Eden Lake, the young talent proves he's a horror force to be reckoned with. Despite similarities with many other genre films, Eden Lake is a lean, mean, fighting machine. Because we care so much about the two young lovers fighting for their lives in the woods, the film frequently becomes too hard to watch. That may limit the replay value for some, but young writer/director James Watkins has crafted a brutal slice of '70s-inspired survival--complete with some indelible sequences like the ending, which will stay with you forever.
FRIDAY THE 13TH (Extended Cut) **** The crazed Jason is back like you have never seen him before, viciously and mercilessly seeking bloody revenge in Marcus Nispel's brutal onslaught. Ardent horror buffs will delight in this imaginative and invigorating re-imaging. It also introduces this popular cult classic to new generation that will most definitely start watching the original saga on DVD. Thankfully Nispel is original and fresh in his approach and brilliantly allows the memory of the predecessors to form the background of a new chapter in the Voorhees legacy. Fans will equally enjoy the re-interpretation of iconic symbols like Jason's hockey mask, and the maternal bond that enforces his monstrous blood lust. Not for the faint hearted. Searching for his missing sister, Clay Miller (Jared Padalecki) heads up to the eerie woods of legendary Crystal Lake, where he enters the domain of one of the most terrifying specters in American film history--the infamous killer who haunts Crystal Lake, armed with a razor-sharp machete… Jason Voorhees. The features include 'The Birth of Jason Voorhees' and alternate scenes. Read more
THE GATES OF HELL When five adventurous filmmakers set out to make an online interactive film exploring the nature of evil, they soon find themselves the subject of their own intentions as they accidentally uncover the heinous truth and horror that has been secretly hidden in the bowels of a haunted mansion.
HALLOWEEN 2 **** Rob Zombie's bloody horror picks up at the exact moment that 2007's box-office smash, HALLOWEEN stopped and follows the aftermath of Michael Myers's (Tyler Mane) murderous rampage through the eyes of heroine Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor Compton).
Evil has a new destiny. Michael Myers is back in this terrifying sequel to Rob Zombie's visionary re-imagining of Halloween which grossed almost $80 million worldwide. It is that time of year again, and Michael Myers has returned home to sleepy Haddonfield, Illinois to take care of some unfinished family business. Unleashing a trail of terror that only horror master Zombie can, Myers will stop at nothing to bring closure to the secrets of his twisted past. But the town's got an unlikely new hero, if they can only stay alive long enough to stop the unstoppable. Read more
HANNIBAL RISING ***** An excellent exploration of the birth of evil. Hannibal Lecter, the world's most famous fictional monstrous serial killer, is the brainchild of novelist Thomas Harris and was introduced to audiences in Michael Mann's Manhunter. It brilliantly depicts how innocence can be tainted by evil, and how this evil can give birth to true horror. Gaspard Ulliel, last seen in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's A Very Long Engagement is fantastic as the young Hannibal, showing the monster's coming-of-age. The Bonus Features include deleted scenes and a feature on 'The Origins of Evil'. Go behind the scenes
THE HILLS HAVE EYES **** This release states that it's the unrated version (the one you couldn't see in the cinema), the "Version To Die For'. Wes Craven, who made the film in 1977, has remade his own cult classic. It tells the story of a family road trip that goes terrifyingly awry when the travellers become stranded in a government atomic zone. Miles from nowhere, the Carters soon realize the seemingly uninhabited wasteland is actually the breeding ground of a blood-thirsty mutant family...and they are the prey. Bonus features include the making of documentary; production diaries, The Finalist's music video 'Leave the Broken Hearts'; and audio commentary by producer-director Wes Craven and producer Peter Locke. Go behind the scenes
HORSEMEN A detective who's buried himself in work after the tragic death of his wife, Aidan Breslin (Dennis Quaid) is lost in depression, unable to communicate with his two children (including Lou Taylor Pucci). When a serial killer arrives on the scene, targeting the greater Detroit area with promises of a biblical apocalypse, Aidan is assigned the case, finding the sole suspect, a demented killer named Kristen (Ziyi Zhang, hopelessly miscast), holds disturbing clues to further victims. Entering the fetish underworld of Suspension, Aidan works around the clock to crack Kristen's elaborate codes, hoping to avoid further bloodshed by educating himself on the killer's ambitious inspiration: the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Bonus Features: Audio commentary by director Jonas Akerlund, deleted scenes and the alternate ending.
