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Mondo Macabro has put in lots of care to bring this forgotten and underseen gem on Blu-ray. The film is familiar in all the best ways, yet different and refreshing in others. This underseen Spanish rarity is part psychological character study and part proto slasher with giallo elements. It's filled with psychosexual and gothic elements and a rich atmosphere. David Rocha stars as a Paul, the son of two gardeners who has been kicked out of surgical school for his fear of blood. Paul is not only a poor student but suffers with a dual personality and a troubled past. He sees beautiful woman as dolls and mannequins. Unable to control his twisted nature, he soon begins killing and performing surgeries on what he sees as dolls. Almost any film that came out after 1960 involving a damaged character seemed to take notes directly from “Psycho” with “The Killer of Dolls” being much the same, but there are a variety of differences. First we will get to the similarities; Paul has a troubled relationship with his mother similar to Norman Bates and also suffers from dual personality disorder. He sees himself as a dead woman figure from his family. Paul’s childlike quality is also similar to Norman’s as is his strange sexual desires and an unconventional portrayal of masculinity. Rocha was perfect for the role and gave both sides of the character interesting moments. These sorts of elements could put Paul as a sympathetic yet dangerous character but here the killer’s identity isn’t a mystery. We know who is carrying out the murders almost right away, so Paul isn’t necessary someone to pull for like Mr. Bates. The mystery in this film is within the backstory and the look into the character’s psyche and how it was formed. This approach makes for a hell of a character study, showing his sexual relationships, his mental break downs, and his fascination with dolls that all ties back into his childhood trauma. The giallo/gothic elements work well by placing Paul in a beautiful garden under the Countess and her absent husband’s rule. The duos are rich and classy on the exterior, but dirty and seedy on interior. This could be a reflection of the garden that Paul and his family work at, lovely flowers and greenery on the exterior, but murder and anguish in the interior. Any couple looking to score or experiment with drugs come into the garden at night only to fall victim to Paul and his delusional mind. Paul doesn’t see his victims as people; he sees them as dolls or mannequins, which is a direct result from his trauma and an outward expression for his hatred of woman as well as a possible coping mechanism for his violent actions. A lot of interesting concepts are left on the table to dive into and it makes for a vastly entertaining and twisted film. Kat Ellinger on the commentary calls it “One of a kind” and I would whole heartily agree with that assessment. The ingredients are all familiar, but the ways they are prepared and cooked make it a gem that stands by itself. Mondo Macabro has included a slew of extras on the Blu-Ray. Not only is there a great Kat Ellinger commentary, but one with Robert Monell and Rodney Barnett as well. To give more insight on the film is an interview with star David Rocha and Dr. Antonio Lázaro-Reboll, author of the book “The Spanish Horror Film”. Both of these features are great additions to the release, the latter being broken up in two parts. The first part of the documentary being a look into Spanish Horror in general and the second part, a focus on “The Killer of Dolls” by itself. Mondo Macabro has not only brought a forgotten gem to Blu-Ray for the first time, but they have included a nice array of features that make this one of the best releases of the year. Product Description In this bizarre and totally unique piece of Spanish horror, David Rocha plays Paul, a young man thrown out of medical school due to his inability to deal with the sight of blood. He goes home to Montpellier in France where his father is gardener on a huge estate belonging to Countess Olivia (played by Helga Liné, ageless diva of Spanish horror). We soon discover that fear of blood is not Paul’s only quirk He was raised as a girl after his sister died and likes to play with dolls, performing strange operations on them, attempting to extract their hearts. Meanwhile, in the park surrounding the Countesses’ home, a number of young girls have been found murdered. The killer seems to be a mysterious individual wearing a black wig, a white doll mask and speaking with a woman’s voice. As the killings multiply around him, Paul sinks ever deeper into a world of hallucination and nightmare. Released here for the first time ever on Blu-ray and in its US premier, The Killer of Dolls is an original and unforgettable film that will be treasured by all who