Absurd
- Year: 1981
- Country of origin: Italy
- Genre: Horror
- Director: Joe D’Amato
- Length: 96 min
Film Synopsis
Absurd (1981) follows a man transformed by a rogue scientific experiment into a near-indestructible killer whose escape from custody unleashes a deadly spree on a quiet town. As a determined priest and local authorities race against mounting carnage to stop his relentless onslaught, survivors confront terror at every turn. This slasher horror blends visceral gore and unstoppable menace in a grim study of mutation and violence.
Absurd 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | 88 Films BD-ALL 4K/UK 2024 | Severin BD-A/US 2018 | 88 Films BD-B/UK 2017 | Mya DVD-0/US/OOP 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Joseph Henson, Nathan Johnson, Justin Kerswell and Erik Threlfall (The Hysteria Continues) | ||||
| Audio Commentary by Nanni Cobretti and Eugenio Ercolani | ||||
| How “Absurd”: An Italian Slasher - Video Essay by Mike Foster | ||||
| The Absurd Files - Interview with Actor/Writer Luigi Montefiori (George Eastman) | ||||
| A Biker (Uncredited) - Interview with Michele Soavi | ||||
| D’Amato on Video - Archive Interview with Director Joe D’Amato | ||||
| The Return of the Grim Reaper - Interview with Actor/Writer Luigi Montefiori (George Eastman) | ||||
| The Sound of Filmirage - Interview with Composer Carlo Maria Cordio | ||||
| When Luigi Met George - Interview with Actor/Writer Luigi Montefiori (George Eastman) | ||||
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- 88 Films’ 4K UHD is also available directly from 88 Films containing a 40-page booklet and a double-sided foldout poster. The included Blu-ray is also available separately.
- Severin’s Blu-ray includes a soundtrack CD.
- MYA’s DVD contains no extras.
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