Plot: What’s it about?
Giorgio (John Steiner) is a driven man, who pursues his desires and wants with ruthless precision. He has made a fortune as an industrialist, where his hard edged approach served him well. At home, he domineers over his beautiful wife Silvia (Elizabeth Turner), with brutal levels of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Now he has invited a young couple, Irem (Al Cliver) and Barbara (Silvia Dionisio) to join himself and his wife aboard his yacht. With open minds and carefree intentions, Irem and Barbara set off on a weekend cruise with Giorgio and Silvia. Soon enough, passions erupt and tensions rise, as Silvia becomes involved with Irem and Barbara. As Silvia’s situation becomes more clear to them, Irem and Barbara agree to help her get revenge on Giorgio. But Giorgio is so paranoid and out of control, that won’t be a simple task. Can Silvia find an escape from her horrific lifestyle, or will Giorgio get what he wants, as always?
Video: How does it look?
Waves of Lust is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen. As expected from Raro Video, the movie looks excellent in this presentation. The print has some minor issues, but looks fantastic and allows the visuals to shine. The black & white image is crisp, with very good detail and more depth than expected. I found contrast to be smooth and even, which helps preserve detail and provide a consistent presentation.
Audio: How does it sound?
The Italian mono soundtrack is clean and clear, which is about all we can ask. I was glad to hear minimal age related defects, as some of these tracks can have wicked harshness or hiss present. But here the dialogue is clear and has no distortion, while the other elements all fall into line quite well. The audio is a bit on the thin side, but that is not unexpected with an older mono track, so I won’t be too critical on that. This disc also includes English subtitles.
Supplements: What are the extras?
This disc includes the Erotic Tsunami featurette that house some great interviews, some deleted scenes, information on Ruggero Deodato, and television ads directed by Deodato. All in all, quite a nice selection of supplements.