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Release: May 26, 2026

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*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!* Vinegar Syndrome specializes in the masterful restoration and distribution of cult, horror, and erotic films from the 1960s-90s. The Eurocrime film, or poliziottesco, went through many of the same phases as other trends in Italian cinema. By virtue of necessity, stretching its boundaries or tooling with the genre was inevitable. Perhaps equally inevitably, given the sheer number of films produced, quite a few fell through the cracks over time. Three rare, distinct features late in the genre's cycle, each retaining the big names associated with it, are collected here. IL GIORNO DEL COBRA (THE DAY OF THE COBRA) Larry Stanziani is a bottom-of-the-barrel private eye in San Francisco, quietly scraping by to make ends meet. But in a former life, Stanziani (Franco Nero) was The Cobra, one of the most capable and deadly secret agents the world had ever seen. Called back into action in Italy after a narcotics agent is killed, Larry uncovers a syndicate that'll attempt every dirty trick in the book to finish him off. But they don't know that The Cobra always stays one step ahead of any double-cross ever invented. Directed by Italo-action legend Enzo G. Castellari (The Big Racket) as a showcase for Nero's range, this cheeky Eurocrime/gumshoe hybrid also stars Sybil Danning (Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf), Mario Maranzana (Behind Convent Walls), Mickey Knox (Cemetery Man), and Romano Puppo (The Big Gundown). LA BANDA DEL TRUCIDO (THE RASCAL'S GANG aka DIRTY GANG) Naples is being crippled by crime, and now an important police leader has been assassinated. The grizzled Commissario Ghini (Luc Merenda) is tough enough to tackle the crime wave and is the only one to fill his shoes. Meanwhile, Monnezza (Tomas Milian) has his hands full, too: he's running his cheeky trattoria while also teaching a new batch of hapless schemers at his low-rent school for thieves. Balancing Milian's popular comedic chops as a loveable rogue and Merenda's hard-as-nails, stunt-driven performance, director Stelvio Massi (Arabella: Black Angel) pulls out all the stops for this wildly entertaining ride. Also starring Elio Zamuto (Violent Naples), Katia Christine (Designated Victim), and Massimo Vanni (1990: The Bronx Warriors). IL COMMISSARIO DI FERRO (THE IRON COMMISSIONER) Commissario Mariani (Maurizio Merli) has been taking down crooks for years, and these days the weight of it shows. He's divorced, his son thinks of him more as a friend than a father, his superiors are critical of him, and even the children of people he put away are coming after him. But he's not the Iron Commissioner for nothing, and however seasoned, he's not afraid to knock around a few hoods to get the job done. When a kidnapping occurs too close to home, Mariani doesn't hesitate to spring into action. A remarkably efficient and realistic feature from technical journeyman Stelvio Massi (Five Women for the Killer), showing plenty of tricks up his sleeve, it also stars Janet Agren (Bakterion), Ettore Mani (A.A.A. Masseuse, Good-Looking, Offers Her Services), and Chris Avram (Obscene Desire). Bonus Features: 1. 3-disc Region Free Blu-ray Set 2. Newly scanned and restored in 2K from their 35mm original negatives 3. Reversible sleeve artwork 4. Newly translated English subtitles DAY OF THE COBRA extras 1. Commentary track with film historians Eugenio Ercolani, Troy Howarth, and Nathaniel Thompson 2. "The Director Who Looked Like a Stuntman" (24 min) - an interview with director/writer Enzo G. Castellari 3. "Henchman with a Heart of Gold" (22 min) - an interview with actor/stuntman Massimo Vanni DIRTY GANG extras: 1. Commentary track with film historians Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth 2. "The Nonviolent Professional" (20 min) - an interview with actor Luc Merenda 3. "A Beautiful Ugly Face" (24 min) - an interview with actor Corrado Solari THE IRON COMMISSIONER extras: 1. Commentary track with film historians Eugenio Ercolani and Nanni Cobretti 2. "Free Hand for a Tough DOP" (23 min) - an interview with cinematographer Sergio Rubini 3. "The Purest Form of Poliziesco" (20 min) - an interview with assistant director Danilo Massi Eurocrime Rarities: Volume 1 [Blu-ray Set] Eurocrime Rarities: Volume 1 Set Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews $44.99$44.99 Add to cart

