Presented by Nicolas Winding Refn in a new 4K restoration, Curtis Harrington's acclaimed fantasy-thriller, featuring Dennis Hopper (The Last Movie) in his first starring role, is an offbeat classic of American cinema. Hopper plays a sailor on shore leave, when he meets a young woman (Linda Lawson) who may not be as she seems Extras New 4K restoration Original mono audio Audio commentary with writer-director Curtis Harrington and actor Dennis Hopper (1998) Audio commentary with writer and film programmer Tony Rayns (2020) Harrington on Harrington (2018, 25 mins): wide-ranging archival interview with the filmmaker Sinister Image: Curtis Harrington (1987, 57 mins): two episodes from David Del Valle's series devoted to cult cinematic figures in conversation, featuring a career-spanning interview with the director Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: publicity and promotional material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
Presented by Nicolas Winding Refn in a new 4K restoration, Curtis Harrington's acclaimed fantasy-thriller, featuring Dennis Hopper (The Last Movie) in his first starring role, is an offbeat classic of American cinema. Hopper plays a sailor on shore leave, when he meets a young woman (Linda Lawson) who may not be as she seems Exclusive to this two-disc set is a bonus Blu-ray devoted to Harrington's short films, encompassing his seven decades as a filmmaker and featuring experimental works, documentaries, and the two adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher that bookended his career. INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION 2x BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES: DISC ONE: NIGHT TIDE New 4K restoration Original mono audio Audio commentary with writer-director Curtis Harrington and actor Dennis Hopper (1998) Audio commentary with writer and film programmer Tony Rayns (2020) Harrington on Harrington (2018, 25 mins): wide-ranging archival interview with the filmmaker Sinister Image: Curtis Harrington (1987, 57 mins): two episodes from David Del Valle's series devoted to cult cinematic figures in conversation, featuring a career-spanning interview with the director Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: publicity and promotional material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing DISC TWO: DREAM LOGIC: THE SHORT FILMS OF CURTIS HARRINGTON (LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVE DISC) High Definition remasters Original mono audio Eight short films spanning Harrington's seven decades as a filmmaker, including experimental works, documentaries and his career-bookending Edgar Allan Poe adaptations: The Fall of the House of Usher (1942, 10 mins); Fragment of Seeking (1946, 14 mins); Picnic (1948, 23 mins); On the Edge (1949, 6 mins); The Assignation (1953, 8 mins); The Wormwood Star (1956, 10 mins); The Four Elements (1966, 13 mins); Usher (2002, 37 mins) Image gallery: production photography and a rare selection from Harrington's personal collection New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition exclusive 80-page book featuring new writing on Night Tide by Paul Duane, Curtis Harrington on Night Tide and the short films, archival articles by Harrington on horror cinema, experimental films and the making of Picnic, an overview of critical responses, Peter Conheim on the restoration of Night Tide, and film credits Limited edition exclusive set of five facsimile lobby cards UK premieres on Blu-ray Limited edition of 3,000 copies
After the bitter savagery of the Indian Wars Jeff Preston (Audie Murphy) is the commander of an Arizonian cavalry outpost whose fighting against the Apaches has led him to hate them. But when he falls unknowingly in love with a half-Apache missionary Dawn Gillis (Linda Lawson) he has to choose between his heart or his hatred. And when the discovery of a rich strain of gold on the Apache reservation leads the local white townsfolk to turn on the Apaches and start murdering them to drive them off their reservation Preston has to decide whether to fight for his race or fight for justice... First ever UK DVD release of this classic 20th Century Fox Audie Murphy Western.
Apache Rifles: A young cavalry officer is assigned the job of bringing in a band of Apaches who have been terrorizing the countryside. Days Of Jessie James: Roy Rogers is sent to investigate a recent bank robbery believed to have been carried out by the 'James Gang'. Roy manages to join the posse and finds out that Jesse and the boys did not commit the crime. Now he must uncover who in fact did rob the bank... Riders Of The Whistling Pines: When an insect plague ravages the forest evil loggers plan on harvesting protected land. They murder a forest ranger so they can carry out the plan and they frame Gene Autry for the crime. Autry is cleared but the loggers' devious plan continues when they spray the forest to kill the insects yet wind up killing much of the wildlife too. Autry must step in and utilize his patented brand of cowboy justice.
