DVD SLEUTH

LE CASSE on DVD in Germany

2011-04-29T00:21:00.000-07:00

Henri Verneuil's The Burglars aka LE CASSE (1971) starring Jean-Paul Belmondo and Omar Sharif is now available in an English friendly DVD from Sony in Germany. Even though it says German and French subtitles on the back cover, there are English subtitles instead of French.

SEDDOK on Italian DVD

2011-03-07T05:57:00.001-08:00

Seddok, l'erede di Satana (Anton Giulio Majano, 1960) is now available on DVD in Italy with an English audio track. Apparently it's the longer cut, but unfortunately some of the scenes have got Italian audio only...

LADY FOOTBALL from Mya Communication on May 17

2011-01-31T05:48:00.000-08:00

(Italo Martinenghi, 1979) Paulo Roberto, a Brazilian soccer superstar, plays in the Italian championship for the Naples team. But success cannot sweeten the fact that he's deeply homesick and longing to get home. Unfortunately there's more trouble ahead for him when an astonishing doppelganger of his shows up and tries to get in bed with his luscious fiancee. How can you make ends meet when sports, money and bedside intrigues all mix together in an outrageously comic romper stomper?

New DVD releases on April 19

2011-01-11T06:22:00.000-08:00

SALON MASSAGE (Massagesalon der jungen Mädchen, Eberhard Schröder 1972)
Maurice, a very busy reporter always on the hot tracks of a scoop, manages to convince his boss to allow him to go back to Munich where he once met a beautiful masseuse with whom he had an unforgettable love affair. But as soon as he sets foot in Munich he realizes that his quest won't be an easy one. Never the man who complains or gives up, Maurice visits all of the massage parlors in Munich. One after the other, he checks all the joints hoping he will meet again the only woman who gave him absolute pleasure.

I WANT WHAT I WANT (John Dexter, 1972)

Based on the sensational best seller, I WANT WHAT I WANT helped pave the way for the release of many other films dealing with transvestite and transsexual themes. Acclaimed British actress ANNE HEYWOOD (THE FOX, THE CHAIRMAN) stars as Roy, a young English man who works at a real estate agency and lives with his widowed father (Harry Andrews - SUPERMAN, THE INTERNECINE PROJECT). Roy's existence is a fight against loneliness as he is obsessed by a secret desire that no one understands.

GATLING GUN/DJANGO SHOOTS FIRST

(1) Gatling Gun: Captain Chris Tanner (Robert Woods) has been found guilty of treason by a court martial. His only true ally Tom Felleghy, secretly has Tanner switch places with another prisoner and has him temporarily released from his death sentence. (2) Django Shoots First: Django (Glenn Saxson) finds his father's corpse in the hands of a bounty hunter. After claiming the bounty for himself, he discovers his father was the partner of the local banker (Nando Gazzlo) and owned half of everything in town. With an outgoing local (Fernando Sancho) at his side, he fights for his inheritance.

THREE MUSKETEERS OF THE WEST/THE MAN FROM OKLAHOMA

(1) Three Musketeers Of The West: A newly appointed Texas Ranger discovers that a crooked banker has employed a pretty nurse to smuggle an illegal shipment of gold to Mexico's dictator President Ortega. Dart Jr (Timothy Brent) plays all sides as he tries to get the gold all to himself. (2) The Man From Oklahoma was produced and directed by the legendary Balcazar family. The story begins with the beating and murder of the local town sheriff by the son and hands of the local land baron Rod Edwards (Fistful of Dollars). Edwards' is rumored to have killed his business rival.

New spaghetti westerns from Wild East and Koch Media

2011-01-03T07:20:00.000-08:00

Ognuno per sé (Giorgio Capitani, 1968)

ARIZONA COLT (Michele Lupo, 1966)
(originally released by Wild East as THE MAN FROM NOWHERE, catalog #WE008). Newly remastered theatrical version in its original aspect ratio 16x9 anamorphic, English language.

ARIZONA COLT HIRED GUN! (Arizona si scatenò... e li fece fuori tutti, Sergio Martino 1970)
Theatrical version in its original aspect ratio 16x9 anamorphic, English language.

Hands Up Dead man! You're Under Arrest (Su le mani, cadavere! Sei in arresto, Leon Klimovsky 1971)

Theatrical version in its original aspect ratio 16x9 anamorphic, English language

Revenge of the Resurrected (La preda e l'avvoltoio, Rafael Romero Marchent 1973)
Theatrical version in its original aspect ratio 16x9 anamorphic, English language.

THE FIEND from Odeon finally gets a release date...

2010-12-30T06:20:00.000-08:00

.. and it's set to March 7, 2011... more info when available...

There's a sickness in the house on Burbott Road; a sickness not of the body, but of the soul! For several years the sinister Minister (Patrick Magee) and the religious fanatic, Birdy Wemys (Ann Todd) have warped the mind of her psychotic, sexually confused son, Kenny (Tony Beckley). But now Kenny has grown up into a big boy with big problems. In a savage vendetta of lust and anger, the sexually frustrated Kenny goes on a violent rampage, seeking his redemption in the murder and mutilation of saucy tarts. Witness the unrelenting carnage of The FIEND and pray for his immortal soul!

More titles from One 7 Movies in 2011

2010-12-27T04:47:00.000-08:00

SEX AND BLACK MAGIC (Orgasmo nero, Joe D'Amato 1980)
An aging couple travels to an exotic island in order to give their fading sexual life a boost. Little do they know that they will get far more than they are ready to ask for when black magic, cannibalism, tons of perversions and lustful natives enter the picture leaving no stone unturned... Bonus Features Include: Alternate scene, Unused shots, Hardcore inserts, Original end credits, Photo gallery.

THE REAL CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST (Nuova Guinea: L'isola dei cannibali, Akira Ide 1974)
In 1975, Papua New Guinea obtained its long desired independence from the British Empire. A movie crew traveled to the island in order to shoot a film that would allow the Queen to better understand the laws and traditions of the natives. Looking for reality and truth, the cinematographers eventually got a lot more than they had bargained for...

TRANSGRESSION (La trasgressione, Fabrizio Rampelli 1988)
An angst-ridden college student fears that he will fail his impending test. The boy decides to take some drugs to chill down, but instead of relaxing he starts to hallucinate like a madman. While in his drug-induced dreams, he meets a wonderfully lusty woman who teaches him how to get all of his sex desires fulfilled. Eventually, he will have to go back to reality: but will his newfound lover let him?

DEATH WILL HAVE YOUR EYES from Mya Communication on March 22

2010-12-09T06:47:00.000-08:00

(La moglie giovane, Giovanni d'Eramo 1974)Louisa (Marisa Mell) is a young and attractive woman who wants to make a living for herself in Rome, but soon falls prey to some very shady characters that force her into prostitution. While struggling to keep herself afloat, she meets a fascinating doctor (Farley Granger) who is also a would-be poet. However, Louisa doesn't really love him, and falls for another man. When she gets involved in a murder, blackmail and violence ensue – until the shocking final revelation.

Post apocalypse from Swedish Njutafilms

2010-11-24T00:08:00.000-08:00

Swedish company Njutafilms have announced their plan to release Umberto Lenzi's IRON MASTER (La guerra del ferro, 1983) and Sergio Martino's HANDS OF STEEL (Vendetta dal futuro, 1986) within six months from now. No tech specs yet, stay tuned....

Forthcoming from ODEON ENTERTAINMENT

2010-11-19T03:24:00.000-08:00

When two pretty hitch-hikers are hired for a modelling assignment at a creepy English manor house, all is not what it seems a witches coven is in residence, populated by nude swingers, frustrated lesbians and a boiling cauldron of kinky sex! Directed by prolific filmmaker Ray Austin (The Avengers and Space 1999), Virgin Witch is a psychedelic mix of naked girls and bloodcurdling horror. This naughty British sex-thriller stars real-life sisters Vicki Michelle (from BBC sitcom Allo Allo) and Ann Michelle (Pyschomania), with show-stopping support from Patricia Haines (Michael Caine s first wife) and X -rated smoothie Neil Hallett (Keep It Up Downstairs). Originally rejected outright by the British censor, Virgin Witch is now available on DVD in the UK for the very first time.

