Shameless Films has just released the 2004 Dario Argento film, The Card Player on both 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray for the UK.
The Card Player (2004), is a crime horror film directed by Dario Argento which stars Stefania Rocca, Liam Cunningham, Silvio Muccino and Vera Gemma.
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Plot
“When a sadistic, faceless killer begins abducting young women across Rome, he issues a monstrous challenge to the police: play high-stakes poker online via webcam. Win, and the victim is released. Lose, and her death is streamed in real-time.”
– Shameless Films
I’ve added the new trailer lower down the page.
The Card Player 4K Ultra HD
“Shameless Films is proud to present an exclusive new 4K HDR Dolby Vision encode of the definitive restored version, finally honouring the director’s original vision”.
4K UHD Technical Specs
- Discs: 1
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Audio: 5.1 English & Italian DTS-HD
- New English Subtitles and SDH
- Running Time: 104 mins approx.
- Rating: 15
Special Feature
- Booklet By Argento Authority, Alan Jones
- Two-Sided Artcard
- Original Poster
- Serial Numbered
- O-Card Collector’s Edition
Disc Content
- Watch Me When I Kill’ (Interview with Dario Argento)
- On The Set Of The Card Player (Behind the scenes footage of Dario Argento on set)
- Playing The Game (Interview with Stefania Rocca)
- Game Over (Interview with Fiore Argento)
- Sharp Cuts (Interview with Walter Fasano)
- Taking Risks (Interview with Franco Ferrini)
- A Chip And A Chair (Interview with Antonello Geleng)
- The Killer’s Choice(Interview with Elisabetta Rocchetti)
- Commentary by Film Historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
Purchase Information
The Card Player is available now to purchase on 4K Ultra HD for £29.99 from Amazon or HMV. (Prices correct as of 17th September 2026).
The Amazon links on this page are affiliate / associate links. By buying through the links I may receive a commission for the sale.
Release Date
The Card Player 4K Ultra HD released on 10th August 2026 in the UK.
Watch The Trailer
Latest Blu-ray Releases
The Card Player Blu-ray
Blu-ray Technical Specs
- Discs: 1
- Region: B
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Audio:
- Running Time: 104 mins approx.
- Rating: 15
Special Features
- Watch Me When I Kill’ (Interview with Dario Argento)
- On The Set Of The Card Player (Behind the scenes footage of Dario Argento on set)
- Playing The Game (Interview with Stefania Rocca)
- Game Over (Interview with Fiore Argento)
- Sharp Cuts (Interview with Walter Fasano)
- Taking Risks (Interview with Franco Ferrini)
- A Chip And A Chair (Interview with Antonello Geleng)
- The Killer’s Choice(Interview with Elisabetta Rocchetti)
- Commentary by Film Historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
Purchase Information
The Card Player is available now to purchase on Blu-ray for £19.99 from Amazon or HMV. (Prices correct as of 17th September 2026).
The Amazon links on this page are affiliate / associate links. By buying through the links I may receive a commission for the sale.
Release Date
The Card Player Blu-ray released on 10th August 2026 in the UK.
Keep up to date with all the Week’s Latest Blu-ray Releases for the UK on the Popcorn Cinema UK Blu-ray & DVD Release Dates pages.
What Do You Think?
Do you have a favourite Dario Argento movie? Some of my favourites include Suspiria, Deep Red and Phenomena.
Have you seen The Card Player? Will you be picking it up on 4K Ultra HD or Blu-ray?
I would really love to hear your thoughts, you can discuss it on my Popcorn Cinema Facebook page.
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