USA, 1971. Director: David E. Durston. Bhaskar, Jack Damon, Lynn Lowry, Jadine Wong, George Patterson, Rhonda Fultz, Arlene Farber, Tyde Kierney, Alex Mann. 83 Mins.
RABID, DRUG-INFESTED HIPPIES
ON A BLOOD-CRAZED KILLING SPREE!
It's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD meets Charlie Manson in this gore-drenched 1971 drive-in classic. After consuming rabies-infected meat pies, an LSD-addicted hippie cult goes on a vicious murdering rampage! Heavily censored since its original release, this infamous landmark of cinematic brutality is being presented in all its blood-splattered glory.
Special Features:
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Spectacular new HD restoration of the original UNCENSORED DIRECTOR'S CUT
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4 controversial deleted scenes including the original blood-drenched ending deemed too disturbing for '70s audiences!
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Provocative audio commentary by director David Durston and star Bhaskar
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Newly recorded audio commentary by stars Jack Damon and Tyde Kierney
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Revealing on-camera interviews with stars Lynn Lowry, Tyde Kierney and Jack Damon
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New in-depth interview with director David Durston
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The original theatrical trailer and radio spots
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Extensive gallery of stills and poster art
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Rare and shocking film of Bhaskar performing THE EVIL KING COBRA DANCE
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TWO BONUS CO-FEATURES
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- I EAT YOUR SKIN (1964) - presented for the very first time in HD + exclusive interview with 2nd unit director William Grefe
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- BLUE SEXTET (1969) - David Durston's long-lost uncensored psychedelic shocker presented for the very first time on home video!
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Liner notes by renowned horror journalist David Szulkin (THE MAKING OF WES CRAVEN'S LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT)
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PLUS OTHER SURPRISES!
Review
"Graphic and frightening" - NEW YORK TIMES
"Wildly lurid...David Durston directs with a raw force and pace" - Joe Dante, director of THE HOWLING
"Breakneck-paced, edge-of-the-seat entertainment. Well written and superbly directed by David Durston and stunningly photographed by Jacques Demarecaux" - Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES
"A raw, ferocious thriller" - Phil Hardy, THE OVERLOOK FILM ENCYCLOPEDIA
"It’s fast, unrelentingly violent and sexually explicit, with a shock every few minutes" - Bill Landis, SLEAZOID EXPRESS
"A horror film to top all horror films" - PHILADELPHIA BULLETIN