Blue Underground contracts THE STENDHAL SYNDROME (review)

Asia Argento stars in her father Dario Argento's return to the Italian giallo after his Hollywood forays TWO EVIL EYES and TRAUMA.  Anna Manni, an Italian policewoman from Rome travels to Florence on the trail of a serial rapist who has recently started killing.  In the Uffizi Gallery, Anna experiences a fugue state in the presence of the great works of art and loses her memory, making her vulnerable to the killer.

REVIEW LINK: Blue Underground (US) Region ALL Blu-ray/Region 0 NTSC DVD (DVD Drive-in)

THE STENDHAL SYNDROME Blu-ray/DVD combo specs:

• Blu-ray:
• 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 1.85:1 widescreen
• English and Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 and 2.0 Surround, and Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
• DVD:
• 16: 9 anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen
• English and Italian DTS 6.1-ES, Dolby Digital 5.1 EX, and Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
• Optional English (for the Italian), English SDH (for the English), French, and Spanish subtitles
• Audio Commentary with author Troy Howarth
• “Three Shades of Asia” interview with star Asia Argento
• “Prisoner of Art” interview with co-writer Franco Ferrini
• “Sharp as a Razor” interview with special makeup artist Franco Casagni
• Theatrical Trailer
• Poster and Still Gallery
• Bonus Disc:
• "Director: Dario Argento" interview
• "Inspiration: Psychological Consultant Graziella Magherini" interview with the author of the book
• "Special Effects: Sergio Stivaletti" interview
• "Assistant Director: Luigi Cozzi" interview
• "Production Designer: Massimo Antonello Geleng" interview
• Liner Notes by Troy Howarth