Cult Labs - The Italian DVD Thread

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Originally Posted by 10k Bullets

The DVD:

Blade of the Ripper is presented in an anamorphic widescreen that retains the film’s original aspect ratio. Blade of the Ripper was original released in North American on DVD by No Shame Films in 2005 under the title The Strange vice of Mrs. Wardh. Even though the film has been given an alternate title, this transfer looks very similar to the transfer for the No Shame DVD release. It should be noted that the listed running time of eight one minutes on DVD back cover is incorrect. Both releases clock in at ninety six minutes and 24 seconds. This release like the No Shame DVD release is interlaced and has not been flagged for progressive playback. The No Shame DVD release was a dual layer, while this release is a single layer presentation.

This release comes with two audio options a Dolby Digital mono mix in English and a Dolby Digital mono mix in Italian. Removable English subtitles have been provided. Both audio tracks are more than serviceable with the Italian audio mix being the stronger of the two audio tracks. The English audio mix does have a few instances that are only a few seconds in length in which the audio drops out. Also during the English dubbed track there is some text in Italian that appears on screen, but is left un-subtitled. These two audio tracks and the English subtitles are identical to those included on the No Shame DVD release.

Extras for this release include an Italian language theatrical trailer, no English subtitles (3 minutes 3 seconds – anamorphic widescreen) and an extensive stills / poster gallery with 48 images. Overall Blade of the Ripper returns to DVD via a well rounded DVD release from Mya Communication.