Before starring in the notorious exploitation classic, I Spit on Your Grave, Camille Keaton starred in a series of highly atmospheric, early 70s Italian horror films, three of which are collected here, on Blu-ray, for the first time.
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MADELEINE:
Madeleine has just endured a traumatizing miscarriage. Finding herself increasingly lost in bizarre nightmares, she begins to question her life and happiness, taking refuge in extra marital affairs and unstoppable hedonism. But how long can she hide from reality before the brutal consequences of her actions catch up to her?
An eerie, sensual, and character driven mood piece which is highly reliant of unsettling dream sequences, Roberto Mauri's MADELEINE: ANATOMY OF A NIGHTMARE offers one of Camille Keaton's strongest performances, and co-stars Paola Senatore (Eaten Alive), Silvano Tranquilli (Legend of Blood Castle), and Pier Maria Rossi (The Messiah). Sumptuously lensed by veteran cinematographer Carlo Carlini (Autopsy), Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present the world Blu-ray debut of MADELEINE, newly restored in 4K from its original camera negative and presented for the first time in its English language version, with Keaton's original English dialogue finally able to be heard.
directed by: Roberto Mauri
starring: Camille Keaton, Paola Senatore, Silvano Tranquilli, Pier Maria Rossi
1974 / 102 min / 2.35:1 / English Mono
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Newly scanned & restored in 4k from its 35mm original camera negative
Commentary track with actress Camille Keaton & Art Ettinger
“Passport to Kill” - a brand new interview with actress Camille Keaton
Audio essay by film historian and critic Rachael Nisbet
Alternate Italian ‘Burning Baby’ sequence
Original trailer
Camille Keaton Still Gallery
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
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TRAGIC CEREMONY:
A foursome of young friends, enjoying themselves in the countryside, happen upon a secluded villa. Believing the place to be empty, they decide to investigate, only to stumble upon a grisly, in progress satanic rite. Barely escaping with their lives, it's not long before evil forces begin to torment them...
Best known for its bonkers, mid-film massacre, Riccardo Freda's (Iguana With the Tongue of Fire) Spanish-Italian co-production, TRAGIC CEREMONY is a gore heavy supernatural horror treat that dispenses normal logic in favor of ever mounting weirdness. Starring Camille Keaton, Tony Isbert (No One Heard the Scream), Luciana Paluzzi (Thunderball), and veteran Italian character actor Luigi Pistilli (The Good the Bad and the Ugly), and scored by maestro Stelvio Cipriani (A Bay of Blood), Vinegar Syndrome is excited to present the Blu-ray debut of TRAGIC CEREMONY, newly restored from its original negative.
directed by: Riccardo Freda
starring: Camille Keaton, Tony Isbert, Máximo Valverde, Luigi Pistilli, Luciana Paluzzi
1972 / 87 min / 1.85:1 / Italian Mono (with English subtitles)
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm original camera negative
Commentary track with film historian and author Samm Deighan
“Camille’s European Adventures” - an archival interview with actress Camille Keaton
Camille Keaton Still Gallery
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
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SEX OF THE WITCH:
The wealthy patriarch of the Hilton family has just died, and his heirs have gathered at the family castle to collect on their inheritances. However, it's not long before a black clad killer strikes, bumping off several members of the Hilton clan, in gruesome fashion. As the police begin their investigation, long buried secrets are revealed, including curses and connections to black magic.
An almost impossibly trashy mix of gothic horror, sex drama, and giallo overtones, Angelo Pannacciò's (Holocaust II) SEX OF THE WITCH is a gloriously perverse slice of Eurosleaze. Featuring Camille Keaton alongside Jessica Dublin (Toxic Avenger II & III), Franco Garofalo (Virus), and Donald O'Brien (Zombie Holocaust), Vinegar Syndrome presents the world Blu-ray debut of SEX OF THE WITCH, newly restored from its original techniscope negative and including nearly 10 minutes of additional, long lost, sex!
directed by: Angelo Pannacciò
starring: Camille Keaton, Jessica Dublin, Franco Garofalo, Donald O'Brien
1973 / 95 min / 2.35:1 / Italian Mono (with English subtitles)
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm original camera negative
Commentary track with film historian and author Kat Ellinger
Original trailer
Camille Keaton Still Gallery
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
