Curtis Harrington's NIGHT TIDE (1961) from Kino 4/30

bruce h · 01-20-2013, 01:08 PM

Thought I started a thread for this back in March when it was *first* announced, but guess I didn't. The release got held up for unknown reasons, but is now back on the books:

Kino Lorber strikes again, this time with a hi-def remastering of Curtis Harrington's atmospheric debut, NIGHT TIDE (1961). A young Dennis Hopper stars in the moody and mysterious story of a man slowly becoming convinced the woman he loves may be a murderous mermaid by the full moon's light. Long considered a PD title, most budget versions looked terrible and the one *good* release is now OOP. This new transfer should do wonders for the film's reputation!

Preorder:
Blu: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B007IHH3QW

Trailer ("Pulsating like a bongo beat..."):
http://youtu.be/iZ6-ZcVzzIQ

Erick H. · 01-21-2013, 05:32 AM

Very effective low budgeter,almost an art film.Has a sort of Val Lewton quality to it.Harrington was an underrated director.Fans of Dennis Hopper will definitely wanna catch this early performance.Glad it's getting a superior release.

By the way bruce h.,I've always wanted to ask,what film is your avatar photo from ? It seems familiar to me but I can't place it.

bruce h · 01-21-2013, 10:44 AM

It's from LAST HOUSE ON DEAD END STREET; an all-time favorite.

A little off-topic, but here's a review I wrote of LAST HOUSE over a decade ago -- try to ignore the typos!
http://www.dvddrive-in.com/reviews/i...dead727775.htm

Erick H. · 01-22-2013, 08:02 AM

Ah,thanks,have to check that one out.I'd heard of it (Kim Newman mentioned it in his NIGHTMARE MOVIES) but I've never seen it.Nice review !

01-20-2013, 01:08 PM	#1
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,502	Curtis Harrington's NIGHT TIDE (1961) from Kino 4/30 Thought I started a thread for this back in March when it was first announced, but guess I didn't. The release got held up for unknown reasons, but is now back on the books: Kino Lorber strikes again, this time with a hi-def remastering of Curtis Harrington's atmospheric debut, NIGHT TIDE (1961). A young Dennis Hopper stars in the moody and mysterious story of a man slowly becoming convinced the woman he loves may be a murderous mermaid by the full moon's light. Long considered a PD title, most budget versions looked terrible and the one good release is now OOP. This new transfer should do wonders for the film's reputation! Preorder: Blu: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B007IHH3QW Trailer ("Pulsating like a bongo beat..."): http://youtu.be/iZ6-ZcVzzIQ __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

01-21-2013, 10:44 AM	#3
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,502	It's from LAST HOUSE ON DEAD END STREET; an all-time favorite. A little off-topic, but here's a review I wrote of LAST HOUSE over a decade ago -- try to ignore the typos! http://www.dvddrive-in.com/reviews/i...dead727775.htm __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

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01-21-2013, 05:32 AM	#2
Erick H. HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,480	Very effective low budgeter,almost an art film.Has a sort of Val Lewton quality to it.Harrington was an underrated director.Fans of Dennis Hopper will definitely wanna catch this early performance.Glad it's getting a superior release. By the way bruce h.,I've always wanted to ask,what film is your avatar photo from ? It seems familiar to me but I can't place it.

01-22-2013, 08:02 AM	#4
Erick H. HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,480	Ah,thanks,have to check that one out.I'd heard of it (Kim Newman mentioned it in his NIGHTMARE MOVIES) but I've never seen it.Nice review !