Confessions of a Sex Maniac

Comedy legend Roger Lloyd Pack (BBC1 s Only Fools and Horses and The Vicar of Dibley) plays Henry, an up n coming architect tasked with designing a new leisure centre. Assisted by his sexy, super-efficient secretary Hilary (Vicki Hodge), Henry hits upon the idea of modelling the building on the shape of a humungous breast! In his quest for the perfect boob he road-tests a bevy of beautiful birds, including 70s sex-bombs Cherri Gilham, Ava Cadell and Monika Ringwald.

Love Variations

Britain's first ever feature-length sex education film caused widespread tabloid controversy upon its original release. Now more hysterical than educational, the ground-breaking Love Variations shows models performing a variety of sexual positions, whilst a family doctor provides an excitable commentary.

THE SINISTER EYES OF DR. ORLOFF from new company Intervision Picture Corp.

2010-11-17T03:19:00.000-08:00

Los ojos siniestros del doctor Orloff (1973) will get its first English friendly DVD release courtesy of new company Intervision Picture Corp, and the release date is January 11, 2011. More info when available.

Elio Petri's A QUIET PLACE IN THE COUNTRY on DVD in Spain

2010-11-17T03:14:00.000-08:00

Previously out in Italy without any English language options, MGM in Spain has recently released Elio Petri's 1969 drama/thriller Un tranquillo posto di campagna starring Franco Nero and Vanessa Redgrave. English and Spanish audio, Spanish subtitles. Thank you.

Cool British noir thrillers from VCI

2010-11-08T11:23:00.000-08:00

NAKED FURY: A gang of thieves led by American Eddy (Reed de Rouen) kill a security guard during a botched safe robbery and flee with his daughter (Leigh Madison) as a hostage. They hide out in a dangerously unstable old warehouse for a couple of days awaiting their getaway ship to sail, but Johnny (Kenneth Cope) falls for the girl - provoking a serious falling-out and a violent conclusion to the disastrous heist. RT: 57 min, B&W, 1959, 1.37:1

COVER GIRL KILLER: Set in the sleazy world of a backstreet 50s nightclub. A serial-killer is believed to be murdering the models of glamour magazine, when cover-girl Gloria Starke (Milnes), is found dead after going on an assignment with mysterious bespectacled TV producer, Spendosa (Harry H Corbett), Inspector Brunner (Brooks) is put on the case to interview all concerned. RT: 61 min, B&W, 1960, 1.37:1

MURDER CAN BE DEADLY: Call girl Jo Lake (Liz Fraser) is working in club rackets with her man who is killed by a gangland boss (Kenneth Griffin). Clubber, Tom (Tony Wickert) is caught up in the murder. RT: 60 min, B&W, 1.37:1, NR, 1962

THE MARKED ONE: A blackmailer demands the plates used in a forgery plot for which Don Mason served time. Don doesn’t know where they are but when his small daughter Mary, living apart with her mother, is threatened he starts hunting for them. RT: 65 min, B&W, 1.37:1, NR, 1963

PIT OF DARKNESS: When Richard Logan, the partner in a safe-making firm is found unconscious on an old deserted bomb site; he finds that he has no recollection of the last three weeks. Then he discovers that the private detective, hired by his wife, has been found murdered, and a safe that his firm installed in a large country house has been cleverly opened and the contents missing. So with the help of his wife, he sets to uncover the truth. RT: 78 min, B&W, 1.37:1, NR, 1961

Release date November 30.

Dorado Films needs YOU!

2010-11-08T10:51:00.000-08:00

US company Dorado Films need help with their release of The Fantastic Argoman - please read more on their blog:

Dorado Films

11 HARROWHOUSE from Shout Factory on February 1

2010-11-07T04:53:00.000-08:00

US company Shout Factory have announced the release of 1974 heist comedy 11 HARROWHOUSE, directed by Aram Avakian and starring Charles Grodin, Candice Bergen, James Mason and Trevor Howard.

A small time diamond merchant jumps at the chance to supervise the purchase and cutting of a large first class diamond. But when the diamond is stolen from him, he is blackmailed into pulling off a major heist at the Diamond Exchange, located at 11 Harrowhouse.

More info when available...

More stuff from new company One 7 Movies on January 11

2010-11-05T05:18:00.000-07:00

ALIEN FROM THE DEEP (Alien degli abissi, Antonio Margheriti 1989)

Somewhere deep in the jungle a chemical corporation dumps tons of toxic waste in a still active volcano. Two environmentalists try to expose these illegal ways of getting rid of hugely dangerous waste, but they get caught by the vigilantes working for the company. One of them, the super-hot Maria Giulia Cavalli, manages to escape and she is saved by a snake farmer who lives alone in the jungle. Together they try to bring down the company, but it's too late. Years of chemical poisoning have spawned a deadly monster that is set out to exact revenge on the humans that have unknowingly brought him to life.

CHINESE KAMASUTRA (Kamasutra cinese, Joe D'Amato 1993)
Joan Parker (the gorgeous Georgia Emerald) is a British librarian who stumbles by accident on an ancient book that contains the forbidden secrets of the Chinese Kama Sutra. She digs deeps into the pages of the mysterious book and starts having wild fantasies about her own sexuality, which has always been very tame. Nevertheless, she does not accept the advances of her fellow Chinese librarian. Unaware that every night she’s being watched from the windows of an ancient haunted house, she finds herself little by little caught in the clutches of the Kama Sutra cult she’s been reading about.

THE SINS OF MADAME BOVARY (Die nackte Bovary, Hans Schott-Schöbinger 1969)

Emma Bovary (Edwige Fenech) is an aristocratic woman deeply bored by her bourgeois life. Married to a man she does not love anymore, and fearing that her youth and life may vanish in the service of a man who does not know how to please a woman any more, she starts dreaming about another love.

CALL ME SALOME from Mya Communication on February 22

2010-11-05T05:10:00.000-07:00

CALL ME SALOME (Chiamami Salomè, 2005)

The story of John the Baptist's tragical death relives in this bold adaptation of Oscar Wilde's "Salomé". Director Claudio Sestieri makes a bold and confrontational statement with this highly stylized picture that completely reinvents Oscar Wilde's classic tragedy. It's a full moon night. An abandoned factory in which a never ending party takes place is the set of a tremendous orgy of power, madness, violence and sex. The characters of this tragic play are all on the verge of breaking down but they try to hang on.

TASTE OF EXCITEMENT from Odeon Entertainment

2010-10-28T13:13:00.000-07:00

On January 24, 2011, UK company Odeon Entertainment will release Don Sharp's 1970 thriller TASTE OF EXCITEMENT...

A man has been killed on the Dover/Boulogne car ferry. What is the connection between him and the attempts being made to kill Jane Kerrell (Eve Renzi), a young girl in her early twenties? As she speeds through the French countryside to the South of France, several attempts are made on her life as she is deliberately forced off the road by another car. But when she reports these attempts, the local Cap Ferrat Police Inspector and the sinister psychiatrist, Dr. Forla (George Pravda) believe these attempts are in her imagination and Dr Forla, concludes that Jane is mentally disturbed. At her wits end Jane finds an ally in the young English painter, Paul Hedley (David Buck) who finally believes her life is in danger following an attempt to murder him. When Inspector Malling of Scotland Yard (Peter Vaughan) and Mr. Breese (Francis Matthews) arrive in Cap Ferrat trying to uncover the connection between Jane and the murdered man on the ferry, this thrilling puzzle of international intrigue begins to unravel against the backdrop of the French Riviera.

Some new stuff coming in December

2010-10-19T03:05:00.000-07:00

Scandalous Gilda (Scandalosa Gilda, Gabriele Lavia 1985) coming from new company One 7 Movies on Demember 14

A gorgeous woman (Monica Guerritore) finds her husband in bed with a complete stranger. Full of contempt, the woman leaves and embarks on an erotic discovery journey of herself. She meets a cartoonist with whom she plays out all her darkest fantasies. But the love game soon deteriorates as the woman wants to prove her new lover that she can truly cross all the boundaries of perversion.

Schoolgirl Report 7 (Schulmädchen-Report 7: Doch das Herz muß dabei sein, Ernst Hofbauer 1974) from Impulse Pictures on December 14

Impulse Pictures is proud to present SCHOOLGIRL REPORT 7: WHAT THE HEART MUST THEREBY... another sexy, sinful
entry in the popular German sexploitation series. For this erotic outing, we're taken to a super secret brothel where lots of lovely schoolgirls are having sex with high paying older men. A client falls for the brothel owner's sister and when shunned, he stirs up trouble by calling the police! During the court hearing we learn why the girls became prostitutes. Helga, loves sex so much, she lets boys do her homework in exchange for sex.

