Tenebrae (1982) 4k UltraHD/Blu-ray Review

Italian horror movie legend writer, producer and director Dario Argento is known for his dark grisly horror tales of the 1970s and 1980s. He brought the world such horror classics as Suspira, Deep Red, Inferno, and "Animal Trilogy", featuring of The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, The Cat o' Nine Tails and Four Flies on Grey Velvet.

Synapse Films have been releasing horror classics physical media fans are just eating up! They released a Dario Argento's Phenomena on 4k UltraHD and Blu-ray. Now it is time for another Argento horror film. For the 40th Anniversary it is time for 1982's Tenebrae on 4k and Blu-ray.

American mystery author Peter Neal (Anthony Franciosa, Death Wish II) comes to Rome to promote his newest novel, Tenebrae. A razor-wielding psychopath is on the loose, taunting Neal and murdering those around him in gruesome fashion just like the character in his novel. As the mystery surrounding the killings spirals out of control, Neal investigates the crimes on his own, leading to a mind-bending, genre-twisting conclusion that will leave you breathless!

Dario Argento's Tenebrae is really the best of both world, horror and mystery. The acting is good, but the cinematography of Luciano Tovoli (Suspiria) is the real star here. Tenebrae really takes you on a rollercoaster ride you will never forget.

The film has been transferred to UltraHD in 2160p and on Blu-ray in 1080p There are both presented in 1.85:1 aspect ratio. There are two audio options DTS-HD Master Audio lossless mono for both Italian Language and English. English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack. Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack.

This 4K restoration is brought to us by Arrow Video and it is a stunning restoration. The picture is crisp and clean. The colors pop right off the screen. The audio is clear with no hiss or pops. But a beautiful restoration is not all that is included here. There is a ton of bonus features included. Take a look!

* Audio commentary by authors and critics Alan Jones and Kim Newman

* Audio commentary by Argento expert Thomas Rostock

* Audio commentary by Maitland McDonagh, author of Broken Mirrors/Broken Minds: The Dark Dreams of Dario Argento

* Original Italian and English front and end titles and insert shots

* Yellow Fever: The Rise and Fall of the Giallo, a feature-length documentary

* Being the Villain, a newly edited archival interview with actor John Steiner

* Out of the Shadows, an archival interview with Maitland McDonagh

* Voices of the Unsane, an archival featurette 

* Screaming Queen, an archival interview with Daria Nicolodi

* The Unsane World of Tenebrae, an archival interview with Dario Argento

* A Composition for Carnage, an archival interview with Claudio Simonetti

* Archival introduction by Daria Nicolodi

* International theatrical trailer

* Japanese “Shadow” theatrical trailer

* Alternate opening credits sequence

* “Unsane” end credits sequence

* Image galleries

As you can see Synapse Films really but the work in for this release. They gave fans od Dario Argento so much to enjoy here. Tenebrae is arriving just in time for Halloween season. Another release to make your spooky season, just a little spookier!

So if you missed out of the Arrow Video release. Treat yourself to this UltraHD release. Head over to Amazon and order your copy today.


Out of 4 Films Reels (4 being the best) Synapse Films Blu-ray of Tenebrae receives....