Radiance Films January 2026 Blu-ray Releases: Illustrious Corpses, Blood of Revenge, The Wild Child
Radiance Films opens 2026 with three limited-edition Blu-ray restorations from Italy, Japan, and France: Illustrious Corpses, Blood of Revenge, and The Wild Child. The lineup follows last month’s Radiance Films December Blu-ray releases and the launch of Transmission, the label’s new UK Blu-ray imprint. The January titles arrive alongside other releases that month, including Lionheart 4K Blu-ray and Knock Off (1998) 4K Blu-ray from MVD. Each film has been newly restored and includes archival features, new interviews, and collector packaging.
Illustrious Corpses (1976)
Francesco Rosi’s political thriller follows Inspector Rogas (Lino Ventura, Army of Shadows) as he investigates the murders of Supreme Court judges. Adapted from Leonardo Sciascia’s novel, the film exposes corruption within state institutions. The cast includes Charles Vanel, Max von Sydow, and Fernando Rey, with a score by Piero Piccioni.
Restoration and audio
Restored in 4K by Cineteca di Bologna and The Film Foundation. Includes the original uncompressed mono PCM audio.
Special features
- Commentary by filmmaker Alex Cox (2021)
- Archival interviews with Francesco Rosi and Lino Ventura (1976)
- New interview with Gaetana Marrone, author of The Cinema of Francesco Rosi (2025)
- Trailer and gallery
- Optional English subtitles
Packaging
Limited edition of 3,000 copies in full-height Scanavo case with reversible sleeve, removable OBI strip, and a booklet featuring new writing by Michael Atkinson plus newly translated texts by and about Rosi.
Release details
- Year: 1976
- Country: Italy
- Certificate: 12
- Format: Blu-ray
- Region: A, B
- Release date: Jan. 26, 2026
Blood of Revenge (1965)
Tai Kato’s first yakuza drama pits Koji Tsuruta’s loyal lieutenant Kikuchi against a rival gang in 1907 Osaka. Bold colors, stylized sets, and Norifumi Suzuki’s co-writing create a classic tale of honor and retaliation.
Restoration and audio
Sourced from a new high-definition digital transfer with uncompressed mono PCM sound.
Special features
- Lice Are Scary (1943, 14 min), short film by Tai Kato
- Junko Fuji: Flower and Storm, visual essay by Mark Schilling (2025)
- New English subtitle translation
Packaging
Limited edition of 3,000 copies in full-height Scanavo case with removable OBI strip, reversible art by Time Tomorrow, and a booklet featuring a new essay by Earl Jackson plus an archival review of the film.
Release details
- Year: 1965
- Country: Japan
- Certificate: 15
- Format: Blu-ray
- Region: A, B
- Release date: Jan. 26, 2026
The Wild Child (1970)
François Truffaut’s intimate portrait dramatizes the real 1798 case of a feral boy taught by Dr. Itard (played by Truffaut himself). With Néstor Almendros’s luminous black-and-white cinematography, the film explores education, empathy, and humanity.
Restoration and audio
Presented in high definition with uncompressed mono PCM audio.
Special features
- Archival on-set interview with François Truffaut (1970)
- Television interview with Truffaut and Lucien Malson (1969)
- New interview with critic Ginette Vincendeau (2025)
- Trailer and improved English subtitles
Packaging
Limited edition of 3,000 copies in full-height Scanavo case with reversible artwork and a booklet featuring archival writing by Truffaut and a new essay by Adam Scovell.
Release details
- Year: 1970
- Country: France
- Certificate: U
- Format: Blu-ray
- Region: B
- Release date: Jan. 26, 2026