{"product_id":"the-monster-limited-edition-radiance-films-blu-ray","title":"THE MONSTER [LIMITED EDITION] (RADIANCE FILMS) (BLU-RAY)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**THIS ITEM IS A PREORDER**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease date: 10\/20\/2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrders containing preorder items will ship when all items in the order are available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreorder Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item will ship upon arrival from our distributor. While we aim to ship as quickly as possible, release-day delivery cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValerio (Johnny Dorelli, Bread and Chocolate) is a struggling reporter with a failed marriage and withdrawn son. He is angry at the world and strives for more. In the newspaper's mail he receives the opportunity he's been waiting for, a serial killer announces and later carries out a series of grisly murders. Valerio remorselessly uses this opportunity to improve his position and standing but will he draw himself too close to the killer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom veteran director Luigi Zampa (Anyone Can Play, Secrets of a Nurse), The Monster is a satirical giallo with deeper commentary on the nature of the press in society. Written by Sergio Donati (Once Upon a Time in the West, Slap the Monster on Page One) and featuring a catchy Ennio Morricone (The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly) score, it is presented on home video for the first time outside Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonus Materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2K restoration from the original negative by Radiance Films\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncompressed mono PCM audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio commentary by giallo experts Rachael Nisbet and Peter Jilmstad (2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterviews with stars Sydne Rome, Renato Scarpa, Enzo Santaniello and makeup artist Pierantonio Mecacci (45 mins)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterview with Italian cinema expert Richard Dyer (2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrailer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew English subtitle translation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited edition booklet featuring new writing by Roberto Curti, author of Italian Giallo in Film and Television: A Critical History, and archival interviews with Luigi Zampa and Johnny Dorelli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst time on Blu-ray, loaded with extras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRediscovered Giallo from the award-winning director of THE CITY STANDS TRIAL and A QUESTION OF HONOR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhanced by a brilliant free jazz score from Ennio Morricone (THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE, THE UNTOUCHABLES, THEHATEFUL EIGHT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of ZODIAC, ACE IN THE HOLE, DRESSED TO KILL, TENEBRAE, and WHAT THE PEEPER SAW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radiance Films","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41116332589105,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/9878\/2001\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_db4bfa55-9860-4238-91c7-0ae63fe973dc.jpg?v=1783706383","url":"https:\/\/openframemedia.co\/products\/the-monster-limited-edition-radiance-films-blu-ray","provider":"Open Frame Media","version":"1.0","type":"link"}