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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: 4.247059 / 5 from 85 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.

Summary topics

Cast Quality: 16%
Performance Quality: 13%
Emotional Intensity: 16%
Story Quality: 7%
Release Quality: 12%

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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

Depressing

"Hard to watch!"

— Robert B. (3/5)

Complex movie

"Written, directed, and starring Asia Argento. Another Asia Argento movie that requires research by the viewer that is helped significantly by watching the commentary. Although the movie appears to be very confusing, it is highly edited and skillfully done. Nice blu-ray transfer with great packaging."

— Carl L. (4/5)

Heart

"Just ok"

— Michael B. (4/5)

Asias second direction

"Great to see Asia following her father and becoming a director. Great performances, nice picture quality and a nice little package of extras. And lovely slipcover Definitely a big fan of Asia argento"

— Dave F. (5/5)

Great Release

"An excellent film. Great video and audio presentation."

— Peter D. (5/5)

There’s plenty of backstory to

"There’s plenty of backstory to this film that may justifiably turn people off, and I think of it as an oddity more than anything else."

— Keith M. (3/5)

The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things

"Be still my heart. . . Asia Argento"

— Zach S. (5/5)

Asia’s best film

"Really bleak and depressing film but beautifully made. Really shows of Asia Argento’s talent behind the camera as well as what she can achieve in front of it. This was an immediate purchase for me!"

— RICHARD L. (5/5)

Asia fan

"I picked this up primarily because I'm an Asia argento fan. I was surprised as to how good the movie actually was. And how stacked the cast is. The slipcover gave great punk rock show poster vibes. The movie is a hard watch but well worth your time."

— Anthony L. (5/5)

For Asia Argento Fans

"Fascinating and compelling drama."

— Jeffrey L. (3/5)