Rare spy film from Dorado Films

2010-10-14T13:07:00.000-07:00

US company Dorado Films will release the 1967 spy film Electra One aka With Death On Your Back aka Con la morte alle spalle, directed by Alfonso Balcázar and starring George Martin, Vivi Bach, Daniele Vargas and Rosalba Neri. Great news, but unfortunately it will only be available in the limited edition box set (250 numbered copies) How Europe Does BABES, BOMBS, and GUNS together with the already released films Mission Bloody Mary, From the Orient With Fury and Special Mission Lady Chaplin. Another negative aspect is that it will be a full screen presentation (OAR is 2.20:1). Coming soon....

ALIEN 2: ON EARTH on blu-ray from new company Midnight Legacy

2010-10-14T10:34:00.000-07:00

Alien 2: On Earth (Alien 2: sulla terra, Ciro Ippolito 1980)

A group of cave explorers are confronted in an underground cavern by a mysterious living rock. Little do they know that it bears home to deadly, flesh-eating creatures, intent on wiping out the entire human population. Can they survive and ultimately prevent Earth's total annihilation?

Never released in the United States, only a handful of countries saw a cropped and edited VHS release nearly thirty years ago, that is until now.

For our inaugural release, Midnight Legacy is proud to present the first-ever widescreen release of Alien 2 On Earth. The definitive version, transferred from the original 35mm negative, which runs longer than any other version seen throughout the world. The presentation that finally represents the intended vision of Alien 2 On Earth.

Brand new 1.85:1 high definition transfer from the original 35mm negative featuring significant additional footage not seen anywhere in the world.

Ultra high bitrate AVC encode @36 MBS, on a BD-50, faithfully representing our 2k scan and preserving the integrity and look of film.

English DTS MA 2.0, fully restored from the original audio masters, and respectful of the original sound design.

Special features include the only surviving trailer from the mega rare Dutch VHS , and effects outtakes transferred directly from the negative B-roll in full HD.

30,000 piece, Limited Edition single pressing run designed as a true collector's item for the serious collector. Once sold through, this title will never be available again.

All Region.

REAL EMANUELLE on DVD in Italy

2010-10-07T03:26:00.000-07:00

AMORE LIBERO aka Real Emanuelle (1975) will be released by Italian company Stormovie in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen and supposedly English audio - on November 8. Stay tuned for more info. The recently released US disc from Mya Communication was horrible...

HOUSE OF THE LONG SHADOWS on DVD in Italy

2010-10-05T08:16:00.000-07:00

On November 25, Pete Walker's HOUSE OF THE LONG SHADOWS will be released by Italian company Koch Media. No tech specs yet, fingers crossed it will be anamorphic widescreen and have English language options. Stay tuned...

NIGHT OF THE DEMON from Fremantle in October

2010-09-29T04:14:00.000-07:00

Previously available from Sony US, NIGHT OF THE DEMON and the US cut CURSE OF THE DEMON will be released by UK company Fremantle on October 18.

A classic slice of 1950s psychological horror, Night of the Demon stars Dana Andrews as American psychologist Dr John Holden, who arrives in London to attend a paranormal psychology symposium with the aim of exposing devil cult leader Julian Karswell (Niall MacGinnis) as a charlatan and a fraud. On his arrival, Holden learns that the leader of the symposium, Henry Harrington (Maurice Denham), has suddenly died in mysterious circumstances - but Holden, a hardened sceptic, refuses to believe that Karswell could have had a hand in this, and accepts an invitation to stay at Karswell's estate along with Harrington's niece, Joanna (Peggy Cummins). Once there, however, a series of strange occurrences begins by which even the sceptical Holden becomes disturbed...

BLOOD AND BLACK LACE from Anolis again

2010-09-19T02:24:00.000-07:00

On September 27, German company Anolis will re-release their BLOOD AND BLACK LACE disc, considered to be the best presentation of the film available. It will be limited to 750 copies, without the extras from the previous special edition release, and contained in a small hardbox. Tech specs:

Aspect ratio: 1.78:1 anamorphic
Audio: German, Italian
Subtitles: German, English

MORGIANA artwork and delay

2010-09-09T01:44:00.000-07:00

UK company Second Run DVD's release of Juraj Herz's MORGIANA has unfortunately been delayed until October 11 - here's the front cover artwork to keep you busy...

Teutonen Western Collection from Koch Media in November

2010-09-02T04:03:00.000-07:00

On November 26, German company Koch Media will release Teutonen Western Collection including the following euro westerns - all starring Brad Harris:

Die schwarzen Adler von Santa Fé (Gringos Do Not Forgive , Alberto Cardone/Ernst Hofbauer 1964)
Die Flußpiraten vom Mississippi (River Pirates of the Mississippi, Jürgen Roland 1964)
Die Goldsucher von Arkansas (Massacre at Marble City, Paul Martin 1964)

At this point, there's no info regarding English language options - so keep your fingers crossed!

More eurocrime from Wild East

2010-08-18T13:10:00.000-07:00

I AM THE LAW (Il prefetto di ferro, Pasquale Squitieri 1977)

MAFIA (Il giorno della civetta, Damiano Damiani 1968)

For the first time available on DVD in U.S.A

THE FULL UNCUT VERSIONS

theatrical versions in their original aspect ratios
English language

BONUS TRAILERS INCLUDED

TROLL 2 NILBOG EDITION

2010-08-18T10:31:00.000-07:00

On October 5, MGM/20th Century Fox will release Claudio Fragasso's infamous Troll 2 "The 20th anniversary Nilbog edition" on DVD and Blu-Ray.

WHO? coming to DVD from Scorpion Releasing

2010-08-05T12:15:00.000-07:00

Elliott Gould stars in Jack Gold's thought provocative sci-fi/cold war thriller "WHO?". While visiting the Soviet Union, American scientist Lucas Martino (Joseph Bova, SERPICO) is nearly killed in a car accident. The Russians are only able to save Martino's brain and eyes, and to keep that alive, they ingeniously create a cyborg humanoid body. This functioning and thinking 'robo-man' in a metallic body is released back to the Americans six months later. Release date November 23.

Cool stuff from VCI in October...

2010-08-02T13:25:00.000-07:00

US company VCI have announced a couple of cool horror films scheduled for release in October, and the most interesting are:

The Demon (Percival Rubens, 1979)

The Swamp of the Ravens (El pantano de los cuervos, Manuel Caño 1974) Previously released by Something Weird, fingers crossed this will be a better presentation. Paired with I Eat Your Skin.
The Headless Ghost (Peter Graham Scott, 1959) Paired with Horrors of the Black Museum.

THE VISITOR from Code Red finally gets a release date

2010-07-31T13:41:00.000-07:00

Code Red's long awaited special edition release of Giulio Paradisi's STRIDULUM (1979) aka The Visitor has finally been given a release date - November 2, 2010! More info when available...

HOTEL PARADISE coming to DVD in Sweden

2010-07-29T23:35:00.000-07:00

Swedish company Njutafilms have announced their release of Edoardo Mulargia's 1980 action film Orinoco: Prigioniere del sesso aka Hotel Paradise in the fourth quarter of 2010. No tech specs at the moment, more info when available. More titles from Njutafilms in 2010 include: Hell of the Living Dead, Spider Baby, Wild Beasts, Porno Holocaust, SS Girls, Emmanuelle and the White Slave Trade, Burial Ground, Lady Libertine and Private Collections...

CRUCIBLE OF TERROR from Severin Films

2010-07-29T03:44:00.000-07:00

US company Severin Films will release Ted Hooker's 1971 horror film CRUCIBLE OF TERROR on October 26. Previously released by Image Entertainment in the US and Cinema Club in the UK, Severin Films promise a new transfer.

THE FISHMEN & THEIR QUEEN from Mya Communication

2010-07-27T08:36:00.000-07:00

EDIT: Updated with cover artwork and synopsis

US company Mya Communication will release Sergio Martino's 1995 film La regina degli uomini pesce, the sequel to L'isola degli uomini pesce, and the release date is November 23.

After the fateful events depicted in "Island of The Fishmen", The Fishmen and Their Queen steps up the game. Two teenagers prowl a devastated landscape, polluted by radioactive waste in search for food. On their quest of survival, they meet Socrates, a man who takes them to an island that seems a far cry away from the urban misery they struggled in. But the two youngsters ignore that the island is ruled by a beautiful but ruthless queen whose slaves are the hideous fishmen.

