Dario Argento Box Set

Following the success of his hallucinatory horror hit SUSPIRIA, writer/director Dario Argento returned to the genre that had launched his international career and earned him the title of 'The Italian Hitchcock'. In these acclaimed 'giallo' thrillers, Argento explores the extremes of murder, insanity and brutality with the startling plots, stunning visuals and shocking twists that have defined his work for nearly 40 years. The five films in this collection have been mastered from original vault elements and are now presented uncut and uncensored for an all-new look at one of the most controversial and influential filmmakers in the history of modern cinema. Product Description

Argento Lives! (sort of)

This set is well worth the money for lovers of Argento's style and skill...
Tenebrae and Phenomena are definitely the headliners of the set...but the other films included are very worth watching.
At least I can say one thing...every film here is better than "Mother of Tears"...
November 6, 2008

Nice collection for Argento's maniacs

Very nice set of less known movies by Dario Argento - a real deal for the director's fans and new joiners to the clan. Pity, that the box is not more soectacular (no inside materials), but the nice steel box compensate it a bit. Good stuff! August 18, 2008

Solid collection, thanks to Phenomena and Tenebre

These are not, by any means, the five essential Argento films; of them, the only ones that may make a top five list are Tenebre and Phenomena. However, all five are given first class treatment in terms of presentation, and Tenebre and Phenomena are both the special edition discs released individually at the same time as this collection. The features are acceptable, but the films speak for themselves: Argento is one of the essential progenitors of modern horror, speaking with a unique style and voice. His work is pulp, yes, but it's elegant pulp, placing him in league with Carpenter, Romero, and Craven. They're genre films, but they're good ones.

Special note: Phenomena is far and away the best of these five. It is notable as an Argento classic, as an early Jennifer Connelly film, as a non-Halloween Donald Pleasence picture, and as one of the most delightfully (and most twisted) unpredictable thrillers I've ever seen. It's a slasher flick, a supernatural fantasy, and the ending hangs it squarely in a third horror sub-genre that I wouldn't dare reveal here. If you don't buy the set, buy the Phenomena special editon. If you're interested enough to read this far, trust me: it's worth it. June 29, 2008

Dario Argento Anchor Bay box set

This box set is totally worth it. Tenebre is the jewel of the crown , but the four other films are really underrated. I've always been fascinated with Jennifer Connelly's performance in Phenomena and Argento's artistic risks are great and profound. The Card Player is not typical Argento shock and gore, but a thriller with gore and plot. I've seen Trauma many times and it has always been ignored and slandered. However, can't ignore Asia Argento's presence. Finally, Do You Like Hitchcock ? is the biggest suprise of all, I really digged it, This film is a total homage to Hitchcock films and if you have seen Hitchcock, this movie will bring a big smile to your heart. June 25, 2008

do you like dario argento?

yes? then this box set is for you because everyone of these movies is wildly entertaining in the over the top dario argento style. has dario ever made a bad movie? i have never seen one. they are all good to great in this set. in fact this set is great example of dario's work along with (of course); suspiria, deep red, bird with crystal plumage, opera, etc. in one of the accompaning interviews dario says he's been successful because his movies are about truth and the psyche. he's right but be forewarned, in dario's world that combo paints a very bloody picture. two other special feature highlights are, a hilarious tv interview with long time nyc late night talk show host joe franklin (for phenomena aka critters in the usa) and daria nicolodi's (dario's ex, mother of his daughter asia and frequent co-star of his best movies) claims that dario tried to kill her on various movie shoots. the whole set and dario's movies in general are a wild, wacky hell of a lot of fun. don't miss them. HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. June 10, 2008

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