like their horror weird and unsettling. DISC FEATURES Brand new 4K restoration from the original negative Region free Spanish audio track with newly created, optional English subtitles Brand new interview with actor David Rocha Brand new interview with Dr Antonio Lázaro-Reboll, author of the book The Spanish Horror Film Brand new audio commentary by Kat Ellinger Brand new audio commentary by Robert Monell and Rodney Barnett Mondo Macabro Big Cartel – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/ “Killer of Dolls” Blu-Ray – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/product/killer-of-dolls-retail-edition "Candy Corn" Blu-Ray Review (Epic Pictures) It’s Halloween weekend and a group of bullies are planning their annual hazing on local outcast, Jacob Atkins. When they take things too far, he’s resurrected to seek revenge against those that wronged him. Special Features: “One Piece at a Time - The Making of Josh Hasty’s CANDY CORN” Crowdfunding Scene “In the Director’s Chair” - Interview with Director Josh Hasty Director’s Audio Commentary English 5.1 Surround Sound and English Stereo 2.0 English SDH Spanish Subtitles Blu-ray is Region Free. Epic Pictures – https://epic-pictures.com/films-home “Candy Corn” Blu-Ray – https://epic-pictures.com/merchandise/candy-corn-blu-ray "Harpoon" Blu-Ray Review (Epic Pictures) Rivalries, dark secrets, and sexual tension emerge when three best friends find themselves stranded on a yacht in the middle of the ocean desperate for survival. With plenty of alcohol and very little food and water, emotions run high and their delusions become a reality. As the days stretch on and death seems inevitable, their terrifying truths float to the surface. Bonus Features: Harpoon Behind the Scenes – 30 min Deleted Scenes -Opening Extended - 2 min -Engine Won’t Start – 1 min 35 sec -Post Sex Talk – 1 min B-Roll with Commentary – 6min Commentary -Director’s Psychedelic Commentary -Crew Commentary Disc Material: English 5.1 Surround Sound and English Stereo 2.0 English SDH Spanish Subtitles Blu-ray is Region Free Epic Pictures – https://epic-pictures.com/films-home “Harpoon” Blu-Ray – https://epic-pictures.com/merchandise/harpoon-blu-ray "The Witching Season" DVD Review (Scream Team Releasing) Halloween Tales of Terror. Reminiscent of television shows like 'Tales from the Darkside' and 'Tales from the Crypt', The Witching Season is a five episode spine-tingling anthology of horror and suspense packed into one disc that delivers original tales of terror that capture the spirit of the Halloween season. Scream Team Releasing – https://screamteamreleasing.com/ “The Witching Season” Blu-Ray – https://screamteamreleasing.com/products/the-witching-season-blu-ray “The Witching Season” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-witching-season-dvd "Ringu Collection" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) In 1998, director Hideo Nakata (Dark Water) unleashed a chilling tale of technological terror on unsuspecting audiences, which redefined the horror genre, launched the J-horror boom in the West and introduced a generation of moviegoers to a creepy, dark-haired girl called Sadako. The film's success spawned a slew of remakes, reimaginations and imitators, but none could quite boast the power of Nakata's original masterpiece, which melded traditional Japanese folklore with contemporary anxieties about the spread of technology. A group of teenage friends are found dead, their bodies grotesquely contorted, their faces twisted in terror. Reiko (Nanako Matsushima, When Marnie Was There), a journalist and the aunt of one of the victims, sets out to investigate the shocking phenomenon, and in the process uncovers a creepy urban legend about a supposedly cursed videotape, the contents of which causes anyone who views it to die within a week - unless they can persuade someone else to watch it, and, in so doing, pass on the curse... Arrow Video is proud to present the genre-defining trilogy - Ringu, the film that started it all, plus Hideo Nakata's chilling sequel, Ringu 2, and the haunting origin story, Ringu 0 - as well as the 'lost' original sequel, George Iida's Spiral, gathered together in glorious high definition and supplemented by a wealth of archival and newly created bonus materials. Bonus Materials Brand New 4K restoration of Ring from the original camera negative, approved by director of photography Junichiro Hayashi High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations Lossless Japanese DTS-HD master audio 5.1 and PCM 2.0 soundtracks Optional English subtitles Bonus feature: Spiral, George Iida's 1998 sequel to Ringu New Audio commentary on Ringu by film historian David Kalat New Audio commentary on Ringu 0 by author and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas The Ringu Legacy, a series of new interviews from