Severin's Expose AKA House on Straw Hill

old-boo-radley · 12-01-2008, 10:16 AM

Severin acquire British "Video Nasty" Exposé!

Continuing our obsession with video nasties, Severin has acquired the rights to James Kenelm Clarke's EXPOSÉ aka THE HOUSE ON STRAW HILL. The film stars Euro-cult legend Udo Kier (BLOOD FOR DRACULA; SUSPIRIA; MARK OF THE DEVIL), Linda Hayden (BLOOD ON SATAN'S CLAW; TASTE THE BLOOD OF DRACULA) and British 70s sex Goddess Fiona Richmond. A new High Definition transfer is in the works from the original uncut negative. Extras for the disc will include a commentary and making of featurette.

More details to follow.
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Them's my boys!

Katatonia · 12-01-2008, 10:33 AM

Sweet news!!!

eric_angelus · 12-01-2008, 12:08 PM

Excellent...this is what I voted for in the '76 poll...I have always really liked this sick little movie.

Buddusky · 12-01-2008, 01:29 PM

This is good news.

12-01-2008, 03:12 PM

About time!

delicreep · 12-01-2008, 05:17 PM

This title was first announced by Barrel several years ago, and is still listed as a Future Release on their website. Since Barrel hasn't updated their News in over 4 years, I think it's safe to assume that they've let House on Straw Hill go.

Fine by me. My only regret is that Severin doesn't have the history of jam-packed DVD's that Barrel did. Not that I can see into the future and know what's in store through Severin...

Either way, I'm really looking forward to this DVD.

Mutilated Prey · 12-01-2008, 05:23 PM

Nice dood.

satans-sadists · 12-01-2008, 06:39 PM

I've been wanting to see this for a long time. Great news and thanks for sharing!

fceurich39 · 12-01-2008, 07:28 PM

just got the new world vhs a month back for 5 bucks i would gladly double dip though

WesReviews · 12-03-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delicreep

This title was first announced by Barrel several years ago, and is still listed as a Future Release on their website.

I think Barrel is out of business. Their disc of Last House on Dead End Street has been out of print for a little while now.

Shame. They really had promise.

delicreep · 12-03-2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WesReviews

I think Barrel is out of business. Their disc of Last House on Dead End Street has been out of print for a little while now.

Shame. They really had promise.

Most of their titles are still in print. No way to tell if it's old stock or not. There was a thread several months ago about Barrel's apparent demise: no DVD news for over a year, and then their website had disappeared. Within a week of the thread posting, and a few posts on the IMDB, the website was back up. However, there have been no updates.

That, coupled with Severin taking over the rights to Expose, brings up questions about Barrel's solvency again. After a few unanswered emails to them over the past few years, I gave up trying to find out about their upcoming releases.

Maybe other folks had better luck with them. And, it is a shame since their DVD's were some of the best.

Mutilated Prey · 11-27-2010, 08:03 PM

Just got around to watching this and really enjoyed it. What's the latest on the proposed DVD release?

bruce h · 11-28-2010, 05:33 PM

There are some elements problems -- the original negative is unusable, and the only 35mm print that anyone's been able to locate is cut. An uncut 1" master tape has been located, so a composite can be made, but the last I heard they're still scouring for actual film elements before resorting to that.

Mutilated Prey · 11-28-2010, 07:14 PM

Ah, thanks for the update bruce!

eric_angelus · 11-28-2010, 07:42 PM

Been wondering about this one myself. Thanks for the update!

12-01-2008, 10:16 AM	#1
old-boo-radley They stay the same age... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,742	Severin's Expose AKA House on Straw Hill Severin acquire British "Video Nasty" Exposé! Continuing our obsession with video nasties, Severin has acquired the rights to James Kenelm Clarke's EXPOSÉ aka THE HOUSE ON STRAW HILL. The film stars Euro-cult legend Udo Kier (BLOOD FOR DRACULA; SUSPIRIA; MARK OF THE DEVIL), Linda Hayden (BLOOD ON SATAN'S CLAW; TASTE THE BLOOD OF DRACULA) and British 70s sex Goddess Fiona Richmond. A new High Definition transfer is in the works from the original uncut negative. Extras for the disc will include a commentary and making of featurette. More details to follow. ------ Them's my boys! __________________ Oh, the Horror! Reviews - Theatrical, DVD and VHS horror reviews, interviews and lists! Now on Twitter! MoviesinaMinute.com - Concise, efficient film reviews spanning all genres for casual fans and aficionados alike. B.A.L.L.S. Academy - Your Alma mater for teen films, raunchy, low-brow comedies, sexploitation & coming of age dramas.

12-01-2008, 10:33 AM	#2
Katatonia Hellbound Heart Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Missouri Posts: 15,902	Sweet news!!! __________________ "The machines are faster and the bombs are worse, as we're all sucked into this unholy curse." - Saint Vitus - War Is Our Destiny DVD Profiler Collection

12-01-2008, 12:08 PM	#3
eric_angelus Testacular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 1,907	Excellent...this is what I voted for in the '76 poll...I have always really liked this sick little movie. __________________ "You gotta be quick...you gotta be quick with me...I'm from Erie, PA!" On Facebook The reason I'm in debt

12-01-2008, 05:23 PM	#7
Mutilated Prey Soul Stealer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texarkana Posts: 5,084	Nice dood. __________________

11-27-2010, 08:03 PM	#12
Mutilated Prey Soul Stealer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texarkana Posts: 5,084	Just got around to watching this and really enjoyed it. What's the latest on the proposed DVD release? __________________

12-01-2008, 01:29 PM	#4
Buddusky Stalker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Outpost 31 Posts: 190	This is good news.

12-01-2008, 05:17 PM	#6
delicreep Stalker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 154	This title was first announced by Barrel several years ago, and is still listed as a Future Release on their website. Since Barrel hasn't updated their News in over 4 years, I think it's safe to assume that they've let House on Straw Hill go. Fine by me. My only regret is that Severin doesn't have the history of jam-packed DVD's that Barrel did. Not that I can see into the future and know what's in store through Severin... Either way, I'm really looking forward to this DVD.

12-01-2008, 06:39 PM	#8
satans-sadists Humanitarian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,867	I've been wanting to see this for a long time. Great news and thanks for sharing!

12-01-2008, 07:28 PM	#9
fceurich39 HackMaster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ira's Toys store Posts: 7,597	just got the new world vhs a month back for 5 bucks i would gladly double dip though

11-28-2010, 05:33 PM	#13
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,440	There are some elements problems -- the original negative is unusable, and the only 35mm print that anyone's been able to locate is cut. An uncut 1" master tape has been located, so a composite can be made, but the last I heard they're still scouring for actual film elements before resorting to that. __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

11-28-2010, 07:14 PM	#14
Mutilated Prey Soul Stealer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texarkana Posts: 5,084	Ah, thanks for the update bruce! __________________

11-28-2010, 07:42 PM	#15
eric_angelus Testacular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 1,907	Been wondering about this one myself. Thanks for the update! __________________ "You gotta be quick...you gotta be quick with me...I'm from Erie, PA!" On Facebook The reason I'm in debt

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Rockmjd Guest Posts: n/a	About time!