HOUSE OF WAX *** Horror buffs will delight in this gory and gruesome shocker that offers a refreshing journey into the heart of evil. Written by twin brothers, the intriguing story revolves around siblings who overcome their differences through witnessing the conflict that causes two brothers to lose control of reality and embrace a world of insanity and terror. The 'town of wax' is fascinating, with imaginative production design and clever innuendos. Once you cross the threshold into a world of malicious evil, there's no turning back. Be prepared for a buffet of graphic violence and bloody carnage, where nothing is spared and real horror triumphs. The harrowing story of six friends on a road trip that takes a terrifying turn when they find themselves hunted by a mysterious killer hell-bent on making them the latest additions in his gruesome collection of all-too-realistic wax figures. Features: A hilarious B-roll and Bloopers Video Cast Commentary; The design of the Wax House, the Altenate opening, a gag reel, and the making of. Go behind the scenes
INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE - Special edition **** If you have ever wondered how Anne Rice adapted her novel into a screenplay, and how director Neil Jordan visualised her story, this disc provides all the answers and more. Other than the insightful documentary 'In The Shadow of the Vampire', there is an excellent audio commentary by Neil Jordan, particularly focusing on the adaptation and the characters.
LAND OF THE DEAD *** A feast of gore and violence, marking George A. Romero. In this new tale, Romero creates a harrowing vision of a modern-day world where the walking dead roam an uninhabited wasteland and the living try to lead "normal" lives behind the walls of a fortified city. A new society has been built by a handful of enterprising, ruthless opportunists, who live in the towers of a skyscraper, high above the hard-scrabble existence on the streets below. But outside the city walls, an army of the dead is evolving. They start using their brains and fight for survival. Go behind the scenes
THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT (The Extended Version) ***** The Ultimate in terror! Masters of horror Wes Craven and Sean Cunningham revisit their landmark film that launched Craven's directing career and influenced decades of horror films to follow: "The Last House on the Left." Bringing one of the most notorious thrillers of all time to a new generation, they produce the story that explores how far two ordinary people will go to exact revenge on the sociopaths who harmed their child. This extended version features scenes that were too extreme for the cinema. Bonus Features: Deleted scenes and a'A Look Inside' Go behind the scenes
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET **** A terrifying journey into the hell that lies between reality and fantasy where teenagers are terrorised by an evil pre-teen predator! This contemporary re-imagining of the seminal horror classic stars Jackie Earle Haley ("Little Children," "Watchmen") as Freddy Krueger. The film is directed by award-winning music video and commercial director Samuel Bayer (Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Green Day's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams"), marking his feature film directorial debut. Nancy, Kris, Quentin, Jesse and Dean all live on Elm Street. At night, they're all having the same dream--of the same man, wearing a tattered red and green striped sweater, a beaten fedora half-concealing a disfigured face and a gardener's glove with knives for fingers. And they're all hearing the same frightening voice…One by one, he terrorizes them within the curved walls of their dreams, where the rules are his, and the only way out is to wake up. But when one of their number dies a violent death, they soon realize that what happens in their dreams happens for real, and the only way to stay alive is to stay awake. Turning to each other, the four surviving friends try to uncover how they became part of this dark fairytale, hunted by this dark man. The Bonus Features include a fascinating behind the scenes doccie. Read more
PERFUME: THE STORY OF A MURDERER ***** One of the most exceptional films of our time, this is the extraordinary story of an ordinary man whose existence is threatened by his failure to capture the essence of life, and how the pursuit of desire can become destructive. Brutal obsession and instinctive desire clash head on in a story that will be remembered long after you have left the cinema. Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (BEN WHISHAW) is born in undignified circumstances at the Paris fish market in 1738. At a very early age he realises he has a very refined sense of smell. FEATURES: Insightful commentary by director Ton Tykwer. Go behind the scenes
ORPHAN **** Prepare yourself for a first rate psychological thriller with a deadly twist! The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate (Vera Farmiga) and John (Peter Sarsgaard), taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman)…but Esther is not what she appears to be and, concerned for the safety of her family, Kate tries to get John and others to see past Esther's sweet facade. But her warnings go unheeded until it may be too late…for everyone. "Orphan" is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra ("House of Wax"), from a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson and a story by Alex Mace. Bonus features: Additional; scenes including a chilling alternate ending.Go behind the scenes of Orphan
RAZORBACK *** From Russell Mulcahy (Highlander) comes this creature feature from Down Under. It tells of a marauding, indestructible creature somewhere in the Australian outback that terrorises a small community. Features: An all new 70 minute documentary featuring interviews with director Russell Mucahy, audio interview with actor Gregory Harrison, grisly deleted scenes
SAW **** A frightening shocker that will keep you in a grip of terror until the last second. Be warned that it is not suitable for sensitive viewers… Adam (Leigh Whannell) and Dr. Lawrence Gordon (Cary Elwes) wake up chained to pipes at opposite ends of a dirty utility room. They soon learn that they have become the victims of the Jigsaw, a serial killer who devises intricate situations to get his victims to kill each other. Go behind the scenes
SAW II **** Jigsaw, the serial killer with a particularly imaginative bent, is back in Saw 2, the sequel to last year's sleeper horror hit. Go behind the scenes
SAW 3 ***** This is one sequel that delivers on all levels and brings the trilogy to a shocking finale. Be warned that this is horror at its most hardcore, dominated by mind games drenched in blood and propelled by hardcore violence. With his new apprentice Amanda (Shawnee Smith), Jigsaw, the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police, has once again eluded capture and vanished. While city detectives scramble to locate him, Doctor Lynn Denlon (Bahar Soomekh) and Jeff (Angus Macfayden) are unaware that they are about to become the latest pawns on his vicious chessboard. There are unfortunately no extra bonus features. Go behind the scenes Interview with Leigh Whannell
THE SHORTCUT From Adam Sandler's Scary Madison comes this suspense thriller about a shortcut through the woods that scares the hell out of kids growing up in the neighbourhood. It is believed that the trail runs past an eerie house of a creepy old hermit who was involved with the disappearance of some kids in the past. When one of the kids decide to uncover the truth about the old man and what happens in the woods, it all goes terribly wrong.
