The 88 Films Thread

[nicholasrope]

Originally Posted by Susan Foreman

'SNAPSHOT' (1979) - THE SLASHER CLASSICS COLLECTION #50

Release date: September 6th

"Angela (Sigrid Thornton) is a young hair-dresser having a hard time making ends meet. Looking for a fast way to earn some extra money, she accepts a job working as a model. Soon, however, she gets the feeling that someone is watching her; following her...stalking her. Is it her deranged ice cream truck driving ex boyfriend? A psychotic admirer? Or someone more sinister... As Angela delves further into her new and sordid lifestyle, she finds herself growing closer and closer to the deadly truth.

Director Simon Wincer's (Harlequin) slow burn psychological thriller, Snapshot, melds character drama with moments of shocking violence and nail biting suspense. Featuring atmospheric scope photography by Vincent Monton (Road Games) and a pounding soundtrack from Brian May (Mad Max), Snapshot is a forgotten piece of Ozploitation and is proudly presented on Blu-ray by 88 Films, newly restored from its original 35mm camera negative."

Special Features

• Audio Commentary by Director Simon Wincer, Producer Tony Ginnane, Actress Sigrid Thornton and Cinematographer Vincent Morton
• Audio Commentary by The Hysteria Continues
• Alternate Extended Australian Cut [SD]
• Producing Snapshot - Interview with Tony Ginnane
• "Not Quite Hollywood" extended interviews with actress Sigrid Thornton, producer Tony Ginnane, director Simon Wincer, cinematographer Vincent Monton, writer Everett DeRoche, assistant director Tom Burstall, and actress Lynda Stoner
• TV Spots
• Gallery

I swear that I've seen this on one of those Movies 4 Men type channels also I thought that this film was from the 80's or 90's, didn't think it was from 1979.

[John Matrix]

Originally Posted by Trashforcash

That would be great! I accidentally watched The Killer for the first time in 20 yrs recently and was taken aback by how great it is. Itd be great to see a cheesy Hard Target blu snuck under the door as well.

The HK action stuff seems better than the HK swords stuff (though I'm no expert). I'm not sad to see Arrow nab the Shaw Bros rights as it never appealed personally. Just cant / couldn't get into the 88 Asia range really. Peking Man was ok, Oily Maniac and Hex were disappointing for me.

The Arrow Death Star has stamped on the 88 Asia party by the looks of it. Only The Woo can save the day...

If you're not into Kung Fu films the 88 Asia range is pretty much a no no. Kung Fu I would say most folk either love or hate, very little middle ground.

The ones you mentioned Oily Maniac, Hex etc I don't think I could manage to sit through. Not for me. Same goes for the swordplay, heavy wire work stuff, I used to be able to watch it but it doesn't do much for me these days.

HK action cinema of the 80s, early 90s is superb though. Doesn't get much better than The Killer, A Better Tomorrow and Hard Boiled.

[Trashforcash]

Agreed. I'd also highly recommend 88's Heroes Shed No Tears. I know Woo had issues making it, but it's a terrific "those stunts look like people got hurt" epic. Theres definitely a gap in the market here.

In a side note, is Story of Ricky any good? I've heard some people say its hilarious, others that it's a bit much. Although I never got killing birds etc, their slipcase/mini book setup did look very nice and Ricky looks similar.

Also, what the hell is Robotrix? Is it any good?

[Susan Foreman]

Originally Posted by Trashforcash

In a side note, is Story of Ricky any good? I've heard some people say its hilarious, others that it's a bit much. Although I never got killing birds etc, their slipcase/mini book setup did look very nice and Ricky looks similar.

If you enjoy the excesses of 'Bad Taste' / 'Braindead' era Peter Jackson or the over-the-top gore of 'Re-Animator' then you should like it. However, if you think that 'Citizen Kane' is histories greatest film, or that 'My Dinner With Andre' is the most profound movie ever made...I would avoid it!

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by Trashforcash

Agreed. I'd also highly recommend 88's Heroes Shed No Tears. I know Woo had issues making it, but it's a terrific "those stunts look like people got hurt" epic. Theres definitely a gap in the market here.

In a side note, is Story of Ricky any good? I've heard some people say its hilarious, others that it's a bit much. Although I never got killing birds etc, their slipcase/mini book setup did look very nice and Ricky looks similar.

Also, what the hell is Robotrix? Is it any good?

Story of Ricky is great fun its so crazy and over the top you cant help but laugh and have a blast with it.

