The Dead Pit

Mark Relford · 03-10-2004, 06:53 AM

Anyone remember this 80's zombie flick from Brett "Mr. Virtuosity" Leonard? Is it worth checking out? Was there ever an unrated version, cause I've only seen the R-rated one in video stores. The VHS box with the eyes that light up was a cool gimmick.

FulciZombieFan · 03-10-2004, 06:59 AM

I have a PAL DVD video release that is uncut on the MIDNITE MOVIES label. I think it was then released under a different label. Both are ... to the best of my knowledge ... out of print.

The one I have looks OK but it was a very early DVD release so the quality is not the greatest though it definately looks better than a VHS copy.

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

x666x · 03-10-2004, 07:06 AM

Isn't AB releasing this in North America. I never got around to renting it growing up. Is it gory or somehow entertaining?

Katatonia · 03-10-2004, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FulciZombieFan

I have a PAL DVD video release that is uncut on the MIDNITE MOVIES label. I think it was then released under a different label. Both are ... to the best of my knowledge ... out of print.

The one I have looks OK but it was a very early DVD release so the quality is not the greatest though it definately looks better than a VHS copy.

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

The Midnight Movies PAL DVD is out of print. There is also a different PAL DVD issued by Dragon that is still in print.

03-10-2004, 12:26 PM

I rented this about a year ago on VHS. It was fun for what it was, but it definitely wasn't the best zombie movie around. The makeup was pretty lackluster, from what I remember and the storyline wasn't too hot either. Too bad the light up eyes on the box didn't work- I guess it was a pretty old VHS.

STREET TRASH · 03-10-2004, 10:35 PM

I have it, the eyes don't work, and save for a grim, dark atmosphere - the movie is pretty bad.

03-10-2004, 10:58 PM

I watched this a couple of times around 10 or 15 years ago. I remember thinking that it was a pretty decent low budget flick at the time, but not really all that special. Might have to give it another watch again someday.

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03-10-2004, 06:59 AM	#2
FulciZombieFan Stalker Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA in the USA Posts: 408	I have a PAL DVD video release that is uncut on the MIDNITE MOVIES label. I think it was then released under a different label. Both are ... to the best of my knowledge ... out of print. The one I have looks OK but it was a very early DVD release so the quality is not the greatest though it definately looks better than a VHS copy. - John "FulciLives" Coleman

03-10-2004, 07:06 AM	#3
x666x HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 1,559	Isn't AB releasing this in North America. I never got around to renting it growing up. Is it gory or somehow entertaining?

03-10-2004, 12:26 PM	#5
RyanPC Guest Posts: n/a	I rented this about a year ago on VHS. It was fun for what it was, but it definitely wasn't the best zombie movie around. The makeup was pretty lackluster, from what I remember and the storyline wasn't too hot either. Too bad the light up eyes on the box didn't work- I guess it was a pretty old VHS.

03-10-2004, 10:35 PM	#6
STREET TRASH Synthicide Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: hobo central - playing "toss the penis" Posts: 561	I have it, the eyes don't work, and save for a grim, dark atmosphere - the movie is pretty bad.

03-10-2004, 10:58 PM	#7
Zodiac-Mindwarp Guest Posts: n/a	I watched this a couple of times around 10 or 15 years ago. I remember thinking that it was a pretty decent low budget flick at the time, but not really all that special. Might have to give it another watch again someday.