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Demons AKA Dèmoni (Blu-ray 4K) (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) [in English]
Archival Special Features:
- "Dario’s Demon Days" 2012 interview with writer/producer Dario Argento (10:30)
- “Defining an Era in Music” interview with composer Claudio Simonetti (9:34) [in English]
- “Splatter Spaghetti Style” interview with Luigi Cozzi (11:27)
- “Carnage at the Cinema: Lamberto Bava and His Splatter Masterpiece” interview with 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’” interview with Luigi Cozzi (30:18)
- “Profondo Jones: The Critical Perspective” interview with Alan Jones (17:39) [in English]
- "Splatter Stunt Rock" 2013 interview with stuntman Ottaviano Dell’Acqua (9:12)
- “[Sergio] Stivaletti Q&A” The Festival of Fantastic Films - Manchester, England 25th October 2019 {moderated by Michelangelo Stivaletti & Calum Waddell} (36:13) [in English]
Promotional Materials
- Italian Theatrical Trailer (2:09)
- International English Theatrical Trailer (2:09)
- US Theatrical Trailer (1:32)
DISC TWO: Demons 2 -
Subtitles:International/US English Versions
English HoH (optional)
Italian Version
English (optional) -
Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:Dolby Vision
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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 1.0 -
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.
*In English and Italian with optional English subtitles.
Extras are in Italian, except where noted. -
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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) [in English]
Archival Special Features:
- "Dario’s Demon Days" 2012 interview with writer/producer Dario Argento (10:30)
- “Defining an Era in Music” interview with composer Claudio Simonetti (9:34) [in English]
- “Splatter Spaghetti Style” interview with Luigi Cozzi (11:27)
- “Carnage at the Cinema: Lamberto Bava and His Splatter Masterpiece” interview with 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’” interview with Luigi Cozzi (30:18)
- “Profondo Jones: The Critical Perspective” interview with Alan Jones (17:39) [in English]
- "Splatter Stunt Rock" 2013 interview with stuntman Ottaviano Dell’Acqua (9:12)
- “[Sergio] Stivaletti Q&A” The Festival of Fantastic Films - Manchester, England 25th October 2019 {moderated by Michelangelo Stivaletti & Calum Waddell} (36:13) [in English]
Promotional Materials
- Italian Theatrical Trailer (2:09)
- International English Theatrical Trailer (2:09)
- US Theatrical Trailer (1:32) -
Subtitles:International/US English Versions
English HoH (optional)
Italian Version
English (optional) -
Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:Dolby Vision
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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 1.0 -
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.
Extras are in Italian, except where noted. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE: Demons (Blu-ray 4K)
*The Film - International English Version (88:22)
*The Film - Italian Version (88:22)
*The Film - US English Version (88:29)
(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)
(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 author/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)
- "Splatter Spaghetti Style" 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) [2160p]
DISC TWO: Demons 2 (Blu-ray 4K) -
Subtitles:International/US English Versions
English HoH (optional)
Italian Version
English (optional) -
Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:Dolby Vision
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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 1.0 -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:All extras in 1080p/24 except where noted otherwise.
Comes in a digi-pack inside a rigid two-part slipbox, along with a double-sided fold-out poster, a gold foil replica Metropol cinema ticket and a 58-page hardback 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. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Demons I & II Limited Edition America- Synapse Films - No cuts - contains the International English version (88:22), the Italian version (88:22), and the US English version (88:29).
- Blu-ray ALL Standard Edition America- Synapse Films - No cuts - contains the International English version (88:22), the Italian version (88:22), and the US English version (88:29).
- Blu-ray ALL Demons I & II Limited Edition United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts - contains the International English version (88:22), the Italian version (88:22), and the US English version (88:29).
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Comparison added by Rob_Hunt on 20/02/21
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 28/07/24UPDATE LOG:
20/02/21: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
10/10/21: Added US release, clean-up, dates, removed German title (not a German co-production).
23/21/21 Added the missing six extras for Synapse FIlms Limited Edition and caps-a-holic link.
10/09/22: Added Movie Censorship.
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