Black Magic Rites 4K (1973)
by Renato Polselli
Powerhouse Films – June 26, 2023
Original title : Riti, magic nere e segrete orge nel Trecento... / The Reincarnation of Isabel
Audio : Français
Subtitles : English SDH
Duration : 1h38
Format : 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition / UK import
Zone : All zones
Genre : Horror
Synopsis
Delirium director Renato Polselli delivers yet another delectable slice of cinematic sleaze with this sadomasochistic shocker set in a gothic castle, and culminating with the sacrifice of seven naked virgins during a bloody satanic orgy. Lurid depictions of whippings, torture, and beatings abound in a truly diabolical tale of inhuman cruelty starring Euro sleaze-queen Rita Calderoni and prolific actor/bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay.
• Brand-new 4K HDR restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films
• 4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• Original Italian mono soundtrack
• Audio commentary with critics and authors David Flint and Kim Newman (2023)
• The Seventh Art According to Ralf Brown (2023): far-reaching documentary on the first half of Renato Polselli's career featuring an archival interview with the filmmaker and his actor-collaborator Mickey Hargitay, as well as new contributions from director and programmer Luca Rea
• Gianfranco Reverberi on 'Black Magic Rites' (2023): the composer revisits his haunting score
• Lovely Jon on Gianfranco Reverberi (2023): the DJ and soundtrack enthusiast deconstructs the film's delirious compositions
• Stephen Thrower on 'Black Magic Rites' (2023:): the author and musician analyzes Polselli's nightmarish cult classic
• Alternative The Reincarnation of Isabel title sequence
• Original theatrical trailer
• Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials
• New and improved English translation subtitles
• Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Miranda Corcoran, a career-spanning archival interview with director Renato Polselli by Jay Slater, an archival autobiographical piece by Polselli, a look at the career of actor Mickey Hargitay, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and full film credits