San Clemente, Calif., December 14, 2023 — Celluloid Dreams (www.celluloid-dreams.net) today announces the release date for its upcoming debut title “The Case of the Bloody Orchid.” Originally known as “Perchè Quelle Strane Gocce Di Sangue Sul Corpo Di Jennifer?,” the 1972 film is Italian director Giuliano Carnimeo’s only giallo, and it has since become a genre favorite. The film will be released on April 9th 2024 as a 2-disc combo containing a Blu-ray and 4K UHD version with a suggested retail price of $45.95
From a script by the master architect of giallo, Ernesto Gastaldi (THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS. WARDH, ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK, DEATH WALKS ON HIGH HEELS), comes director Giuliano Carnimeo’s sexually-charged giallo debut (credited as Anthony Ascott), presented here, for the first time, in 4K ultra high definition anywhere. “The Case of the Bloody Orchid” features a brand new transfer of the movie, taken from the original camera negative that has been carefully color-graded and painstakingly restored for this release to bring out every detail in its beautiful cinematography.
The gruesome murders of two young women send a shockwave of fear through the tenants of a high-rise apartment building. For photo models Jennifer and Marylin, it presents a welcome opportunity to move in together in one of the emptied flats.
But the aura of terror catches up with everyone and soon, Jennifer feels like prey, stalked and targeted by the gloved killer. As her paranoia grows, Jennifer suspects everyone—her fanatic ex-husband, her spinster neighbor, the lesbian from down the hall, and even her boyfriend. But she is determined to stay one step ahead of the depraved killer!
Starring giallo’s ultimate scream queen, Edwige Fenech (STRIP NUDE FOR YOUR KILLER, HOSTEL: PART II), alongside George Hilton (THE STRANGE VICE OF MRS. WARDH, THE CASE OF THE SCORPION’S TAIL) in their third collaboration together, “The Case of the Bloody Iris” is “pure giallo fun” (Mondo Digital). With its beautiful cinematography masterfully contrasted by its brutal violence, the film is every bit as exploitative and blood-spattered as it is sultry and salacious, turning it into “a luxuriant banquet of sumptuous visuals, sinister chills, and otherworldly beauty” (Deadshed).
A series of bonus features such as interview featurettes, a brand-new commentary track, an image gallery, newly transferred trailers, and more accompany the release. The movie is presented in its original Italian language with newly translated subtitles, as well as an English dub.
Bonus Features:
- Reversible cover, featuring the original Italian and English title of the movie
- (NEW) Commentary Track by film critic Guido Henkel
- (NEW) “Drops of Giallo” Interview Featurette with Ernesto Gastaldo and Giuliano Carnimeo
- “Flowers of Blood” Interview Featurette with George Hilton
- “Marylin” Interview Featurette with Paola Quattrini
- (NEW) Outtake Reel
- Image Gallery
- English Trailer in 4K resolution
- Italian Trailer in 4K resolution
Specifications:
New 2023 4K ultra-high definition Master sourced from 4K scan of the original negative!
2-disc combo containing a Blu-ray Disc and 4K UHD version of the movie
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Run Time: 94 minutes
Subtitles: Newly translated English, English SDH
Audio Specs: Italian - DTS HD Mono, English - DTS HD Mono
For more information, visit the Celluloid Dreams website at https://www.celluloid-dreams.net
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Celluloid Dreams is an independent home video publisher, with a focus on genre movies from around the world. Each release is hand-picked and curated, carefully restored and released on physical media formats in the North American market to allow more viewers to experience these films in the best possible audio and video quality. The company’s mission is ensure that the selected classics, their history, information and knowledge are not lost to time, but will available in ultra high-definition quality for all film lovers – now and in the future.