Ken Russell's THE DEVILS on DVD in Spain

2010-07-24T02:49:00.000-07:00

Warner Bros in Spain will release Ken Russell's THE DEVILS (1971) on July 28. According to online shops, the tech specs are:

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Audio: English, Spanish
Subtitles: Spanish
Run Time: 111 min

THE HANDS OF ORLAC on DVD in Italy

2010-07-22T05:17:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: NO ENGLISH AUDIO, ONLY ITALIAN AND FRENCH!

Italian company Sinister Film have released Edmond T. Gréville's 1960 version of THE HANDS OF ORLAC, starring Mel Ferrer, Christopher Lee and Donald Pleasance. According to the online shop Kultvideo, the tech specs are:

Aspect ratio: 1.66:1 (16:9)
Audio: French, Italian
Subtitles: Italian
Run time: 104 min.

George Hilton double bill from Wild East

2010-07-16T05:29:00.000-07:00

Uno di più all'inferno (Giovanni Fago, 1968)

Il momento di uccidere (Giuliano Carnimeo, 1968)

Release date to be confirmed...

THE NAKED EDGE coming from Cornerstone Media

2010-07-12T03:24:00.000-07:00

Michael Anderson's 1961 thriller featuring Gary Cooper in his final role and an appearance by Peter Cushing, will be released by UK company Cornerstone Media on November 29.

George Radcliffe's testimony sends Donald Heath to prison for murder and the theft of over 60,000 pounds. Soon after, Radcliffe invests a large sum of money in an ultimately profitable business venture. Martha Radcliffe begins to suspect her husband of the crime.

THE MAN CALLED NOON coming from Odeon Entertainment

2010-07-09T11:27:00.000-07:00

Peter Collinson's 1973 western film THE MAN CALLED NOON, starring Richard Crenna, Stephen Boyd, Farley Granger and Aldo Sambrell, will be released by Odeon Entertainment on August 23.

A gunslinger known as The Man Called Noon (Richard Crenna) loses his memory after being shot during a surprise attack. As he searches for his identity, it becomes clear that he is on a mission to avenge the deaths of his wife and child. He meets and befriends outlaw R. B. Rimes (Stephen Boyd) and he receives comfort from a lady named Fan (Rosanna Schiaffino). Together, they try to piece together the clues and discover who shot him and just who he is. The villain proves to be Judge Niland (Farley Granger), and the trio go to extraordinary lengths to put him out of action.

Castellari's LIGHT BLAST from Code Red in October

2010-07-07T22:58:00.000-07:00

Code Red will release Enzo G. Castellari's 1985 thriller Colpi di luce aka Light Blast, starring Erik Estrada, on October 12. More info when available.

PSYCHOMANIA from Severin Films

2010-07-07T22:14:00.000-07:00

Severin Films have announced their release of Don Sharp's 1973 classic zombie biker film Psychomania. Previously released by Image Entertainment in 2000 as part of their Euroshock Collection, it's been out of print for a couple of years. Severin Films presents a brand new high definition transfer and cool extras - can't wait until October!

More info on DESIRABLE TEACHER 2 from Mya

2010-07-07T07:08:00.000-07:00

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the classroom again, Alvaro Vitali is going to wreak all possible havoc on your senses! After the smash hit of the first installment, the usual suspects round up once more for your pleasure. The hellish kid with the face of Alvaro Vitali doesn't want to grow up and has his eyes firmly set on the curves of his new principal (played as usual by the smokin' hot Michela Miti). His grades are worse than ever but he doesn't care. He just wants to have fun and, well, to get laid. But that's easier said than done!

NIGHTMARE finally announced by Code Red

2010-07-05T01:19:00.000-07:00

Code Red's most troubled production will finally hit the streets soon. In their official blog, they explain why it's not out yet and what to expect in terms of picture quality, supplements etc.

"In any event, the long wait is finally over. NIGHTMARE is coming to DVD in 2010 in its best possible presentation."

The release date has yet to be determined.

MORGIANA from Second Run DVD in September

2010-07-05T01:08:00.000-07:00

Often described as the 'last' film of the Czech New Wave, Juraj Herz's delirious tale of terror is a fantastical and surreal phantasmagoria of dark desires and splintered minds. Morgiana, based on a short story by Aleksandr Grin, (the 'Russian Poe'), is the story of two sisters, Klára and Viktoria who live a life of decadent excess stranded somewhere between the mid-19th and early 20th century. Klára is blonde and beautiful, whilst Viktoria is ugly, sadistic, bursting with hate and jealousy - and hatches a terrible revenge by slowly poisoning her more popular sister. As the poison takes hold, Klára begins to lose grip on her sanity... Part fairy-tale, part Gothic horror Morgiana is a full-blown hallucinatory experience from the director of The Cremator (also available on Second Run DVD).

Release date: September 27

René Cardona Jr. adventure film in VCI "Family 4 pack"

2010-07-02T01:32:00.000-07:00

ZINDY THE SWAMP BOY (Zindy, el fugitivo de los pantanos, René Cardona Jr. 1973) A grandfather and his young grandson named Zindy get lost in the jungle. During their attempt to find a way home, a terrible storm hits and Zindy’s grandfather is swallowed by the swamp. Zindy is left to raise himself in the jungle amongst the savage beasts. Zindy luckily finds the help of a new found friend, and together embark on an adventure that they will never forget. 87min, 1972, 1.33:1, Not Rated

The other films in the 4-pack:

GEORGE!: In this comedy, the quiet life of an airplane pilot (Marshall Thompson) living in Switzerland is terribly disrupted when his sister gets married for the fourth time and bequeaths him her 250-pound St. Bernard. The bachelor and the big slobbery dog do not immediately become friends. Later they bond when the St. Bernard saves the bachelor's life during an avalanche. 86min, 1972, 1.33:1, PG

FRASIER THE LOVEABLE LION: Professor Marvin Feldman (Michael Callan) loves animals more than the beings of the human race, including his students. He lives at home with his overbearing mother who calls his prized Amazonian parrot a "fancy chicken". Fortuitously, Marvin gets a chance to spend some time with a wildlife refuge in California. There, he is introduced to Frazier, an older lion whose youthfulness is still amazing. One day, Marvin travels alone to observe the lions when Frazier starts to talk with him...in English. Once word gets out that the king of the beasts is communicating with a human, the spotlight shines on the animal sanctuary. Does Frazier have something to tell and teach to the supposedly superior beings of this planet? 97min, 1973, 1.85:1, PG

MULE FEATHERS: Narrated by Don Knotts, the movie is about a roving preacher traveling the countryside in the company of a hilarious talking mule (voice by Don Knotts) and stumbles upon a search for hidden gold treasure that turns into a close encounter with an angry, grizzled Rory Calhoun. 90min, 1977, 1.33:1, PG

More stuff from Code Red in September

2010-06-27T22:27:00.000-07:00

Up for pre-order are NIGHT CHILD (Il medaglione insanguinato, Massimo Dallamano 1975) and EXTERMINATORS OF THE YEAR 3000 (Gli sterminatori dell'anno 3000, Giuliano Carnimeo 1983). The release dates are September 7 and September 21. More info when available...

THE BREAK from Odeon on July 26

2010-06-26T07:02:00.000-07:00

When writer Greg Parker (Tony Britton) goes on holiday to get some perspective on his upcoming divorce, little does he expect to be lodging in the same B&B as an escaped murderer, (Jacko Thomas - William Lucas). When an undercover detective is brutally murdered after picking up the scent, events take a dangerous turn for the worse. But will Jacko's sister Sue (Christina Gregg) realise her brother is a killer in time to help Parker escape his clutches?

Starring Tony Britton, Robert Urquhart, William Lucas & Eddie Lucas. Directed by Lance Comfort

Desirable Teacher 2 from Mya Communication October 28

2010-06-26T06:11:00.000-07:00

A while ago Mya Communication released Desirable Teacher (Pierino contro tutti, Marino Girolami 1981), and on October 28 they will release the sequel Pierino colpisce ancora (Desirable Teacher 2, Marino Girolami 1982), once again starring Alvaro Vitali as Pierino.

THE PLAYBIRDS from Odeon on August 9

2010-06-17T01:41:00.000-07:00

In The Playbirds, the legendary Mary Millington plays a sexy policewoman secretly infiltrating the seedy world of pornography. In order to unmask a pathological killer who is targeting the beautiful centrefolds of Playbirds magazine, Mary puts her life and reputation on the line by sleeping with millionaire publisher Harry Dougan (Alan Lake). The Chief Superintendant (Glynn Edwards) and Police Commissioner (Windsor Davies) are keeping a close eye on her, but time is running out fast...

