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Demons AKA Dèmoni (Blu-ray) (1985)
They will make cemeteries their cathedrals and the cities will be your tombs.Director: Lamberto Bava
Year of Copyright: 1985
Year of Production: 1985
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE: Demons
*The Film - International English Version (88:22)
*The Film - Italian Version (88:22)
*The Film - US English Version (88:29)
(1) Audio Commentary on the international version by critics Kat Ellinger and Heather Drain, co-hosts of the Hell's Belles podcast (2021)
(2) Audio Commentary on the international version by director Lamberto Bava, special effects artist Sergio Stivaletti, composer Claudio Simonetti, and actress Geretta Geretta (Giancarlo), moderated by Mike Baronas, Art Ettinger, and Mark Murray (2012)
"Produced by Dario Argento" 2021 visual essay by author and critic Michael Mackenzie (27:13)
Archival Special Features:
- "Dario’s Demon Days" 2012 interview with writer/producer Dario Argento (10:30)
- "Defining an Era in Music" 2012 interview with composer Claudio Simonetti (9:34)
- "Dario and His Demons: Producing Monster Mayhem" 2013 interview with writer/producer Dario Argento (15:51)
- "Splatter Stunt Rock" 2013 interview with stuntman Ottaviano Dell’Acqua (9:12)
Italian Theatrical Trailer (2:09)
International English Theatrical Trailer (2:09)
US Theatrical Trailer (1:32)
DISC TWO: Demons 2 -
Subtitles:International English Version
English HoH
Italian Version
English
US English Version
English HoH -
Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):International English Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
Italian Version
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
US English Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The international English version has English credits, the Italian version has Italian credits, and the US version has the Ascot Entertainment release logo and English credits.
The Italian version does not include the "Fino Primo Tempo" card seen on the earlier HD transfer.
The US version has been reconstructed and features fully English end credits (the original US theatrical prints included the supporting cast crawl in Italian while the remainder of the credits were in English).
Limited to 6,000 copies including a slipcover featuring new artwork by Juan José Saldarriaga and Chris MacGibbon, a reproduction of the original movie ticket from Demons, a special Demons 2 birthday party invitation, fold-out poster of Demons artwork from Wes Benscoter, and reversible cover art.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
Audio Commentary by director Lamberto Bava, special effects artist Sergio Stivaletti, composer Claudio Simonetti, and actress Geretta Geretta (Giancarlo), moderated by Mike Baronas, Art Ettinger, and Mark Murray (2012)
"Carnage at the Cinema: Lamberto Bava and His Splatter Masterpiece" 2013 interview with director Lamberto Bava (36:01)
"Dario and His Demons: Producing Monster Mayhem" 2013 interview with writer/producer Dario Argento (15:51)
"Monstrous Memories: Luigi Cozzi on Demons" 2013 interview with Argento collaborator Luigi Cozzi (30:18)
"Profondo Jones: The Critical Perspective" 2013 interview with critic Alan Jones (17:39)
"Splatter Stunt Rock" 2013 interview with stuntman Ottaviano Dell'Acqua (9:12)
International English Trailer (2:13)
US Theatrical Trailer (1:38)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:English, English (translation of the Italian dub)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo (international dub)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 (US dub)
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Case type:Steelbook
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Notes:Limited to 3,000 copies.
Only available on the Synapse Films website. -
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Extras:US Theatrical Trailer (1:38)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo (International dub) (48kHz/24-bit)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 (US dub) (48kHz/24-bit) -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:*The Film - International English Version (88:22)
*The Film - Italian Version (88:22)
*The Film - US English Version (88:29)
(1) Audio Commentary on the international version by critics Kat Ellinger and Heather Drain, co-hosts of the Hell's Belles podcast (2021)
(2) Audio Commentary on the international version by director Lamberto Bava, special effects artist Sergio Stivaletti, composer Claudio Simonetti, and actress Geretta Geretta (Giancarlo), moderated by Mike Baronas, Art Ettinger, and Mark Murray (2012)
"Produced by Dario Argento" 2021 visual essay by author and critic Michael Mackenzie (27:13)
Archival Special Features:
- "Dario’s Demon Days" 2012 interview with writer/producer Dario Argento (10:30)
- "Defining an Era in Music" 2012 interview with composer Claudio Simonetti (9:34)
- "Dario and His Demons: Producing Monster Mayhem" 2013 interview with writer/producer Dario Argento (15:51)
- "Splatter Stunt Rock" 2013 interview with stuntman Ottaviano Dell’Acqua (9:12)
Italian Theatrical Trailer (2:09)
International English Theatrical Trailer (2:09)
US Theatrical Trailer (1:32) -
Subtitles:International English Version
English HoH
Italian Version
English
US English Version
English HoH -
Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):International English Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
Italian Version
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
US English Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The international English version has English credits, the Italian version has Italian credits, and the US version has the Ascot Entertainment release logo and English credits.
The Italian version does not include the "Fino Primo Tempo" card seen on the earlier HD transfer.
The US version has been reconstructed and features fully English end credits (the original US theatrical prints included the supporting cast crawl in Italian while the remainder of the credits were in English).
