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This special limited edition spot gloss and embossed slipcover (designed by Steak Mtn) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking the

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Steeped in controversy, unflinching, unforgettable. Dekanolog is proud to present Asia Argento’s adaptation of J.T. Leroy’s best selling novel The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things, a searing exploration of trauma and survival in the underside of America’s heartland. Headlining one of the most intriguing casts of the 2000s, which includes Peter Fonda, Ornella Muti, Jeremy Renner, Lydia Lunch, Ben Foster, and Winona Ryder, Argento stars as Sarah, a woman who rips her son (played at various points by Jimmy Bennett, Dylan, and Cole Sprouse) out of foster care and throws him into her transient life as a sex worker at truck stops. Leroy was later revealed to be a fabrication of author Laura Albert and her sibling-in-law Savannah Knoop, a story that broke the year after The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things was released. Argento’s
blistering second feature finds real pain in a historic hoax, traveling to dark places most directors fear to tread.

directed by: Asia Argento
starring: Asia Argento, Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse, Jeremy Renner, Lydia Lunch, Marilyn Manson, Peter Fonda, Ben Foster
2004 / 97 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 5.1

Additional info:

Region A Blu-ray
New 2K Restoration from the 35mm Interpositive Produced in 2023
Audio Commentary with Director Asia Argento and Producer Chris Hanley
"Lot Lizards & Meth Labs" - Behind the scenes featurette
"JT Under Cover" featurette
New York Film Premiere & Party featurette
US Theatrical trailer
Booklet essay by filmmaker Gillian Horvat
English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.244681 / 5 from 94 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This limited edition Blu-ray of 'The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things' features a stellar cast, powerful performances, and a new 2K restoration. The film, while emotionally intense, has a dark and controversial story that may not appeal to all viewers. The release includes special features and a beautiful slipcover.

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Cast Quality (16%): A significant number of customers pointed out that the cast of this movie is excellent and amazing.
Performance Quality (13%): It was reported by customers that the performances in this product are great and powerful, but not suitable for everyone.
Emotional Intensity (16%): The feedback is varied, this movie is emotionally intense and highly recommended, but the fact that it is a complete fabrication made many supporters ending up with egg on their faces.
Story Quality (7%): Customers have mixed opinions about the story, with some finding it emotionally intense and highly recommended.
Release Quality (12%): Customers raved about this release, describing it as flawless and a great addition to the collection.

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Review highlights

"This movie was dark and disturbing, with a great cast." — Bradley G.
"Release wise, this is a great offering with a slipcover that really represents the film." — Matthew G.
"The sound mastering is clean, there’s a nice amount of LFE and the 5.1 mix is accurate and directional." — Adam C.

Reviews

Solid Movie, Tough Watch

"This one was a hard watch. I had read the book it is based on so I knew what to expect. You really have to be in a mood to experience this. The performances were really good in an over the top manner. Tread with caution."

— Nathan L. (3/5)

Depressing but essential

"As a fan of Asia Argento’s work, this is a must-own for me. Last watched this during the DVD era and now that it’s on Bluray, it’s still a depressing watch. Still excellent though! Gotta recommend the embossing on the slipcover too, gorgeous!"

— TIGER Q. (5/5)

Dark, gritty, visually fascinating but bleak

"Dark, gritty, visually fascinating but bleak and hard to watch. Revolving around child neglect / abuse and a drug addicted mother. Definitely not for everyone"

— Billy M. (3/5)

Top!

"Highly underrated film in a wonderful presentation including a stunning booklet and a splendily informative audio commentary."

— Harald B. (5/5)

Sleazy and sad

"Messed up story from a messed up book by a messed up person, I suppose. Would have liked some context on the real life scandal with Argento and the kid."

— Vincent P. (3/5)

Great watch

"Nice flick. . . must watch. ."

— Richard J. (4/5)

Decent enough

"Worth a one time watch found it interesting and disturbing while shot well done made monkey"

— Jay L. (5/5)

Great release

"Great release"

— Robert P. (5/5)

Great transfer and extras

"Great transfer and extras"

— Jon W. (5/5)

Depressing

"Hard to watch!"

— Robert B. (3/5)