The BLIND DEAD series Amando de Ossorio 1972-1975

[Splatterdragon73]

Originally Posted by Daemonia

Return of the Blind Dead for me too. I think it's more interesting than the first and moves at a better pace.

I agree although if it wasn't for this effort then Tombs would've been my first choice.
I just wish Return looked as good as the first film where DVD PQ is concerned. A lovely print afforded to Tombs but a noticably lesser transfer awarded to the sequel.

Got both the ABUK and BU Blind Dead box sets. The former from the late, great Music Zone for the wallet-friendly sum of £8 while HMV were asking a whopping £35 for their copy!

[Mojo]

Originally Posted by Angel

Since the BBFC's policy is to remove images which eroticise or endorse sexual violence there was never any question that the scene was going to be cut. Similar cuts had already been made to several other films eg Iron Fisted Monk, Angel Guts Red Classroom and Angels Wild Women, so if they were going to be consistent then Tombs had to be cut. The BBFC might have accepted the sequence if it was a long shot but a violent rape focusing on forcible breast exposure and groping of breasts shown in lingering close up never really stood a chance at the time. As to whether it would pass now remains to be seen. I wouldn't place any bets on it though.

Thanks for the reply angel. I haven't seen any of the other films you mention, but I can't see how that scene was worse than those in other films left uncut by the BBFC ( Next Door being an example ). Wasn't there talk at the time that the film had been sent to the wrong examiner or something ( or did I dream that? )

I think the real shame was that it meant most people bought the ( more expensive ) US set. Maybe it was this kind of thing that helped put off ABUK from releasing cult movies? Ah well, it was a rare blip from the BBFC, so I'll shut up about it now

[Mojo]

Originally Posted by reaper72

Superb creations,the Knights Templar.
I first came across them in an old Alan Frank horror book in the seventies.

I remember this one too, reaps - it was the first horror film book I ever bought. It was the paperback edition wth Chris Lee's bloody face surrounded by hawthorns in The Satanic Rites Of Dracula...

[vincenzo]

That would be Frank's excellent Horror Movies book printed by Octopus. Found this again recently in a charity shop for £1.

It also has a photograph of the (unused) final Vault Of Horror shot featuring 4 of the stars wearing ghoulish skull makeup.

[Angel]

Originally Posted by Mojo

Thanks for the reply angel. I haven't seen any of the other films you mention, but I can't see how that scene was worse than those in other films left uncut by the BBFC ( Next Door being an example ).

What's Next Door?

Originally Posted by Mojo

Wasn't there talk at the time that the film had been sent to the wrong examiner or something ( or did I dream that? )

Can't say I heard of that, in any case when it comes to cuts several examiners would have seen the film. It was simply cut in line with BBFC policy at the time. Previously in the mid 90's the whole scene was cut. The scene also had serious problems in Australia. Interestingly it was the last film the BBFC cut that I actually liked although I didn't see it until after they cut it.

[vincenzo]

Originally Posted by Angel

It was simply cut in line with BBFC policy at the time. Previously in the mid 90's the whole scene was cut.

Yes the old Redemption video was heavily cut. I can still see Tombs being cut today.

Originally Posted by Angel

What's Next Door?

Think he means this one Angel (aka Naboer). Not a bad film but went on too long for me.

[Angel]

Thanks Vince, haven't seen that one.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Mojo

I remember this one too, reaps - it was the first horror film book I ever bought. It was the paperback edition wth Chris Lee's bloody face surrounded by hawthorns in The Satanic Rites Of Dracula...

Frank actually had two horror books out in the seventies.Both contained excellent photos.
It however,baffles me why two of the greatest British horror films ever are barely given a mention,namely THE WICKER MAN and DON'T LOOK NOW.
Reading the books,it would appear that Frank is a Hammer fan.
Anyone agree?

[Mojo]

Originally Posted by vincenzo

Yes the old Redemption video was heavily cut. I can still see Tombs being cut today.



Think he means this one Angel (aka Naboer). Not a bad film but went on too long for me.

That's the one vince. I thought this was pretty good - something a bit different ( if a bit uncomfortable to watch at times ).

[vincenzo]

Originally Posted by reaper72

Reading the books,it would appear that Frank is a Hammer fan.
Anyone agree?

Seems that way. Interesting to note that he also includes photos from Devil's Nightmare and the bland Japanese Lake Of Dracula too.