Synapse Films Unleashes Lamberto Bava's Demons and Demons 2 on 4K UHD and Blu-ray!

Get ready for a double dose of demonic horror! On August 13th, Synapse Films brings Lamberto Bava's cult classics Demons and Demons 2 to 4K UHD and Blu-ray in a must-have collection for any horror fan.

Demons will be presented in two versions: the full-length original cut in both English and Italian, and the shorter U.S. release featuring alternate dubbing and sound effects. Experience the film's incredible gore effects and rocking soundtrack, featuring tracks by Billy Idol, The Scorpions, and Mötley Crüe, in stunning new detail.

The special features for Demons are overflowing with content, including:

New audio commentary by horror podcasters Kat Ellinger and Heather Drain
Audio commentary with director Lamberto Bava and the original cast and crew
New visual essays exploring the careers of director Dario Argento and composer Claudio Simonetti
Interviews with SFX maestro Sergio Stivaletti, writer/producer Dario Argento, and long-time Argento collaborator Luigi Cozzi
Featurettes on the making of the film, the special effects, and the music
Original trailers

Demons 2 picks up the demonic mayhem in a luxury apartment building, where a birthday party takes a terrifying turn when a horror film on TV unleashes a monstrous horde. This sequel features a killer New Wave soundtrack by The Smiths, The Cult, and Dead Can Dance.

The special features for Demons 2 are equally impressive, featuring:

New audio commentary by film critic Travis Crawford
Interviews with director Lamberto Bava, screenwriter Federico Zampaglione, composer Simon Boswell, and SFX artist Sergio Stivaletti
Featurettes exploring the legacy of the Demons films, the special effects, and the score
A new visual essay analyzing the films' use of space and technology

Both releases boast stunning new 4K restorations and a wealth of special features, making this the ultimate collection for fans of these Italian horror gems.

Pre-Order DEMONS 4K HERE

Pre-Order DEMONS 2 4K HERE

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