Savage Weekend

[VideoViolence]

I recently rented the Paragon vhs version of SW, but did notice online that Mill Creek Ent. has it on their 100 movie pack Horror Classics and a 50 pack called Drive-In Classics. Does anyone know if the print on these is a cut tv print or not? How about the prints for the other movies on these sets?

And does this company have their logo in the bottom right corner like most tv stations usually do? I've heard about a company that does that with their dvds, but can't remember the name.

[old-boo-radley]

Platinum does that, from my experience there are no logos on Mill Creek stuff.

An odd thing about Savage Weekend is my copy is absolutely devoid of nudity, and I have the official Paragon release. I never could quite piece that puzzle together.

[x666x]

How about the Substance version? Had it in my hands the other day at a record store.

[VideoViolence]

The Paragon vhs has no nudity, but the Mill Creek one does?

[old-boo-radley]

Wait, did your Paragon version have nudity, VV?

[VideoViolence]

I am not sure. Haven't watched it yet. I'm just trying to figure out if buying SW in that set is worth it or just sticking with the Paragon vhs is good enough.

[old-boo-radley]

I am pretty sure they're probably of the same quality. As for the nudity, I don't know. All I can say is I have a book on horror that references a good amount of nudity in the movie and in mine there is none, and I've seen pics online of the Paragon VHS that consist of nudity.

[VideoViolence]

Hmmmm...Good to know. If anyone gets one of the Mill Creek sets with SW, post and let us know if it's got nudity like the Paragon vhs and/or is cut.

[eric_angelus]

I have a Paragon VHS, which is chock full o nudity. I can't imagine this movie without it!

[old-boo-radley]

I should put mine up on Ebay as the RAREST OOPEST VERSION AVAILABLE.

I wish mine did have the nudity, that's the kind of thing a piece of shit like this needs.

[eric_angelus]

This movie is a strange one for me. It's terrible...I know it's terrible...I always considered it one of the worst of the 70s slasher films...yet I can't look away...I don't know if it's for the "soon to be famous for other roles" cast or what but I find it strangely watchable.

[HAEMORRHAGE]

I've been meaning to pick up the Substance DVD, any info on that anyone?

[Stige]

It's available on region 2 have no idea wether it is cut or not , but looks cut, and the quality isn't anything to write home about

[VideoViolence]

I just got done watching it, and the Paragon vhs I saw does have nudity.

[rhett]

I scored the VHS for a buck when a mom and pop shop was liquidating all their VHS titles a couple years ago. The cover and multitude of taglines sold me on first glance. I still haven't watched it though, but with this recent slasher kick I've been on, a viewing will definitely be soon coming.

[lanemyer774]

Hey guys, I co-own an independent record store in South Florida. My distributor sells all media. CDs, DVDs, LPs etc. According to their database, they have a pre-sell date for Savage Weekend for 9/2/08. This will be released on Cheezy Flicks, but there is no word of this on their website http://www.cheezyflicks.com.

[Vlachio]

Hey guys, I co-own an independent record store in South Florida. My distributor sells all media. CDs, DVDs, LPs etc. According to their database, they have a pre-sell date for Savage Weekend for 9/2/08. This will be released on Cheezy Flicks, but there is no word of this on their website http://www.cheezyflicks.com.



All they're dvds are piss poor quality. I doubt them re-releasing this is anything to get excited about.:eek2: I ordered the substance dvd a while ago should get it soon. I'll give it a spin & let you all know how the quality is on it.

[blood vamp]

Vlachio I bought a Substance dvd of Matteis Land of Death. The quality was pretty good.

[Katatonia]

I ordered the substance dvd a while ago should get it soon. I'll give it a spin & let you all know how the quality is on it.

If Substance released it, you can almost bet it has VHS quality. Their releases of The Dorm That Dripped Blood (aka Pranks) and Scared to Death were abysmal. Both were not surprisingly unauthorized bootleg releases ripped directly from worn VHS tapes (and cut versions of the films to boot), like most of their releases.

[Rockmjd]

Substance, Televista, Jef Films, MVD are all the same company and they do awful bootlegs. For some reason major retailers often end up carrying their product too.

[Vlachio]

I've been meaning to pick up the Substance DVD, any info on that anyone?

As soon as I recieve it you will be the first to know. :freak:

Vlachio I bought a Substance dvd of Matteis Land of Death. The quality was pretty good.


