{"product_id":"the-monster-limited-edition-radiance-films","title":"The Monster (Limited Edition, Radiance Films)","description":"\u003ch3 itemprop=\"description\"\u003eA struggling reporter receives the opportunity he's been waiting for, a serial killer announces and later carries out a series of grisly murders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValerio (\u003cb\u003eJohnny Dorelli\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBread and Chocolate\u003c\/i\u003e) is a struggling reporter with a failed marriage and withdrawn son.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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom veteran director\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuigi Zampa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003ci\u003eAnyone Can Play, Secrets of a Nurse\u003c\/i\u003e),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Monster\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a satirical giallo with deeper commentary on the nature of the press in society. Written by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSergio Donati\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003ci\u003eOnce Upon a Time in the West, Slap the Monster on Page One\u003c\/i\u003e) and featuring a catchy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnnio Morricone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003ci\u003eThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly\u003c\/i\u003e) score, it is presented on home video for the first time outside Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBonus Materials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2K restoration from the original negative by Radiance Films\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncompressed mono PCM audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio commentary by giallo experts Rachael Nisbet and Peter Jilmstad (2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterviews with stars Sydne Rome, Renato Scarpa, Enzo Santaniello and makeup artist Pierantonio Mecacci (45 mins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterview with Italian cinema expert Richard Dyer (2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew English subtitle translation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition booklet featuring new writing by Roberto Curti, author of Italian Giallo in Film and Television: A Critical History, and archival interviews with Luigi Zampa and Johnny Dorelli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"item-imagecol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MVD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45778898124844,"sku":"760137222484","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/2201\/8348\/files\/RAD206BDLE.jpg?v=1783510911","url":"https:\/\/www.orbitdvd.com\/products\/the-monster-limited-edition-radiance-films","provider":"Orbit DVD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}