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This special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Wes Benscoter & Shea Hardacre), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 6,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Jane Baker is finding life difficult to cope with following the death of her lover. Seeking seclusion, she takes a room in a large, gothic mansion, whose owner is blind. But Jane is also keeping a horrifying secret; a remnant of her love which she cannot let go but must keep hidden. As her fragile mental state further deteriorates, visitors to the spooky old house come too close to uncovering the shocking truth, when Jane snaps and unleashes a wrath of increasingly bloody terror…
The first feature film directed entirely by Italian horror legend Lamberto Bava (A Blade in the Dark, Demons), the giallo-tinged, true-crime-inspired MACABRE (Macabro) offers a tense and grisly study of budding madness. Starring Bernice Stegers (Fellini’s City of Women, Xtro) in a riveting performance utilizing the haunting beauty of New Orleans, and featuring a screenplay co-authored by Bava along with the great Pupi and Antonio Avati (The House With Laughing Windows, Zeder), this unnerving thriller at last hits 4K UHD from Vinegar Syndrome in a brand new, absolutely gorgeous restoration of its totally uncensored original camera negative, along with a heaping assortment of fresh interviews and critical appraisals.
directed by: Lamberto Bava
starring: Bernice Stegers, Stanko Molnar, Veronica Zinny, Roberto Posse, Ferdinando Orlandi, Fernando Pannullo, Elisa Kadigia Bove
1980 / 90 min / 1.85:1 / Italian & English Mono
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Overall rating: 4.895238 / 5 from 105 reviews.
Macabre, a limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set, features a new restoration of the 1980 Italian horror film directed by Lamberto Bava. This set includes a hard slipcase, slipcover, a 40-page book, and is limited to 6,000 units. The film, starring Bernice Stegers, offers a tense and grisly study of budding madness, presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range with multiple versions and bonus interviews.
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"Satisfying debut film from Lamberto Bava . A thriller/ Giallo that takes place in New Orleans in the beginning of 80s. Great picture and sound . Lots of extras and a cover that beats most of the similar releases makes this a big recommendation!"
"A wonderfully atmospheric gothic horror film, and this release does it justice. The transfer is excellent, with a clean and detailed picture that still preserves the film’s original look. Definitely worth picking up, especially for fans of classic horror."
"This isn't my favorite Lamberto Bava film, but it's one of the first ones I saw back in the heyday of Anchor Bay DVDs & I think it's great. This set is truly gorgeous. The film looks fantastic, & what a treat to have 3 cuts, even if there might not be major differences. All the packaging design is beautiful. I'm truly pleased to have this deluxe edition on my shelf."
"Wonderful 4K package! The transfer is a nice upgrade from the blu-ray. The artwork is great (maybe besides the front cover on the slipcase), informative extras, and solid essays in the included booklet. Recommend picking this one up!"
"This new 4k of Lamberto Bava's debut directorial effort is worth every penny and the wait! The new transfer looks immaculate and VS has adorned it with an abundance of supplements, housed in their customary sturdy slipcase, along with a nicely appointed booklet! Everything fans of this odd and gruesome giallo could ask for!"
"Awesome release and restoration of Lamberto Bava’s classic. Love the artwork! This release is pretty simple to spoil, so I’ll just say the film is a beautifully filmed Italian mystery mind-bender, albeit pretty tame by today’s standards, but still a great watch."
"This movie has a reputation for being very slow. And it was but at no point was I bored, there’s two characters here who are so bizarre and psychotic. It’s not one of my favorite Lamberto Bava movies but it’s still pretty good"
"Finally a great release. This is one of my favorites and the type of movie to watch twice. First time for the shock value and the second time for the comedy elements. Nasty ass artwork, good restoration and so forth."
"LOVE this masterpiece from Lamberto!!! Amazing edition and sweet extras."
"Lamberto Bava's first film finally makes the jump to 4K with an absolute incredible transfer that looks gorgeous. I saw this on dvd way back when and let me tell you this is one of the best upgrades EVER!"
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