*In English and Italian with optional English subtitles. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by director Lamberto Bava, special effects artist Sergio Stivaletti, and director's son Roy Bava, moderated by Loris Curci (1998)
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Extras:"Dario’s Demon Days" 2012 interview with writer/producer Dario Argento (10:31)
"Defining an Era in Music" 2012 interview with composer Claudio Simonetti (9:35)
International Trailer (2:12) -
Subtitles:Japanese
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:4571398920561
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio commentary by director Lamberto Bava, special effects artist Sergio Stivaletti, and director's son Roy Bava, moderated by Loris Curci (1998)
(2.) Audio commentary by director Lamberto Bava, special effects artist Sergio Stivaletti, and actress Geretta Giancarlo, moderated by Mike Baronas, Art Ettinger, and Mark Murray (2012) -
Extras:"Dario's Demon Days: Dario Remembers Demons" 2012 interview with writer/producer Dario Argento (10:30)
"Defining an Era in Music: Claudio Simonetti on Demons" 2012 interview with composer Claudio Simonetti (9:34)
"Splatter Spaghetti Style: Luigi Cozzi's Top Italian Terrors" 2012 interview with long-time Argento collaborator Luigi Cozzi (11:27) -
Subtitles:English HoH, English (translation of the Italian language track)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono with Stereo moments (US dub)
Italian LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with Demons 3 comic book part 1, a double-sided poster, a reversible cover, and a liner notes booklet featuring writing by Calum Wadell.
Note that the English audio track features the sound mix prepared for the US market, which differs substantially to that prepared for the UK and includes some differences in line dubbing and variations in sound effects.
Also available in a limited edition steelbook case with Arrow's Blu-ray release of the sequel Demons 2. -
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Extras:DISC ONE: Demons
* The Film - International English Version (88:22)
* The Film - Italian Version (88:22)
* The Film - US English Version (88:29)
(1.) Audio commentary on the international version by director Lamberto Bava, special effects artist Sergio Stivaletti, and director's son Roy Bava, moderated by Loris Curci (1998)
(2.) Audio commentary on the international version by director Lamberto Bava, special effects artist Sergio Stivaletti, and actress Geretta Giancarlo, moderated by Mike Baronas, Art Ettinger and Mark Murray (2012)
(3.) Audio commentary on the international version by critics Kat Ellinger and Heather Drain, co-hosts of the Hell's Belles podcast (2021)
"Produced by Dario Argento" 2021 visual essay by film historian Michael Mackenzie (27:13)
Archival Special Features:
- "Dario's Demon Days: Dario Remembers Demons" 2012 interview with director Dario Argento (10:30)
- "Defining an Era in Music: Claudio Simonetti on Demons" 2012 interview with composer Claudio Simonetti (9:34)
- "Splatter Spaghetti Style: Luigi Cozzi's Top Italian Terrors" 2012 interview with Argento collaborator Luigi Cozzi (11:27)
Promotional Materials:
- Italian Theatrical Trailer (2:09)
- International English Theatrical Trailer (2:09)
- US Theatrical Trailer (1:32)
- Japanese Souvenir Programme (13 images)
DISC TWO: Demons 2 -
Subtitles:International US English Versions
English HoH
Italian Version
English (optional) -
Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):International English Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
Italian Version
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
US Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Limited edition contains:
- Hard card slipcase that is made up of two separate halves that close around a 2-disc digipack and the other contents.
- Double-sided foldout poster.
- Full-size, gold leaf reproduction Metropol ticket.
- 58-page hardback liner notes book containing cast and crew info on both films, "Monstrous Visions: Italian Horror Cinema in the 1980s" by Roberto Curti, "New Wave Freaks: Demons and 1980s Youth Culture" by Rachel Nisbet, "Fashion Victims: Demons 2 and Deceptive Beauty" by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and information about the restorations.
The original pressing of the "Demons" disc had a faulty audio track. Arrow has set up a disc replacement program here. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Both Arrow 2021 and Synapse 2021/2024 releases feature the same 4K remaster. Arrow includes the 1998 commentary track while Synapse drops it but adds a few extras from their own 2013 release and has remastered the US version's mono track.
GENERAL NOTES:
There are two principal versions of the film:
- the Italian/English export version in Dolby Stereo.
- the mono American theatrical release version which had some changes to the dubbing and some added music and sound effects as well as some slight trims to remove product placement.
A comparison between the US Version and Italian Version is available on Movie Censorship.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Demons I & II Special Limited Edition America- Synapse Films - No cuts - includes the international English version (88:22), the Italian version (88:22), and the US version (88:29).
- Blu-ray A Limited Edition America- Synapse Films - No cuts - international version (88:27)
- Blu-ray A Standard Edition America- Synapse Films - No cuts - international version (88:28)
- Blu-ray A Standard Edition America- Synapse Films - No cuts - includes the international English version (88:22), the Italian version (88:22), and the US version (88:29).
- Blu-ray ALL Japan- Eclipse - No cuts - international version (88:35)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (88:36)
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts - Contains the international and Italian versions (88:22) and the US version (88:29)
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Comparison added by Paul_Lewis on 04/05/12
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 28/07/24UPDATE LOG:
04/05/12: Initial entry.
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11/05/12: Addition of the DVDBeaver link.
22/10/13: Addition of US disc from Synapse.
10/11/14: Addition of the US 2014 standard release.
18/02/21: Updated listing with timings, corrected typos.
22/02/21: Added UK 2021 release.
10/10/21: Added US release, clean-up, dates, removed German title (not a German co-production).
10/09/22: Added Movie Censorship and caps-a-holic.
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