Arrow Video - Inferno - The Archive

[Daemonia]

I must say that I'm also not too fond of this artwork. That's not to say it's a bad painting, it's very good actually. However, I think it misrepresents the film somewhat. And you know what else? If I was out with the missus and saw this on sale I'd be embarrassed to pick this up as it looks too much like a skin-flick! I think the casual high-street buyer needs to be considered here.

Aside from all that, the film's called Inferno - it needs fiery artwork, not watery. And not that I'm against nudity, but in a film that boasts virtually nothing in the flesh department, it's a bit inappropriate. If this was D'Amato I'd say 'yes, good stuff.' But for Argento? No, I don't think so.

[Peter Neal]

Originally Posted by Almar@Cult Labs

Good question!

Here is Rick's fantasy take on the underwater scene in Inferno complete with lettering done by the lovely people at Aitch:



I'm somewhat in love with this artwork - what say the rest of you?

Not the kind of cover I'd expected, but it does make me want to revisit the flick asap as I can't remember spotting the big arse in the under water scene last time around

Seriously though. If the reverse featured the classic skull artwork, I wouldn't have the slightest problems with this cover version.

[Pete]

Tinto Brass would love that artwork

[vincenzo]

Originally Posted by Daemonia

Aside from all that, the film's called Inferno - it needs fiery artwork, not watery. And not that I'm against nudity, but in a film that boasts virtually nothing in the flesh department, it's a bit inappropriate. If this was D'Amato I'd say 'yes, good stuff.' But for Argento? No, I don't think so.

Fully agree.

[oaxaca]

Originally Posted by loops

Tinto Brass would love that artwork

lol! definitely a Frivolous Lola thing going on

[vincenzo]

Originally Posted by oaxaca

lol! definitely a Frivolous Lola thing going on

Arrow presents Inferno by Dario Arse-gento.

[skyofcrack]

I like the idea of doing an homage to the water scene because it's such a great section of the film but this doesn't work. The keys are the only thing I like. A montage of classic images would be better. Miracle under water with the keys, skull/fire, McCloskey in the doorway, Miracle w/killer's hands on her face. If you're gonna pick one particular scene, you can't stray this far.

[Angel]

Can't say I liked the cover either.

[iluvdvds@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Daemonia

I must say that I'm also not too fond of this artwork. That's not to say it's a bad painting, it's very good actually. However, I think it misrepresents the film somewhat. And you know what else? If I was out with the missus and saw this on sale I'd be embarrassed to pick this up as it looks too much like a skin-flick! I think the casual high-street buyer needs to be considered here.

Aside from all that, the film's called Inferno - it needs fiery artwork, not watery. And not that I'm against nudity, but in a film that boasts virtually nothing in the flesh department, it's a bit inappropriate. If this was D'Amato I'd say 'yes, good stuff.' But for Argento? No, I don't think so.

Agree completly with you there Daemonia! That was the reason why it took me so long to get all the Shameless films. The nudity on the covers. Going into HMV and taking these to the counter can be quite embarrasing.

Gore, blood and guts on the other hand isn't embarrasing AT ALL. In fact, covers with gore EVERYWHERE is a sort of honour. A sort of 'Look at me watching these disturbing films! You couldn't handle this!" If you know what I mean. Which is why the Macabre cover is one of my favs of Rick's.

As for this Inferno cover, well I've never actually seen this film. SHAME, SHAME, SHAME ON ME! So, I can't really comment though it does look very sleazy.

[darthelvis]

I like the cover but like Kyle have never seen the film so probably not best judge. I will be buying this and slapping it in as quick as possible to remedy this!