[Susan Foreman]

Available now for pre-order from 88Films direct...

The Violent Professionals

Release date: August 2

88Films RRP: £25:00

"Tough cop Giorgio (Luc Merenda, Torso) doesn’t like to play by the rules, going as far as gunning down a ruthless criminal in broad daylight. After he’s suspended from the force and his boss is murdered, he goes on a brutal undercover dive into the criminal underworld to expose a criminal organisation with no respect for authority. Starring Richard Conte (The Godfather) with a powerhouse score by the great composers Guido and Maurizio De Angelis (Street Law, The Big Racket), this blistering Italian crime classic blazes onto Blu-ray with every car chase and gunshot more mind-blowing than ever. Directed by cult filmmaker Sergio Martino (Hands of Steel, 2019 After the Fall of New York)."

SPECIAL FEATURES and SPECS:

• Limited edition - 2000 Units Only
• Includes Rigid Slipcase with New Artwork From Thomas Walker
• 40 Page Perfect Bound Book featuring "More than a Professional - Martino and his Cops" and "Interview with Sergio Martino" by Eugenio Ercolani and Gian Giacomo Petrone and "The Boys in Black and Blue" by Andrew Graves
• A3 Fold-out Poster
• New 2K Master from the Original 35mm Camera Negative
• High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio
• 2.0 Dual Mono DTS-HD Master Audio English Soundtrack
• 2.0 Dual Mono DTS-HD Master Audio Italian Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles
• Audio Commentary By Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw
• Out For Justice - An Interview with Actor Luc Merenda
• Story Of Ex - An Interview with Actress Martine Brochard
• The Rules of Crime - An Interview with Writer Ernesto Gastaldi
• A Violent Professional - An Interview with Director Sergio Martino
• Luciano Ross - A Tribute by Kier-La Janisse
• English Trailer
• Reversible sleeve
• Region Code: ABC
• Audio: DTS-HD MA Mono
• Picture: 1080p HD 2.35:1
• Runtime: 100 mins approx
• Language: English / Italian
• Subtitles: English

[Susan Foreman]

Available now for pre-order from 88Films direct...

The Nun And The Devil

Release date: August 2

88Films RRP: £25:00

"Directed by Domenico Paolella (The Prey/The Story of a Cloistered Nun), The Nun and the Devil AKA Le Monache di Sant’Arcangelo is a headily erotic tale of seduction and persecution detailing the sinful practices which spill out of a 16th century convent. When the psychotically ambitious Sister Julia (Anna Heywood) vies to take the place of a dying Mother Superior by any means possible, other inmates start to lose their way, indulging in heterosexual flings and lesbian coupling. But things take a nasty turn when the nuns are subjected to a violent inquisition and their existence becomes one of torture and degradation.

Made just two years after Ken Russell’s notorious The Devils (1971), this 1973 film sought to offer a corruption of the innocent style plot which monopolised on the short-lived wave of nunsploitation features, incorporating graphic horrors, soft-pornography and historical drama. Loosely based on authentic records, this sordid tale of religion and power will delight lovers of extreme Italian exploitation cinema."

SPECIAL FEATURES and SPECS:

• Limited edition - 2000 Units Only
• Includes Rigid Slipcase with New Artwork From Richard Davies
• 40 Page Perfect Bound Book featuring "Twisted Sisters" by Andrew Graves and "Nunsploitation - An Interview with Nigel Wingrove" by Tim Murray
• A3 Fold-out Poster
• New 2K Master from the Original 35mm Camera Negative
• High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
• 2.0 Dual Mono DTS-HD Master Audio English Soundtrack
• 2.0 Dual Mono DTS-HD Master Audio Italian Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles
• Audio Commentary By Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw
• Judging Luc - An Interview with Actor Luc Merenda
• The Devil and Martine - An Interview with Actress Martine Brochard
• Paolella Connection - A Featurette About Director and Writer Domenico Paolella
• Horny Devils: Nunsploitation Explained - An Interview with Film Historian Marcus Stiglegger
• Alternate English and Italian Title Sequences
• English Trailer
• Italian Trailer
• Reversible sleeve
• Region Code: B
• Audio: DTS-HD MA Mono
• Picture: 1080p HD 1.85:1
• Runtime: 104 mins approx
• Language: English / Italian
• Subtitles: English

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Nice to see the slasher collection kept going....

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Have you seen The Doll of Satan, Reaps?

Any good?

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Yeah,its okay if you like your Eurotrash.
I used to own the Twilight Time bd.