Dark Waters (1994) by Mariano Baino

[Crystal Plumage]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109550/

Announced a few months ago and now at the upcoming releases list at Noshame's site (http://www.noshamefilms.com/coming/index.asp).
From what I've read so far this could be a nice one.
Anyone seen it?
It's only ten years old but I have the feeling it might turn out well.
Described by the reviewer at IMDB as "Lovecraftian".Could be fun right?
I liked "Dagon",will I like this?

[Cydeous]

I have this on DVD and I won't be upgrading but I do like the movie. It's nothing like "Dagon", however. It has a slow and eerie feel to it and it's more reminiscent of "The Church" and "The Sect" in my opinion.

[DeathDealer]

Looks pretty good.

[KamuiX]

Yeah, it's a pretty cool trippy flick. Definitely worth checking out.

[Crystal Plumage]

http://www.noshamefilms.com/catalogue/dvd_01.asp?pdno=52
Not much yet,only some pictures of some Asian chicks :confused:.Don't get me wrong,I really like Asian chicks but this seems weird to me since this isn't Hideo Nakata's Honogurai Mizu No Soko Kara/Dark Water (2002).
I could be missing something here though...
One of the girls is a model named Sukie Tong:
http://images.google.nl/images?q=sukie+tong&hl=nl&btnG=Afbeeldingen+zoeken
She IS nice though :D:sperm:

[killit]

the italian dark water is rather crap, haven't seen the others

[Shokk]

the italian dark water is rather crap, haven't seen the others

Yeah..i didnt dig it too much myself and got rid of the dvd awhile ago.In all fairness though..the dvd itself was shitty from a a/v standpoint...which never helps.I'll probably give it another go when this disc is released.

[Cydeous]

There are no Asians in Dark Waters (aka Dead Waters). In my opinion the movie is actually pretty good but a little slow paced. It's thick on atmosphere as well. If you like the gothic feel then you'll like this.

[Katatonia]

There are no Asians in Dark Waters (aka Dead Waters). In my opinion the movie is actually pretty good but a little slow paced. It's thick on atmosphere as well. If you like the gothic feel then you'll like this.

I second that. It's a little slow at times, but heavy on the atmosphere. It also reminds me somewhat of The Church too.

Nope, no Asians at all. Much of the film was shot in around Ukraine and Russia, with much of the Cast and Crew actually being Russian.

[Crystal Plumage]

Hah!Now look at this me laddies!:

http://www.noshamefilms.com/dvd_img/Dark_Waters_Box_3Db%20300.jpg

A Special Limited Packaging, 3000 PCS only
Including a Stone Amulet replica from the movie as a special gift and a special 48 pages booklet available ONLY with this edition

NoShame Films is proud to present one of the most wanted horror film in a new Hi-Def digital master, transferred from the original negative.
The entire DVD was created under the exclusive supervision of the director.

EXTRAS:

DISC ONE
- Audio Commentary by writer/director Mariano Baino moderated by NoShame Films producer Michele De Angelis
- Director’s Intro
- Deleted Scenes
- Deep Into Dark Waters – interview writer/editor/director Mariano Baino, actress Louise Salter, camera operator Steve Brooke Smith, co-editor Rick Littler and associate producer Nigel Dali
- Silent Blooper Reel - with audio commentary by director Mariano Baino
- Photo and Artwork Gallery

DISC TWO – Mariano Baino’s Short Films

- DREAM CAR - Mariano Baino’s first short film. Shot on ¾ video, transferred from the original master and presented here for the very first time on home video (16 mins., color, Audio: English mono)
- Dream Car Audio Commentary by writer/director Mariano Baino moderated by NoShame Films producer Michele De Angelis

- CARUNCULA - New HD transfer, remastered from the original 16mm positive print, of Mariano Baino’s celebrated second short film, presented here for the first time in home video (color, 20 mins., Audio: English mono)
- Caruncula Audio Commentary by writer/director Mariano Baino moderated by NoShame Films producer Michele De Angelis

- NEVER EVER AFTER - Transferred from the original Digital Betacam master, Mariano Baino’s latest effort is presented here for the first time in home video (color, 13 mins , Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Subtitles: English, Italian)
- Never Ever After Audio Commentary by writer/producer/director Mariano Baino moderated by NoShame Films producer Michele De Angelis

- A HUGE WEIGHT OFF YOUR SHOULDERS: The Making of Never Ever After - includes exclusive behind the scenes footage, exclusive making-of footage, original sketches and storyboards, and all new interviews with Mariano Baino, director of photography Steve Brooke Smith, and lead actresses Abby Leamon and Jackie Stirling (20 mins. approx)

- NEVER EVER AFTER SCREENPLAY (PDF)

- PHOTO AND ARTWORK GALLERIES

http://www.noshamefilms.com/catalogue/dvd_01.asp?pdno=60

That's one hell of a package if I may say say so!:banana: :banana:
Damn,I hope I can get it somewhere cheap enough :D.

