Plot of Fear
- Year: 1976
- Country of origin: Italy
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller
- Director: Paolo Cavara
- Length: 98 min
Film Synopsis
Plot of Fear (1976) follows an inspector who must untangle a string of grisly killings in which wealthy and indulgent victims are found with strange illustrations from a children’s book at each crime scene. As his investigation draws him through a maze of decadent weekend parties, secret clubs, and high-society vice, alliances and suspicions blur amid escalating violence. This giallo mystery-thriller blends dark intrigue and surreal menace in a twisting study of secrets and guilt.
Plot of Fear 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Indicator BD-ALL 4K/UK 2025 | Indicator BD-ALL/UK 2025 | Cineploit BD-ALL/DE/OOP 2019 | Raro DVD-0/US/OOP 2012 |
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| Audio Commentary by Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth | ||||
| Plotting the Cast - Video Essay by Andrea Meroni | ||||
| The Wild Eye of Fear - Video Essay by Eugenio Ercolani | ||||
| Family Plot - Interview with Pietro Cavara (Son of Director Paolo Cavara) | ||||
| The Fearless AD - Interview with First Assistant Director Roberto Palmerini | ||||
| The Golden Years - Interview with Actress Corinne Clery | ||||
| On the Beat - Interview with Actor Michele Placido | ||||
| The Third Man - Interview with Co-Writer Enrico Oldoini | ||||
| Interview with Actor Michele Placido | ||||
| Interview with Actress Corinne Clery | ||||
| Interview with Co-Writer Enrico Oldoini | ||||
| Interview with Pietro Cavara (Son of Director Paolo Cavara) | ||||
| Alternative Opening Title Sequence | ||||
| “E tanta paura” Main Theme Performed by LAWA | ||||
| Stills Gallery [Cineploit] - Advertising | ||||
| Stills Gallery [Indicator] | ||||
| English Theatrical Trailer | ||||
| Italian Theatrical Trailer | ||||
| Film Notes Booklet with Writing by Chris Alexander |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Indicator’s 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions include an 80-page booklet with writing by Adrian J. Smith.
- Cineploit’s Blu-ray is available in three Mediabook editions, each containing a 28-page booklet with writing by Udo Rotenberg and a double-sided foldout poster.
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Collector’s guide
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Interview with Actor Michele Placido (17:10) -
Interview with Co-Writer Enrico Oldoini (13:00) -
Interview with Pietro Cavara (Son of Director Paolo Cavara) (13:23)
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Raro DVD 2012
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Eugenio Ercolani and Troy Howarth Indicator 4K |
| Plotting the Cast - Video Essay by Andrea Meroni Indicator 4K | |
| The Wild Eye of Fear - Video Essay by Eugenio Ercolani Indicator 4K | |
| Family Plot - Interview with Pietro Cavara (Son of Director Paolo Cavara) Indicator 4K | |
| The Fearless AD - Interview with First Assistant Director Roberto Palmerini Indicator 4K | |
| The Golden Years - Interview with Actress Corinne Clery Indicator 4K | |
| On the Beat - Interview with Actor Michele Placido Indicator 4K | |
| The Third Man - Interview with Co-Writer Enrico Oldoini Indicator 4K | |
| Interview with Actor Michele Placido Raro DVD | |
| Interview with Actress Corinne Clery Cineploit BD | |
| Interview with Co-Writer Enrico Oldoini Raro DVD | |
| Interview with Pietro Cavara (Son of Director Paolo Cavara) Raro DVD | |
| Alternative Opening Title Sequence Indicator 4K | |
| “E tanta paura” Main Theme Performed by LAWA Cineploit BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Cineploit] - Advertising Cineploit BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Indicator] Indicator 4K | |
| English Theatrical Trailer Indicator 4K | |
| Italian Theatrical Trailer Indicator 4K | |
| Film Notes Booklet with Writing by Chris Alexander Raro DVD |