From highly acclaimed director Radley Metzger, THE IMAGE (aka THE PUNISHMENT OF ANNE) is a fascinating study of the sadomasochistic relationship between a young girl and an older woman. Based on the classic novel L’IMAGE from Jean De Berg, this sexual masterpiece is hailed by critics as one of the best erotic films ever made. Beautifully photographed and loaded with highly charged sexual imagery and provocative situations, THE IMAGE is a cinematic masterpiece that brings the darker side of your deepest erotic fantasies to life.

Restored directly from the original 35mm camera negatives, this DVD of THE IMAGE is the definitive release of this erotic cinema classic. Presented uncut and uncensored for the first time on home video, THE IMAGE is a powerful, erotic film that will definitely be one of the most talked about and controversial DVD releases of the year!

“THE IMAGE is easily Metzger’s best film.” ~Richard Corliss

FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY. THIS FILM IS UNRATED BUT CONTAINS SCENES OF EXPLICIT SEXUAL CONTENT

SPECIAL FEATURES:
-Brand New Anamorphic (1.78:1) Transfer from the Original Negatives!
-Uncut, Uncensored English Language Version
-New Stereo Surround 2.0 Soundtrack
-Original Mono Soundtrack
-Isolated Music Score
-Liner Notes from Stephen R. Bissette
-Theatrical trailers for Other Radley Metzger Feature Films