Whether you are a collector of controversial cinema, a fan of Malcolm McDowell, or just curious about the most expensive adult film ever made, buy this Blu-ray. Just maybe hide it behind the Criterion Collection when your parents visit.
This version includes all of the explicit unsimulated sex scenes added by producer Bob Guccione.
For the collector, . This Blu-ray preserves a moment in cinema history that will never be repeated. In the age of streaming, where even The Sopranos gets trimmed for sensitivity, holding a physical disc that contains the forbidden 1979 cut is an act of preservation. It is the Cannibal Holocaust of political epics—a film you hate to love, but cannot look away from.
Let’s address the elephant in the room. Sealed copies of the Arrow Video frequently sell for $120-$250 on eBay. The Uncut Media version hovers around $40-$60.
The story of Caligula begins with the assassination of Emperor Claudius, which paves the way for the ascension of his great-nephew and adopted son, Caligula, to the throne. As Caligula's reign progresses, he descends into madness, indulging in increasingly depraved and extravagant pursuits. The film masterfully weaves historical fact with artistic license, crafting a narrative that is both a scathing critique of imperial excess and a mesmerizing spectacle.