Torso and Pieces DVD UPDATE

[DeathDealer]

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=4792

Last night, the New Beverly Cinema kicked off the "Greats of Roth" Film Fest (details) bringing the house down with Sergio Martino's Torso and the jaw-dropping Pieces by Juan Piquer Simón. A full blog report is coming soon, however, it's worth noting now that Roth - the host for the evening - announced No Shame Films is prepping a new DVD release of Torso. Meanwhile, Sage Stallone's terrific-looking print of Pieces will be issued through Grindhouse Release in the near future. More details as they come in...

:banana: :banana: :banana:

[MorallySound]

Excelent. Will be picking both up on DVD as I only have Torso on VHS, and a very crappy fullscreen version of Pieces (which I'm sure everyone has).

[Crystal Plumage]

Great news!
I must be psychic....

Posted in 2005:
NoShame Films are releasing two Sergio Martino Gialli in the near future.This is already old news.
But these discs are part of their "Sergio Martino Collection".Their next release will be "Your Vice Is A Locked Door...".
So what do you think,do they have all the rights to Sergio Martino's movies?Will we see yet a new and improved "Torso"?
I read that apparently NoShame is run by people who worked for Anchor Bay and Blue Underground.
If NoShame got the rights for Martino films just like Bill Lustig got those of Argento we can expect some more.
This is just my guess though.
Any opinionshttp://www.horrordvds.com/vb3forum/showpost.php?p=314450&postcount=1

[YottNik]

Pieces is one of my all time favorites. Can't wait.

[Noto]

Yeah, well it's Grindhouse Releasing... so you'll just have to wait.

[Mattapooh]

I've got the same crappy full screen transfer of Pieces, so I can't frigging wait for these. Hopefully these'll be out soon.

[dwatts]

Sorry, not interested. I have Torso already, and i have Pieces already (German release which looks great). So these are merely "meh". Nothing new coming, it seems..............

[SaviniFan]

Bastard! BASTARD!! BASTARD!!!!!!!

[rhett]

NoShame's alive?

[DrHerbertWest]

I will buy both if they ever materialize.

[Friedemeyer]

Bastard! BASTARD!! BASTARD!!!!!!!

It was Lynda Day George's finest hour.;)
And let's not forget the "bad chop suey" excuse from the karate instructor!:confused:

[ArrowBeach]

in the near future. .

that's the key right there with Grindhouse, they announced PIECES like 4 years ago!!!

[Katatonia]

Meanwhile, Sage Stallone's terrific-looking print of Pieces will be issued through Grindhouse Release in the near future. More details as they come in...[/B]

"in the near future" would be 2010 I guess. :lol:

[Mattapooh]

It was Lynda Day George's finest hour.;)
And let's not forget the "bad chop suey" excuse from the karate instructor!:confused:

What made me like Eli Roth was when I found out the whole "PANCAKES!" thing from Cabin Fever was a little in-joke to the chop suey scene. Made no damn sense, but it's absolutely hilarious.

Also, you've gotta love Lynda Day George in Day of the Animals when she makes every shot look like a 70s shampoo commercial.

[satans-sadists]

"in the near future" would be 2010 I guess. :lol:

You're an optimist! "More details as they come in..." I'm projecting 2010 as to when these details (ie: special features) will materialize for Pieces. :sleepy:

[Stige]

2 versions of Torso, and the german pieces in widescreen which looks great so........no sale

[fceurich39]

"in the near future" would be 2010 I guess. :lol:

i want my pieces damn it

[geekcccp]

NoShame's alive?

Yeah, they are releasing 'Dario Argento Presents Door into Darkness' on 2/26. Hopefully this will be followed by a few more releases this year.

[Zombie Dude]

I look forward to checking out Pieces. That's my main interest but I'm sure at some time I'll buy Torso.

[X-human]

Fangoria has posted cover art for Pieces: http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=6123

They also dropped the tidbit that Fulci's Cat in the Brain will be getting released on DVD... When of course is an all together different bit.

[old-boo-radley]

After seeing Pieces (many times) on my Brentwood DVD, I'm not certain I want an all out great image quality DVD masterpiece. I don't think the VHS quality takes away from a film like this at all.

[Zombie Dude]

I'll be picking up cat in the brain. That movie looks like some gory fun:)
I do wish Grindhouse Releasing would speed up their dvd releases.

[dwatts]

I thought the same, old-boo. But I did eventually buy the wonderful German disc (which is the reason I'm not interested in the Grindhouse release) and honestly, it's totally worth it. The film just gets more nutty - and the more nutty the better.

