This limited edition and painstakingly crafted box set (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) is limited to 6,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com!
As the popularity of the giallo genre began to dwindle in the late 70s through mid 80s, producers and directors needed a new hook to lure in audiences to see mysterious killers violently dispatching their victims. They found their answer in sex. Collected here are three mystery and mayhem filled gialli from just after the end of the golden age, which not only feature gruesome kills, but are also jam packed with plenty of sex and nudity.
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ARABELLA BLACK ANGEL:
Beautiful Arabella is an insatiable nymphomaniac with a crippled writer husband, Francesco, who is unable to pleasure her. Instead, Arabella searches for lovers in elicit dens of debauchery, bedding an endless array of men. However when her husband discovers her having sex with a stranger in their shed, Arabella panics and kills the man, only to discover that her sudden act of violence arouses creative inspiration in her Francesco. Covering up the crime, Francesco asks his wife to further explore her sexual fantasies and report back on her experiences. Unfortunately, Arabella’s lovers are subsequently visited by someone else…a vengeful murderer who violently castrates them…
Of all of Italy’s plentiful sex focused gialli, produced as the genre was winding down in popularity, few were anywhere near as outlandish as prolific cinematographer turned director Stelvio Massi’s ARABELLA BLACK ANGEL. Loaded with visual flair juxtaposed with bloody murders, Vinegar Syndrome is delighted to present the worldwide Blu-ray debut of this deliriously sleazy giallo, newly restored in 2K from its original negative.
directed by: Stelvio Massi
starring: Tinì Cansino, Francesco Casale, Valentina Visconti
1989 / 89 min / 1.33:1 / Italian with English Subtitles & English Dub
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THE KILLER IS STILL AMONG US:
Christiana is a college student who is studying criminology. After becoming intrigued by a vicious murder and mutilation of a young couple on a secluded lover’s lane, Christiana begins her own investigation into the slayings. As she gathers clues that she hopes might lead to the killer’s identity, she begins to find strange parallels between her unassuming boyfriend. And when the killer strikes again, Christiana becomes increasingly afraid that she is, in fact, living with a depraved sex killer…
Based on a series of heinous and still unsolved serial murders committed in Florence throughout the 70s and 80s, Camillo Teti’s (Killer Crocodile) directorial debut, THE KILLER IS STILL AMONG US, blends true crime and stylish thriller, while playing through a series of unflinchingly shocking and brutal murders. Co-scripted by giallo legend Ernesto Gastaldi (My Dear Killer), this low key and very nasty giallo comes to Blu-ray for the first time from Vinegar Syndrome, newly restored in 4K from its 35mm original negative.
directed by: Camillo Teti
starring: Mariangela D'Abbraccio, Giovanni Visentin, Riccardo Parisio Perrotti, Luigi Mezzanotte
1986 / 83 min / 1.66:1 / Italian Mono with English Subtitles
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THE SISTER OF URSULA:
Timid and reserved, though mildly psychotic, Ursula and her lusty sister Dagmar, along with Dagmar’s drug dealing friend Filippo, have arrived at a beautiful, seaside hotel in order to locate their estranged mother, to complete their obligations in regards to an inheritance. But shortly after their arrival, they become embroiled in a web of terror as a black clad mystery assailant begins murdering other guests with a most unusual weapon…
One of the earliest sex-gialli, and certainly among the most memorable weapons in the history of the genre, Enzo Milioni’s THE SISTER OF URSULA packs in copious amounts of softcore sex between the killings and co-stars Barbara Magnolfi (Suspiria), Stefania D'Amario (Zombie), and Marc Porel (The Psychic). Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present the North American Blu-ray debut of this notorious fan favorite from a new 4K restoration.
directed by: Enzo Milioni
starring: Stefania D'Amario, Barbara Magnolfi, Marc Porel, Vanni Materassi, Anna Zinnemann
1978 / 95 min / 1.85:1 / Italian Mono with English Subtitles
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Overall rating: 4.6893616 / 5 from 235 reviews.
This limited edition box set of Forgotten Gialli films, meticulously crafted and limited to 6,000 units, offers a stunning collection of restored gialli films. Customers praise the high-quality transfers, stylish presentation, and excellent packaging. The films, known for their gruesome kills and sex-focused themes, have never looked better, making this a must-have for fans of the genre.
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"I was interested in this set specifically because two of the movies are from the 80s, and I’d actually never seen a giallio film that wasn’t made in the 70s or earlier. The Killer is Still Among Us wasn’t very good, but I found Arabella entertaining, and a very different experience from the usual 70s gialli I’ve seen. Funny enough, I actually thought The Sister of Ursula was the best of the three - the only one of the bunch to come from the 70s."
"A trio of great, sleazy gialli. Immaculate vibes and the art on the box is terrific!"
"This set of Forgotten Gialli are 3 suspenseful, sexy films that go well together and come highly recommended."
"The Sister of Ursula was the movie I was most excited for, but the whole set has that chaotic late-70s giallo energy I love — wild plots, suspicious characters, overdramatic reveals, and style poured over everything. Even when these movies go completely off the rails, that’s part of the fun. This set especially felt like it leaned harder into the sleaze and paranoia side of the genre, and I was fully into it. Each movie scratches a different itch for me."
"Had to pick this one up before it sold out as it was near the final 100. A super sexy slice of Forgotten Giallos in this set! Arabella Black Angel was awesome and Sister of Ursula was better than I expected. Lots of steamy sleazy greatness here. Can't wait to check out Killer is Still Among Us and dig into the bonus features. Excellent restorations and artwork as always. They don't make em like this anymore."
"So far I've only watched two of the three films in this set, Arabella Black Angel and Sister of Ursula, and can easily proclaim that the title could have been Forgotten About How Insanely Sleazy Some Giallis Can Be Vol. 4. I mean, these two movies put the eazy in sleazy. They really boarder on soft core at times. Don't twist, not complainin. It's just kind of insane how the killing/murder-mystery aspect is sprinkled in here the way the nudity/sex is sprinkled in with other films. Even though the sleaze takes center stage in these, they still have much of the other insanity we love to see in the genre. Unhinged performances, creep-o characters, and, in the case of these two movies, a uniquely bizarre and disturbing way of dispatching women victims. If that's your bag, get it before it's gone. These are all timers. And, of course, the usual VS incredible packaging. Also, the interview with the director of Ursula in the special features is a highlight. Interesting insights. At times, even touching."
"Great Gialli Collection! They are all a must! Sadly i started collecting those far too late and now i can buy the OOP Deluxe Editions on Ebay"
"Pretty fun and entertaining movies especially the killer is still among us, it’s one of the most different giallo I’ve ever seen. The art and packaging where great"
"Absolutely love these trio boxes. Excited to watch these"
"Great set of films. The boxset looks amazing, and was delivered quickly and in a very protective case. Totally recommend."
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