That is on substance DVD? I don't recall that getting a region 1 release. Interesting, more info would be appreciated. So let me know more next time we tawk!

If Substance released it, you can almost bet it has VHS quality. Their releases of The Dorm That Dripped Blood (aka Pranks) and Scared to Death were abysmal. Both were not surprisingly unauthorized bootleg releases ripped directly from worn VHS tapes (and cut versions of the films to boot), like most of their releases.

Yeah I know about the quality of they're DVD's. :rolleyes: Ya know I don't think I ever checked out that TDTDB release.

Substance, Televista, Jef Films, MVD are all the same company and they do awful bootlegs. For some reason major retailers often end up carrying their product too.

"These boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do
one of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you." :D

Sorry couldn't resist & now I got that f**king song in my head!

[Stige]

so that's why the scared to death dvd looks so bad , thought maybe it was a fluke . Oh well buyer beware

[HAEMORRHAGE]

If Substance released it, you can almost bet it has VHS quality. Their releases of The Dorm That Dripped Blood (aka Pranks) and Scared to Death were abysmal. Both were not surprisingly unauthorized bootleg releases ripped directly from worn VHS tapes (and cut versions of the films to boot), like most of their releases.



Yeah, I picked up Pranks and knew it was unauthorized ahead of time but hey, it's the only way I could get that movie on R1 DVD and plus, I got it used at a local store for $5. I ain't complaining.

[Hellbilly]

I just watched Savage Weekend from what appears to be a copy of a Dutch VHS release (English language with Dutch subs). For a tape rip the print was good plus all the nudity was intact. Also, the opening credits were presented in widescreen (about 1.70:1).
Interesting late 70s slasher, enjoyed it.

[Katatonia]

Yeah, I picked up Pranks and knew it was unauthorized ahead of time but hey, it's the only way I could get that movie on R1 DVD and plus, I got it used at a local store for $5. I ain't complaining.

It's one of the few DVD titles in my collection where I actually want to find the uncut VHS...and then transfer it to a DVD-R. Instantly superior to the Pranks DVD!

Ugh, or some company out there (hint, hint) obtain the rights and release the film with a worthy DVD release! :evil:

[HAEMORRHAGE]

Yeah, I wish the DVD was uncut as well. Hopefully one day it'll get a legitamate release.

[HAEMORRHAGE]

I just noticed that there were 2 different releases of Savage Weekend this past summer.


One from Cheezy Flicks:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VaCGGBAsL._SS500_.jpg


And one from Synergy Entertainment:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZTCFf9eVL._SL500_.jpg


The Cheezy Flicks version is listed at 86 minutes and the Synergy one is listed at 88, anyone have any other info on these?

[CodeRedDVd]

why would anyone release a legit version of these films when horror fans like you guys bought & supported the bootleg? Jef Aikman owner of Televista, Jef Films, substance, New Star, or whatever bogus title he calls his company killed several of my coming soon titles. He is the same guy that sold the bootleg SAVAGE STREETS awhile back and sold CURTAINS to England with video dropouts! He gets these vhs-dub in stores. THE LOVE BUTCHER sales is murdered, and DINAH EAST (from the negatives), and CARHOPS is cancelled for code red coming soon list. These film like PRANKS sell very little for legit company, what Aikman sells will cripple the legit company. Even my BARN OF THE NAKED DEAD is mudered by a bootleg label. I wish these bootlegger stop.

Look at my BEYOND THE DOOR which needs to sell 13,000 to break-in even, Retroflix, Bijiouflix, and sinstercinema sold alot more than I did so far. I read several sites they already bought the bootleg. here's one recently....

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1288250

Just rent the bootleg at netflix, buy the legit to support the independent label. We are a dying breed out there and we need your support. BTW, cheezyflicks costed Grindhouse releasing thousands of lawyer fees. another bootleg operation.

[CUBANmix]

Hey guys, I co-own an independent record store in South Florida. My distributor sells all media. CDs, DVDs, LPs etc. According to their database, they have a pre-sell date for Savage Weekend for 9/2/08. This will be released on Cheezy Flicks, but there is no word of this on their website http://www.cheezyflicks.com.

which store in south florida? im down in miami,ill def go by and support you guys!

oh and code red..make that 12,999 copies of the beyond..i just bought one =)

very much looking foward to Silent Scream,Sweet Sixteen,and Butcher Baker!

