When a young woman attempts to uncover her connection to an island convent, she unlocks an unholy communion of torment, blasphemy and demonic carnage.

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THREE DISC COLLECTION WITH 2 VERSIONS OF THE FILM AND 6+ HOURS OF SPECIAL FEATURES

It's been acclaimed as 'a '90s masterpiece' (Father Son Holy Gore), 'a potent miasma of Lovecraftian nightmares' (Confluence of Cult) and compared to the works of Bergman, Bava and Argento. Now experience the 1994 Director's Cut of the classic debut feature by director Mariano Baino (ASTRID'S SAINTS), in UHD for the first time ever: When a young Englishwoman attempts to discover her mysterious connection to a remote island convent, she will unlock an unholy communion of torment, blasphemy and demonic carnage. Louise Salter (INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE) stars in 'Baino's loving ode to The Golden Age of Italian Horror' (Genre Grinder) scanned in 4K from the original camera negative complete with the 2006 Director's Cut and over 6 hours of new and archival Special Features produced by Baino.

Special Features

Introduction To 1994 Director's Cut By Writer/Director Mariano Baino

DE MIRANDIS IN UMBRA: Folk Horror, Neapolitan Wonders And Mariano Baino's DARK WATERS

Fear The Old Gods - A Personal Journey In Search Of Lovecraft Among Italy's Bleeding Saints

A Tale Of Two Cuts

AB INITIO: The Origins Of DARK WATERS - A Conversation With Co-Writer/Associate Producer Andy M. Bark

Audio Commentary For 2006 Director's Cut With Writer/Director Mariano Baino

Lovecraft Made Me Do It Featurette

Let There Be Water Featurette

Controlling The Uncontrollable Featurette

Deep Into The Dark Waters Featurette

Silent Blooper Reel With Commentary By Mariano Baino And NoShame Films' Michele De Angelis

1994 Director's Cut Trailer

Mariano Baino Short Films THE DREAM CAR, CARUNCULA And NEVER EVER AFTER With Optional Commentary By Mariano Baino

NEVER EVER AFTER Making-Of Featurette

Media

Bonus Materials

• Introduction To 1994 Director's Cut By Writer/Director Mariano Baino
• DE MIRANDIS IN UMBRA: Folk Horror, Neapolitan Wonders And Mariano Baino's DARK WATERS
• Fear The Old Gods – A Personal Journey In Search Of Lovecraft Among Italy's Bleeding Saints
• A Tale Of Two Cuts
• AB INITIO: The Origins Of DARK WATERS – A Conversation With Co-Writer/Associate Producer Andy M. Bark
• Audio Commentary For 2006 Director's Cut With Writer/Director Mariano Baino
• Lovecraft Made Me Do It Featurette
• Let There Be Water Featurette
• Controlling The Uncontrollable Featurette
• Deep Into The Dark Waters Featurette
• Silent Blooper Reel With Commentary By Mariano Baino And NoShame Films' Michele De Angelis
• DREAM CAR (1989) – Short Film By Mariano Baino With Optional Commentary By Mariano Baino
• CARUNCULA (1990) – Short Film By Mariano Baino With Optional Commentary By Mariano Baino
• NEVER EVER AFTER (2004) – Short Film By Mariano Baino With Optional Commentary By Mariano Baino
• NEVER EVER AFTER Making-Of Featurette
• 1994 Director's Cut Trailer

 

Cast & Crew

Actors:

•       Louise Salter as Elizabeth
•       Venera Simmons as Sarah
•       Mariya Kapnist as Mother Superior

Director: Mariano Baino

Producer: Victor Zuev

Additional Details

Label: Severin Films

Genre: Horror

Language: English

Run Time: 97:52 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 12/15/26

UPC: 760137216346