AMERICAN NIGHTMARE (1983) and DEATH SHIP (1980) from Scorpion 11/6 - Page 5

Chomp · 01-03-2013, 02:01 AM

I watched the Death Ship BD over this past weekend…solid job indeed, especially for such a small and niche label like Scorpion. I was surprised by the level of detail in the transfer. And the colors in the opening costume party scene are pretty eye-catching. Death Ship is also such an eerie slow-burn masterpiece.

Great release all around…looking forward to future HD releases from Scorpion and Code Red.

Katatonia · 01-03-2013, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthropophagus

I always came close to renting The Incubus but never did, is it any good? Is it really as nasty as people say it is with the rape angle? Always sounded like a strange, perverse film to me.

I've always liked the film.

I wouldn't call it that "nasty" in comparison to today's films. For the time some of the scenes might have been a bit shocking I guess, but even for the 80's I really wouldn't consider it that extreme. I certainly know of many more films that have rape plot angles and are far more disturbing.

ronnie21 · 01-03-2013, 02:17 AM

does death ship have any nudity in it???

The Tall Man · 01-03-2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ronnie21

does death ship have any nudity in it???

Very minimal. There is one shower scene that go's for a few minutes, apart from that zilch.

Chomp · 01-03-2013, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by The Tall Man

Very minimal. There is one shower scene that go's for a few minutes, apart from that zilch.

Yeah but that shower scene is awesome. You get boobs and 80's style snatch....all covered in blood!

Anthropophagus · 01-03-2013, 03:41 AM

I think I need to re-visit Death Ship as I was just too young to appreciate it first time around.

MorallySound · 01-03-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthropophagus

I always came close to renting The Incubus but never did, is it any good? Is it really as nasty as people say it is with the rape angle? Always sounded like a strange, perverse film to me.

I wrote about it briefly here, which does address that the depictions of rape in the film are extremely nasty and violent... but it is, in my opinion, a brilliant and chilling horror film.

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Originally Posted by Canuxploitation

John Cassavetes chalked up another supernatural religious thriller on his resume with 1981′s INCUBUS, a heavy horror effort featuring possibly the most violent depictions of rapes ever committed to celluloid. And the cause of these rapes and murders not only involves witchcraft and a town secret, but a real nasty demon within that transforms its hosts to get out. I don’t know what’s more horrifying—the demon itself, or the amount of times Cassavetes says “sperm.” A seriously spooky Canadian gem that also features a few kick ass tracks from Canadian rockers FM used to brilliant effect on the soundtrack.

Anthropophagus · 01-03-2013, 05:27 PM

Thanks, I never enjoyed the I Spit On Your Grave, Demented or Last House films but the supernatural element here has got me intrigued.
I may have to check this out.

Mutilated Prey · 01-04-2013, 02:59 AM

Watching DeathShip now on Blu, and I must say the video quality is amazing - impressive transfer!

bruce h · 01-04-2013, 01:20 PM

Not to stop any conversation, but I did start a thread on THE INCUBUS a few weeks ago:

http://www.horrordvds.com/vb3forum/s...ad.php?t=44353

And I agree with the majority here -- Scorpion's DEATH SHIP is really an excellent looking disc!

01-04-2013, 02:59 AM	#69
Mutilated Prey Soul Stealer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texarkana Posts: 5,152	Watching DeathShip now on Blu, and I must say the video quality is amazing - impressive transfer! __________________

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bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,502	Not to stop any conversation, but I did start a thread on THE INCUBUS a few weeks ago: http://www.horrordvds.com/vb3forum/s...ad.php?t=44353 And I agree with the majority here -- Scorpion's DEATH SHIP is really an excellent looking disc! __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

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01-03-2013, 02:01 AM	#61
Chomp HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,006	I watched the Death Ship BD over this past weekend…solid job indeed, especially for such a small and niche label like Scorpion. I was surprised by the level of detail in the transfer. And the colors in the opening costume party scene are pretty eye-catching. Death Ship is also such an eerie slow-burn masterpiece. Great release all around…looking forward to future HD releases from Scorpion and Code Red.

01-03-2013, 02:17 AM	#63
ronnie21 HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,135	does death ship have any nudity in it???

01-03-2013, 03:41 AM	#66
Anthropophagus Anthrosnuphalufugus Dad Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 3,265	I think I need to re-visit Death Ship as I was just too young to appreciate it first time around.

01-03-2013, 05:27 PM	#68
Anthropophagus Anthrosnuphalufugus Dad Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 3,265	Thanks, I never enjoyed the I Spit On Your Grave, Demented or Last House films but the supernatural element here has got me intrigued. I may have to check this out.