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ADDITION: Mondo Macabro Blu-ray (September 2025): Mondo Macabro have transferred Errikos Andreou's "I Blame My Body" aka "Lady Desire" (1969) and Marios Retsilas' "Sexomania" (1974) to a Double Feature Blu-ray. They are cited as "Brand new 2k restorations from original negative". The black-and-white I Blame My Body benefits from solid detail and contrast, maintaining an organic grain - while the color Sexomania shines with impressive clarity, vibrant and healthy hues reflective of its mint-condition source material - though the final shot appears sourced from a lesser element, slightly detracting from the overall polish.

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On their Blu-ray, Mondo Macabro use DTS-HD Master dual-mono tracks (16-bit) in the original Greek language. The sound design of "I Blame My Body" aka "Lady Desire" supports the thriller aspects, such as heightened tension during the burglary sequence through subtle effects and minimalistic audio cues. The soundscape of "Sexomania" complements its erratic narrative, and enhances the explicit and emotional sequences with balanced mono elements, reflecting the 1970s softcore style without overt complexity. Mondo Macabro offer optional English subtitles on their Region FREE Blu-ray.

The Mondo Macabro Blu-ray extras package is curated for fans of Greek cinema's "sex wave" era, including a short tribute to actor Costas Prekas and another to actress Maria Ioannidou, both blending stills, promotional shots, and biographical insights. There is also a gallery of Sexomania stills and posters plus a lengthy trailer for Sexomania.

Errikos Andreou's "I Blame My Body" aka "Lady Desire" (1969) is a black-and-white Greek dramatic thriller featuring a noir-style aesthetic that emphasizes atmospheric tension and psychological introspection through shadowy compositions and stark contrasts. Themes include isolation, guilt, and the destructive nature of desire, portraying how unchecked passions lead to emotional ruin within a conservative Greek society. Bottom line; Whatever happened to Christine Allen? hubba hubba. Marios Retsilas' "Sexomania" (1974) captures 1970s Greek erotica's boldness, probing desire and mental health through vivid visuals and Maria Ioannidou who shines as Lena, navigating vulnerability and sensuality effectively. Although flaws limit the film's depth, it makes a niche gem for exploitation enthusiasts. Emerging from Greece's 1970s "sex wave," it features abundant nudity and softcore elements, released amid a period of cinematic liberalization post-junta. Overall, Mondo Macabro's Blu-ray double feature, #5 in their "Greek Collection", is a commendable release that rescues two obscure Greek erotic dramas from obscurity, boasting reasonable 2K restorations, solid audio fidelity, and a handful of niche extras that appeal to exploitation cinema fans. 

Gary Tooze