Directed by Willy Roe in 1978.

DVD Extras
Digitally Remastered Special Edition
Mary Millington’s World Striptease Extravaganza (46 Mins, 1981)
Mary Millington short film
Stills gallery
Booklet notes

DIRTY HEROES delayed

2010-06-09T08:05:00.000-07:00

Optimum Releasing's DVD release of Alberto De Martino's WWII film DIRTY HEROES aka Dalle Ardenne all'inferno, has been delayed until October 4...

More Bruno Mattei on DVD from Camera Obscura

2010-06-07T15:36:00.000-07:00

German company Camera Obscura continue to amaze with their announcements - this time Bruno Mattei's 1979 mondo sexploitation flick Sexual aberration - sesso perverso. More info when available.

IRON WARRIOR from Stormovie

2010-05-31T08:02:00.000-07:00

Italian company Stormovie have released Alfonso Brescia's IRON WARRIOR from 1987, starring Miles O'Keefe.

Tech specs:
1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen
English and Italian audio
Italian subtitles

Italian cult film from Pegasus

2010-05-30T22:50:00.000-07:00

UK budget label Pegasus have a few nice films coming, unfortunately at least two of them seem to be full screen transfers...

Casablanca Express (Sergio Martino, 1989)
Jason Connery and Francesco Quinn star alongside screen legend Donald Pleasence in this adventure thriller following the Allied attempt to transport Winston Churchill to Casablanca via train during the midst of World War Two. Despite the best laid diversion plans, news spreads that Churchill is aboard the train and it is quickly captured by a crack group of German paratroopers intent on kidnapping him and delivering him to Hitler in Berlin. A daring rescue attempt must be made if the lives of the civilian passengers and that of the British Prime Minister are to be saved.

Attentato ai tre grandi (Desert Commandos, Umberto Lenzi 1967)
As Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin prepared to meet at the Casablanca Conference in the midst of World War Two, a crack troop of Nazi assassins were making their way slowly through the African desert with only one objective - to kill the 'Big 3'. Disguised as British commandos, the men must avoid detection, repel hostile locals and survive the harsh surroundings if they are to complete their mission and return home alive.

Starcrash (Luigi Cozzi, 1978)
The entire galaxy is in peril and infamous space-smuggler Stella Star, the greatest star pilot ever to command a vessel, is its only hope. The evil Count Zartharn from the League of the Dark Worlds has constructed a weapon of limitless power capable of destroying anything in its path. Stella Star and her loyal crew must navigate the darkest corners of the solar system to find the Count's hideout and bring his reign of terror to an end. Originally released the year after 'Star Wars' and with a 'Barbarella' budget, this piece of cult cinema is a sexy space classic and a must see for all sci-fi fans. With the addition of a John Barry soundtrack that makes this DVD a collectable classic.

R1 DVD releases September 28

2010-05-30T13:27:00.000-07:00

Mya Communication:
The Girl from Cortina (La Ragazza di Cortina, Maurizio Vanni 1994)
Red Hot Zorro (Les aventures galantes de Zorro, Gilbert Roussel 1972)

Redemption:
Not Now Darling (Ray Cooney/David Croft, 1973)

More goodies from Camera Obscura

2010-05-30T11:56:00.000-07:00

German company Camera Obscura have announced some more good stuff for future release: Yang chi (Virgins of the Seven Seas, 1974) a German/Hong Kong co-production directed by Ernst Hofbauer and Chih-Hung Kuei - and Belve feroci (Wild Beasts, Franco Prosperi 1984). More info when available.

TROPIC OF CANCER from Camera Obscura

2010-05-29T01:20:00.000-07:00

German company Camera Obscura recently announced that they have acquired the DVD rights for Al tropico del cancro (Gian Paolo Lomi / Edoardo Mulargia, 1972) starring Anthony Steffen and Anita Strindberg. It will have Italian and German audio with German and English subtitles. More info soon.

More Millington from Odeon on July 12

2010-05-28T13:49:00.000-07:00

Alan Lake is David Galaxy, the playboy astrologer who beds beautiful young women as easily as he reads fortunes. His glamorous conquests include a high society debutante (sex superstar Mary Millington) and a busty beauty queen (real-life 'Miss Bournemouth' Rosemary England), but he soon finds himself on the wrong side of the law and not even his own horoscope can predict the future!
Bonus Features include Queen of the Blues (1979 - 62 Mins), Stills Gallery, Mary Millington Short Film and Booklet Notes.

First released at the Eros cinema on Piccadilly Circus in June 1979, this saucy sex comedy follows in the footsteps of Come Play with Me and The Playbirds and features a supporting cast of classic British actors including Bernie Winters, Anthony Booth, Kenny Lynch and the legendary Diana Dors.

More Koch Media spaghettis...

2010-05-26T02:13:00.000-07:00

More spaghetti westerns from German company Koch Media, to be released on July 2:

Le pistole non discutono
Director: Mario Caiano
Actors: Rod Cameron, Horst Frank, Ángel Aranda
Year: 1964
Run time: 90 min
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 (16:9)
Audio: English, German

Chiedi perdono a dio ... non a me
Director: Vincenzo Musolino
Actors: George Ardisson, Anthony Gidra, Peter Martell
Year: 1968
Run time: 89 min
Soundsystem: Dolby Digital 2.0
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 (16:9)
Audio: German, Italian
Subtitles: German, (English?)

MINNESOTA CLAY from VCI on May 25

2010-05-24T03:04:00.000-07:00

Wrongly convicted and sentenced, Minnesota Clay (Cameron Mitchell) breaks out of prison and begins a search for the man who can clear him. But can even a veteran gunslinger like Clay survive in the wild west when his eyesight is failing and his showdown skills depend on his hearing? Western drama is dished up Euro-style in this Italian-French-Spanish frontier tale in the "Man With No Name" tradition. Directed by Sergio Corbucci in 1965 and starring Cameron Mitchell.

Bonus Features:
Italian ending
Theatrical Trailer

Version: Widescreen
Runtime: 90 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 - 16x9 Enhanced
Year: 1965
Audio: Mono
Language: English Dubbed

SINNER from Mondo Macabro

2010-05-18T22:15:00.000-07:00

Next up in Mondo Macabro's Jess Franco series is SINNER - The Secret Diary of a Nymphomaniac (Le journal intime d'une nymphomane, 1973) - expected release around September 28.

THE DEATH OF MARIO RICCI coming from Axiom Films

2010-05-18T12:24:00.000-07:00

French/Swiss drama La mort de Mario Ricci directed in 1983 by Claude Goretta, starring such euro cult actors as Mimsy Farmer and Gian Maria Volonté - who won the award for best actor at Cannes Film Festival. DVD release by UK company Axiom Films on August 9.

New from Wild East

2010-05-15T23:41:00.000-07:00

COMING SOON !!!

For the first time available on DVD in U.S.A

Tequila Joe (...e venne il tempo di uccidere, Enzo Dell'Aquila 1968) theatrical version in its original aspect ratio: 2:35 16x9 Anamorphic English language

Hole Between the Eyes! (Un buco in fronte, Giuseppe Vari 1968)theatrical version in its original aspect ratio: 2:35 16x9 Anamorphic English language

EMMANUELLE IN SOHO from Odeon on June 7

2010-05-02T00:50:00.000-07:00

Set in London s notorious red-light district, Emmanuelle in Soho exposes the salacious world of back-street striptease shows, pornographers and the infamous casting couch . Fame hungry Emmanuelle (Mandy Miller) does whatever it takes to make it big, even if that means signing up with London s sleaziest porn agent (John M. East). Produced by David (Come Play with Me) Sullivan, Emmanuelle in Soho features tragic beauty Julie Lee in her only starring role, ably assisted by a bevy of gorgeous girls, including eye-popping cameos from sex queens Linzi Drew and Marie Harper. Released in July 1981, the movie became the very last blockbuster of the British sex comedy era, running solidly for 35 weeks in London alone. First ever UK DVD release of this hilarious David Sullivan Sex Comedy. Bonus feature: Hellcat s Mud Wrestling (Female Wrestling documentary) Original full frame ratio transfer with stereo soundtrack. Booklet notes by Simon Sheridan.

