Emmanuelle - Czech poster
Here's another one of my favourites from my collection of Czech posters...
Best worst fight scene
Linda and Abilene is a incestuous period piece shot at the Spahn Ranch around the same time Charles Manson and his loony family were using it as a residence. The film is entertaining and silly, and features a fight scene that had me choking with laughs.
Naked Lunch - Japanese poster
Our very first poster of the week was a piece by Hajime Sorayama; a demented promotion for Peter Jackson’s Braindead. Sorayama is also responsible for the more widely seen and equally impressive poster for Naked Lunch. Movie: Naked Lunch Director: David Cronenberg Country of movie: Canada/Japan/UK Year of movie: 1991 Country of poster: Japan
How to order a pizza according to Shock ‘Em Dead
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Shock ‘Em Dead. I didn’t have the chance to share one of my favourite moments, so here it is…
Dada (ダダ)
NAME: Dada (ダダ) FIRST APPEARS IN: Ultraman, Episode 28: Human Specimens 5 & 6 DESIGN FEATURES: - face-changing abilities - fashionable haircut, despite receding hairline - a semi-psychedelic, body-hugging one piece - big, beautiful lips SKILLS: - changing size - sexual ambiguity - operating a micronizer gun - testing human specimens - feeling up Ultraman...
Hilarious background action in The 10th Victim
I watched Elio Petri’s The 10th Victim (1965) for the first time last week, knowing nothing about it other than what was written on the back of the DVD cover. Upon reading the plot synopsis, which involves a futuristic world where characters hunt down each other in a government sanctioned sport, I did not expect...
Cop (1988)
James Woods. Not only is he a fantastic and ridiculous actor, he’s also a fascinating person. Everything about the guy is odd - his absurdly high IQ, his intensely right wing political views (which I don’t subscribe to, by the way) and his controversial, often bizarre, statements. Outside of Tom Cruise, I struggle to think...
D.A.R.Y.L. - Czech poster
It’s been a while since I’ve shared a Czech poster. Here’s another one I picked up while in Prague - an incredible poster for the mid-80s and family-friendly sci-fi flick, D.A.R.Y.L.. Movie: D.A.R.Y.L. Director: Simon Wincer Country of movie: USA/UK Year of movie: 1985 Country of poster: Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic
Shock ‘Em Dead (1991)
Sometimes I watch a film I know nothing about and wonder why the hell it isn’t more talked about. That includes films I’ve discussed on Mondo Exploito. Trepanator is one, and Aerobicide to a lesser degree. Shock ‘Em Dead is definitely in this category. While it has a cult following of sorts, it hasn’t received...
The Joy of Torture 2: Oxen Split Torturing (1976)
With the amount of horrible shit I’ve subjected myself to, I’m amazed that I’m still, on occasion, shocked by a film. When I say “shocked”, I don’t mean that I find myself a weeping mess, or furious and offended. No, normally my eyes widen a little, and the thought “why do I watch this stuff?”...
Owl murder!
I’ve already posted a clip from the Andy Sidaris masterwork, Day of the Warrior, but I couldn’t resist sharing another favourite moment. Enjoy?
Great White Death (1981)
I remember when I first heard of Shark Week. I was on holiday in New Zealand, the place I was staying in had the Discovery Channel - a rare treat for me. It happened to be Shark Week, and it was that point I realised I was not alone in my obsession. In fact, I...
