The Monster Blu-ray Radiance 1977 Luigi Zampa Ennio Morricone Italian Il mostro

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From the writer and composer of Once Upon a Time in the West!

Introducing Radiance Film's Limited Edition Blu-ray for 1977's The Monster. From veteran director Luigi Zampa, The Monster is a satirical giallo with deeper commentary on the nature of the press in society. Written by Sergio Donati (Once Upon a Time in the West, Slap the Monster on Page One) and featuring a catchy Ennio Morricone score, it is presented on home video for the first time outside Italy.

Valerio is a struggling reporter with a failed marriage and withdrawn son. He is angry at the world and strives for more. In the newspaper’s mail he receives the opportunity he’s been waiting for, a serial killer announces and later carries out a series of grisly murders. Valerio remorselessly uses this opportunity to improve his position and standing but will he draw himself too close to the killer?

Limited Edition Features: 

• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow
• Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Roberto Curti, author of Italian Giallo in Film and Television: A Critical History, and archival interviews with Luigi Zampa and Johnny Dorelli
• Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings

Features: 

• 2K restoration from the original negative by Radiance Films
• Uncompressed mono PCM audio
• Audio commentary by giallo experts Rachael Nisbet and Peter Jilmstad (2026)
• Interviews with stars Sydne Rome, Renato Scarpa, Enzo Santaniello and makeup artist Pierantonio Mecacci (45 mins)
• Interview with Italian cinema expert Richard Dyer (2026)
• Trailer
• New English subtitle translation

Technical Specs:

• Year: 1977
• Region Code: AB
• Audio: NA
• Picture: NA
• Runtime: NA
• Language: Italian 
• Subtitles: English