[Katatonia]

Now that looks fucking sweet. One shall definitely be mine!!

http://www.lopek.com/images/Smilies/worship.gif

[Crystal Plumage]

Not interested in the limited packaging?No prob!:

http://www.noshamefilms.com/dvd_img/DW_Inlay_NS0042__Front%20300.jpg

Same as above but without:
a Stone Amulet replica from the movie as a special gift and a special 48 pages booklet
Well I can live with(out) that.
It's much cheaper too.

http://www.noshamefilms.com/catalogue/dvd_01.asp?pdno=59#

[KamuiX]

That is INSANE!! There's about a thousand films I can think of that deserve this treatment way more than this film, but to see NoShame treat such an obscure film with such an awesome release is really cool either way.

[Hellbilly]

I like this film but never thought it would get such a fancy DVD presentation. Will most likely get the "barebones" edition.

[Crystal Plumage]

I like this film but never thought it would get such a fancy DVD presentation. Will most likely get the "barebones" edition.Which is still a 2 disc set.

[Crystal Plumage]

Preorder the Ltd.Ed. for $25 here:
http://www.sendmemovies.com/p-68763-dark-waters-1994-special-ltd-edition-dvd.aspx
Release date is September 26,2006.

[Cydeous]

Preorder the Ltd.Ed. for $25 here:
http://www.sendmemovies.com/p-68763-dark-waters-1994-special-ltd-edition-dvd.aspx
Release date is September 26,2006.

Wow! Thanks for the news. I have a DVD already but this new one will include Baino's featurettes, which is a nice bonus. I can't pass this up.

[Crystal Plumage]

From the NoShame site:
DARK WATERS director Mariano Baino to attend Fango Weekend of Horrors! 8/23/06
Italo-cult director Mariano Baino will be attending all three days of the upcoming East Coast Fangoria Weekend of Horrors, to be held September 29-October 1 at the Meadowlands Crowne Plaza Hotel (2 Harmon Plaza, Seacaucus, New Jersey).

Baino is coming to America to personally preview NoShame Films' exclusive DVD release of his 1994 film DARK WATERS.

Writer-director Baino will host a half hour panel on Sunday, Oct 1st, to be followed by an autograph signing.
NoShame will give away DARK WATERS posters and art work by the director.
Stay tuned to this site for more details about the Weekend of Horrors and other events.

Visit Fangoria website (http://www.fangoria.com/special_events.php)for more info about the event.
DARK WATERS In-store appearance at Scarecrow Video, Seattle, Sep 26th. 8/23/06
On Sep 26th, Italo-cult director Mariano Baino will be present at an in-store event at Seattle's Scarecrow Video (http://www.scarecrow.com/).

Baino will host a Q&A session and afterwards will be on hand to sign autographs.

Grab your copy of the NoShame DARK WATERS Special Edition before it sells out!
NoShame will be giving away sketches by the director himself!
Bookmark this page for additional info about DARK WATERS promotional events.
From: http://www.noshamefilms.com/news/news1.asp?id=59 and http://www.noshamefilms.com/news/news1.asp?id=60

[Damed]

Both editions up for preorder at DVDPacific

LE: - $24.24
http://dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=750794

Regular - $15.93
http://dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=750094

I ordered the LE, 'cause I'm a sucker for LEs.

[Crystal Plumage]

Thanks but I think I'll wait for some reviews.Preferrably with screenshots.
I'm not sure what to expect from this movie since most people don't rate it very high.
But I might end up buying the cheap edition in the end.

[Crystal Plumage]

This is what I wrote/asked earlier:
Described by the reviewer at IMDB as "Lovecraftian".Could be fun right?
I liked "Dagon",will I like this?
And this was the reply:
It's nothing like "Dagon", however.

But now i read this review (http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=23671)and lo and behold:
At times the film is quite reminiscent of Stuart Gordon's Dagon and there's very definitely a Lovecraftian vibe throughout this whole film but it still manages to do things quite differently and stand out on its own as a very original piece of work.
Explain?:D
Ah well,include some water and an eerie atmos and you have Lovecraft right?;)

At the moment I'm out of money and won't buy this one.It's not at the top of the wishlist and frankly I think it's too "new" for me.
I want to explore the lost classics more first.
It won't fall off the radar I can assure you though :).