critics and filmmakers on their memories of the Ringu series and its enduring legacy A Vicious Circle, a new video interview with author and critic Kat Ellinger on the career of Hideo Nakata Circumnavigating Ringu, a new video essay by author and critic Kat Ellinger on the evolution of the Ringu series Spooks, Sighs and Videotape, a new video essay by critic Jasper Sharp on the J-horror phenomenon The Psychology of Fear, a newly edited archival interview with author Koji Suzuki Archival behind-the-scenes featurette on Ringu 0 Ringu 0 deleted scenes Sadako's Video Multiple theatrical trailers for the Ringu series FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Limited edition 60-page booklet featuring new writing from Violet Lucca, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Jasper Sharp, Kieran Fisher and Kat Ellinger Limited edition packaging featuring original and newly commissioned artwork Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Ringu Collection” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/ringu-collection-blu-ray "Flowers in the Attic" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) When her husband dies in a tragic accident, widow Corrine Dollanganger (Victoria Tennant, The Holcroft Covenant) takes her four children to the ancestral family home she fled before they were born. Locked away in the attic by their tyrannical grandmother (Academy Award® winner Louise Fletcher, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest), it falls to older brother and sister Chris (Jeb Stuart Adams, The Goonies) and Cathy (Kristy Swanson, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) to care for their younger siblings. But with their mother growing increasingly distant and erratic and a mysterious sickness taking hold, will any of the Dollanganger children survive to escape the clutches of the house's cruel matriarch? Originally published in 1979, VC Andrews' novel Flowers in the Attic was a smash hit, spawning four sequels and going on to sell over 40 million copies worldwide. With undercurrents of incest and child abuse and a haunting score by Christopher Young (Hellraiser), Flowers in the Attic is a dark and chilling Gothic suspense thriller in the classic tradition. Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original lossless 2.0 stereo audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing New audio commentary by Kat Ellinger, author and editor-in-chief of Diabolique Magazine Home Sweet Home: Filming Flowers in the Attic, a new interview with cinematographer Frank Byers Fear & Wonder: Designing Flowers in the Attic, a new interview with production designer John Muto The Devil’s Spawn: Playing Flowers in the Attic, a new interview with actor Jeb Stuart Adams Shattered Innocence: Composing Flowers in the Attic, a new interview with composer Christopher Young Production gallery of behind-the-scenes images, illustrations and storyboards The original, studio-vetoed ending The revised ending with commentary by replacement director Tony Kayden Original theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Haunt Love Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “Flowers in the Attic” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/flowers-in-the-attic-blu-ray "Cat O' Nine Tails" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) Following the success of his debut feature, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, distributor Titanus tasked writer / director Dario Argento with delivering a follow-up in short order. The resulting film, granted a greatly enhanced budget and heralded in its US marketing campaign as "nine times more suspenseful" than its predecessor, was The Cat O' Nine Tails. When a break-in occurs at a secretive genetics institute, blind puzzle-maker Franco Arnò (Karl Malden, Patton, One-Eyed Jacks), who overheard an attempt to blackmail one of the institute's scientists shortly before the robbery, teams up with intrepid reporter Carlo Giordani (James Franciscus, Beneath the Planet of the Apes) to crack the case. But before long the bodies begin to pile up and the two amateur sleuths find their own lives imperilled in their search for the truth. And worse still, Lori (Cinzia De Carolis, Cannibal Apocalypse), Franco's young niece, may also be in the killer's sights... This second entry in the so-called "Animal Trilogy" found Argento further refining his distinctive style and cementing his reputation as the master of the giallo thriller. Co-starring Catherine Spaak (Il Sorpasso) and Rada Rassimov (Baron Blood), and featuring another nerve-jangling score by the great Ennio Morricone (The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, The Good, The Bad and the Ugly), The Cat O' Nine Tails remains one of Argento's most suspenseful and underrated films. Bonus Materials Brand new 4K