{"product_id":"the-monster-le","title":"The Monster (LE)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR PAYMENT WILL BE TAKEN IMMEDIATELY, AND THAT THE ITEM WILL BE DISPATCHED JUST BEFORE THE LISTED RELEASE DATE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHOULD YOU ORDER ANY OF THE ALREADY RELEASED ITEMS FROM OUR CATALOGUE AT THE SAME TIME AS THIS PRE-ORDER ITEM, PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR PURCHASES WILL ALL BE SHIPPED TOGETHER WHEN THIS PRE-ORDER ITEM BECOMES AVAILABLE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE PLACE A SEPARATE ORDER FOR PRE-ORDERS IF YOU WISH TO HAVE IN-STOCK ITEMS SHIPPED SOONER.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Monster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValerio is a struggling reporter with a failed marriage and withdrawn son. He is angry at the world and strives for more. In the newspaper’s mail he receives the opportunity he’s been waiting for, a serial killer announces and later carries out a series of grisly murders. Valerio remorselessly uses this opportunity to improve his position and standing but will he draw himself too close to the killer? From veteran director Luigi Zampa, \u003cem\u003eThe Monster\u003c\/em\u003e is a satirical giallo with deeper commentary on the nature of the press in society. Written by Sergio Donati (\u003cem\u003eOnce Upon a Time in the West\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSlap the Monster on Page One\u003c\/em\u003e) and featuring a catchy Ennio Morricone score, it is presented on home video for the first time outside Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eBLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e2K restoration from the original negative by Radiance Films\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eUncompressed mono PCM audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eAudio commentary by giallo experts Rachael Nisbet and Peter Jilmstad (2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eInterviews with stars Sydne Rome, Renato Scarpa, Enzo Santaniello and makeup artist Pierantonio Mecacci (45 mins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eInterview with Italian cinema expert Richard Dyer (2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eTrailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eNew English subtitle translation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eReversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eLimited edition booklet featuring new writing by Roberto Curti, author of \u003cem\u003eItalian Giallo in Film and Television: A Critical History\u003c\/em\u003e, and archival interviews with Luigi Zampa and Johnny Dorelli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eLimited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdd five or more of our October releases (Fantastique: The Dreams and Nightmares of French Cinema, The Monster, Planet of the Vampires, Visitor Q, La marge, Who Can Kill a Child?) to cart to receive 10% off. Discount automatically applied at cart. Ends August 5th.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003ePlanet of the Vampires is also available in the US\/Canada at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.radiancefilms.us\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eradiancefilms.us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eYear: 1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eCountry: Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eCert: TBC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eFormat: Blu-ray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eRegion: AB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eRAD206BDLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eEAN: 5060974684090\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease date: 19\/10\/26\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radiance Films","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57046256550266,"sku":"RAD206BDLE","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/5482\/5961\/files\/THE_MONSTER_2D_FRONT_OBI.png?v=1783348908","url":"https:\/\/www.radiancefilms.co.uk\/products\/the-monster-le","provider":"Radiance Films","version":"1.0","type":"link"}