Description
Mention the name Umberto Lenzi, and chances are folk’ll rattle off the flesh-ripping frenzy of NIGHTMARE CITY or CANNIBAL FEROX. But for Lenzi himself, there was no genre that proved too much for his directorial prowess, not least the distinctly Italian-style of crime flick – the Poliziotteschi.Boasting a taut script by Vincenzo Mannino (HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THE PARK),, Lenzi’s SYNDICATE SADISTS is a potent example of the dexterous Tuscan journeyman’s compelling thriller work; a fabulous concoction of eye-watering violence and white-knuckle thrills, as an ex-cop (Thomas Milian, THE CYNIC, THE RAT AND THE FIST) seeks retribution against two warring mafia families after his brother is killed during a kidnap investigation. With hints of THE GODFATHER, YOJIMBO and even RAMBO (Milian had picked up a copy of David Morrell’s novel in an airport), SYNDICATE SADISTS finally makes its UK bow on a lip-smackingly gorgeous Blu-ray from 88 Films, whose Italian Collection is your first stop for classic Euro capers that demand rediscovery.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Restored from the Original Camera Negative
English LPCM Audio with Newly created English subtitles
Remembering Rambo: An Interview with Umberto Lenzi
Mike Malloy on Syndicate Sadists
Reversible Sleeve with original IL GIUSTIZIERE SFIDA LA CITTÀ artwork
TECHNICAL SPECS
Region Code: ABC
Picture Format: HD 1080p 2.35:1
Audio Format: LPCM Mono
Language: English
Certification: 15
Running Time: 90 Mins Approx