restoration of the film from the original camera negative High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original mono Italian and English soundtracks Newly translated English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack New audio commentary by critics Alan Jones and Kim Newman New interviews with co-writer/director Dario Argento, co-writer Dardano Sacchetti, actress Cinzia De Carolis and production manager Angelo Iacono Script pages for the lost original ending, translated into English for the first time Original Italian and international theatrical trailers Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Candice Tripp Arrow Video – https://www.arrowvideo.com/ “The Cat O’ Nine Tails” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/cat-o-nine-tails-the-blu-ray "Four Flies on Grey Velvet" Blu-Ray Review (Shameless Films) The rarest of Dario Argento’s giallo thrillers, released in its original glory from restored vault materials, finally comes to DVD/Blu-ray. Who is the deranged maniac persecuting and mentally torturing celebrated rock musician Roberto Tobias (Michael Brandon)? First he’s implicated in a horrifying stabbing and is soon surrounded by other senseless slaughter. The last strange image captured on one murder victim’s eye retina contains the only clue to the demented criminal manipulator. And their identity will take Roberto over the edge of sanity to a shock horror peak in Dario Argento’s classic giallo chiller. This homicidal frenzy completed Argento’s revered ‘Animal’ trilogy (alongside THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE and CAT O’ NINE TAILS) that dubbed him ‘The Italian Hitchcock’, leading to SUSPIRIA and his worldwide ‘Master of Horror’ reputation. And Argento’s unmistakable flair for creating fear in lavish style is on stunning show in this slick, sick primal scream – with a shattering slow-motion climax given further operatic violence by one of genius Ennio Morricone’s most memorable scores. Shameless Films – http://www.shameless-films.com/ “Four Flies on Grey Velvet” Blu-Ray – http://www.shameless-films.com/shop/Four-Flies-on-Grey-Velvet-Blu-ray.html Hammer Time Episode 25 "Frankenstein Created Woman" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)  Synopsis She's a vision of loveliness ... with a murderous mission from beyond the grave! In this "most conceptually wild and outrightly science-fictional of the Hammer Frankenstein films" (Moria Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Film Review), Baron Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) and Dr. Hertz (Thorley Walters) are embarking upon an experiment to capture the souls of the dead and impose them into other bodies. When their assistant, Hans (Robert Morris), is unjustly accused of murdering his girlfriend Christina's father and is himself put to death, the two men claim his body and trap his soul in their laboratory. Meanwhile, Christina (Susan Denberg) is consumed with grief over the death of her beloved Hans and commits suicide. Frankenstein and Dr. Hertz are able to transfer Hans' soul into Christina's healed body, which results in a vision of beauty. Their experiment appears successful until Frankenstein discovers that Christina's seductive appetites are being driven by the spirit of Hans and his passion for revenge ... Bonus Features NEW 2K Scan From The Original Film Elements NEW Audio Commentary With Author/Film Historian Steve Haberman And Filmmaker/Film Historian Constantine Nasr NEW Interview With Actor Robert Morris NEW Interview With Camera Assistant/Clapper Loader Eddie Collins And 2nd Assistant Director Joe Marks Audio Commentary By Actors Derek Fowlds, Robert Morris, And Film Historian Jonathan Rigby World Of Hammer Episode The Curse Of Frankenstein World Of Hammer Episode Hammer Stars: Peter Cushing Hammer Glamour Featurette Theatrical Trailers TV Spots Radio Spots Still Galleries – Movie Stills, Posters, And Lobby Cards Shout! Factory – https://www.shoutfactory.com/ “Frankenstein Created Woman” Blu-Ray – https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/frankenstein-created-woman-collector-s-edition?product_id=7081 Ask a Question/Answer a Question Favorite Walking Scene in a Movie? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934? https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-129-audio-version/ Update4K
Film NotesThe Killer of Dolls – 1975 – Miguel Madrid Candy Corn – 2019 – Josh Hasty Harpoon – 2019 – Rob Grant The Witching Season – 2015 – Michael Ballif The Spiral – 1998 – Jôji Iida Ringu 2 – 1999 – Hideo Nakata Ringu 0 – 2000 – Norio Tsuruta Flowers in the Attic – 1987 – Jeffrey Bloom The Cat O’ Nine Tails – 1971 – Dario Argento Four Flies on Grey Velvet – 1971 – Dario Argento Frankenstein Created Woman – 1967 – Terence Fisher
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