SKINWALKERS *** A horror action film about creatures, bound by the blood of the wolf, that can kill with curses and move at lightening speed, watching the night sky for the rise of the blood-red crescent moon. They are SKINWALKERS. They feed on our flesh and thirst for the taste of human blood. The red moon signals each pack, divided by principles, hell bent to survive an ancient prophecy. A 12-year-old boy who suddenly finds himself at the center of a battle between two warring groups of werewolves. One group of werewolves is sworn to protect him, the other group is trying to kill him -- and the young boy's mother has to find out why her son is at the center of the conflict before time runs out.
THE STEPFATHER **** How much do you really know about the people in your life? What you don't know could kill you in this terrifying new thriller with Dylan Walsh (Nip/Tuck) in the title role. When troubled teen Michael (Penn Badgley) returns home after a year at military school, he finds his mother, Susan (Sela Ward), in love and his soon-to-be stepfather, David (Walsh), has moved into their home. David says he wants them to become the perfect family. But as they get to know each other, Michael quickly becomes convinced that David himself is far from perfect. Trying to verify what he knows of David's past, Michael finds things that don't add up. As strange events and David's bursts of malevolence become more frequent, Michael tells his mother and girlfriend of his suspicions, but they just think he's being paranoid. Eventually, as Michael searches for proof that his suspicions are well-founded, cracks begin to show in David's perfect façade…and it becomes apparent he will stop at nothing to keep his secrets. For David has a history of trying to create the perfect family. And each time, when it becomes apparent that perfection is impossible, David has a terrifying way of clearing the slate and starting over. As the film's events rocket towards a shocking final confrontation, it's up to Michael to protect his family from the evil that's been awakened once more in David. There's lots of evil out there in the world. But in the end, nothing's more frightening than the monster under your own roof… Directed by Nelson McCormick (Prom Night) from a screenplay by J.S. Cardone, based on a screenplay by Donald E. Westlake and a story by Carolyn Starin & Brian Garfield and Donald E. Westlake. Read more Bonus Features: Audio commentary with director Nelson McCormick, Penn Badgley and Dylan Walsh; a featurettes, gag reels and bloopers
THE STRANGERS **** A terrifying suspense thriller about a couple (Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman) whose remote getaway becomes a place of terror when masked strangers invade. Bonus Features: Deleted scenes and a making of featurette with exciting interviews with the cast and crew. Go behind the scenes
SUMMER'S BLOOD When a savvy teenager who is on the road looking to meet her estranged father ends up in a small town, she quickly regrets her decision when she falls prey to an insane maniac. Fortunately she is rescued by a charming handyman but when she discovers that his mother is his lover, she realises that things can only get worse!
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE **** Prepare yourself for one of the most terrifying experiences of the year. The latest version of this cult classic is a shocking and frightening odyssey into madness as mindless murderers kill for pleasure. It is a terrifying journey into a heart of unimaginable darkness as five young adults are stranded in a rural Texas town, only to find themselves fighting for their lives against Leatherface and his bizarre clan. Go behind the scenes
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING **** You have to be very, very strong to survive South African born director Jonathan Liebesman's excellent exploration of fear. This is one prequel that delivers on all levels . Sensitive viewers are warned that it is brutal and unforgiving in turning the legend of Texas Chainsaw inside out. Set years before the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie, stars Jordana Brewster and is being directed by Jonathan Liebesman. The story goes back a couple of years, to answer questions about Leatherface, why he uses a chainsaw, and how his mask originated. The Bonus features include comemntary by Jonathan Liebesaman and producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form. Go behind the scenes Interview with director Jonathan Liebesman
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TRAILER PARK OF TERROR * A real nasty and bloody B-grade splatter horror that is viscious in its assault on the senses. Six troubled school students and their chaperon, an optimistic youth ministries Pastor, return from an outdoor character building retreat in the mountains. During a raging storm, their bus crashes, hopelessly stranding them in the middle of the Trucker's Triangle, a forgotten locus of consumate evil in the middle of nowhere. The hapless group seeks refuge for the night in a seemingly abandoned trailer park where terror in the shape of a damned redneck reaper and her cursed companions, a bloodthirsty brood of Undead trailer trash. It based on the comic series and directed by Steven Goldmann.
