Giorgio Ferroni's NIGHT OF THE DEVILS (1972) from Raro

bruce h · 07-05-2012, 11:00 AM

One of the most unfairly obscure Eurohorror titles out there, Giorgio Ferroni's NIGHT OF THE DEVILS (1972) finally sees its US debut, courtesy of Raro. A brutal and atmospheric take on the Wurdulak story (used previously as the basis for the best segment from Mario Bava's BLACK SABBATH), the film presents Gianni Garko as a lost traveler who finds shelter at a remote house in the middle of the woods. However, the family who lives there are a paranoid, superstitious lot, but we soon find their fears to be well-placed -- before the film is over he's dealing with witches, vampires and killer children! Hard to see for far too long, perhaps now DEVILS will finally get the reputation it deserves.

Preorder available:
Blu: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=cinema09-20
DVD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B008H1Q3JG

No trailer readily online (I've never even actually seen one?), but here's a (kinda spoilerish) clip:
http://youtu.be/il69-hsp4V8

dave13 · 07-05-2012, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruce h

A brutal and atmospheric take on the Wurdulak story (used previously as the basis for the best segment from Mario Bava's BLACK SABBATH)

i'm gonna disagree with you there, The Drop of Water is clearly the superior segment.

(also looking forward to more stuff from Raro)

Erick H. · 07-06-2012, 06:26 AM

Always wanted to see this one,have to check it out.

Katatonia · 07-06-2012, 08:24 AM

Nice. Hopefully the Amazon pre-order price will go down on the Blu like it did with Murder Obsession.

bruce h · 07-06-2012, 10:22 AM

I imagine it would -- most of the Raro titles drop to the $16 mark before release. I put in my order anyway, so hopefully it follows past trends! I'll be really curious to see if there's any extras.

They have a small graphic of the cover posted on their site; it looks like they're utilizing the Dutch VHS art as the template:

unclefred · 07-08-2012, 03:41 AM

I'm looking forward to ditching the old dvr, thanks again Raro!

bruce h · 08-02-2012, 02:17 AM

Updated specs:
Production: Italy – 1972
Running time: 95 minutes, color
Language: Italian and English
Subtitles: Optional English and German
Audio: Dolby digital 2.0 Mono
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1

Special Features
New HD Transfer/Digitally restored / Original trailer
Video interview with Chris Alexander, Fangoria Magazine
New and improved English subtitle translation
A fully illustrated booklet on genesis and production of the film
A video interview with composer Giorgio Gaslini

unclefred · 08-05-2012, 05:27 AM

And no foggy bits?

hellraiser40 · 08-05-2012, 10:43 AM

are the BluRay releases from Raro region free?

on Amazon i looked on the backside of Murder Obsession and it didn't mention the region

Crystal Plumage · 09-16-2012, 09:40 PM

Blu is region free. Both the DVD and the Blu are limited to 2000.

Preordered mine some time ago in one of their Facebook offers. Getting Plot of Fear for free

Here's hoping it will arrive soon

Crystal Plumage · 09-16-2012, 09:44 PM

For completeness sake:

Quote:

Production: Italy – 1972
Running time: 95 minutes, color
Language: Italian and English
Subtitles: Optional English and German
Audio: Dolby digital 2.0 Mono
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1

BDUSA047 RVDUSA045
Release Date: September 25, 2012

Special Features

New HD Transfer/Digitally restored / Original trailer
Video interview with Chris Alexander, Fangoria Magazine
New and improved English subtitle translation
A fully illustrated booklet on genesis and production of the film
A video interview with composer Giorgio Gaslini

Crystal Plumage · 09-21-2012, 10:29 PM

It's delayed.

Quote:

Hi ,
Yes we were just talking with our PR person and we have decided to move the street date to October the 16th.
This is because of further QC’s we want to do on the subtitles, English and German to make sure that is all perfect.
We care about quality and your satisfaction.
Thanks for your patience and essential co-operation.
RaRO team

Taking more time for this release is fine. Rushing things for a release date is never a good thing. And since this is a ltd. ed. they won't get a second chance!

spawningblue · 09-26-2012, 01:27 AM

Didn't know this one was limited, may have to grab the Blu. Damn too much stuff hitting this year, especially with all the limited releases!

othervoice1 · 09-26-2012, 04:23 AM

I tried the Amazon link you had for the blu but it says not available now? And the dvd now says January of 2013 on Amazons site?? Anyways I went ahead and ordered directly from Raro Video's site:

http://rarovideousa.com/The-Night-of...5th-BR-and-DVD

elDomenechHDG · 09-26-2012, 02:22 PM

As much as I dislike delays (for whatever reason) with so much stuff coming out, my wallet appreciates a little break. But is 3 weeks enough time to get a disc to retailers if they're still tinkering with it?