Mya Communication August releases

2010-04-30T23:28:00.000-07:00

Forbidden Dreams (Sogni proibiti di Don Galeazzo curato di campagna, Emanuele Di Cola 1973)
Sexy Radio (L'escot, Antoni Verdaguer 1987)

Network to release BAFFLED on May 17

2010-04-29T03:45:00.000-07:00

Who dares to walk the line between life and death?

Star Trek icon Leonard Nimoy, Susan Hampshire and Vera Miles star in this eerie story of revenge and murder from beyond the grave. Baffled, an intriguing ITC pilot for a never-completed series, is directed by Phillip Leacock and also stars Rachel Roberts, Christopher Benjamin, Angharad Rees and Ray Brooks.

Tom Kovak is a hard-nosed racing driver, until a sudden supernatural vision causes him to lose control of his car as he hurtles along at 140 miles per hour. Michele Brent is the woman who convinces Tom that his apparitions are significant. When she leads him to the manor house of his vision, he meets glamorous film star Andrea Glenn and her daughter, Jennifer, whose screaming image was the last thing he saw before his near-fatal crash. Despite Tom’s initial doubts, he is inextricably drawn into their lives, as together they combat a force that they cannot see, but can feel only too well. An ominous, vengeful presence engulfs the manor house. Its only aim is death, and its intended victim is Andrea; little Jennifer is its weapon. Tom must now find the means to tap his powers. It is their only hope..

British exploitation from Odeon in May

2010-04-29T03:29:00.000-07:00

The first ever DVD release of this notorious and explicit faux "Public Information film" about the dangers of hitch-hiking. Directed by Kenneth Rowles. Brand new transfer from the original negatives. Bonus features include a 30 TV pilot called Go Girl, from the same director plus a 20-minute interview with the director, booklet notes and trailers. Release date May 24.

VALDEZ HORSES DVD artwork

2010-04-28T04:38:00.000-07:00

To be released in the UK by Optimum Releasing on June 7.

More Code Red this summer...

2010-04-28T03:21:00.000-07:00

In addition to the previously mentioned The Dead Are Alive, Code Red will also release:

Vivo per la tua morte (A Long Ride From Hell, Camillo Bazzoni, 1968) August 3

Primal Rage (Vittorio Rambaldi, 1988) July 13

More giallo from Code Red in July

2010-04-27T22:28:00.000-07:00

US company Code Red continue to deliver - on July 13 they will release Armando Crispino's L'etrusco uccide ancora aka The Dead Are Alive, directed in 1972 and starring Alex Cord and Samantha Eggar. More info when available.

Super heroes / sci fi from VCI in May

2010-04-18T14:26:00.000-07:00

US company VCI Entertainment will release a double feature on May 25 with these two titles:

SUPERSONIC MAN (Juan Piquer Simón, 1979)
The alien Kronos is sent to the Earth, under the identity of Supersonic Man, in order to save it from Dr. Gulik's evil plans, namely rule the planet and kidnap Patricia, an eminent scientist's daughter and Supersonic's love interest, which involve such dangerous methods that could "break the Galaxy's equilibrium". This superhero possesses mighty powers such as flying, extraordinary strength, throwing fire and transforming handguns into bananas; he is also given a human identity, Paul, a reporter who can change back to superhero by activating a watch device and saying: "May the Great Force of the Galaxy be with me".
88 min / Color / 1.85:1 / NR / 1979

WAR OF THE ROBOTS (La guerra dei robot, Alfonso Brescia 1978)
An alien civilization, which facing eminent extinction, kidnaps two famous genetic scientists from Earth. A troop of soldiers is dispatched to combat the humanoid robots and rescue the victims.
99 min / Color / 1.33:1 / NR / 1978

British horror classics from Severin Films

2010-04-14T00:25:00.000-07:00

US company Severin Films will release the British horror films HORROR EXPRESS (Eugenio Martin, 1972) and the Amicus production THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD (Peter Duffell, 1971) in new high definition transfers on DVD and Blu-Ray. More info when available.

Hammer Films from Synapse in 2010

2010-04-12T14:55:00.000-07:00

US company Synapse Films have announced some Hammer films on their release schedule during 2010. While nothing previously unreleased, new high definition masters are always welcome. The titles are VAMPIRE CIRCUS, HANDS OF THE RIPPER, TWINS OF EVIL and the 13 episode TV series HAMMER HOUSE OF HORROR. More info soon.

Goodbye Gemini from Odeon Entertainment

2010-04-11T00:51:00.000-07:00

Goodbye Gemini was recently released in USA by Scorpion Releasing, and on May 10 it will also be released in UK by Odeon Entertainment.

Unnaturally close twin Jacki (Judy Geeson) and Julian (Martin Potter) become caught up in the swinging London scene. There they attract the attention of gambler Clive (Alexis Canner). Seeing a way out of his debts, Clive sets Julian up for a blackmail scheme, setting in motion a nightmarish sequence of events

Brand new 16 x 9 Anamorphic Transfer from the camera negitives and restored original mono audio.

Bonus Features include audio commentary with Judy Geeson and producer Peter Snell. Plus a 12 minute on set featurette, the original trailer and booklet notes.

July 2010 R1 releases of interest

2010-03-27T23:21:00.000-07:00

Mya Communication:

Naked Cities (I segreti della città più nude del mondo, Luciano Martino 1971)
Forbidden Passion (Appassionata, Gianluigi Calderone 1974)
Eros Perversion (Ron Wertheim, 1977)

Cult Epics:
The Guernica Tree (L'Arbre de Guernica, Fernando Arrabal, 1975)

MAROC 7 from Network DVD on April 12

2010-03-19T13:13:00.000-07:00

Simon Grant is an undercover agent following glamorous fashion editor Louise Henderson and her entourage to Morocco. He suspects that their trip for a fashion shoot is in fact a cover for an international fraud operation. Grant is proved right, and after discovering the extent of the crime, he finds himself implicated in a murder. Someone is trying to frame him...With stunning location scenes and a star-studded cast that includes Cyd Charisse, Gene Barry, Leslie Phillips, Denholm Elliott and Elsa Martinelli, this atmospheric, fast-paced thriller is essential viewing for all fans of stylish ‘60s crime drama.

Digitally restored from its original film elements, Maroc 7 is presented here in its original aspect ratio of 2.35:1.

Special Features:
Original Theatrical Trailer
Three image galleries, including behind the scenes and publicity shots
Original publicity booklet PDF

HORROR HOSPITAL from Dark Sky Films in June

2010-03-18T04:40:00.000-07:00

Previously released by Elite Entertaiment in the US and Umbrella Entertainment in Australia, Dark Sky Films will release this 1973 gem directed by Anthony Balch on June 15. More info when available.

June 29 DVD artwork and synopses

2010-03-17T05:01:00.000-07:00

LORNA THE EXORCIST
Patrick, a rich businessman, celebrates his daughter Linda's 18th birthday by taking her and his wife to a famous casino resort in the south of France, where, 20 years earlier, he had won the money that enabled him to start his business and begin his rise to the top. At the casino he meets the beautiful and mysterious Lorna, whom he first encountered that night 20 years ago. She reminds him that he made a promise to her back then. She is the power behind his success and now she has returned to claim her reward - his daughter, Linda. A masterpiece of transgressive horror from Jess Franco.

LUST
She is restless and starving for emotions. Her husband is bored and wants desperately to spice up his sex life by pimping his wife to wealthy people of the upper class. But after a while the couple gets entangled in a web of deceit and paranoia that spins completely out of control. Soon reality and fantasy are completely mixed up while the sex gets hotter and spicier.

UPPERCUT MAN
Bob (Daniel Greene) tries desperately to make a living as a professional boxer, but the mean streets of New York are tough and deadly. One night he helps a girl who's been mugged by a vicious gang and soon finds himself hooked with the seedy underbelly of the fixed fighting of the city. Stubborn and proud, Bob wants to succeed on his own terms. He refuses to fix a fight and becomes a target for the mob. A late classic by maestro Sergio Martino, this impressive film stars Hollywood legend Ernest Borgnine and Italian screen veteran Giuliano Gemma.

NAKED OBSESSION
Mark (Steve Bond), a disgraced Miami police officer who was fired and turned snitch to avoid prison on charges that he was on the take, arrives in Buenos Aires after being hired to kill a gang leader. He gets an apartment to wait for the final order and hears sounds from next door of a woman crying, singing, and having passionate sex. Mark begins spying on the woman, Marina (Deborah Caprioglio), and her abusive boyfriend and it isn't long before Mark and Marina are having an affair of their own.