[dwatts]

Pieces is coming!!!!!!!!

http://www.grindhousereleasing.com/images/pieces1sht.jpg

[fceurich39]

when??? awesome since the beyond is coming out oct 28th on dvd i am sure this will be released the same day or same month at least

[dwatts]

Yep - they reckon October as well. ;)

[Rockmjd]

I like one of the selling points: "debuting at #5 in its first week, ahead of Return of the Jedi." Of course, Jedi had already been out for four months.:lol:

[Rockmjd]

The Beyond in October isn't even a new transfer is it?

[MorallySound]

Pieces will be mine when released. But does any one know if the supposed new release of Torso is still going to happen, because isn't NoShame NoMore?

[indiephantom]

I have one of the crap DVDs of PIECES but I would happily upgrade.


Check the quote by Eli Roth. "The greates ending in horror history". I thought that was Hostel Pt. 2. ;)

PS, I'm not a Roth hater--just thought it was amusing.

[Zombie Dude]

when??? awesome since the beyond is coming out oct 28th on dvd i am sure this will be released the same day or same month at least

I didn't know The Beyond was given a release date. It's a re-release from Grindhouse right?

[Mattapooh]

I can't believe this is finally coming out! I'll buy this on the day it comes out for sure.

[fceurich39]

I didn't know The Beyond was given a release date. It's a re-release from Grindhouse right?
look at the bottom of the picture it says pre book date and street date there ya go;)
http://www.horrordvds.com/vb3forum/showthread.php?t=36796

[Horrorphilly]

Pieces is mine! I'm not sure if I would buy another DVD of The Beyond.I may have to wait and see the reviews of the new DVD first.



Sean

[delicreep]

Not sure if this has been posted already, but Grindhouse has a release date of 10/28/08 for the Pieces DVD. (I've only noticed folks talking about the October release of The Beyond, so apologies if this is redundant).

http://www.grindhousereleasing.com/pieces_dvd_info.html

[Mutilated Prey]

Very exciting! 1:66:1 too!

[satans-sadists]

I've been waiting forever for Pieces. This will most definitely be worth the upgrade as it's one of my favorite slashers. By the way, how can you not love the billing of Paul "Bluto" Smith as genre superstar? :lol: Brilliant marketing!

[Zombie Dude]

look at the bottom of the picture it says pre book date and street date there ya go;)
http://www.horrordvds.com/vb3forum/showthread.php?t=36796

Thanks. I look forward to getting The Beyond too as I don't own it yet.

[Myron Breck]

:banana: Oh, Happy Day!!! :banana:

I sold my shitting Diamond disc a few years ago and have been missing this gem! I truly didn't think that Grindhouse would ever really come through for us! HOORAY!!!

[DrHerbertWest]

Totally stoked for this.

[Zombie Dude]

Lets hope the price tag isn't too heavy.

[thrashard76]

Pieces is coming!!!!!!!!

http://www.grindhousereleasing.com/images/pieces1sht.jpg

Not sure if this has been posted already, but Grindhouse has a release date of 10/28/08 for the Pieces DVD.http://www.grindhousereleasing.com/pieces_dvd_info.html

Fucking Sweet!

[spawningblue]

Nice! I haven't seen this but it sounds awesome!

[Katatonia]

Lets hope the price tag isn't too heavy.

List price: $24.95

[Zombie Dude]

List price: $24.95
Doesn't look like I'll be getting this straight away then.:(

[satans-sadists]

DVD Drive-In:

To celebrate this landmark DVD release, Grindhouse is bringing “Pieces” back to theaters in October. Catch the movie on the big screen at the following venues:

Oct. 11: Emagine Novi, 44425 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377
Oct. 17 - 18: Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Avenue, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Oct. 25: Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Oct. 31: Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028

[CUBANmix]

List price: $24.95

not bad.best buy should have it for around 17.99

[Horrorphilly]

Figures no showings in Philly.




Sean

[Workshed]

Doesn't look like I'll be getting this straight away then.:(

amazon has it for pre-order for $16.99 (http://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Christopher-George/dp/B001D5C1R6)

[satans-sadists]

amazon has it for pre-order for $16.99 (http://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Christopher-George/dp/B001D5C1R6)

Thanks for sharing!

