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Frank Henenlotter's gory skid row shocker about a young man and his monstrous Siamese twin doesn't seem like an obvious choice for a hi-def remaster. But we're pleasantly surprised by the fidelity of the AVC 1.33:1 1080p encode and how it helps reinforce the grain and grime of the original 16mm footage. The two bigger-budget sequels fare better in terms of AV, although the quality of the actual films dips with each instalment. A refreshingly frank 79-minute examination of the making of the trilogy is the pick of the set's copious extras.

This business-like box is as much about the Panasonic Smart Viera ecosystem as it is about time-shifting X-Factor – and that’s a good thing. For those wanting a connected TV experience without having to trade in their older TV, it’s a great solution.

Fans of Toshiya Fujita's blood-soaked 1973 tale of revenge and its equally entertaining 1974 sequel (Lady Snowblood: Blood Song of Vengeance) are in for a treat with this hi-def outing. The AVC 2.35:1 1080p encodes look extremely faithful to the source material and show no signs of overt digital manipulation. Likewise, the Japanese LPCM 2.0 audio for both is excellent, with both offering considerably more depth and range than I ever expected. Given that both films have been squeezed onto a single disc, it's hardly surprisingly that extras are limited to trailers and a 11min featurette.

Going back to nature usually means buying a rural homestead with 
a couple of cows and goats, establishing a vegetable patch and donning Hessian underpants. Yet with Philips, taking a cue from nature certainly does not mean abandoning technology. While the brand’s new 46PFL9707 is inspired by a moth, 
it’s about as cutting-edge as TVs get.