Kino Classics Releases Mario Bava’s The Whip and the Body on Blu-ray and DVD on Dec. 17th

NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 22, 2013 – Kino Classics is proud to announce the Blu-ray and DVD release of Mario Bava’s THE WHIP AND THE BODY, starring iconic horror film star Christopher Lee, and mastered in HD from an original 35mm print.

Set to street on December 17th, the Blu-ray and DVD editions present the film with choice of audio in Italian with optional English subtitles, English dubbed, and French with optional English subtitles; audio commentary by Tim Lucas, author of Mario Bava: All the Colors of the Dark; the theatrical trailer; and original trailers of other Bava films. The SRP for the Blu-ray is $24.95; the SRP for the DVD is $19.95.

Steeped in sadomasochism and lushly photographed in the vivid hues for which the director is known, Mario Bava’s THE WHIP AND THE BODY is a Gothic thriller that far surpasses the AIP Edgar Allan Poe films that it was intended to emulate. Christopher Lee (Dracula: Prince of Darkness) stars as Kurt Menliff, the sadistic son of a wealthy Count, who returns to the family castle, much to the dismay of his family, their servants, and the beautiful woman with whom he shares a fondness for the lash (Daliah Lavi). When Kurt is found murdered, it brings no peace to those who had feared him, as his vengeful spirit cannot be contained by the grave, and he returns to torment those unfortunate enough to remain within Menliff Manor.

For more information on THE WHIP AND THE BODY, or to request a press screener for review, please contact Matt Barry at (212) 629-6880 or mbarry@kinolorber.com.

With Christopher Lee, Daliah Lavi, Tony Kendall, Ida Galli, and Harriet Medin

Country: Italy
Year: 1963
Color: In Color
Running time: 87 Min.
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1, 1920 x 1080p