07-05-2012, 11:00 AM	#1
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,436	Giorgio Ferroni's NIGHT OF THE DEVILS (1972) from Raro One of the most unfairly obscure Eurohorror titles out there, Giorgio Ferroni's NIGHT OF THE DEVILS (1972) finally sees its US debut, courtesy of Raro. A brutal and atmospheric take on the Wurdulak story (used previously as the basis for the best segment from Mario Bava's BLACK SABBATH), the film presents Gianni Garko as a lost traveler who finds shelter at a remote house in the middle of the woods. However, the family who lives there are a paranoid, superstitious lot, but we soon find their fears to be well-placed -- before the film is over he's dealing with witches, vampires and killer children! Hard to see for far too long, perhaps now DEVILS will finally get the reputation it deserves. Preorder available: Blu: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=cinema09-20 DVD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B008H1Q3JG No trailer readily online (I've never even actually seen one?), but here's a (kinda spoilerish) clip: http://youtu.be/il69-hsp4V8 __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List Last edited by bruce h; 02-19-2013 at 05:36 PM.

07-06-2012, 08:24 AM	#4
Katatonia Hellbound Heart Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 15,899	Nice. Hopefully the Amazon pre-order price will go down on the Blu like it did with Murder Obsession. __________________ "The machines are faster and the bombs are worse, as we're all sucked into this unholy curse." - Saint Vitus - War Is Our Destiny DVD Profiler Collection

07-06-2012, 10:22 AM	#5
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,436	I imagine it would -- most of the Raro titles drop to the $16 mark before release. I put in my order anyway, so hopefully it follows past trends! I'll be really curious to see if there's any extras. They have a small graphic of the cover posted on their site; it looks like they're utilizing the Dutch VHS art as the template: __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

08-02-2012, 02:17 AM	#7
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,436	Updated specs: Production: Italy – 1972 Running time: 95 minutes, color Language: Italian and English Subtitles: Optional English and German Audio: Dolby digital 2.0 Mono Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 Special Features New HD Transfer/Digitally restored / Original trailer Video interview with Chris Alexander, Fangoria Magazine New and improved English subtitle translation A fully illustrated booklet on genesis and production of the film A video interview with composer Giorgio Gaslini __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

09-26-2012, 01:27 AM	#13
spawningblue Deadite Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,375	Didn't know this one was limited, may have to grab the Blu. Damn too much stuff hitting this year, especially with all the limited releases! __________________ "First you wanna kill me, now you wanna kiss me. Blow." My Movie Collection

07-06-2012, 06:26 AM	#3
Erick H. HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,437	Always wanted to see this one,have to check it out.

07-08-2012, 03:41 AM	#6
unclefred Victim Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon coast mountains Posts: 58	I'm looking forward to ditching the old dvr, thanks again Raro!

08-05-2012, 05:27 AM	#8
unclefred Victim Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon coast mountains Posts: 58	And no foggy bits?

08-05-2012, 10:43 AM	#9
hellraiser40 Maniac Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 704	are the BluRay releases from Raro region free? on Amazon i looked on the backside of Murder Obsession and it didn't mention the region

09-26-2012, 04:23 AM	#14
othervoice1 HackMaster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,386	I tried the Amazon link you had for the blu but it says not available now? And the dvd now says January of 2013 on Amazons site?? Anyways I went ahead and ordered directly from Raro Video's site: http://rarovideousa.com/The-Night-of...5th-BR-and-DVD __________________ 'Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love... the clarity of hatred... and the ecstasy of grief.' Angel Passion Last edited by othervoice1; 09-26-2012 at 04:32 AM.

09-26-2012, 02:22 PM	#15
elDomenechHDG Stalker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA Posts: 488	As much as I dislike delays (for whatever reason) with so much stuff coming out, my wallet appreciates a little break. But is 3 weeks enough time to get a disc to retailers if they're still tinkering with it?

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