[CodeRedDVd]

which store in south florida? im down in miami,ill def go by and support you guys!

oh and code red..make that 12,999 copies of the beyond..i just bought one =)

very much looking foward to Silent Scream,Sweet Sixteen,and Butcher Baker!


No needs to support Cheezyflicks, they are a bootleg operation. Don't buy SAVAGE WEEKEND from them.

THE BEYOND is not my release. they made money from anchorbay release in the past, unlike us on BEYOND THE DOOR which needs 13,000 copies sold to breakin even.

[Mutilated Prey]

Look at my BEYOND THE DOOR which needs to sell 13,000 to break-in even, Retroflix, Bijiouflix, and sinstercinema sold alot more than I did so far. I read several sites they already bought the bootleg. here's one recently....

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1288250


That Andooo dood is a dumbass.

I bought my CodeRed copy the other day.

[CUBANmix]

No needs to support Cheezyflicks, they are a bootleg operation. Don't buy SAVAGE WEEKEND from them.

THE BEYOND is not my release. they made money from anchorbay release in the past, unlike us on BEYOND THE DOOR which needs 13,000 copies sold to breakin even.


my bad..i meant beyond the door as your release,i was just typing fast...

and i meant going to supprt the indie store down here that the dude says he co owns..,not cheezy flicks.. oh and Bill, i try to stay away from
those budget DVDs,the only one ive ever had to buy was Nightmare In Shadow Woods [blood rage -1983],only because it has a different cut and cause i LOOOOOOOVE that movie.but,hey,if you guys were too release it in a special ed,you bet youre ass id buy two of them!!!

[HAEMORRHAGE]

I don't want to buy unauthorized copies of anything but I do want certain films that are only released that way. If I know a licensed copy is going to come out then I will just wait, especially if it's through CodeRed. I own 2 Substance DVD's (Pranks and Don't Open 'Til Christmas) and they both suck. If I really liked either of them, I'd get an authorized release when they were released. The picture sucks and they're both no frills, no fun there.

Does anyone know anything about Synergy Entertainment? Bootleg as well? Their website hasn't been updated since last year.

[Katatonia]

why would anyone release a legit version of these films when horror fans like you guys bought & supported the bootleg? Jef Aikman owner of Televista, Jef Films, substance, New Star, or whatever bogus title he calls his company killed several of my coming soon titles. He is the same guy that sold the bootleg SAVAGE STREETS awhile back and sold CURTAINS to England with video dropouts! He gets these vhs-dub in stores. THE LOVE BUTCHER sales is murdered, and DINAH EAST (from the negatives), and CARHOPS is cancelled for code red coming soon list. These film like PRANKS sell very little for legit company, what Aikman sells will cripple the legit company. Even my BARN OF THE NAKED DEAD is mudered by a bootleg label. I wish these bootlegger stop.

Look at my BEYOND THE DOOR which needs to sell 13,000 to break-in even, Retroflix, Bijiouflix, and sinstercinema sold alot more than I did so far. I read several sites they already bought the bootleg. here's one recently....

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1288250

Just rent the bootleg at netflix, buy the legit to support the independent label. We are a dying breed out there and we need your support. BTW, cheezyflicks costed Grindhouse releasing thousands of lawyer fees. another bootleg operation.

Bill, a big part of the problem is that many of these bootleg releases are actually sold in major retail and online stores. Many people are duped into thinking they are actually official releases...albeit with incredibly crappy quality. Barn of the Naked Dead for example was both sold and rented at Hastings stores. I know of at least one person on this forum who purchased it, and only later learned it was in fact a bootleg.

[CodeRedDVd]

thank you for support on buy CODE RED titles.

[VideoViolence]

It's a sad day when a-hole bootleggers mess things up. If I had a choice between a no frills bootleg or a loaded edition put out by Code Red? I'd spend the extra $$ and buy the Code Red one. You guys would've done great editions of The Redeemer and Curtains.

[HAEMORRHAGE]

Bill, a big part of the problem is that many of these bootleg releases are actually sold in major retail and online stores. Many people are duped into thinking they are actually official releases...albeit with incredibly crappy quality. Barn of the Naked Dead for example was both sold and rented at Hastings stores. I know of at least one person on this forum who purchased it, and only later learned it was in fact a bootleg.



