{"product_id":"fantomas-returns-blu-ray-standard-edition-eureka-entertainment-region-b","title":"Fantomas Returns! Blu-ray Standard Edition (Eureka Entertainment\/Region B)","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eCreated by crime writers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarcel Allain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePierre Souvestre\u003c\/strong\u003e, the criminal mastermind\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFantômas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis best known outside of France as the antagonist of the silent serial that bears his name, directed by early cinematic pioneer Louis Feuillade. Within France, though, he is most famously associated with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndré Hunebelle\u003c\/strong\u003e’s beloved \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFantômas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e trilogy. Released between 1964 and 1967, Hunebelle’s films revived the character with a comedic twist in the era of four-colour comic books, Bondmania and a boom in French popular cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eIn the first film of the trilogy, Fantômas seeks revenge on Jérôme Fandor (both played by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean Marais\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein dual roles) after the journalist publishes an unflattering article about him. The master of disguise begins by framing Fandor for a series of crimes before moving on to impersonate Juve (\u003cstrong\u003eLouis de Funès\u003c\/strong\u003e), bumbling commissaire of the Parisian police. In \u003cem\u003eFantômas Unleashed\u003c\/em\u003e, the villain kidnaps scientists to work on a new super weapon, leading Fandor and Juve on a trip to Rome in an attempt to thwart his plans. Finally,\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFantômas vs Scotland Yard\u003c\/em\u003e transports Fandor and Juve to an old dark house when Fantômas decides to tax the rich – beginning with the wealthy owner of a Scottish castle, Lord McRashley (\u003cstrong\u003eJean-Roger Caussimon\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eDrawing on a huge range of influences, from \u003cem\u003eThe Pink Panther\u003c\/em\u003e and James Bond to Silver Age superheroes and Dr Mabuse, Hunebelle’s \u003cem\u003eFantômas\u003c\/em\u003e films are colourful adventures featuring breathtaking stuntwork, sweeping scores by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichel Magne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand standout performances by comedian Louis de Funès, one of the most beloved figures in the history of French cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1080p HD presentations of all three films from restorations by Gaumont Film Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal French mono audio tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional English subtitles, newly revised for this release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio commentary on Fantomas with genre film expert and Video Watchdog founder Tim Lucas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew audio commentary on Fantomas Unleashed with film historian and author David Kalat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew audio commentary on Fantomas vs Scotland Yard with film historian and author David Kalat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational Supercrooks – new interview with Leon Hunt on Fantômas and his connection to other European supervillains in the 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunt on Fantômas and his connection to other European supervillains in the 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuve and De Funès – new interview with French cinema expert Mary Harrod on Louis de Funès, French comedy and the Fantomas trilogy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReigns of Terror – new video essay on the evolution of Fantomas in cinema by Radio Times editor Calum Baker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal theatrical trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a UK Import. The Blu-ray is Region B and will require a multi-regional capable player.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Atomic Movie Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46463420596281,"sku":"EKA70636","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/5527\/0969\/files\/fantomas_66c605bb-d3c0-49f6-b725-495ca2eff372.jpg?v=1788812251","url":"https:\/\/www.atomicmoviestore.com\/products\/fantomas-returns-blu-ray-standard-edition-eureka-entertainment-region-b","provider":"The Atomic Movie Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}