[Katatonia]

...or pre-order it from DVD Pacific for only $14.36 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1025385), and they now offer free shipping on all US orders. :evil:

[satans-sadists]

...or pre-order it from DVD Pacific for only $14.36 (http://www.dvdpacific.com/item.asp?ID=1025385), and they now offer free shipping on all US orders. :evil:

Free shipping at DVD Pacific? Is this a temporary promotion? I almost used them once, but then realized they were charging you per disc on multi-disc sets.

[Workshed]

Free shipping at DVD Pacific? Is this a temporary promotion? I almost used them once, but then realized they were charging you per disc on multi-disc sets.



yeah, what? please clarify for us, Katatonia, that's a great deal!

[Katatonia]

Free shipping at DVD Pacific? Is this a temporary promotion? I almost used them once, but then realized they were charging you per disc on multi-disc sets.

yeah, what? please clarify for us, Katatonia, that's a great deal!

No, it's permanent. It's Media Mail (it does include delivery notification, though they don't give you a tracking number), but it's FREE for any size orders now.

http://www.dvdpacific.com/ShippingInfoDesc.asp (http://www.dvdpacific.com/ShippingInfoDesc.asp)


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[Workshed]

sold! thank you!

[Zombie Dude]

amazon has it for pre-order for $16.99 (http://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Christopher-George/dp/B001D5C1R6)

Thanks, I may pre-order it.

[Crystal Plumage]

I just read a review of Pieces and it sounds like a fun film.Never seen it.
I didn't realise it was written by Joe D'Amato and Dick Randall (French Sex Murders)
So yes,it's on my wishlist now :D

[russweiss]

Already own The Beyond Tin but will upgrade my Pieces DVD.

[Zombie Dude]

Already own The Beyond Tin but will upgrade my Pieces DVD.

Nice poster.:D

[MorallySound]

Any news on the new Torso DVD? Is it still happening?

[Zombie Dude]

Any news on the new Torso DVD? Is it still happening?

I haven't heard anything new since it was first announced however long ago on STYD. I hope it's still happening.

[DeathDealer]

Unfortunely, since Noshame have gone under, the prospects of Torso getting a release anytime soon is unlikely.

[Novosibirsk]

Unfortunely, since Noshame have gone under, the prospects of Torso getting a release anytime soon is unlikely.

How is the AWE (Giallo Serien) version of Torso? Worth the money?

[Crystal Plumage]

What about Mya Entertainment?

[Crystal Plumage]

Sorry,Mya Communication...

[DeathDealer]

See, I don't know the extent of Mya's affiliation with Noshame. I guess only time will tell. Hopefully they will contine where Noshame left off.

[shockwave]

Any news on the new Torso DVD? Is it still happening?

Curious about this as well. I've yet to see the film but still would like too, can anyone tell me what the diffrences are between the Anchor Bay version and the import version? They seem to have diffrent running times with the American version being a bit longer but the import says it has a diffrent opening scene, anyone have any basis for comparison on the two?

[captain_brandon]

As a hardcore Slasher & Giallo fanatic, I've been dying to see this, but the long out of print Anchor Bay disc simply does for far too much for my monthly spending on there limits for me to warrent getting it. Even much more so then My Mother is a Werewolf and the first Slumber Party Massacre.

So sad to hear the company that was gonna again re-issue it went under, as I would have snatched it up the first month of it's new release. Ah well ... *shrugs*

[Crystal Plumage]

Curious about this as well. I've yet to see the film but still would like too, can anyone tell me what the diffrences are between the Anchor Bay version and the import version? They seem to have diffrent running times with the American version being a bit longer but the import says it has a diffrent opening scene, anyone have any basis for comparison on the two?
Basically both are the same. Only some differences with the credits.

The image quality of the AB disc was/is OK.

See this comparison :
http://dorian.gray.free.fr/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=24

I have the old, OOP, X-Rated DVD which is THE ONLY version with the daylight swamp chase. I'm still convinced that's the right way to watch it.It takes place in the early morning with the sun rising,which makes the fog appear.. So it has to be daylight.
Also there's a similer chase at the beginning of Mannaja four years later, which is also during daylight. Might even be the same swamp.

[SickNick89]

How is the AWE (Giallo Serien) version of Torso? Worth the money?

The AWE disc looks great, much better than the AB. It's anamorphic and has more extras. worth the $$

[shockwave]

The AWE disc looks great, much better than the AB. It's anamorphic and has more extras. worth the $$

The AWE version is a PAL disc though isn't it?

[shockwave]

The AWE disc looks great, much better than the AB. It's anamorphic and has more extras. worth the $$

Is the AWE version PAL or NTSC?

