Arcane Sorcerer (1996)

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Pupi Avati’s atmospheric spiritual horror set in 18th-century Italy — championed by Guillermo del Toro and hailed by Edgar Wright as “the Barry Lyndon of horror films.” New 4K UHD from Vinegar Syndrome.

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10/07/2026

Vinegar Syndrome Conjures Pupi Avati’s Arcane Sorcerer for Its UHD Debut

The news: Vinegar Syndrome has announced Arcane Sorcerer (L’arcano incantatore, 1996) for 4K UHD and Blu-ray as part of its October 2026 lineup. Pupi Avati’s (The House with Laughing Windows, Zeder) spiritual horror follows seminary student Giacomo, who journeys deep into the mountains to serve as assistant to an exiled priest — the “Arcane Sorcerer” — whose unorthodox research into esoterica and the mysteries of death hides a horrifying truth. Long championed by Guillermo del Toro, with a lush score by Pino Donaggio (Carrie).

• Newly scanned and restored in 4K from the 35mm original camera negative
• Dolby Vision HDR presentation
• Limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set: 8,000 units, spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover, 40-page perfect bound book

10/07/2026

Limited Edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray — November 24, 2026 (standard)

The special limited edition 2-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray set ships later this month from Vinegar Syndrome (standard edition streets November 24, 2026). Bonus features include commentary with film historians Eugenio Ercolani, Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson, plus new interviews with writer/director Pupi Avati, producer Antonio Avati, actor Stefano Dionisi, and composer Pino Donaggio. Starring Carlo Checchi, Stefano Dionisi, Vittorio Duse, and Patrizia Sacchi.

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StudioVinegar Syndrome

Year1996

GenresHorror

DirectorPupi Avati

StarringCarlo Checchi, Stefano Dionisi, Vittorio Duse

Original TitleL’arcano incantatore