WACKY TAXI / SUPERARGO DVD artwork

2010-03-03T05:29:00.001-08:00

Here's the artwork for the upcoming double feature WACKY TAXI / SUPERARGO, to be released on April 27.

Giancarlo Soldi's NERO on DVD in Italy

2010-03-03T01:39:00.000-08:00

Giancarlo Soldi's 1992 black comedy NERO, based on the novel by Tiziano Sclavi (Dylan Dog) and co-produced by Claudio Argento, has been released in Italy by Ripley's Home Video in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen with Italian audio and English subtitles.

Interesting R1 releases June 29

2010-02-26T23:54:00.000-08:00

Mondo Macabro:
Lorna the Exorcist (Les possèdèes du diable, Jess Franco 1974)

Mya Communication
Lust (Torino centrale del vizio, Bruno Vani/Renato Polselli 1979)
Naked Obsession (The Smile of the Fox, Sergio Martino 1992)
Uppercut Man (Qualcuno pagherà?, Sergio Martino 1987)

French noir thriller coming to R1 DVD

2010-02-26T12:33:00.000-08:00

US company Zeitgeist Films will release the 1962 espionage thriller Le combat dans l'île aka Fire and Ice - starring Romy Schneider and Jean-Louis Trintignant and directed by Alain Cavalier - on June 22.

A hidden gem of the French New Wave, Alain Cavalier's thrilling black-and-white noir is as sleek and cool as it is gripping. Filled with thrilling plot twists, daring shoot-outs and stormy betrayals, LE COMBAT DANS L'ILE takes place against a backdrop of 60 s political turmoil and is strikingly shot by legendary cameraman Pierre Lhomme (Army of Shadows, King of Hearts).

Jean-Louis Trintignant (Z, The Conformist) is Clément, a member of a right-wing terrorist organization who becomes involved in a political assassination attempt. A member of his gang betrays him and he hides out with his wife Anne (a luminous Romy Schneider) in the country home of a childhood friend, Paul (Henri Serre, Jim of Jules and Jim). Clément defines macho, with his surly incommunicativeness and sudden outbursts of violence, with Anne often its recipient. Paul, by contrast, is a gentle pacifist, and as affection grows between him and Anne, the emotional as well as political tension soar.

More Polselli on DVD in 2010

2010-02-23T13:37:00.001-08:00

UK company Redemption have announced their release of Renato Polselli's sleazy 1973 film Rivelazioni di uno psichiatra sul mondo perverso del sesso aka Revelations of a Psychiatrist in a World of Perverse Sex on September 27, 2010. More info when available...

Severin and Mya May 25 artwork and synopses

2010-02-17T03:52:00.000-08:00

LOVE GAMES
A bunch of smoking hot girls set out to get all the benefits they can by using their peculiar skills. The plan is simple: lure the rich ones into bed and then take'em everything away while they still think they landed the most gorgeous girl on the planet! The girls hop from one bed to another and quickly begin getting rich. Everything seems to go smooth and fine as planned until something unpredictable comes up. What happens when finally Cupid comes knocking at your door and you fall in love with your own prey?

SUBMISSION OF A WOMAN
Luisa and Giorgio have plans for a very special weekend, but not even in their worst nightmares could they have foreseen the evil that is about to be unleashed on them. While waiting for the babysitter they get assaulted by a viciously violent sex maniac. The man wreaks disastrous havoc on their lives. Giorgio ends up beaten to a pulp, while helpless Luisa and the babysitter have to witness the horror. But the worst of all fate awaits beautiful Luisa. But no woman is as dangerous as a woman who seeks revenge.

JOY
Her name was 'Joy Laurey', the pseudonym of the French-American supermodel whose 1981 autobiography became the most scandalous erotic memoir of the decade. Two years later, notorious director Sergio Bergonzelli (creator of the psycho-Freudian filth-fest IN THE FOLDS OF THE FLESH) brought Joy's scorching saga to the screen and launched an all-new series of sensual movie classics. Succulent Canadian starlet Claudia Udy (DRAGONARD) leaves nothing to the imagination as the globetrotting celebrity whose passion for men, women and strangers – in any combination – shatters every sexual taboo.

JOY & JOAN
It is rivaled only by the EMMANUELLE series for its daring sexuality and enduring popularity. And in this first – and best – sequel to the erotic smash JOY, French hardcore goddess turned respected actress Brigitte Lahaie (HENRY & JUNE) takes over the titular role of the international supermodel with a relentless passion for sexual pleasure. This time, Joy flees the betrayals and depravities of her male lovers only to find ecstasy with a gorgeous tour guide (the delicious Isabelle Solar). But can one woman find a way to fulfill Joy's most intimate and shocking desire?

SANDOK
The rajah of Punjab wants to come into possession of a famous gem known as "Mountain of Light". He asks adventurer Allan Foster to steal it for him, but Foster has other plans and he's not willing to share this precious booty. Cult director Umberto Lenzi directs a true gem of a Euro-adventure stomper! Taken from the famous Emilio Salgari's novel and starring cult-stalwart Richard Harrison, "Sandok" is a cinematic adventure that tastes like the good old days.

Rare Polselli on DVD

2010-02-16T03:36:00.000-08:00

The small US DVD company Sarcophilous Films have announced their release of Renato Polselli's OSCENITA' and LA VERITA' SECONDO SATANA - more news when available.

STARCRASH coming from Shout! Factory

2010-02-12T11:15:00.000-08:00

US label Shout! Factory will release Luigi Cozzi's 1978 sci fi film STARCRASH on August 10, 2010. More info when available.

Edit: Release date has been changed to September 14, and it will be out on blu-ray too.

ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA from Schröder Media

2010-02-11T21:53:00.000-08:00

German company Schröder Media have released Charlton Heston's 1972 epic ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA. Tech specs:

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 Anamorphic
Audio: English, German
Run time: 103 min / 108 min

DIRTY HEROES from Optimum Releasing in June

2010-02-10T16:05:00.000-08:00

UK company Optimum Releasing have announced their DVD release of Alberto De Martino's WWII film DIRTY HEROES aka Dalle Ardenne all'inferno, directed in 1967 and starring Frederick Stafford, Daniela Bianchi and John Ireland. The release date in June 7, 2010. More info when available.

More spaghetti westerns from Koch Media in March

2010-02-10T03:49:00.001-08:00

Old news, I know... but I wanted to add these films anyway... so here we go! Coming March 5 from German company Koch Media.

Thompson 1880 (Guido Zurli, 1966)
Shango, la pistola infallibile (Edoardo Mulargia, 1970)
Dos hombres van a morir (Rafael Romero Marchent, 1968)
Il venditore di morte (Lorenzo Gicca Palli, 1971)

More OSS 117 from Magic Picture

2010-02-10T03:36:00.000-08:00

German company Magic Picture will release another OSS 117 film, Furia à Bahia pour OSS 117 - but don't expect any English language options this time either...

Euro cult from Code Red in April

2010-02-09T04:16:00.000-08:00

On April 27, Code Red will release (or distribute) two double bills with some interesting films:

Lonely Wives (Zum zweiten Frühstück: Heiße Liebe, Hubert Frank 1972)
Sorry, Wrong Bedroom (?)

Wacky Taxi (John Astin/Alexander Grasshoff 1972)
Superargo (L'invincibile Superman, Paolo Bianchini 1968)

Possible BLOOD ON SATAN'S CLAW DVD artwork

2010-02-09T03:46:00.000-08:00

Coming soon from UK company Odeon Entertainment in a new transfer, this is the temporary artwork and may change before release...

British mondo LEGEND OF THE WITCHES from VCI

2010-02-09T03:43:00.000-08:00

Coming from VCI on April 27, this seems to be the complete version. It was previously released in the UK by DD Entertainment in a severly edited version.

The historical origins of witchcraft in moon-worship and the witches legend of creation. Initiation rites undergone by the modern witch divination by birds and animals; Christianity s absorption of pagan rites; revenge killing; the Black Mass. Cecil Williamson's Museum of Witchcraft in Cornwall. Investigations into the efficacy of witchcraft; extra-sensory perception; foretelling the future. All featuring the infamous "King Of The Witches" in the only footage in existance of the King Of Wicca. Alexander Saunders.. who uses this documentary to guide us through his coven. By then, Sanders had been endorsed by a group of 1,623 practicing Wiccans as 'King of the Witches' - with Maxine as 'Witch Queen' - and he turned into a media celebrity. There were TV appearances, late-night talks on radio, a sympathetic biography, record albums of his rituals and this film, The Legend of The Witches, based on his exploits. These were said to include healing people of warts by 'wishing them on someone else, who's already ugly'. Another woman was supposedly cured of cander by Sanders sitting with her in hospital for three days and nights, holding her feet and pouring 'healing energy' into her. Sanders and Maxine parted in 1973 and he drifted into semi-retirement before moving to Bexhill in East Sussex, where he died in 1988. Like Gardner, his legacy was his own tradition of ritual and belief within the Wicca movement - dubbed 'Alexandrian' in a play on his first name. 87 min., B&W, 1969.