Seaman Johnny Drake (Dennis Hopper) on shore leave finds a Mermaid sideshow attraction at the marina operated by Captain Murdock (Gavin Muir). The Mermaid Mora (Linda Lawson) who lives in a hotel above the marina merry-go-round (the movie was filmed at the Santa Monica pier) and Johnny fall for each other. Everyone around them is wary of the romance as her previous lovers have died mysteriously. Filmed in an interesting era for independent cinema in Los Angeles beginning with John Parker's Dementia (1955) director Curtis Harrington was influenced by Edgar Allen Poe making use of Arcane overtones murder and mystery all are at play in this work of screen art. Dennis Hopper (Easy Rider 1969) displays his early genius and intensity touched with a gritty navet'. Shot against the backdrop and landscape of 1950's LA Noir. Thanks to the diligence of Roger Corman this film has been preserved and digitally remeastered from a new 35mm print for posterity and this is it's first UK release.
Audie Murphy stars as Captain Jeff Stanton a man of honour caught between his duty and his conscience at a time when not all men were equal. When Indian Chief Victorio and his people leave the confines of their reservation Captain Stanton is sent to bring them back by whatever means necessary. Whilst he prefers a diplomatic solution many local miners would like nothing more than to be rid of the Indians once and for all leaving the gold-rich reservation land free to mine. As the injustice of the situation begins to have its effect on Stanton he must choose to fulfil his military obligation or disobey orders to prevent more bloodshed and the possible annihilation of an entire Indian tribe.
Apache Rifles (1964): A young cavalry officer is assigned the job of bringing in a band of Apaches who have been terrorizing the countryside. Days of Jesse James (1939): Roy Rogers is sent to investigate a recent bank robbery believed to have been carried out by the 'James Gang'. Roy manages to join the posse and finds out that Jesse and the boys did not commit the crime. Now he must uncover who in fact did rob the bank... Riders Of The Whistling Pines (1949): When an insect plague ravages the forest evil loggers plan on harvesting protected land. They murder a forest ranger so they can carry out the plan and they frame Gene Autry for the crime. Autry is cleared but the loggers' devious plan continues when they spray the forest to kill the insects yet wind up killing much of the wildlife too. Autry must step in and utilize his patented brand of cowboy justice. Abilene Town (1946): It's the Cattle Baron versus the Settlers and the Sheriff (Randolph Scott) has his hands - and jail-cells - full just keeping the peace between them. Great musical numbers by the Sheriff's sweetheart round out this old fashioned rootin' tootin' western! Edgar Buchanan shines as the bumbling Marhsal and Lloyd Bridges co-starring in one of his earliest roles is the settler who leads the fight against the crooked cattlemen! Kansas Pacific (1953): On the eve of the Civil War southern rebels attack railroad builders in an attempt to stop the Kansas Pacific line from crossing the western frontier. Rugged U.S. Army Captain John Nelson (Sterling Hayden) is sent out to battle the ruthless renegades and make sure the tracks push westward. Violence and treachery abound as the Captain pursues his bloody mission but Nelson must continue fighting the relentless saboteurs not knowing who masterminds the deadly assaults. Colorado (1940): Lt. Burke (Rogers) is sent to investigate an Indian uprising in Colorado that threatens the success of the Union cause. When Burke arrives he finds the Union boys fighting amongst each other and the instigator of all the trouble is his very own brother Donald Mason (Stone). 4 Episodes of The Cisco Kid: The Cisco Kid stars Duncan Renaldo as Cisco and Leo Carillo as his faithful sidekick and comic foil Pancho. Set in 1890's New Mexico Cisco and Pancho fight corruption and seek justice for the victims of bandits con men and cattle rustlers. Featuring: 'Confession for Money' 'Freight Line Feud' 'Burried Treasure' and 'Lost Identity'.
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