This special limited edition gold foil magnet clasp slipcase + slipcover set (designed by Robert Sammelin) is limited to 4,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Billy and Gilly host New York’s most provocative and successful morning talk show. But their lascivious on-the-air personas are masking a far less than voracious home-sex life. Everything comes to a head when Gilly discovers that her seemingly faithful husband is carrying on with his “Love Bunny” Phyllis. At first hurt be his infidelity, Gilly quickly decides that she too ought too expand her sexual horizons and, with that in mind, begins an over-the-top game of seduction as she beds each of her and Billy’s high society friends.
Erotic auteur Radley Metzger (Therese & Isabelle’s) second feature directed under the pseudonym “Henry Paris,” NAKED CAME THE STRANGER was itself adapted from the best selling novel of the same name, which was secretly penned by the staff of Newsday. With a cast of 70s hardcore greats, led by Darby Lloyd Rains (The Virgin & the Lover), Mary Stuart (The Passions of Carol), Levi Richards (The Intrusion), Alan Marlow (That Lady From Rio), Helen Madigan (Confessions of a Teenage Peanut Butter Freak), and Gerald Grant (Both Ways), this elegant and sophisticated comedy embodies the mid 70s “couples film” and at last comes to 4K UHD from Mélusine, newly restored from its 35mm negative, and presented in both its commonly seen hardcore version as well as its extremely rare alternate softcore cut, which includes numerous additional and extended dialogue sequences.
directed by: Radley Metzger starring: Darby Lloyd Rains, Levi Richards, Mary Stuart, Kevin Andre, Marc Stevens, Gerald Grant, Alan Marlow, Helen Madigan 1975 / 84 min / 1.66:1 / English DTS-HD MA 1.0
Additional info:
2-Disc Set: 4K Ultra HD + Region Free Blu-ray
Feature length audio commentary with director Radley Metzger moderated by Ashley West of The Rialto Report
Alternate softcore version of Naked Came The Stranger
Original theatrical trailer
Original radio spots
Locations featurette
Archival image gallery
A liner note booklet with essay by film historian Ashley West of The Rialto Report
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.7597404 / 5 from 154 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Naked Came The Stranger is a highly praised 4K UHD restoration of a classic 70s film, featuring excellent restoration quality, top-notch transfer, outstanding performances, and fantastic packaging. The film, directed by Radley Metzger, is well-received for its erotic scenes and beautiful artwork.
"amazing packaging and artwork top quality movie with top transfer with great PQ" — James M.
"Great film must own Thanks again;) transfer looks incredible." — jerrod a.
"Good Film and Story, Some Hot Scenes" — Casey K.
Reviews
MEL-005 CASE
"Another beautiful release in the Premium Melusine line. Being a Radley Metzger film, this is well deserved and the restoration is outstanding. I would have liked to see more special features here, but it's alright. Not all extras from the old Distribpix DVD set have been carried over, but the locations featurette is there and a lot of fun. Speaking of fun, this movie is light hearted fun, but far from being up there with Metzger's best works. Darby Llyod Rains gives a great performance in the female lead. I would have liked some more plot, but the characters are interesting and the sex scenes are not too long."
— Dominik F. (4/5)
Great Showcase for Darby Lloyd Rains
"Watching NCTS again in this beautiful 4K release, I was taken aback by how funny this movie is. There’s a breezy charm and light humor throughout, that even when it doesn’t quite work, it’s still harmless and not abrasive. Darby Lloyd Rains carries the movie with effervescence, as she attempts to have a fling in order to reclaim her husband’s attention and affection. All the performances work toward giving the movie a fun vibe, grounded and giving the erotic scenes genuine heat (Rains seducing Mary Stuart is a particular stand out). Melusine’s presentation — the packaging design and art by Rob Sammelin — are top-notch. The booklet is a great addition, too."
— Francisco W. (4/5)
Radley Metzger, One of a kind director
"Radley Metzger was a unique case. He was an ambitious director, demonstrating an obvious love for cinema and influenced by European productions and art cinema. His films are always sophisticated and highly aesthetic. They are inventive and frequently contain impressive sequences. This film, presented in a beautiful package, is no exception. The disc includes a 48-page booklet. The restoration is, of course, top-notch. The Blu-ray features a soft-edited version of the film. Like other alternative versions of Metzger's films, this version offers a different experience, with previously unseen scenes. Highly recommended."
— Frédérick D. (5/5)
The thing that's great about
"The thing that's great about this one is that it actually feels like a real movie. It has real editing and coverage and the bonus features are pretty top notch, it is incredibly unlikely that a future release could possible improve anything."
— Alec N. (5/5)
Naked came the Stranger
"Top notch service and delivery. One of the nicest slipcovers I have ever seen. This is one quality item. The film was interesting and well done. What else would one expect from this infamous salacious director."
— Anthony W. (5/5)
Good fun!
"“Fun and sexy hardcore, with great scenes such as the silent-film-style encounter and the bus ride through the city. The edition is excellent on all fronts, but I’d highlight, in addition to the image quality, the booklet, which is both very entertaining and informative. The packaging of these editions is spectacular, very carefully crafted, and reflects an intention to give this kind of film the respect it deserves. ”"
— Antonio A. (5/5)
Great release!
"A beautifully put together and high-quality release. A fun comedic film as well."
— Jack B. (5/5)
Naked and packed!
"This classics of erotica cinema features a very high quality restoration and a package presentation that Melusine is known for. Hope they just keep bringing this obscure erotocinema!"
— Carlos R. (5/5)
Naked Came The Stranger
"Another amazing Melusine 4K with great packaging. The transfer and everything is just amazing."
— Milan P. (5/5)
Naked Came the Stranger
"Beautiful edition from Melusine!"
— Adam K. (5/5)
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