Jess Franco: A name that inspires awe in some, revulsion in others, and eye rolling from those who see the sheer quantity of his output and are immediately dismissive. Making close to 200 films will tend to put one in that kind of light, as quality control would seem nigh impossible. And it was, for the most part; as someone fairly new to the sordid and sweaty oeuvre of Franco, I am choosing to highlight what I think are interesting, or at least enjoyable films from his catalogue. So it was with slight trepidation that I threw on 88 Films’ excellent restored Blu-ray of Devil Hunter (1980). Where would it land on the Franco Scale? As it turns out, a fun Indiana Jones meets Cannibal Island Monster jaunt is where he lands, and I’m more than happy to follow.
A little perspective perhaps; of the Francos I’ve seen, this comes across as the least personal,...
A little perspective perhaps; of the Francos I’ve seen, this comes across as the least personal,...
- 4/19/2019
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
Prepare to be corrupted and depraved once more as Nucleus Films releases the sequel to the definitive guide to the Video Nasties phenomenon – the most extraordinary and scandalous era in the history of British film. Video Nasties: The Definitive Guide Part 2, a three-disc collector’s edition box set, is being released on DVD on July 14th 2014, to tie in with the 30th Anniversary of the Video Recordings Act 1984.
For the first time ever on DVD, all 82 films that fell foul of the Director of Public Prosecutions “Section 3” list are trailer-featured with specially filmed intros for each title, alongside a brand new documentary – Video Nasties: Draconian Days (review), directed by Jake West.
And to celebrate the release, Film4 FrightFest is hosting a special event – the world exclusive London Premiere of the finalised unseen extended 97 minute cut of Video Nasties: Draconian Days at The Prince Charles Cinema on Thurs 3 July, 8.30pm. The...
For the first time ever on DVD, all 82 films that fell foul of the Director of Public Prosecutions “Section 3” list are trailer-featured with specially filmed intros for each title, alongside a brand new documentary – Video Nasties: Draconian Days (review), directed by Jake West.
And to celebrate the release, Film4 FrightFest is hosting a special event – the world exclusive London Premiere of the finalised unseen extended 97 minute cut of Video Nasties: Draconian Days at The Prince Charles Cinema on Thurs 3 July, 8.30pm. The...
- 5/21/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Win A Sony ‘Bloggie’ Camcorder And Learn Ten Things About The Original Straw Dogs……And Ten Things About The New Version!
Rod Lurie’s remake of Straw Dogs is released in the UK on Friday 4th November and we have teamed up with Sony to give away a Sony “Bloggie” Camcorder to one lucky reader. Additionally, the lucky winner will also receive an awesome poster from the film. Details of how to win are at the bottom of this page.
David and Amy Sumner (James Marsden and Kate Bosworth), a Hollywood screenwriter and his actress wife, return to her small hometown in the deep South to prepare the family home for sale after her father’s death. Once there, tensions build in their marriage and old conflicts re-emerge with the locals, including Amy’s ex-boyfriend Charlie (Alexander Skarsgård), leading to a violent confrontation.
Here’s an image of the bloggie...
Rod Lurie’s remake of Straw Dogs is released in the UK on Friday 4th November and we have teamed up with Sony to give away a Sony “Bloggie” Camcorder to one lucky reader. Additionally, the lucky winner will also receive an awesome poster from the film. Details of how to win are at the bottom of this page.
David and Amy Sumner (James Marsden and Kate Bosworth), a Hollywood screenwriter and his actress wife, return to her small hometown in the deep South to prepare the family home for sale after her father’s death. Once there, tensions build in their marriage and old conflicts re-emerge with the locals, including Amy’s ex-boyfriend Charlie (Alexander Skarsgård), leading to a violent confrontation.
Here’s an image of the bloggie...
- 11/3/2011
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
(Due to the graphic nature of the film we thought it best not to include screenshots with this review)
It was released over thirty years ago, but to this day Cannibal Holocaust is widely regarded as the most controversial film ever to be released. Famously banned in the UK, the film makes its way to Blu-ray for the first time today, in a two-film edition that includes a newly edited version by director Ruggero Deodato. Read on for our review…
An extremely violent and gory film, containing strong sex, sexual violence and animal slaughter, Cannibal Holocaust is a provocative work concerning a crew of documentary filmmakers who go missing while filming primitive cannibal tribes deep in the Amazonian rain forest. The horrific footage they shot before disappearing is found by members of a second expedition who soon discover for themselves the horrific truth behind the original explorers’ demise…
Quite simply,...
It was released over thirty years ago, but to this day Cannibal Holocaust is widely regarded as the most controversial film ever to be released. Famously banned in the UK, the film makes its way to Blu-ray for the first time today, in a two-film edition that includes a newly edited version by director Ruggero Deodato. Read on for our review…
An extremely violent and gory film, containing strong sex, sexual violence and animal slaughter, Cannibal Holocaust is a provocative work concerning a crew of documentary filmmakers who go missing while filming primitive cannibal tribes deep in the Amazonian rain forest. The horrific footage they shot before disappearing is found by members of a second expedition who soon discover for themselves the horrific truth behind the original explorers’ demise…
Quite simply,...
- 9/26/2011
- by Stuart Cummins
- Obsessed with Film
Here's yet another reason to upgrade to Blu-ray if ever I saw one – Director Ruggero Deodato’s highly controversial and widely acclaimed Cannibal Holocaust will soon be released in an eye-popping, high definition director's cut courtesy of the UK’s Shameless Screen Entertainment! Now where’s my wallet...
For those of us yet to make the jump to Blu-ray, don't get your panties in a knot – Shameless have also seen fit to give it a decent two-disc DVD package that finally complements the film that shocked the world!
From the Press Release:
The Most Controversial Film Ever Made, Now On Blu-ray For The First Time Ever And Featuring A Brand New Edit By Director Ruggero Deodato.
Director Ruggero Deodato’s Cannibal Holocaust remains one of the most shocking and controversial films of all time. Now, for the first time ever and in association with Shameless Screen Entertainment, Deodato has revisited...
For those of us yet to make the jump to Blu-ray, don't get your panties in a knot – Shameless have also seen fit to give it a decent two-disc DVD package that finally complements the film that shocked the world!
From the Press Release:
The Most Controversial Film Ever Made, Now On Blu-ray For The First Time Ever And Featuring A Brand New Edit By Director Ruggero Deodato.
Director Ruggero Deodato’s Cannibal Holocaust remains one of the most shocking and controversial films of all time. Now, for the first time ever and in association with Shameless Screen Entertainment, Deodato has revisited...
- 8/20/2011
- by Aaron Williams
- DreadCentral.com
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