Author: vergeoflight

Visual artist / graphic designer / former experimental musician - Portland, OR.

Devil’s Express (1976)

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Aka Gang Wars. What the man doesn’t tell you is that back in the mid ‘70s New York City was plagued with Kung Fu gangs and zombies. Low-budget exploitation doesn’t get much better than this.

Please note: 1) Deep creep analog synth as the eyelid zombie staggers around NYC. 2) Theodore Gottlieb, who voiced the original Gollum, has a cameo as a priest.

Bonus: Yet another amazing 35mm double feature I saw was Devil’s Express with Death Promise. That’s right, this ain’t no Death Wish punk, it’s a PROMISE. You may be able to watch them back to back online (psychoactives encouraged). Even if Death Promise isn’t available in HD it’s worth a watch. If you’re doing things right, you won’t care about the resolution.

Available on Blu-ray from Code Red.

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Phase IV (1974)

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This might just be my favorite PG rated movie. A group of ants achieve intelligence and launch sophisticated attacks on humans. That sounds pretty lame, but trust me. This movie is trippy as hell, and rewarding on many levels. It also happens to be directed by Saul Bass. Yes, THAT guy. The greatest graphic designer of all time. A man of many talents, Bass helmed one of the weirdest SF films in history too. What a stud.

Available on Blu-ray from Olive Films.

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Hostiles (2017)

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A contemporary, ethical Western. It leans towards blockbuster cheesiness and runs a bit long, but has enough action and high quality drama to compensate. It’s pretty graphic at times, so if think you’re getting some old timey, bloodless, John Wayne affair you’re dead wrong. Hostiles has a sympathetic and informed take on Native Americans as well, which makes the whole thing work. You won’t hear me mention books too often here, but I truly believe every American should read “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” by Dee Brown. We need to know our own history, even the darkest parts.

Available on Blu-ray from Lion’s Gate.

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Duel to the Death (1983)

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I got to see a 35mm print of this and Shogun Assassin several years ago. It was one of the best double features I’ve ever seen. The plot is simple, the top sword master of Japan versus his Chinese counterpart. Non-stop action, sprinkled with strangeness, makes for one of the best martial art films in cinema history.

Available on import Blu-ray from Celestial Pictures.

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High Rise (2015)

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Social norms melt down to the darkest depths in a self-contained mega apartment complex. J.G. Ballard is my favorite author, and this is an excellent adaptation of one of his more extreme novels. I’m not one to re-watch more recent movies but I’ve seen High Rise at least three times. It’s almost perfect and checks all the boxes. Watch this immediately, and then check out all the other work by director Ben Wheatley.

Available on Blu-ray from Magnet.

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Turkey Shoot (1982)

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Aka Escape 2000 this is a futuristic prison film where baddies hunt humans. This is a personal all-time favorite exploitation movie. It’s got everything: action, drama, sleaze and a belligerent mutant wolf man. Turkey Shoot may be the most bizarre of all the ’80s Australian exploitation films and is a blast from start to finish.

Available on Blu-ray from Severin.

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Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski (2018)

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I saw an exhibition of Szukalski’s work at The Visionary Art Museum many years ago and became an instant fan. This documentary was a treat as I knew very little about the man. Yes, he worked for the Nazis, but I feel he redeemed himself. Even if you disagree with me, I feel this is an excellent movie worth watching. I give Struggle my highest recommendation.

Not available on Blu-ray.

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The Brain That Wouldn’t Die (1962)

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A doctor’s wife is decapitated in an accident but he manages to keep her head alive while he hunts for a new body. This is might just be my favorite “so bad it’s good” movie. I’m pretty sure the ’80s classic Re-Animator was heavily influenced by The Brain That Wouldn’t Die. I’d recommend watching this with a few drinks, or whathaveyou, to loosen up. Maybe invite some friends. It’s quite a ride. The film is public domain so there are tons of shitty versions out there. Look for a version that is widescreen and 1080p.

Available on Blu-ray from Scream Factory.

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Tom of Finland (2017)

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Fantastic bio-pic about erotic artist Touko Valio Laaksonen. If you’re not a homophobe, you need to see this. If you are a homophobe, you don’t belong here.

Available on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber.

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The Seventh Curse (1986)

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I couldn’t find a decent image from the film, so here’s a fancy Chow Yun Fat promo photo I tweaked.

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Chow Yun Fat plays a hero cop who takes on a black magic tribe in the jungle. This film is a BAT SHIT CRAZY mash-up of gory horror and action. Need I say more?

Not available on Blu-ray.

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