Henri-Georges Clouzot’s DIABOLIQUE (also known as LES DIABOLIQUES) is a classic of international cinema. The 1955 French film was released as part of the Criterion Collection back in 1999, but a new special edition is coming to DVD and Blu-ray on May 17. Check out the cover art below.
While the previous release was bare-bones, this one will feature a new, digitally restored print, commentary by French-film scholar Kelley Conway on select scenes, introduction by Serge Bromberg (who co-directed HENRI-GEORGES CLOUZOT’S INFERO), interview with film critic Kim Newman, original theatrical trailer and a booklet with an essay by film critic Terrence Rafferty.
The wife of a cruel headmaster and his mistress conspire to kill him, but after the murder is committed, his body disappears, and strange events begin to plague the two women.
The film stars Simone Signoret, Véra Clouzot and Paul Meurisse. It goes down in history as one of the all-time best thrillers with a twist ending that shocked audiences around the world. The film is based on Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac’s novel Celle qui n’était plus, which has been adapted into films on three other occasions since.
Pre-order DIABOLIQUE on DVD HERE or Blu-ray HERE.