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Absurd AKA Rosso Sangue AKA Blood Red AKA Horrible AKA Antropophagus 2 AKA The Grim Reaper 2 AKA Monster Hunter AKA Zombie 6: Monster Hunter (Blu-ray) (1981)
Pray you survive the hunt.Director: Joe D'Amato (as Peter Newton)
Year of Copyright: 1981
Year of Production: 1981
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film - English Export Version (93:55)
*The Film - Italian Version (88:33)
"The Return of The Grim Reaper" 2018 interview with actor/writer/co-producer Luigi Montefiori (30:53)
"D'Amato on Video" archival interview with director Aristide Massaccesi (19:43)
"A Biker (Uncredited)" 2017 interview with Michele Soavi (17:47)
"Absurd" Theatrical Trailer (2:41)
DISC TWO (CD)
Soundtrack by Carlo Maria Cordio (69:18):
01. "Absurd" (4:24)
02. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 1" (1:07)
03. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 2" (1:59)
04. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 3" (3:27)
05. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 4" (2:14)
06. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 5" (2:44)
07. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 6" (2:43)
08. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 7" (3:28)
09. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 8" (2:44)
10. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 9" (2:10)
11. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 10" (2:39)
12. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 11" (2:34)
13. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 12" (2:17)
14. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 13" (1:57)
15. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 14" (3:04)
16. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 15" (3:54)
17. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 16" (5:43)
18. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 17" (3:33)
19. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 18" (3:39)
20. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 19" (4:09)
21. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 20" (3:15)
22. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 21" (1:15)
23. "Rosso Sangue - Seq. 19 (live in Rome, 1990)" (4:19) -
Subtitles:English Version: English HoH
Italian Version: English (optional) -
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Version:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Italian Version:
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a reversible cover while the first 2,500 copies include a CD soundtrack.
Two limited edition packages are available directly from Severin Films:
- the Anthrophagous/Absurd LE Video Nasty Slipcase bundle with "Video Nasty" double-sided slipcase.
- the Man-Eater Bundle with "Video Nasty" double-sided slipcase, Absurd CD soundtrack, Severin Films Hall Of Fame Enamel Pin #5: Joe D’Amato, The Anthropophagous Monster Enamel Pin, Anthropophagous T-Shirt, and exclusive Anthropophagous Plush Doll. -
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Extras:*The Film - English Export Version (93:55)
*The Film - Italian Version (88:33)
(1) Audio Commentary on the English version by film historians Eugenio Ercolani and Nanni Cobretti (2024, in English)
(2) Audio Commentary on the English version by The Hysteria Continues (Justin Kerswell, Joseph Henson, Nathan Johnson, Erik Threlfall) (2017)
"When Luigi Met George" 2023 interview with actor/screenwriter Luigi Montefiori (27:06, in Italian with English subtitles)
"The Absurd Factor" 2017 interview with actor/screenwriter Luigi Montefiori (14:27, in Italian with English subtitles)
"The Sound of Filmirage" 2024 interview with composer Carlo Maria Cordio (18:25, in Italian with English subtitles)
"An Uncredited Biker" 2017 interview with filmmaker Michele Soavi (17:10, in Italian with English subtitles)
"How Absurd: An Italian Slasher" 2024 visual essay by film historian Mike Foster (13:47)
"Absurd" Export Trailer (2:43) -
Subtitles:Export Version
English HoH
Italian Version
English (optional) -
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Export Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Italian Version
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a reversible sleeve featuring new art by Graham Humphreys and original Italian poster.
Also available in a 4K UltraHD/Blu-ray combo.
88 Films 4K UltraHD/Blu-ray combo website exclusive edition includes a rigid slipcase with original VHS artwork, doublesided A3 poster, and a 40-page perfectbound book featuring:
- "Absurd - Joe D'amato and the Outer Limits of Bad Taste" by David Flint;
- "Rosso Sangue" by Johnny Mains;
- "No Saints Day - Absurd, the Italian Halloween" by Jon Dear;
- "Slasher Italian Films …and No Sex Please" by Pier Maria Bocchi;
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
"Italian Halloween" 2024 interview with film historian David Didelot (16:52)
"Red as Blood" 2024 interview with George Eastman (Luigi Montefiori) (30:58)
French Theatrical Trailer (2:45)
U.S. Theatrical Trailer (2:42)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
Italian Version
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono -
Case type:Digipak
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Easter eggs:Easter Egg (3:07)
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Amazon France
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Extras:*The Film - Export Version (93:55)
*The Film - Italian Version (88:33)
Audio Commentary on the English version by The Hysteria Continues (Justin Kerswell, Joseph Henson, Nathan Johnson, Erik Threlfall) (2017)
"The Absurd Files" 2017 interview with actor Luigi Montefiori (14:21, in Italian with English subtitles)
"A Biker (Uncredited)" 2017 interview with filmmaker Michele Soavi (17:47, in Italian with English subtitles)
Thanks: Also plays right after the film; thanks to the those who backed the crowdfunding campaign to restore the film (1:40) -
Subtitles:English Version
None
Italian Version
English (optional) -
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Version
English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Italian Version
Italian LPCM 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: Draw
88 Films 2024 edition includes a new 4K master and both new and archival extras while the US and French editions also have exclusives.
GENERAL NOTES:
Two principle versions of the film exist:
- Italian domestic cut (~88 minutes)
- Export version (~94 minutes)
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition America- Severin Films - No cuts - includes both the export English version (93:55) and the Italian domestic version (88:33)
- Blu-ray ALL Remastered United Kingdom- 88 Films - No cuts - includes the export version (93:55) and the Italian version (88:33).
- Blu-ray B France- ESC Editions - No cuts - includes both the export English version (93:56) and the Italian domestic version (88:40)
- Blu-ray B The 88 Films Italian Collection Restoration Project #1 United Kingdom- 88 Films - No cuts - includes the English export version (93:55) and the Italian version (88:33).
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Comparison added by Paul_Lewis on 13/01/17
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 06/06/24UPDATE LOG:
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15/12/17: Added greater, more acurate detail to the UK release from 88 Films.
16/12/17: Typo.
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30/09/18: DVDBeaver.
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07/06/24: Added 2024 88 Films edition.
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