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Demons 2 AKA Dèmoni 2... l'incubo ritorna AKA Demons 2: The Nightmare Returns AKA Demons 2: The Nightmare Continues AKA Demons 2: The Nightmare Is Back (Blu-ray 4K) (1986)
The nightmare returns.Director: Lamberto Bava
Year of Copyright: 1986
Year of Production: 1986
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE: Demons
DISC TWO: Demons 2
*The Film - English Version (91:02)
*The Film - Italian Version (90:59)
Audio Commentary on the English version by film historian Travis Crawford (2021)
"Together and Apart" 2021 visual essay by author/critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (26:36) [in English]
Archival Special Features:
- "Creating Creature Carnage" 2012 interview with special makeup effects artist Sergio Stivaletti (20:29)
- “Bava to Bava” interview with Luigi Cozzi on the history of Italian horror (16:43)
- “Demonic Influences” Federico Zampaglione speaks (10:22) [in English]
- "The Demons Generation: Roy Bava Discusses a Legacy in Lacerations" 2013 interview with director's son Roy Bava (34:50) [in English]
- “The New Blood of Italian Horror” Sergio Stivaletti and Michele Soavi from “Demons” to “Dellamorte Dellamore” interview with Sergio Stivaletti (6:15)
- "Screaming for a Sequel: The Delirious Legacy of DEMONS 2" 2013 interview with director Lamberto Bava (15:59)
- "A Soundtrack for Splatter" 2013 interview with composer Simon Boswell (27:08) [in English]
Italian Theatrical Trailer (2:56)
International English Trailer (2:55) -
Subtitles:English Version
English HoH
Italian Version
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
Italian Version
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italain DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The English version has English credits while the Italian version has Italian credits and the Titanus distribution logo.
Limited to 6,000 copies including a slipcover featuring new artwork by Juan José Saldarriaga and Chris MacGibbon, a reproduction of the original movie ticket from Demons, a special Demons 2 birthday party invitation, fold-out poster of Demons artwork from Wes Benscoter, and reversible cover art.
Extras are in Italian, except where noted. -
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Extras:DISC ONE: Demons (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO: Demons 2 (Blu-ray 4K)
*The Film - English Version (91:02)
*The Film - Italian Version (90:59)
(1) Audio Commentary on the English version by director Lamberto Bava, special effects artist Sergio Stivaletti, and director's son Roy Bava, moderated by Loris Curci (1998)
(2) Audio Commentary on the English verison by film historian Travis Crawford (2021)
"Together and Apart" 2021 visual essay by author/critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (26:36)
Archival Special Features:
- "Creating Creature Carnage" 2012 interview with special makeup effects artist Sergio Stivaletti (20:29)
- "Bava to Bava: Luigi Cozzi on the History of Italian Horror" 2012 interview with Argento collaborator Luigi Cozzi (16:43)
Promotional Materials:
- Italian Theatrical Trailer (2:56)
- International English Theatrical Trailer (2:55) -
Subtitles:English Version
English HoH
Italian Version
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):English Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Italian Version
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Limited edition contains:
- Hard card slipcase that is made up of two separate halves that close around a 2-disc digipack and the other contents.
- Double-sided foldout poster.
- Full-size, gold leaf reproduction Metropol ticker.
- 58-page hardback liner notes book containing cast and crew info on both films, "Monstrous Visions: Italian Horror Cinema in the 1980s" by Roberto Curti, "New Wave Freaks: Demons and 1980s Youth Culture" by Rachel Nisbet, "Fashion Victims: Demons 2 and Deceptive Beauty" by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and information about the restorations.
Packaging incorrectly mentions that the English 2.0 track is Stereo, when it is in fact Mono (although the film was originally released in Dolby Stereo).
The original pressing of the "Demons" disc had a faulty audio track. Arrow has set up a disc replacement program here. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The US Synapse and UK Arrow 2021 editions both use the same 4K master but the Synaspe release has the original English stereo mix in addition to the 5.1 remix (Arrow's 2.0 track is mono). Synapse drops one of the commentaries while including some of the extras from their own 2013 edition, but Arrow has a exclusive extras as well.
GENERAL NOTES:
When the film was released in the United States, the distributor attempted a theatrical release with R-rated theatrical prints that had mono sound. The American video release reflected this version (as do unauthorized DVD editions from certain labels).
A comparison between the International Version and Italian Version is available on Movie Censorship. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Demons I & II Special Limited Edition America- Synapse Films - No cuts - includes the English (91:02) and Italian (90:59) versions.
- Blu-ray ALL Demons I & II Limited Edition United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts - contains the English version (91:02) and the Italian version (90:59).
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Comparison added by Rob_Hunt on 20/02/21
Comparison last updated by Matthew_B_Harrah on 10/09/22UPDATE LOG:
20/02/21: Initial entry.
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10/10/21: Added US release, clean-up, dates, removed German title (not a German co-production).
22/12/21: Added caps-a-holic link and the 3 missing extras for the US Synapse Films Limited Edition.
10/09/22: Added Movie Censorship.
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