Simon of the Desert Blu-ray New/Recent Releases Obsession’s original release was delayed

Obsession’s original release was delayed due to the ongoing court case of real-life ‘Acid Bath Murderer’ John Haigh

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screenwriter Walter Bernstein and director Sidney Lumet wrench harrowing suspense from the doomsday fears of the Cold War era

An intelligent and sensitive film which

Simon of the Desert Blu-ray New/Recent Releases Obsession’s original release was delayed'Simon of the Desert' Director: Luis Buuel (1965) Radiance Blu ray 4K restoration Spanish w English subtitles A typically outrageous and provocative commentary on organised religion from Luis Buuel, presenting the parable of Simon the would be saint who leads an ascetic life at the top of a succession of pillars of varying height, while being continually tested with visits from a seductive incarnation of the Devil, memorably played by Silvia Pinal