Specifications
| Condition | New |
| Label | Studiocanal |
| Region Code | Region B |
"LE VENIN DE LA PEUR, A VERY IMPORTANT FILM FOR UNDERSTANDING MY CAREER. A TOTALLY DREAMLIKE WORK, ON THE BORDERS OF REALITY AND THE IMAGINARY."
— LUCIO FULCI
— LUCIO FULCI
Carol Hammond (Florinda Bolkan), daughter of a famous lawyer, is haunted by strange visions involving her neighbor, Julia Durer (Anita Strindberg). When Julia dies under mysterious circumstances, Carol’s world begins to crumble as she becomes a person of interest for the police. The film follows her struggle to maintain her grip on reality amidst a tightening investigation.
Released in 1971, Una lucertola con la pelle di donna (titled in France Le Venin de la peur) is a notable work in the career of Lucio Fulci. Utilizing technical virtuosity and stylized direction, Fulci explores themes of the era and the psyche. Enhanced by the music of Ennio Morricone, the film is characterized by its dreamlike atmosphere and intensity, standing as a classic of the genre.
🔍 Bonus Features (Over 3 Hours)
- Le Venin de Fulci: Interviews with Anita Strindberg (13 min) and Jean Sorel (15 min)
- Le Venin de la Peur: Critiques by Lionel Grenier (21 min), Olivier Père (26 min), Jean-François Rauger (21 min), Alain Schlockoff (23 min), and Christophe Gans (38 min)
- The Lives of Lucio Fulci (14 min)
- The Poison of the Censors (8 min)
- Versions of the Venom (3 min)
- Additional Scene
- Alternative Credits
- Le Venin de la Peur in VHS Mode
- Trailers (American and French)
- Photo Gallery
- INCLUDED: THE FILM SCORE ON CD BY ENNIO MORRICONE
📊 Technical Details
- Year: 1971 (Italy/France/Spain)
- Runtime: 1h42
- Format: 1.85 Aspect Ratio • Color
- Resolution: BD50 • 1080p • AVC Encoding / DVD9 • 16/9
- Audio: Italian, English & French versions in DTS-HD MA Mono
- Subtitles: French & English
