Jess Franco

[Justin101]

"Cuts required to protracted scenes of sexualised violence against women which were in breach of Board policy. Passed '15' with cuts made"

Upon looking into it, Redemption volunteered the cuts to get a 15 cert back in 1994 and Arrow just used used the already cut version rather than resubmit.

[Demoncrat]

Originally Posted by Justin101

"Cuts required to protracted scenes of sexualised violence against women which were in breach of Board policy. Passed '15' with cuts made"

Upon looking into it, Redemption volunteered the cuts to get a 15 cert back in 1994 and Arrow just used used the already cut version rather than resubmit.

Bugger that then. Il check mine when I get home. Nearly bought Bare Breasted Countess. That would make it my 3rd copy ... I may still. £9.99. I want to see these cards

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

The Sadistic Baron Von Klaus (1962)

This dreary Jess Franco film concerns an Austrian legend about a ghostly Baron who supposedly rises from the swamps and murders women. When real murders are discovered, the local police immediately suspect Baron Von Klaus's relative (Howard Vernon) who resides in a spooky old mansion on the edge of the swamp.

A film saved only by it's last half hour. This early Franco Gothic is downright boring during it's first two thirds, he clearly had no eye for atmosphere at this stage in his career unlike Bava, someone should have told him that easy jazz does not add anything to a stalk and slash scene, although to give him his due i think it was the Spanish maestro's first attempt at the horror genre.

The final reels do redeem the film though as we finally get some horror and sleaze in the form of the brutal whipping of a naked woman as well as knife slaying galore. Although the end result is enjoyable (The final scene resembles Hammer's first Mummy film of three years previous to the point of plagiarism) i wouldn't recommend this to non-Francophiles.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demoncrat

I may still. £9.99. I want to see these cards

The cards are cool. I'm thinking of framing mine and putting them up in my office at home.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Music Magpie currently have the uncut Anchor Bay Jack the Ripper dvd with commentary track and docs in their 2 for £2 offer or £1.19 on it's own.

Jack The Ripper [1976] [DVD] - DVD - musicMagpie Store

Why not go the whole hog and add Italian classic Creatures from the Abyss to complete the 2 for £2 offer.

http://store.musicmagpie.co.uk/produ...abyss-2000-dvd

[Justin101]

I passed on Creatures from the Abyss, but thanks for the tip about Jack the Ripper, one I've never seen!

[Demoncrat]

"Saucy Jack ... he's a naughty one!"


Couldn't resist. Enjoy !!

[Demoncrat]

Am rewatching a few at random this week .... Sexual Story Of O ... Bahia Blanca ... Night Of The Assassins ... Downtown. Reviews to follow ....

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demoncrat

Am rewatching a few at random this week .... Sexual Story Of O ... Bahia Blanca ... Night Of The Assassins ... Downtown. Reviews to follow ....

We are expecting a Teardrop-esq performance on the merits of Franco.

[Demoncrat]

Yes, you'll get your reward (tee hee)

Just as soon as my trip to the dentist wears off

I'm taking notes and everything this time