SHAM017 - Oasis of Fear

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Just sticking my 2 cents in.

Oasis of Fear is one of the best releases to have arrived from Shameless or Arrow.

Its an original film that hasn't had releases worldwide previously.

I get fed up with companies continuously re-releasing the same films from the same directors in new sleeves.

The other top releases in my opinion are.

Phantom of Death
The Frightened Woman
Ratman
The Designated Victim
Footprints on the Moon
Almost Human
Four Flies on Grey Velvet

[Pete]

It was previously available in on DVD in Italy....


But it wasn't english friendly.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Pete

It was previously available in on DVD in Italy....

I said world wide

Basically its not a film that Blue Underground, Arrow or anyone else releases every other week with a different picture on the sleeve.

[Pete]

It may have been released in europe but it doesn't count because it wasn't released in the US.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Pete

It may have been released in europe but it doesn't count because it wasn't released in the US.

or the UK, or any other English speaking country.

You know what i mean, you're just being a sod.

[Pete]

No, I meant if there is a film that is about to be released in the UK or US for the first time has already had an english friendly euro release, no one says a thing. But when a film that has already been released in the US gets a Euro release everyone starts moaning that it's been out before.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Pete

No, I meant if a film that is about to be released in the UK or US for the first time has already had an english friendly euro release, no one says a thing. But if a film that has already been released in the US gets a Euro release everyone starts moaning that it's been out before.

True.

Its probably because everyone (on here) has internet access and can buy them (US releases) at the click of a few buttons from Amazon, or Play etc.

Actually going to specialist or foreign sites is more of a hassle for the average punter, i include myself here, is a release English friendly,? whats it actually called in Germany, Italy etc?. Laziness really.


I was expecting you to produce a post showing Oasis of Fear in 14 different sleeves from around the world.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Demdike;175034


I was expecting you to produce a post showing [B

Oasis of Fear [/B]in 14 different sleeves from around the world.

Sorry I'll stop, I annoy myself when I do things like that.

[Splatterdragon73]

Originally Posted by Pete

You're missing out on a really good film.

The only reason i'm rather reticent about checking out OOF is that based on the Shameless sleeve synopsis and relevant stills the film is obviously more of an erotically charged Giallo than a traditional one.

I've no problem with sexual shenanigans in Spaghetti slashers but i tend to prefer the latter element more than the former. The merciless murderer with mysterious motives cutting up unfeasibly beautiful Eurobabes. I may well be wrong but OOF seems to me to be devoid of said stalk 'n' slash trapping, relying on erotic events and imagery instead. Just my personal preference and i've certainly no complaint with Shameless issuing Lenzi's scarce slice of salaciousness on DVD. The more Italian exploitation the better as far as i'm concerned.

[Gojirosan]

I wouldn't even call it a Giallo (except in the general Italian sense of "thriller"). It's a drama really. And a damned good one.