Release: May 26, 2026

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*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!* Vinegar Syndrome specializes in the masterful restoration and distribution of cult, horror, and erotic films from the 1960s-90s. The Eurocrime film, or poliziottesco, went through many of the same phases as other trends in Italian cinema. By virtue of necessity, stretching its boundaries or tooling with the genre was inevitable. Perhaps equally inevitably, given the sheer number of films produced, quite a few fell through the cracks over time. Three rare, distinct features late in the genre's cycle, each retaining the big names associated with it, are collected here. IL GIORNO DEL COBRA (THE DAY OF THE COBRA) Larry Stanziani is a bottom-of-the-barrel private eye in San Francisco, quietly scraping by to make ends meet. But in a former life, Stanziani (Franco Nero) was The Cobra, one of the most capable and deadly secret agents the world had ever seen. Called back into action in Italy after a narcotics agent is killed, Larry uncovers a syndicate that'll attempt every dirty trick in the book to finish him off. But they don't know that The Cobra always stays one step ahead of any double-cross ever invented. Directed by Italo-action legend Enzo G. Castellari (The Big Racket) as a showcase for Nero's range, this cheeky Eurocrime/gumshoe hybrid also stars Sybil Danning (Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf), Mario Maranzana (Behind Convent Walls), Mickey Knox (Cemetery Man), and Romano Puppo (The Big Gundown). LA BANDA DEL TRUCIDO (THE RASCAL'S GANG aka DIRTY GANG) Naples is being crippled by crime, and now an important police leader has been assassinated. The grizzled Commissario Ghini (Luc Merenda) is tough enough to tackle the crime wave and is the only one to fill his shoes. Meanwhile, Monnezza (Tomas Milian) has his hands full, too: he's running his cheeky trattoria while also teaching a new batch of hapless schemers at his low-rent school for thieves. Balancing Milian's popular comedic chops as a loveable rogue and Merenda's hard-as-nails, stunt-driven performance, director Stelvio Massi (Arabella: Black Angel) pulls out all the stops for this wildly entertaining ride. Also starring Elio Zamuto (Violent Naples), Katia Christine (Designated Victim), and Massimo Vanni (1990: The Bronx Warriors). IL COMMISSARIO DI FERRO (THE IRON COMMISSIONER) Commissario Mariani (Maurizio Merli) has been taking down crooks for years, and these days the weight of it shows. He's divorced, his son thinks of him more as a friend than a father, his superiors are critical of him, and even the children of people he put away are coming after him. But he's not the Iron Commissioner for nothing, and however seasoned, he's not afraid to knock around a few hoods to get the job done. When a kidnapping occurs too close to home, Mariani doesn't hesitate to spring into action. A remarkably efficient and realistic feature from technical journeyman Stelvio Massi (Five Women for the Killer), showing plenty of tricks up his sleeve, it also stars Janet Agren (Bakterion), Ettore Mani (A.A.A. Masseuse, Good-Looking, Offers Her Services), and Chris Avram (Obscene Desire). Bonus Features: 1. 3-disc Region Free Blu-ray Set 2. Newly scanned and restored in 2K from their 35mm original negatives 3. Reversible sleeve artwork 4. Newly translated English subtitles DAY OF THE COBRA extras 1. Commentary track with film historians Eugenio Ercolani, Troy Howarth, and Nathaniel Thompson 2. "The Director Who Looked Like a Stuntman" (24 min) - an interview with director/writer Enzo G. Castellari 3. "Henchman with a Heart of Gold" (22 min) - an interview with actor/stuntman Massimo Vanni DIRTY GANG extras: 1. Commentary track with film historians Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth 2. "The Nonviolent Professional" (20 min) - an interview with actor Luc Merenda 3. "A Beautiful Ugly Face" (24 min) - an interview with actor Corrado Solari THE IRON COMMISSIONER extras: 1. Commentary track with film historians Eugenio Ercolani and Nanni Cobretti 2. "Free Hand for a Tough DOP" (23 min) - an interview with cinematographer Sergio Rubini 3. "The Purest Form of Poliziesco" (20 min) - an interview with assistant director Danilo Massi Eurocrime Rarities: Volume 1 [Blu-ray Set] Eurocrime Rarities: Volume 1 Set Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews $44.99$44.99 Add to cart