German cult films from VCI

2010-02-09T03:35:00.000-08:00

This intriguing double bill is coming from VCI Entertainment on April 27.

No Survivors, Please (Der Chef wünscht keine Zeugen, Hans Albin/Peter Berneis 1964)
An American ambassador is scheduled to take a flight. As the pilot of the plane drives to the airport, an alien voice orders him to crash the plane with no survivors please. A civilization from another universe is planning accidents of key figures. The aliens plans are to force an atomic war on the earth to destroy the planet. The interplanetary invaders would then conquer and inhabit the earth. An American reporter, suspicious of the events, starts to investigate. As he is about to solve the riddle, he too, succumbs to this alien force. Will these invaders have the strength to annihilate life on earth as we know it?
92 min, B&W, NR, 1964

The Black Cobra (Die schwarze Kobra, Rudolf Zehetgruber 1963)
In the black of night on a super highway, a truck carrying a sinister cargo of narcotics rushes on. Suddenly a white police car forces it to a stop. As the driver and his chief step out, they realize that they are at the mercy of a rival gang and not the police. The syndicate chief vainly tries to escape and is murdered. To obliterate all traces of the crime, the gang sets the truck afire and drive it over a mountainside. In the confusion the driver escapes and seeks refuge with friends. The police find the burned truck and the driver becomes hunted on the suspicion of murder. The driver then forges a trail of vengeance on his sinister search to prove his innocence.
95 min, B&W, NR, 1963.

British classics from Renown Pictures

2010-02-08T04:11:00.000-08:00

SOS PACIFIC (Guy Green, 1959)
When a seaplane fire forces a host of eclectic passengers, including a prisoner and the man who will testify against him, to make a disastrous water landing, they must brave the cruel elements to get to a nearby island. Once there, they discover that the land will be the target of nuclear testing in a matter of hours!

THE HI-JACKERS (Jim O'Connolly, 1963)
Terry, a lorry driver, meets Shirley at a roadside cafe and offers her a lift. His truck carrying a valuable shipment of whiskey is later hijacked, but who tipped off the hijackers?

SMOKESCREEN (Jim O'Connolly, 1964)
A parsimonious insurance assessor is assigned the task of investigating the mysterious death of a businessman. Was it an accident? Suicide or something more sinister?

British films from Optimum and Odeon

2010-02-07T07:20:00.000-08:00

February 8
BELLMAN & TRUE (Richard Loncraine, 1987)

In this tense British thriller, Hiller, a humble computer expert, and his young stepson get mixed up with a dangerous gang of bank robbers.

Recently fired from his job and abandoned by his wife, Hiller’s life is already descending into chaos when he crosses paths with a brutal gang of criminals. Planning an audacious robbery, they take Hiller and his child hostage, and force Hiller to use his technical skills to help them on the job.

Once the plan has been put into action, the gang attempts to shake off the police, while Hiller desperately tries to free himself and his son from the crooks' clutches.

A gritty, action-packed heist thriller, this is British film at its best.

February 8
BULLSHOT (Dick Clement, 1983)

Before there was Bond there was BULLSHOT!

Captain Hugh "Bullshot" Crummond (Alan Shearman) is a World War I fighter pilot, Olympic athlete, racing driver, and part-time sleuth. He must save the world from the nefarious Count Otto van Bruno (Ronald E. House), his wartime adversary and all-round villain, who is forging sinister plans for world domination. Can he defeat his arch enemy – and capture the heart of damsel in distress Rosemary Fenton [Diz White] – before it is too late?

March 22
DR. TERROR'S HOUSE OF HORRORS (Freddie Francis, 1965)

Dr Terror (Peter Cushing - Star Wars) is a mysterious fortune teller who boards a train and offers to tell five fellow passengers their fortune with tarot cards. Five possible futures unfold: an architect returns to his ancestral home to find a werewolf out for revenge; a huge flesh-eating vine takes over a house; a musician gets involved with voodoo; an art critic is pursued by a disembodied hand and a doctor discovers his new wife is a vampire. But they all end in the same result…..DEATH. A fascinating and fast paced example of portmanteau filmmaking with a deadly twist in the tale.

ACTION MAN COLLECTION from VCI

2010-02-03T13:36:00.000-08:00

US company VCI have released the 2-disc set ACTION MAN COLLECTION with these four films:

ACTION MAN (Le soleil des voyous, Jean Delannoy 1967)
Sophisticated crook (Robert Stack) talks ex-crook and now respectable business man (Jean Gabin) into one last caper! This highly planned and well executed crime goes off without a hitch until rival bad guys want a piece of the action and kidnap the wife of Gabin. Stack, in order to make things right and bring the couple back together makes the ultimate sacrifice! RT 100 min. Color 1967

BIG GAME (Robert Day, 1972)
A top scientist seeks out and hires top military mercenaries for protection. Our scientist has discovered the means by which he can control military personnel and direct them to do his bidding. What are the goals that inspire his motivations?

PEKING BLONDE (La blonde de Pékin, Nicolas Gessner 1967)
Based on the novel by James Hadley Chase, this cold war adventure pits beautiful femme fatales against the worst of the worst.

DAY OF THE WOLVES (Ferde Grofe Jr, 1973)
Six highly trained criminals invade a small town intent on cleaning the city out of money. Known only to each other as #'s 1 through 6, with beards, identical clothes, special gloves, and their own missions, they begin the mayhem only to find that the recently fired town sheriff is more than a match for anything they had planned for.

We're not sure about the quality of the films, but unfortunately all of them are supposed to be in 1.33:1 full screen aspect ratio - not confirmed, though...

April 27 Mya cover artwork and synopses

2010-02-03T12:01:00.000-08:00

CRIME OF PASSION
Famous writer Sonia Petrova is killed after a night spent in a seedy motel with her lover. Her husband Peter is immediately taken in by the police and questioned. Ivan Zanova, the detective investigating Sonia's murder, is aware of the fact that both Peter and his wife had adulterous affairs. When a homeless guy confesses the murder, Zanova believes that this bad case is finally closed. But a few days later, Peter's mistress suffers Sonia's same fate by the hand of a mysterious killer, and Ivan understands that there is more than meets the eye in these two killings.

WITHOUT TRACE
A heinous murder shakes Rome and its self-complacent upper class at its core. The beautiful daughter of a well known surgeon has been brutally slaughtered. No stone is left unturned to hunt down the killer, but the police investigations are focused mainly on the shady underbelly of the Roman jet set. Soon the truth rears its ugly head: the girl was the innocent victim of an atrocious white slave trade headed by a ruthless Dutchman. Yet he is only a puppet in the hands of a higher ranking puppeteer whose strings are attached to a lot of unpredictable characters.

SWEET TEEN
An aging businessman marries a much younger woman but he just can't let go of his affair with his secretary. As soon as the young niece of his freshly married wife steps over the threshold of his house, the poor chap can't think of anything else but to bed her by all means. The fiendishly clever girl is very well aware of what the horny guy lusts after, and teases him by tiptoeing around in very short miniskirts which allow a very tasty view of her panties. Desperate and exhausted, the man comes up with a plan that involves a... butcher.

German DVD release of ULISSE in March

2010-02-03T10:54:00.000-08:00

We have previously mentioned the US DVD release of this 1954 peplum, and on March 5 2010, Germany company Colosseo Film will release a 2-disc remastered special uncut edition. According to info, this version will be more complete than the US disc...

Tech specs:
Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1
Audio: English, German, Italian
Subtitles: German
Run time: 109 min

Extras:
Die fantastische Reise des Odysseus - featurette (43 min)
German theatrical trailer
Image gallery
Alternate ending

SEVERIN FILMS May 2010 releases

2010-02-02T00:20:00.000-08:00

Joy (Sergio Bergonzelli, 1983)
Joy et Joan (Jacques Saurel, 1985)