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Les Cauchemars Naissent La Nuit. 1970. Blu-ray ... -

(Nightmares Come at Night) is a 1970 psychosexual thriller directed by the prolific Jess Franco . Once thought lost, the film was rediscovered in 2004 and eventually released on Blu-ray by Redemption and Kino Lorber . Movie Overview

: The 1080p transfer is presented in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio. Reviewers note that while this is likely the "best it will ever look," the image remains soft with visible scratches and specks due to the ragged condition of the surviving 35mm print.

: The disc includes both French and English LPCM Mono tracks with English subtitles. Critics strongly recommend the French audio track , as the English dub is often described as poor or "laughable". Special Features Les cauchemars naissent la nuit. 1970. Blu-Ray ...

: Typical of Franco's 1970s period, the film follows a "dream-logic" structure with a hypnotic, erotic atmosphere. It features significant nudity and a slow, meandering pace that emphasizes mood over traditional narrative.

: Features a highly regarded track by Video Watchdog editor Tim Lucas . (Nightmares Come at Night) is a 1970 psychosexual

: Diana Lorys is frequently praised for her lead performance. While cult favorite Soledad Miranda is prominently featured on the cover, she only has a very brief cameo (approximately 3 minutes) as a thief's girlfriend. Blu-ray Technical Specs

: Includes a segment by Kino's Brett Wood explaining the difficulties of the HD transfer, a 20-minute documentary about the film's production, and various interviews with Franco's collaborators. Reviewers note that while this is likely the

: A nightclub dancer named Anna (Diana Lorys) moves in with her lover, Cynthia (Colette Giacobine), but becomes plagued by vivid, violent nightmares in which she commits murders. The film blurs the lines between reality and psychological manipulation as Anna's psychiatrist (Paul Muller) and a pair of jewel thieves (Soledad Miranda and Jack Taylor) become involved in the unfolding drama.

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