Release: May 26, 2026

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*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!* Vinegar Syndrome specializes in the masterful restoration and distribution of cult, horror, and erotic films from the 1960s-90s. The Eurocrime film, or poliziottesco, went through many of the same phases as other trends in Italian cinema. By virtue of necessity, stretching its boundaries or tooling with the genre was inevitable. Perhaps equally inevitably, given the sheer number of films produced, quite a few fell through the cracks over time. Three rare, distinct features late in the genre's cycle, each retaining the big names associated with it, are collected here. IL GIORNO DEL COBRA (THE DAY OF THE COBRA) Larry Stanziani is a bottom-of-the-barrel private eye in San Francisco, quietly scraping by to make ends meet. But in a former life, Stanziani (Franco Nero) was The Cobra, one of the most capable and deadly secret agents the world had ever seen. Called back into action in Italy after a narcotics agent is killed, Larry uncovers a syndicate that'll attempt every dirty trick in the book to finish him off. But they don't know that The Cobra always stays one step ahead of any double-cross ever invented. Directed by Italo-action legend Enzo G. Castellari (The Big Racket) as a showcase for Nero's range, this cheeky Eurocrime/gumshoe hybrid also stars Sybil Danning (Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf), Mario Maranzana (Behind Convent Walls), Mickey Knox (Cemetery Man), and Romano Puppo (The Big Gundown). LA BANDA DEL TRUCIDO (THE RASCAL'S GANG aka DIRTY GANG) Naples is being crippled by crime, and now an important police leader has been assassinated. The grizzled Commissario Ghini (Luc Merenda) is tough enough to tackle the crime wave and is the only one to fill his shoes. Meanwhile, Monnezza (Tomas Milian) has his hands full, too: he's running his cheeky trattoria while also teaching a new batch of hapless schemers at his low-rent school for thieves. Balancing Milian's popular comedic chops as a loveable rogue and Merenda's hard-as-nails, stunt-driven performance, director Stelvio Massi (Arabella: Black Angel) pulls out all the stops for this wildly entertaining ride. Also starring Elio Zamuto (Violent Naples), Katia Christine (Designated Victim), and Massimo Vanni (1990: The Bronx Warriors). IL COMMISSARIO DI FERRO (THE IRON COMMISSIONER) Commissario Mariani (Maurizio Merli) has been taking down crooks for years, and these days the weight of it shows. He's divorced, his son thinks of him more as a friend than a father, his superiors are critical of him, and even the children of people he put away are coming after him. But he's not the Iron Commissioner for nothing, and however seasoned, he's not afraid to knock around a few hoods to get the job done. When a kidnapping occurs too close to home, Mariani doesn't hesitate to spring into action. A remarkably efficient and realistic feature from technical journeyman Stelvio Massi (Five Women for the Killer), showing plenty of tricks up his sleeve, it also stars Janet Agren (Bakterion), Ettore Mani (A.A.A. Masseuse, Good-Looking, Offers Her Services), and Chris Avram (Obscene Desire). Bonus Features: 1. 3-disc Region Free Blu-ray Set 2. Newly scanned and restored in 2K from their 35mm original negatives 3. Reversible sleeve artwork 4. Newly translated English subtitles DAY OF THE COBRA extras 1. Commentary track with film historians Eugenio Ercolani, Troy Howarth, and Nathaniel Thompson 2. "The Director Who Looked Like a Stuntman" (24 min) - an interview with director/writer Enzo G. Castellari 3. "Henchman with a Heart of Gold" (22 min) - an interview with actor/stuntman Massimo Vanni DIRTY GANG extras: 1. Commentary track with film historians Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth 2. "The Nonviolent Professional" (20 min) - an interview with actor Luc Merenda 3. "A Beautiful Ugly Face" (24 min) - an interview with actor Corrado Solari THE IRON COMMISSIONER extras: 1. Commentary track with film historians Eugenio Ercolani and Nanni Cobretti 2. "Free Hand for a Tough DOP" (23 min) - an interview with cinematographer Sergio Rubini 3. "The Purest Form of Poliziesco" (20 min) - an interview with assistant director Danilo Massi Eurocrime Rarities: Volume 1 [Blu-ray Set] Eurocrime Rarities: Volume 1 Set Similar From the Brand Questions Reviews $44.99$44.99 Add to cart