[Katatonia]

Explain?:D
Ah well,include some water and an eerie atmos and you have Lovecraft right?;)

At the moment I'm out of money and won't buy this one.It's not at the top of the wishlist and frankly I think it's too "new" for me.
I want to explore the lost classics more first.
It won't fall off the radar I can assure you though :).

I'd say the film has a definite Lovecraftian vibe to it, at least some aspects of the film do. I think it's an excellent underrated film personally, quite atmospheric. I've only really ever seen the film in VHS quality however. The old R1 DVD put out by York (seperate and in a set) didn't exactly have a great transfer, so I look forward to seeing it with the new widescreen print.

[Noto]

I can't wait for this to arrive.

[Cydeous]

I love this movie but it's nothing like Dagon except that there is a lot of water present. It's more reminiscent of The Church than anything else, IMO.

[Crystal Plumage]

Review:
http://www.mondo-digital.com/deadwaters.html

[KGBRadioMoskow]

Review:
http://www.mondo-digital.com/deadwaters.html

Man, I so busted up on the following line in the review:

Meanwhile the occasional malicious nun tries to shove her out a window or stab her

"Occasional malicious nun" - the guy should trademark that phrase!

[Noto]

I watched this Sunday but haven't written my review on it yet.

I thought it was fairly anti-climactic which is sad because the lead-up to it was pretty fucking awesome.

[Katatonia]

Wow, I can't wait to get my hands on that 2-Disc Limited Set!

This is one film that you really need to watch more than once to truly appreciate.

[Crystal Plumage]

Another review:
http://10kbullets.com/reviews/dark-waters-limited-edition/

[Katatonia]

Another review:
http://10kbullets.com/reviews/dark-waters-limited-edition/


No Shame’s limited edition Dark Waters DVD is their most ambitious release to date and it is one of the most impressive special edition DVD’s ever released


Sweet review, this sounds like it will be a great release.

Damn, the 26th is going to be a fine day indeed with all of these fine releases coming out!

[ReelFear]

Got the box set. pretty cool. Looking foward to rediscovering this film. havent seen it in over 10 years. There's plenty of copies at Mondo Kim's Video, NYC.

[ReelFear]

NoShame has once again delivered an outstanding package for a relatively obscure film. The deluxe 2-disc set is packed with extras, and the print used is clean and colorful. No one will be complaining about this disc. While watching Dark Waters I was reminded of Soavi, Bava, Argento, and Fulci which is the highest compliment you could give to a Euro-horror film.
Seeing this again after many years, I am impressed with this production, as Baino really put his heart into this feature. My only negative is the lead actress' wooden performance. Luckily there is very little dialogue in the picture so the lush visuals and music more than make up for that. Recommended. Overall package and content 8.5/10

[Noto]

http://www.dvdinmypants.com/reviews/A-G/darkwaters94.php

Single disc... Limited edition coming soon.

[Katatonia]

I picked up the L.E. set at Hastings for $26 last evening.

This is a really excellent, well-done presentation I must say. The stone amulet replica is surprisingly high-quality, heavy-weight and can easily be hung on a wall. It does resemble stone, of course it's really not...but it comes close. The action figure in the Emilio Miraglia set was fairly cheap, but this one is actually worth it.

[Cydeous]

I just watched the short films and they were a tad predictable. I liked the cute girl in "Never Ever After," though. Anyway, "Dark Waters" is a great film.

[Ash28M]

I just checked this film out for the first time and wow that was great. It's just Dripping with atmosphere and creepy imagery. I love these nightmarish type horror films and will definitely be picking up the limited edition.

[17thJuggalo]

Just watched this one last weekend and really enjoyed it. I've heard mixed reviews about this film, but it delivered high on the creepiness and atmosphere factors. Not to mention the packaging is among the best I've ever seen. NoShame rocks!

[spawningblue]

Hey I just watched this movie and quite enjoyed its imagery. I was kind of lost with the plot though, and was hoping soemone could give me their interpretation of what this film was about.

What did the whole beginning with the priest dying and the kid handing the woman the statue all mean?
Why did the nuns kill Elizabeth's friend if she was just warning her not to come, wouldn't they not want her to come?
How come Sarah's body was covered in scars?
What is the demon in the basement, where did it come from?
What does all that mean with Elizabeth's mother really survivng, and with her eating the fish and the animal?
Were Elizabeth and Sarah demons like what was locked up? ect., ect.

I know most of the time horror movies don't make sense, but I was just curious if anybody had any thoughts or could make sense of what this whole movie was about!? I know I asked a lot of questions and I'm sure most cannot be explained, but if anyone can answer any of them that would be awesome. Thanks.