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The Killer Is One of 13 / Trauma / The Police Are Blundering in the Dark | Limited Edition of 5,000 | SOLD OUT
Vinegar Syndrome | 1973-1978 | 3 Movies | 259 min | Not rated | Jan 28, 2020

Forgotten Gialli: Volume 1 (Blu-ray Movie)

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Overview

Forgotten Gialli: Volume 1 (1973-1978)

The giallo remains one of the most popular sub-genres in Italian and Spanish film history. But for all of the well-known and classic films the genre has spawned, so many others have been nearly impossible to enjoy since their theatrical debuts. This first entry in our 'Forgotten Gialli' series presents three rarities, two from Spain and one from Italy, none of which have ever been legally available in the English speaking world.

Horror100%
Foreign69%
Mystery26%
Thriller5%
Sci-FiInsignificant
CrimeInsignificant

Specifications

  • Video

    Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
    Video resolution: 1080p
    Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
    Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1

  • Audio

    Spanish: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
    Italian: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

  • Subtitles

    English

  • Discs

    Blu-ray Disc
    Three-disc set (3 BDs)

  • Playback

    Region A, B (C untested)

Review

Rating summary

Movie3.0 of 53.0
Video4.5 of 54.5
Audio3.5 of 53.5
Extras3.0 of 53.0
Overall4.0 of 54.0

Forgotten Gialli: Volume 1 Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf June 24, 2020

Already the leading company in deep cut cult releases, Vinegar Syndrome turns their attention to the subgenre that launched a thousand black-gloved killers: the giallo. With “Forgotten Gialli: Volume 1,” Vinegar Syndrome locates three obscure offerings from Italy and Spain, emerging with 1973’s “The Killer is One of 13,” 1975’s “The Police are Blundering in the Dark,” and 1978’s “Trauma,” which remains the least crazy title of the bunch.


Click here for a review of The Killer is One of 13

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Forgotten Gialli: Volume 1 Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality  4.5 of 5

See above for reviews.


Forgotten Gialli: Volume 1 Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality  3.5 of 5

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Forgotten Gialli: Volume 1 Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras  3.0 of 5

The Killer is One of 13

  • Commentary features film historian Kat Ellinger.
  • Promotional Image Gallery (1:15) collects poster art and lobby cards.
  • A Theatrical Trailer has not been included on this release.
The Police Are Blundering in the Dark
  • Historical Audio Essay features film historian Rachael Nisbet.
  • Promotional Image Gallery (:24) collects poster art and a lobby card.
  • A Theatrical Trailer has not been included on this release.
Trauma
  • Commentary features film historian Troy Howarth.
  • Promotional Image Galley (:30) collects poster art and press book pages.
  • A Theatrical Trailer has not been included on this release.


Forgotten Gialli: Volume 1 Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation  4.0 of 5

While supplementary material is sparse, the titles included in the "Forgotten Gialli: Volume 1" set offer superb visual presentations, gifting obscure productions with bright, colorful HD refreshings, giving fans of the subgenre a new look at old murder business.