Dario Argento deals a different kind of giallo. A sadistic, faceless killer snatches women off the streets of Rome and forces the police into a sickening game: play him at poker. If they win, the victim survives. If they lose, then the victim dies and it’s over, live on screen.
Stefania Rocca (The Talented Mr Ripley) and Liam Cunningham (Let Us Prey, Game of Thrones) chase a ghost in the machine in a film that feels more relevant now than ever – a story about watching, being watched, and who’s really in control of the screen.
Presented in a stunning new 4K restoration with Dolby Vision HDR, this Limited Edition set is loaded with extras: exclusive interviews with Dario Argento himself, members of the cast and crew, there’s a feature-length commentary from film historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson, a new booklet from Dario Argento authority Alan Jones, plus a great poster and art card.
There’s also a great looking list of special features on the release which should take us way behind the curtain into the making of a Dario Argento film. The full list is
Watch Me When I Kill’ – interview with Dario Argento
‘On the Set of The Card Player’ – behind the scenes footage of Dario Argento on set
‘Playing the Game’ – interview with Stefania Rocca
‘Game Over’ – interview with Fiore Argento
‘Sharp Cuts’ – interview with Walter Fasano
‘Taking Risks’ – interview with Franco Ferrini
‘A Chip and a Chair’ – interview with Antonello Geleng
‘The Killer’s Choice’’ – interview with Elisabetta Rocchetti
Commentary by film historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
Booklet by Argento authority Alan Jones
Two-sided art card
Original poster
Limited edition, numbered O-card collectors edition
The Card Player is available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and digital platforms 10 August 2026 from Shameless Films and you can preorder the set here
Im hoping to get my hands on a set and will be reviewing and unboxing this Argento Gem on the site and also over at youtube.com/frompage2screen
The Card Player will be a film im adding to my watch list. I have seen a few of Dario’s films over the years but still have many to catch up with. He is indeed one of the Masters of Horror and deservedly so and his extensive and impressive filmography is well worth checking out.
