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A White Dress for Mariale / Tropic of Cancer / Nine Guests for a Crime
Vinegar Syndrome | 1972-1977 | 3 Movies | 277 min | Not rated | Aug 30, 2022

Forgotten Gialli: Volume 5 (Blu-ray Movie)

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Forgotten Gialli: Volume 5 (1972-1977)

With the giallo at its peak in the early 70s, it seemed that every filmmaker working in Italy was vying to make one and put their unique creative stamp on this highly popular genre. Presented here are a trio of early 70s gialli, all directed by filmmakers who had never made one before - or after - and all presenting wildly different approaches to the genre’s most prevalent trappings, ranging from deliriously sleazy, to high camp, to unwaveringly grim and sombre.

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Foreign81%
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Specifications

  • Video

    Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
    Video resolution: 1080p
    Aspect ratio: 1.85:1, 2.35:1
    Original aspect ratio: 2.35:1, 1.85:1

  • Audio

    See individual releases

  • Subtitles

    English SDH

  • Discs

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

  • Playback

    Region A, B (C untested)

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Movie3.0 of 53.0
Video4.5 of 54.5
Audio4.0 of 54.0
Extras4.5 of 54.5
Overall4.5 of 54.5

Forgotten Gialli: Volume 5 Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf October 2, 2022

Vinegar Syndrome returns to their exploration of little-seen thrillers with “Forgotten Gialli: Volume 5,” which brings “A White Dress for Mariale,” “Tropic of Cancer,” and “Nine Guests for a Crime” to Blu-ray.


Click here for a review of Nine Guests for a Crime

Click here for a review of White Dress for Mariale

Click here for a review of Tropic of Cancer


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

See above for reviews.


Forgotten Gialli: Volume 5 Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality  4.0 of 5

See above for reviews.


Forgotten Gialli: Volume 5 Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras  4.5 of 5

Nine Guests for a Crime

  • "Giallo in Sardinia" (26:52, HD) is an interview with actor Massimo Foschi.
  • Audio Essay (15:25, HD) is critical analysis from film historian Rachael Nisbet.
  • And a Theatrical Trailer (2:26, HD) is included.
White Dress for Mariale
  • "Forget This Movie" (20:20, HD) is an interview with director Romano Scavolini.
  • "A White Dress for Evelyn" (55:03, HD) is an interview with actress Ida Galli.
  • Audio Essay (16:37, HD) is critical analysis from film historian Rachael Nisbet.
  • Deleted Scenes (3:28, HD) are presented with and without sound.
  • And an Italian Language Theatrical Trailer (3:39, HD) and a French Language Theatrical Trailer (3:34, HD) are included.
Tropic of Cancer
  • "Sex, Voodoo and Dictatorship" (32:57, HD) is an interview with writer/director Giampaolo Lomi.
  • Audio Essay (18:09, HD) is critical analysis from film historian Rachael Nisbet.
  • Outtakes (2:40, HD) are offered, without sound.
  • Alternate English Language Titles (3:23, HD) provide "Peacock Place" main titles and end credits.
  • And an Italian Language Theatrical Trailer (2:55, HD) and an English Language Theatrical Trailer (2:56, HD) are included.


Forgotten Gialli: Volume 5 Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation  4.5 of 5

A/V is largely excellent on "Forgotten Gialli: Volume 5," delivering nicely textured and colorful viewing experiences for this obscure titles. Supplements are also helpful, providing interviews with production participants.