Release: July 30, 2013

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Fernando Di Leo: The Italian Crime Collection Vol. 2 (3-Disc Box Set includes Shoot First, Die Later, Kidnap Syndicate & Naked Violence) (DVD & Blu-ray)

Release: July 30, 2013

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Fernando Di Leo: The Italian Crime Collection Vol. 2 (3-Disc Box Set includes Shoot First, Die Later, Kidnap Syndicate & Naked Violence) (DVD & Blu-ray)

Release: June 14, 2022

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Product Description Mondo Macabro presents HOTEL FEAR - The world Blu-ray premier of a classic Italian thriller. The story takes place in Italy towards the end of World War Two, in a run-down hotel by the shores of a large lake. A strange assortment of guests are staying there. They seem to be either suffering from mental illness, involved in scams of one sort or another, or hiding from something in their past. Rosa, a teenage girl played by Leonora Fani, works with her mother, Marta, trying to keep the hotel functioning. Due to the war and the frequent bombing raids that take place, the hotel is on its last legs and even finding food for the guests is a major problem. Rosa writes letters to send to her father who is off fighting in the war. Rosa's mother dies unexpectedly, and suddenly the girl finds herself at the mercy of the sexually rapacious and insane hotel guests. After a vicious rape, Rosa despairs. She calls on her absent father to avenge her. And it seems her call is answered when the guests die violently at the hands of a masked, gloved killer. But who really is this mystery assassin? And is Rosa losing her grip on reality? This was director Francesco Barilli's second feature film, after the highly regarded PERFUME OF THE LADY IN BLACK. Due to distribution problems the film has been hard to see. It has never been released in the US before and this is its world premier on Blu-ray. Specs: High Definition 1080p 1.66:1. DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono. Region code: All. Special Features: Brand new 2k restoration from original negative. New interview with director Francesco Barilli. New interview with actor Luc Merenda. Archive interview with Francesco Barilli. Audio commentary by Fragments of Fear (Peter Jilmstad and Rachael Nisbet). Alternate scenes. Trailer. Mondo Macabro previews. Review Absorbs the viewer in a thick and spellbinding atmosphere of mounting dread. --tvguide.com There's nothing quite like it and it's a must-see for anyone looking for something more unusual. --Samm Deighan, Diabolique Definitely lewd, at times dark and kind of Kafkaesque… Absolutely magnificent! --Lou (rhymes with wow!), Letterboxd Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Hotel Fear

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A corrupt Milan vice cop finds his life unraveling when mobsters and family loyalties collide in this gritty poliziotteschi thriller.

Release: May 1, 2018

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A Code Red Release - Tough cop Giorgio (Luc Merenda, Kidnap Syndicate, Torso) doesn’t like to play by the rules, going as far as gunning down a ruthless criminal in broad daylight. After he’s suspended from the force and his boss is murdered, he goes on a brutal undercover dive into the criminal underworld to expose a criminal organization with no respect for authority. Starring Richard Conte (The Godfather, Cry of the City) with a powerhouse score by the great composers Guido and Maurizio De Angelis (Street Law, The Big Racket), this blistering Italian crime classic blazes onto Blu-ray with every car chase and gunshot more mind-blowing than ever. Directed by cult filmmaker Sergio Martino (Hands of Steel, The Great Alligator, Screamers). SPECIAL FEATURES: -Original Theatrical Trailer