Body Puzzle Blu-ray Review – Superb 90’s Lamberto Bava Horror?

Body Puzzle Blu-ray Review

I’ve been taking a look at some of director Lamberto Bava films and now its here’s my Body Puzzle blu-ray review. This Italian giallo from 1992 has been restored so I’m looking forward to watching it. It’s been released on to blu-ray by 88 Films in the UK. Let’s find out if it’s a film worth obtaining on glorious blu-ray.

  • Body Puzzle (1992)
  • Genre: Horror, Thriller
  • Directed by Lamberto Bava
  • UK Rating 18
  • Discs: 1
  • Released By 88 Films
  • Blu-ray Released: 12 June 2017

Plot

A book editor, Tracy finds herself at the centre of series of murders. The killer likes to takes souvenirs body parts and leave them for Tracy to find.

Style / Direction

Lamberto Bava directs whilst Luigi Kuveiller handled the cinematography.

Music / Audio Effects

The music is provided by Carlo Maria Cordio.

Acting / Characters

I’ve no complaints on the acting side everyone puts in decent performances.

Body Puzzle Blu-ray Review

Cast

  • Joanna Pacula as Tracy
  • Tomas Arana as Michele
  • François Montagut as Abe
  • Gianni Garko as Police Chief
  • Erika Blanc as Dr. Corti
  • Matteo Gazzolo as Gigli
  • Susanna Javicoli as Mrs. Consorti
  • Bruno Corazzari as Prof. Brusco
  • Ursula von Baechler as Katia Lelli
  • Sebastiano Lo Monaco as Mort
  • Giovanni Lombardo Radice as Morangi
  • Paolo Baroni as Milani
  • Gianni Giuliano as Cemetery Director
  • Giuseppe Marini as Agent Melli
  • Guido Quintozzi as Ass’t Pathologist
  • Francesco Romano as Lifeguard
  • Gianna Paola Scaffidi as Mrs. Landi
  • Mino Sferra as Agent Mino

Conclusion: Body Puzzle (1992) Film Review

I found Body Puzzle to be what I consider to be a proper giallo. It’s really good on the misdirection twist front, has lots of killings. Overall it’s done rather well making it a highly entertaining thriller.

I highly recommend you give this Lamberto Bava giallo a look.

Body Puzzle Blu-ray Review

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Conclusion: Body Puzzle Blu-ray Review

For the most part the picture quality is excellent. There are on the odd occasions a couple of marks but nothing really to worry about. It’s another fabulous release from 88 Films.

Extras

  • Alternate Openinng Credits
  • Trailer
  • Reversable Sleeve

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Popcorn Cinema Rating: Body Puzzle (1992)

MOVIE RATING: WELL WORTH A LOOK

BLU-RAY PICTURE: VERY GOOD

EXTRAS: OK

POPCORN CINEMA: RECOMMENDED


Body Puzzle (1992) Film Trailer

For those of you yet to see the film I’ll leave you with a little taster…

Clip may not be representative of the blu-ray version

That just about concludes my Body Puzzle blu-ray review, I’m aiming to review more horror movies soon. What’s next? Check back soon…

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Summary: Body Puzzle (1992) Blu-ray Review
Body Puzzle Blu-ray Review

Movie title: Body Puzzle (1992)

Movie description: A killer takes souvenirs body parts. Released on UK blu-ray by 88 Films.

Duration: 99 mins

Director(s): Lamberto Bava

Actor(s): Joanna Pacula, Tomas Arana, François Montagut, Gianni Garko, Erika Blanc, Matteo Gazzolo, Susanna Javicoli

Genre: Horror, Thriller

  • Movie Rating
  • Blu-ray Picture Rating
  • Extras
3.5

Summary

A giallo very good on the misdirection twist front