Let's talk about this controversial gem. As a longtime fan of exploitation cinema, I was thrilled to finally get my hands on this 2-disc collector's edition. The 4K restoration is... well, let's just say it's a mixed bag.
The good? Christopher Lee's unintentionally hilarious involvement (he apparently didn't know what kind of film he was making!) makes for fascinating bonus material. The lesbian scenes, while tame by today's standards, still carry that vintage Franco eroticism.
The bad? Oh boy. The picture quality fluctuates wildly - one minute you're admiring the set design in crisp detail, the next you're squinting through Vaseline-smear soft focus. For a Blu-ray release, this is disappointing.
Here's the thing: if you're expecting faithful De Sade adaptation, look elsewhere. This is pure Franco - all style over substance, with beautiful women lounging artfully but not much actual erotic content. It's like watching a perfume commercial that occasionally remembers it's supposed to be shocking.
Worth buying? For collectors and Franco completists, absolutely. The double format (4K + Blu-ray) at this price point is hard to beat. But casual viewers might find themselves reaching for the fast-forward button during the slower stretches.