6.7 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
A maniac killer in a red cape and hood is killing off American tourists on a tour bus by gouging out their eyeballs.
Starring: Martine Brochard, John Richardson, Ines Pellegrini, Andrés Mejuto, Mirta MillerForeign | 100% |
Mystery | 32% |
Thriller | 5% |
Crime | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
Italian: LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
English, English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 3.5 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 5.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Umberto Lenzi's "Eyeball" (1975) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of 88 Films. The supplemental features on the release include archival program with Umberto Lenzi; three audio commentaries; recent program with actress Martine Brochard; video essay by critic Mike Foster; vintage promotional materials; and more. In English or Italian, with optional English and English SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
Presented in an aspect ratio of 2.35:1, encoded with MPEG-4 and granted a 1080p transfer, Eyeball arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of 88 Films.
In the United Kingdom, Eyeball made its high-definition debut with this release in 2018, which was also produced by 88 Films. This new Blu-ray release introduces an exclusive new 4K makeover of the film that is also available on 4K Blu-ray.
The previous Blu-ray release, which I have in my library, introduced a very good 2K makeover of the film, but the new 4K makeover introduces meaningful improvements in several areas. I viewed it yesterday in native 4K and thought that it was outstanding. It looks great in 1080p on the Blu-ray as well.
All visuals tend to be slightly sharper and noticeably more vibrant. Density levels are superior too, but they were very good on the previous presentation, so you will have to have a pretty big screen to appreciate the difference. Highlights and shadow nuances are very, very good, though I prefer how they look in native 4K. Color balance is slightly different, but unquestionably more convincing. On the previous release, some areas look a tad too warm, slightly less vibrant as well. The party that graded the new 4K makeover was clearly aware of the inconsistencies and as a result key primaries and supporting nuances are better balanced. There are no traces of problematic digital corrections. Grain is very nicely exposed, but on the 4K Blu-ray the encoding is a little bit better. Again, I think that you must have a very large screen to appreciate the difference. All visuals are very healthy. All in all, I think that this release offers a terrific presentation of the new 4K makeover as well. (Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray release. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your player regardless of your geographical location).
There are two standard audio tracks on this release: English LPCM 2.0 and Italian LPCM 2.0. Optional English SDH (for the English track) and English subtitles (for the Italian track) are provided for the main feature. When turned on, they appear inside the image frame.
I viewed the new 4K makeover in native 4K on the 4K Blu-ray. The comments below are from our review of the 4K Blu-ray/Blu-ray combo pack.
The English track should be considered the original track for Eyeball because too many actors utter their lines in English. However, it features overdubbing, like the Italian track, because this was a standard practice in Italy for several decades. I viewed the entire film with the English track.
The overall quality of the lossless English track is very good. I think that the most interesting dynamic contrasts emerge whenever Bruno Nicolai's score does a lot to enhance the desired atmosphere and during the killings, where some old-fashioned effects are used to elevate intensity. However, the film's original sound design is not impressive. The upper register is very healthy. All exchanges, despite some sporadic unevenness introduced by the overdubbing, are very easy to follow.
While a fine and enjoyable genre film, Eyeball does not have an enigmatic star like Carroll Baker, who appeared in Umberto Lenzi's most effective gialli. Eyeball should be on your radar, but before you pick it up, I strongly encourage you to create room in your library for Paranoia, Orgasmo, and So Sweet... So Perverse. This Blu-ray release, which is Region-Free, introduces an exclusive new 4K makeover of Eyeball that is a genuine stunner. It has a fantastic selection of bonus features too, one of which is a terrific overview of Lenzi's career and cinematic oeuvre by Lenzi himself. (A 4K Blu-ray/Blu-ray combo pack, also Region-Free, is available for purchase as well). HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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