The Card Player (2004) (DVD, PAL, Region 2)
The Card Player (2004), originally titled Il cartaio, is an Italian crime-horror thriller directed by legendary filmmaker Dario Argento, the acclaimed director of Suspiria, Inferno, Deep Red and Tenebrae. Starring Stefania Rocca, Liam Cunningham and Silvio Muccino, the film combines psychological suspense, brutal murders and a disturbing game of life and death.
Rome is terrorised by a mysterious serial killer who challenges the police to a deadly online card game. Detective Anna Mari (Stefania Rocca) is assigned to investigate the case, but the situation quickly becomes a terrifying psychological battle when the murderer contacts her directly.
The killer forces the police to participate in online poker games while kidnapped victims are held captive in front of a webcam. Every lost game has horrifying consequences, and the investigators must watch helplessly as the murderer carries out his threats.
Working alongside British detective John Brennan (Liam Cunningham), Anna desperately searches for clues that could reveal the killer's identity. As the stakes rise and the victims continue to disappear, the investigation becomes an increasingly dangerous race against time.
Blending elements of traditional Italian giallo cinema with modern technology, The Card Player explores the terrifying possibilities of cybercrime, psychological manipulation and voyeuristic violence. Dario Argento's distinctive visual style, unsettling atmosphere and suspenseful storytelling make this an intriguing addition to his extensive horror filmography.
This Dutch FilmWorks DVD edition features the film in PAL widescreen format (1.85:1), with English-language audio in Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Surround Sound, accompanied by Dutch subtitles.
The DVD also includes approximately 23 minutes of bonus material, featuring a theatrical trailer, promotional content and behind-the-scenes footage. Chapter selection is provided for convenient navigation.
Runtime: 100 minutes | Discs: 1 | Rating: 16+
⚠️ Region Code & Video Format Warning
This is a Region 2 PAL DVD. Please make sure your DVD player, television, computer drive or other playback equipment supports DVD Region 2 and the PAL video standard before purchasing. Region 2 PAL DVDs may not play correctly on Region 1/NTSC-only equipment unless suitable multi-region/PAL-compatible equipment is used.
| Format | DVD |
| Movie/TV Title | The Card Player |
| Edition | Standard Edition |
| Region Code | Region 2 (Europe, Japan, South Africa, and the Middle East) |
| Genre | Horror, Thriller, Mystery |
| Video Format | PAL |
| Music Artist | Claudio Simonetti |
| Language | English |
| Subtitles Language | Dutch |
| Release Year | 2004 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.85:1 Widescreen |
| Rating | 16 |
| Director | Dario Argento |
| Producer | Claudio Argento |
| Sub-Genre | Psychological Thriller, Crime Thriller, Serial Killer Horror |
| Type | Movie |
| Studio | Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) |
| Actor | Stefania Rocca, Liam Cunningham, Silvio Muccino, Fiore Argento, Cosimo Fusco, Adalberto Maria Merli, Claudio Santamaria |
| Country/Region of Manufacture | Netherlands |
| Case Type | Keep Case |
| MPN | 22870XDS00 |
| Item condition | Very Good |
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