Some dvd news and X-rated zine focusing on giallo

Yeah, several months have passed without an update, so I'll gather news already discussed on Elitisti discussion board.

Code Red have released Armando Crispino's L'etrusco uccide ancora aka Etruscan Kills Again aka Dead Are Alive. Review can be read on DVD Drive-in. It was previously released as a bootleg by Eurovista, and in Germany where it was included in Bryan Edgar Wallace 3 collection. Good news indeed.

Lucio Fulci's Lizard in a Woman's Skin has seen an UK release, and DVD Beaver has done some comparison.

The last news is targeted mostly for Finnish audience. Nowadays when everything is in internet, it gives me a great pleasure when someone is still making zines. The excellent Finnish X-rated zine has always been focusing on European genre films, but the number 12 is even better when having a long article on giallo. The another article on Italian crime and police film is in my opinion even better as the films included are maybe a little more obscure than the gialli, as the ever-growing Giallos on DVD list proves. Those familiar with X-rated know what to expect and won't be disappointed. You will also get the instructions on how to paint your walls. When I'll have enough space to be able to dedicate my living room for drinking J&B only, those instructions will be handy. More info (in Finnish).

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The Perfume of the Lady in Black

This Franco Barilli's film is included in the Blood and Black Lace book even though it's quite atypical giallo. It's more of a slow paced psychological thriller with a twist ending probably influenced by one succesful film by Roman Polanski. Not much seems to happen during most of the running time but it's still pretty hypnotic.

The film is released on dvd by Raro in Italy. The quality is excellent, and one can choose between English and Italian soundtrack, and the latter is accompanied by English subtitles.

Bassi Istinti aka Private Detective is erotic noir-giallo from year 1991. The plot of the movie is basic giallo plot seasoned with indifferent dialogue, bearable acting and travel guide scenery. The camera work is however suprisingly atmospheric. What makes this movie unique is that it's pure hardcore porn starring such names as Rocco Siffredi (Then known as Rocco Tano), voluptuous Raven and former Playboy Playmate Teri Weigel at one of the first hardcore scenes of her life. There is also half hour shorter softcore version available, but only in vhs format.


Silvio Bandinelli, the director of the movie has his own publishing company called Showtime that has published the hardcore version under the name of Private Detective. There is also dvd from publisher called Colmax, but it doesn't have english options and has already gone out of print anyway. Showtime version has english audio and the picture quality is pretty all right.

Quick peek at Deborah's sweet body

I just received Sweet Body of Deborah dvd, and had a brief look at it. Yes, the aspect ratio is wide, spoken in English and you have to select one of the Scandinavian subtitles. Brief test on my PC didn't reveal any problems in sound. The source print has some wear and speckles and is somewhat soft, but I didn't spot any digital artifacts. All in all, the transfer seems very film-like but the age shows. I will post more comments after viewing the complete film. Here's a random screen capture (compressed). Thanks Fin de Siecle Media for bringing this film from 1968 available on dvd!

Sweet Body of Deborah

Great news! Dvd debut! Sweet Body of Deborah, directed by Romolo Guerrieri, will be released by Fin de Siecle media. Unfortunate news for those living outside Scandinavia is that subtitles will be forced. Read more from their website: Fin de Siecle media

The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh from MYA

Yes, The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh already released by No Shame in USA, will be re-released by MYA. The name will however be Blade of the Ripper.