ZOMBIELAND **** A wicked satire on America and Hollywood in particular. Although it's a gore fest with open season on hords of nasty looking hungry cannibalistic zombies, it is ultimately a coming of age story about finding love and friendship in the most unusual of places and under bizarre circumstances. Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) doesn't have fears. If he did, he'd kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they're about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other. "I always saw Zombieland as Midnight Run with zombies," says Ruben Fleischer, director of the film. "Like that movie, it crosses so many genres at once. First and foremost, it's a comedy, a road movie. It's obviously got a horror element to it, and there's romance as well. I was excited because of all the different aspects of the film, and my goal was to keep it grounded and strike just the right tone." The fantastic bonus features include audio commentary by actors Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg, director Ruben Fleischer and writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick; behind the scenes featurettes and interviews with the actors and filmmakers 'In Search of Zombieland'; a feature on the production design 'Zombieland is your land', a feature on the Visual effects progression scenes, and deleted scenes. Go behind the scenes
CULT CLASSICS
DEEP RED **** One of the most disturbing horror films ever made, clearly laying the foundation of other horror films to follow in the late seventies, most notably Johan Carpenter's 'Halloween' and other slashers. Although it might seen dated, Dario Argento's masterful visualisation is truly inspiring. It tells of an American Jazz pianist (David Hemmings), who witnesses a brutal, bloody murder and then teams up with an Italian journalist (Daria Nicoladi) to uncover the mystery behind the murder. Sensitive viewers must be wary as this is the uncensored edition. Features: 'An Eye for Horror' documentary; interview with Dario Argento and an appearance by Tim Burton.
THE HILLS HAVE EYES ***** (Two disc special Edition) In Wes Craven's follow-up to the notorious 'Last House on the Left', a suburban all American family are on their way to California when a broken axle leaves them stranded in a remote and inhospitable desert. But they are not alone. Watching them from the hills is a family of vicious, marauding inbred cannibals with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. In the nightmare that follows the line between civilisation and barbarism quickly disintegrates as the wholesome, middle-class family fight to survive. Features: Audio commentary by director Wes Craven and producer Peter Locke; a superb documentary 'Looking Back' featuring interviews with the filmmakers and cast; trailers, storyboard art.
SLEEPLESS *** Horror buffs will delight in one of Dario Argento's latest shockers. Described as the 'undisputed master of horror' for cult horror films like Tenebrae and Phenomena, Argento delivers another serial killer story with Max von Sydow as a retired detective who is asked to assist in the investigation of a series of brutal murders that leads him down a spiralling path of terror. It's a highly stylistic, sometimes completely over the top, and mostly pure indulgence. In this film Argento's unique style is evident a he creates a visual nightmare recalling favourite elements from his previous films: the black gloved killer, the selection of shiny knives against red material, close ups of bloody weapons and beautiful women.
TENEBRAE ***** Italian horror maestro Dario Argento directs this inventive suspense thriller about an American mystery novelist who comes to Rome to promote his latest novel. Soon after his arrival, a bizarre sequence of shocking killings occur which strangely resemble the murders in his book. Sensitive viewers must be warned that this is the uncut and uncensored version and is extremely violent and gory. Features: There is a fantastic 'Eye for Horror' documentary; audio commentary by Dario Argento, composer Claudio Simonetti and journalist Loris Curci; two behind the scenes featurettes on the special effects and sound effects; an interview with Dario Argento; alternate end credits music and trailers. Have a look at Argento's Suspiria
SUSPIRIA **** (2 disc collector's edition) Dario Argento's is widely considered to be the most shocking and hallucinatory horror film in history, telling the story of a young ballet student who is confronted by a series of bizarre and horrific deaths. Features: 25th anniversary documentary, exclusive interview with Dario Argento, an eye for Horror documentary
PHENOMENA *** A very young Jennifer Connely is the star of horror stylist Dario Argento's spine tingling tale of a young girl who arrives at an eerie Swiss boarding school where the students are being butchered by a vicious serial killer. With the help of wheelchair bound bug-specialist (Donald Pleasance), she discovers she has special powers and is able to use them to pursue the killer before she becomes the next victim. The film was also released under the title 'Creepers' and is presented for the first time in its uncut version. Features: Audio commentary by director Dario Argento, composer Claudio Simonetti and journalist Loris Curei; interview with Argento, two behind the scenes segments; the music videos.
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