Camille Keaton in Italy Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.0
Video		5.0
Audio		4.0
Extras		4.5
Overall		4.5

Camille Keaton in Italy Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf January 8, 2022

Camille Keaton is best known for her work in “I Spit on Your Grave,” amassing a loyal fanbase who primarily know her from…well, “I Spit on Your Grave.” Vinegar Syndrome is out to provide an education with the “Camille Keaton in Italy” collection, which brings to Blu-ray three of the actress’s early efforts: 1972’s “Tragic Ceremony,” 1973’s “Sex of the Witch,” and 1974’s “Madeline: Anatomy of a Nightmare.”

Click here for a review of Tragic Ceremony

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Camille Keaton in Italy Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

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Camille Keaton in Italy Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

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Camille Keaton in Italy Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Tragic Ceremony

• Commentary features film historian Samm Deighan.

• "Camille's European Adventures" (13:10, SD) is an archival interview with Camille Keaton, who discusses her early move to Italy in the 1970s, hoping to follow Clint Eastwood's career path. "What Have You Done to Solange?" was Keaton's first role in the industry, and she walks through highlights of her career, spending some time on "Tragic Ceremony," sharing stories about her co-stars. Memories are provided, and Keaton details her love of Italian life at the time, with commitments eventually bringing her back to America.

• Still Gallery (3:38) collect images of star Camille Keaton, displaying modeling shots, publicity stills, and various video covers and poster art.

• A Trailer has not been included on this release.

Sex of the Witch

• Commentary features film historian Kat Ellinger.

• Still Gallery (3:38) collect images of star Camille Keaton, displaying modeling shots, publicity stills, and various video covers and poster art.

• And a Theatrical Trailer (4:24, HD) is included. For those sensitive to spoilers (which I don't believe exist for this movie), the trailer basically walks viewers through the entire picture.

Madeline: Anatomy of a Nightmare

• Commentary features film historian Art Ettinger and actress Camille Keaton.

• "Passport to Kill" (26:12, HD) is an interview with actress Camille Keaton, who details her early life in Arkansas, eventually graduating to flight attendant work in Texas, which soon brought her over to Italy to become an actress. Work in commercials and modeling for Playmen Magazine offered her recognition, scoring a part in "What Have You Done to Solange?" Keaton explores her career, making a stop at "Madeline," recalling struggles with horses and location shooting. Returning to America, Keaton relocated to New York City, eventually landing the lead role in "I Spit on Your Grave."

• Audio Essay (23:11) features film historian Rachael Nisbet.

• Alternate Sequence (3:14, SD) provides a different take on the "burning baby" opener.

• Still Gallery (3:38) collect images of star Camille Keaton, displaying modeling shots, publicity stills, and various video covers and poster art.

• And a Theatrical Trailer (4:02, HD) is included.

Camille Keaton in Italy Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

While the features aren't too attentive to storytelling needs, they do share an actress in Camille Keaton, and Vinegar Syndrome secures excellent A/V presentations for the movies, along with a decent amount of extras, including participation from Keaton herself.