| Edition |
Special edition. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (82 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
The Criterion collection ; 338 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 338.
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| System Details |
DVD; region 1, NTSC; Dolby digital mono; fullscreen (1.33:1) presentation. |
| Note |
Based on a story by Mark Thomas McGee. |
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Also includes: Equinox: A journey into the supernatural / Berkshire Productions presents ; written and co-directed by Mark Thomas McGee ; produced and directed by Dennis Muren. |
| Cast |
1969: Edward Connell, Barbara Hewitt, Frank Boers Jr. [i.e. Bonner], Robin Christopher, Jack Woods, Jim Phillips, Fritz Leiber, Patrick Burke, Jim Duron, Sharon Gray, Louis Clayton, Norvelle Brooks, Irving L. Lichtenstein. |
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1967: Skip Shimer, Barbara Hewitt, Frank Boers Jr., Robin Snider, Fritz Leiber, Louis Clayton, Jim Phillips, Patrick Burke, Sharon Gray, Jim Duron. |
| Credits |
1969: Special photographic effects, Dennis Muren, David Allen, Jim Danforth ; director of photography, Mike Hoover ; editor, John Joyce ; music supervisor, John Caper. |
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1967: Special photographic effects, Dennis Muren, David Allen; matte artist, Jim Danforth ; music by Truman Fisher. |
| Note |
Originally released as an American motion picture in 1970. |
| Summary |
The story is simple: a quartet of college kids head out to a cabin in the woods and stumble across a dusty old manuscript that conjures demons. Made in 1967 for a mere $6,500 by future Industrial Light and Magic supervisor Dennis Muren and friends, it was distributed by Jack H. Harris (The Blob), after Harris had writer/director Jack Woods do some reshooting to give it a professional sheen. Released theatrically in 1970, the film gained a passionate cult following, inspiring succeeding generations of horror/fantasy filmmakers. |
| Note |
Special features: Two audio commentaries, one by director Jack Woods and producer Jack H. Harris and one by director and effects photographer Dennis Muren, writer and co-director Mark McGee, and matte artist, cel animator, and effects technician Jim Danforth; Dennis Muren interview; Cast interview; Zorgon: the H-bomb beast from Hell; David Allen appreciation; Trailer and radio spots. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional subtitles in English. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Teenagers -- California -- Drama.
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Imaginary books and libraries -- Drama.
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Incantations -- Drama.
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Monsters -- Drama.
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Hiking -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Horror films.
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| Added Author |
Muren, Dennis, 1946-
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Harris, Jack H.
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Woods, Jack.
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McGee, Mark Thomas, 1947-
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Connell, Edward.
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Hewitt, Barbara.
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Bonner, Frank, 1942-2021
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Christopher, Robin.
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Tonylyn Productions.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0780028856 |
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9780780028852 |
| Standard No. |
037429195420 |
| Music No. |
EQU020 Criterion Collection |
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