That's so true. There's the guys on EBay that make nice looking, photo-copied, DVD-R's of VHS only releases that everyone knows is bootleg and then there's companies like MVD/Substance that somehow get a foothold in retail stores. The general public will think these are legit thanks to these stores carrying them.

[Kim Bruun]

why would anyone release a legit version of these films when horror fans like you guys bought & supported the bootleg?

Sometimes, our curiosity gets the better of us. It's pretty darn frustrating to wait for a title to hit DVD when the owner of the rights seems to have no plans for a release.

I have bootlegged versions of The Unseen and Rituals. I jumped at the chance to by a legit version of The Unseen (excellent release, btw.), and would do so at a chance to buy a legit Rituals.

On the other hand, I probably won't upgrade Messiah of Evil, and had I already owned a bootleg version of The Forest, I wouldn't have upgraded that either. I am glad that I got the Code Red DVD, though - it's companies like Code Red that retro horror fans need to support.

[rhett]

Bumping this back on topic - I watched this last night for the first time. Paragon VHS, tons of nudity. Not a great film by any stretch of the imagination, and the production values are pretty poor (ie. no planned lighting, no mood, no style), but there are some definite quirks that make it watchable. The highlight has to be that weird Freudian seduction where a chick strokes a cow udder and then the guy comes in to help her finish it off. Crazy. There was also one of those fun and flamboyant supporting jokers like those found in Final Exam, House of Death and Friday the 13th Part 2. The mask was okay, the kills were half-decent and the twist was so awesomely seventies movie of the week.

The Paragon VHS I have is in pretty terrible shape - the detail is really crushed and there is white noise throughout. It's worth getting, though, for the cool trailers tacked on at the end - New Years Evil, The Pilot, some Dukes of Hazzard ripoff and, best of all, God's Gun, which totally looks like the inspiration for the Machete trailer. Lee Van Cleef as a priest out for revenge in the old west? Fucking yes!

[snowbeast323]

I agree with Rhett.....

Its not a fantastic film, but it does have its moments, It screams pure 70s sleaze.....but thats why I like it.

There are some genuinely creepy scenes. E.g. when we see the killer's P.O.V shot walking around the empty house piecing together his killing outfit.....that scene creeped me out.

The killer does have a genuinely scary mask too

[rhett]

I agree with Rhett.....

Its not a fantastic film, but it does have its moments, It screams pure 70s sleaze.....but thats why I like it.

There are some genuinely creepy scenes. E.g. when we see the killer's P.O.V shot walking around the empty house piecing together his killing outfit.....that scene creeped me out.

The killer does have a genuinely scary mask too

Yeah, the mask is cool. You can tell they were really trying to ape TCM with it, but it has a charm to it all its own. Or maybe they tried to amalgam the TCM mask with Michael's clown mask at the start of HALLOWEEN? Regardless, it ends up looking more like the TERROR TRAIN mask anyway.

I like the other blatant ripoffs of TCM throughout, though - like how when the guy gets the needle through the ear he convulses on the floor like the first dude in TCM, or how whenever the chainsaw comes out there is this arbitrary close-up of it just to alert audiences that, hey, it's a Chainsaw.

[HAEMORRHAGE]

So, since this thread has been brought back up, does anyone have an opinion of which DVD is the best version for this?

[snowbeast323]

So, since this thread has been brought back up, does anyone have an opinion of which DVD is the best version for this?

Well My R2 DVD came from Black Horse Entertainment....Its not bad really.

I got it here...

http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/1106866/-/Product.html?searchstring=Savage+Weekend&searchsource=0

[rhett]

I have nothing to offer on the DVD versions, since I only have the VHS, but I wanted to add that it was cool seeing Yancy Butler when she was only a little kid here. Growing up I used to watch Hard Target quite a bit, so it was interesting to see. That would be a good thread - actors who started out as kids in horror films. Off the top of my head there's her, Brooke Shields in Alice Sweet Alice and Leif Garrett in Devil Times Five.

[thrashard76]

Speaking of a savage weekend...

...holy shit - what was that?! Where do people learn to drive...fuck!

[thrashard76]

Speaking of a savage weekend...

...holy shit - what was that?! Where do people learn to drive...fuck!