[Crystal Plumage]

Is the AWE version PAL or NTSC?
It's R2,PAL and no English subs for the Italian dialog (which is only a few seconds though..)

The Shameless disc could be a nice alternative:

http://10kbullets.com/reviews/t/torso-shameless-films/
This release comes with audio options a Dolby Digital mono mix in English. There are a few scenes that were never dubbed into English. These are presented in Italian and English subtitles have been included.

My advice is, if you really want it, buy the cheapest version you can get. There just has to be a R1 rerelease around the corner, don't you think?!

[captain_brandon]

My advice is, if you really want it, buy the cheapest version you can get. There just has to be a R1 rerelease around the corner, don't you think?!

I agree. I feel someone like BlueUnderground will surprise us soon; don't know why, but I'll simply hold out. It goes for a bit too much from 3rd party sellers on Amazon for me to purchase it for one of my monthly bulkl orders, so I'll simply wait ...

[Zombie Dude]

It's R2,PAL and no English subs for the Italian dialog (which is only a few seconds though..)

The Shameless disc could be a nice alternative:

http://10kbullets.com/reviews/t/torso-shameless-films/


Wow, that has a beautiful transfer.

[Horrorphilly]

I dont own Torso yet so the AWE dvd shall be mine.



sean

[Crystal Plumage]

Oh I forgot to mention, the X-Rated DVD has the complete OST as extra!

[AndresG]

Already got the R2 version of TORSO so will be looking forward to PIECES only...

[Crystal Plumage]

So, Torso is still owned by Bill Lustig:

http://www.blue-underground.com/boxcovers/BU1144DVD_l.jpg

http://www.blue-underground.com/product.php?product=174

[Grim]

So, Torso is still owned by Bill Lustig:

http://www.blue-underground.com/boxcovers/BU1144DVD_l.jpg

http://www.blue-underground.com/product.php?product=174

Sweeeeeeet. So glad I held off on picking up an import. Stuff like this makes me happy because it reminds me that even though there isn't the huge abundance of new (old) italian, giallo, etc. films for me to see anymore, there's still a few here and there that I need to pick up. I'll have this on release date.

[captain_brandon]

Sweeeeeeet. So glad I held off on picking up an import. Stuff like this makes me happy because it reminds me that even though there isn't the huge abundance of new (old) italian, giallo, etc. films for me to see anymore, there's still a few here and there that I need to pick up. I'll have this on release date.

Yeah, glad I held off as well. Bless William Lustig's big bloody horror lovin' and fine director in his own right heart. :D

So can't wait to order this ...

[SickNick89]

I'm glad I got the import. It looks better than the AB disc which i'm sure this will just be a port of.

[MorallySound]

Woot! I can finally get rid of my Torso VHS! (Didn't want to pay the prices for the OOP DVD).

[Cujo108]

Torso is one of my favorite gialli, but I'll wait for Blu-Ray to double dip. Too bad they're not going that way right off the bat here.

[Zombie Dude]

Sweet! I've been wanting to check this out for sometime and was holding out for this release. Looks good.

[Rockmjd]

The AB disc was anamorphic so this must just be a clone of it. I wish it had some kind of features though.

[Zombie Dude]

I wish it had some kind of features though.

Same. I just noticed that they're only advertising two trailers.

[Horrorphilly]

I'm glad I got the import. It looks better than the AB disc which i'm sure this will just be a port of.

Nick, What import would you be talking about? I don't own this movie yet but I would like to know what DVD'S are the best out there.



Thanks
Sean

[eric_angelus]

Glad to see this getting re-issued. I have the old AB disc, so won't need it...but I know alot of people who have never seen it. If a Blu Ray ever happens I would probably upgrade. I find this to be a great bridge between the giallo and slasher genres. I like the new cover art alot!

[BroodingHope]

I'll be picking this up, but will also keep my R2 PAL release. As far as I know the opening is quite different for both releases.

[shockwave]

Excellent news, I came real close to buying an import of this a few times but glad I held off. I do hope this will be closer to the AWE version which includes an extra scene I understand, we can hope right?

[Body Boy]

Perfect! I wasn't a collector when it was originally released. I knew BU would get around to this eventually. Yeah!

"TORSO!"....hehe

[SickNick89]

Nick, What import would you be talking about? I don't own this movie yet but I would like to know what DVD'S are the best out there.



Thanks
Sean

I have the AWE danish dvd. The transfer is beautiful and it comes with a couple different extras.