Nothing Underneath / Too Beautiful to Die
Nothing Underneath / Too Beautiful to Die
Nothing Underneath / Too Beautiful to Die
Nothing Underneath / Too Beautiful to Die
Nothing Underneath / Too Beautiful to Die
Nothing Underneath / Too Beautiful to Die
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Nothing Underneath / Too Beautiful to Die

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 5,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Bob Crane has long maintained a psychic connection to his twin sister, Jessica, who works as a fashion model in Milan. When Bob senses that his sister might be injured or killed, he travels to Italy to look for her, only to discover that she's vanished without a trace. Enlisting the help of about-to-retire Commissioner Danesi, Bob soon finds himself embroiled in a web of mystery and terror, when a scissors wielding killer begins to strike and all clues lead back to Jessica... A highly entertaining and unexpectedly raunchy late period giallo, clearly taking a cue from the American slasher craze, Carlo Vanzina's NOTHING UNDERNEATH amps up its mid 80s stylings and stars prolific TV actor Tom Schanley (Dexter), Danish fashion model Renée Simonsen, and Donald Pleasence (Halloween) and features a lush score by Pino Donaggio (Dressed to Kill).

A group of high fashion models have been invited to an isolated house to attend a party. As the night wears on, one of the models falls victim to a deadly 'accident,' which sets into motion a series of brutal murders, all traced back to a shocking secret... An in name only sequel to Nothing Underneath, prolific commercial director Dario Piana's feature film debut, TOO BEAUTIFUL TO DIE (Nothing Underneath II in Italy), is a quickly paced, ultra stylized, and satisfyingly violent giallo/slasher hybrid which stars French TV star François-Eric Gendron, Florence Guérin (Faceless), and Randi Ingerman (The Two Jakes).

Vinegar Syndrome proudly presents both NOTHING UNDERNEATH and TOO BEAUTIFUL TO DIE on English language Blu-ray for the first time, newly restored 4K from their original 35mm camera negatives and bursting with exclusive special features.

directed by: Carlo Vanzina, Dario Piana
starring: Tom Schanley, Renée Simonsen, Nicola Perring, Donald Pleasence, Florence Guérin, François-Eric Gendron, Randi Ingerman
1985-1988 / 194 min (combined) / 1.85:1 / English Stereo

Additional info:

  • Region Free 2-disc Blu-ray Set
  • Newly scanned & restored in 4k from their 35mm original negatives
  • Both films presented in their original English language soundtrack along with an optional Italian dub track (untranslated)
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitles for both films

Disc #1 NOTHING UNDERNEATH

  • Commentary track by The Hysteria Continues!
  • Commentary track by film historian and critic Rachael Nisbet
  • “Murders a la Mode” - an interview with screenwriter Enrico Vanzina
  • “Murder He Wrote” - an interview with screenwriter Franco Ferrini
  • “High Fashion Music” - an interview with composer Pino Donaggio
  • “Models, Murders and Italy” - an interview with actor Tom Schanley

Disc #2 TOO BEAUTIFUL TO DIE

  • Commentary track by film historian and critic Rachael Nisbet
  • “Nothing True But The Eyes” - an interview with writer/director Dario Piana
  • Alternate ending storyboards
  • Deleted Scenes Storyboards

Overall rating: 4.4877048 / 5 from 244 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Blu-ray set features two stylish mid-80s gialli, 'Nothing Underneath' and 'Too Beautiful to Die', with stunning transfers and engaging special features. Customers praise the thrilling narratives, high-quality packaging, and the overall entertainment value, though some find the story less compelling.

Summary topics

  • Physical Media Release (6%): It was reported by customers that the release of the Nothing Underneath/Too Beautiful to Die Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Limited Edition physical media release is highly praised.
  • Stylish Mid-80s Giallos (6%): Customers appreciated the stylish mid-80s gialli that are stylish and the transfers look phenomenal.
  • Special Features (32%): A significant amount of customers expressed appreciation for the great double feature and special features of the double feature.
  • Transfer Quality (9%): Customers raved about how the transfer looks, with multiple reviews mentioning that it looks great.
  • Giallo Quality (10%): Customers expressed satisfaction with Nothing Underneath and Too Beautiful to Die, praising their quality and sleaze.

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Review highlights

  • "Awesome double feature enjoyed both films very much and the transfers looked great !!" — Dylan B.
  • "These mid 80s gialli are stylish and the transfers look phenomenal." — Clint B.
  • "Nice special features, gorgeous slip cover, and a fantastic transfer." — Kevin R.

Reviews

Pretty solid giallo with a pretty 'meh' sequel

"Nothing Underneath was a solid film with great locations, an excellent score, good use of tension, some nice black-glove giallo kills, and of course the great Donald Pleasence. The transfer looks and sounds great, and this was a nice addition to my collection. The "sequel", while a nice bonus, is not on the same level. The first 40 minutes or so felt like a bad Cinemax flick, complete with unnecessary slow-motion montages over too loud jazz music, but the back half turned out to be a decently respectable thriller. Overall, pretty happy with this purchase"

— Kyle P. (4/5)

Stylish double feature

"A very satisfying double feature for anyone who likes stylish Italian genre films. Nothing Underneath and Too Beautiful to Die have that glossy fashion-world atmosphere mixed with mystery and nastier thriller edges, and they pair together naturally. The disc feels like the right way to revisit them, with strong presentation and the kind of extras that make these releases more than just shelf filler. Great package, especially if Euro-thrillers and late-night giallo-adjacent weirdness are your thing."

— Danny W. (5/5)

Oh, nostalgia!

"Extremely popular in Italy upon its release, it became a phenomenon. Has it aged well? Not really, but it's still an interesting watch. Its sequel bombed."

— massimiliano m. (4/5)

Fantastic presentation of a late 80’s gem.

"Nothing Underneath is a terrific mid 80’s giallo. The genre may have been long past its peak, but there were still occasional gems like this, with stylish Milan photography and a very charming cast. The in name only sequel is a nice bonus, but nowhere near as good a film. But the presentation of both films is spectacular on the VS release, an easy one to recommend to and giallo fan."

— Daniel D. (5/5)

The Winner Is Nothing Underneath

"Nothing Underneath is the best film here. You have twins with a psychic link and a killer on the loose. Sure, it has big plot holes, but it's fun. Donald Pleasance shows up as a detective as well. Too Beautiful To Die is nothing more than a music video arranged around some deaths. It is very light on plot. I would call it all style and no substance."

— Nathan L. (3/5)

Models Murder and Mayhem

"These italian slashers have it all. Beautiful models. Exciting kills. Amazing killer reveals. Great Music. Donald Pleasance eating spaghetti from a Wendy's salad bar. Like I said - a must see. Both are about murder mysteries. Loved everything about them and the bonus of getting two films."

— Ryan S. (5/5)

Cool Obscure Euro Horror

"The transfers were great. I was into both movies. They each had some visually stunning shots."

— Michael M. (4/5)

This is a fun giallo

"This is a fun giallo slasher! Saw it at a screening and liked it so much, I had to purchase this!"

— Jen V. (5/5)

Fun pair of giallo features

"Fun giallo movies. Nothing Underneath with Doanld Pleasance is definitely the standout title of the two but it's nice to have the "sequel" included."

— Brenton H. (5/5)

2 stylish 80s giallos worth watching

"Nothing underneath is the best of the two, but too beautiful to die is, visually, one of the most 80s movies i’ve ever seen."

— William H. (5/5)

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