MADE IN BRITAIN

A Film By Alan Clarke - Music By The Exploited
Academy Award nominee Tim Roth (RESERVOIR DOGS, PULP FICTION) made his unforgettable film debut as Trevor, a ferocious teenage skinhead whose random acts of racism, vandalism and violence send him on a snarling spiral through England's justice system. This is the unsparing portrait of youth fueled by rage and hate prowling an empire ruled by repression and despair. It remains a shattering cinematic experience that could only be MADE IN BRITAIN.

This uncompromising classic directed by Alan Clarke (SCUM) from a searing screenplay by David Leland (MONA LISA, WISH YOU WERE HERE) features gritty cinematography by two-time Oscar winner Chris Menges (THE MISSION, THE KILLING FIELDS) with music by anarchist icons The Exploited.

EXTRAS

Audio Commentary #1 with Star Tim Roth
Audio Commentary #2 with Writer David Leland and Producer Margaret Matheson
Archive Interview with Star Tim Roth
Poster & Still Gallery

TECH SPECS

Color
Dolby Digital Mono
English
Optional English Subtitles
1.33:1 / 4x3
1982
76 Mins
Not Rated
Region Code: 0

NOTES

"ASTONISHING... Tim Roth Gives An Absolutely Electrifying Performance!"
-The New York Press

"A RAZOR-SHARP TRAWL THROUGH THE UNDERBELLY OF THATCHER'S BRITAIN... Roth's Performance Makes It One Of The Most Powerful British Films Ever!"
-FilmFour.com


The roomie says - "Quite hard-boiled, predominantly entertaining, worth a view."

I endorse that minus the "predominantly". And I'd say I was not ready for the movie to be over when it ended. I wanted to know more.
We've all felt like Trevor. Upset by the BS all around us. He just wouldn't "cooperate". Tim Roth really nails it. Great movie.
Some people just don't make it ya know?

THE FIRM / ELEPHANT

"The greatest British filmmaker of his generation."
His vision exposed a real world of raw life like no others. His career inspired a group of actors, writers and directors that changed movies forever. In these two acclaimed dramas from the late Alan Clarke, experience the unsparing work of the director The London Observer still calls "the greatest British filmmaker of his generation."

THE FIRM
Gary Oldman (SID & NANCY, JFK) gives a blistering performance as Bex Bissell, a middle-class family man who also leads a violent gang of soccer hooligans. Philip Davis (VERA DRAKE) co-stars in this scorching drama directed by Clarke that critics have called a modern-day A CLOCKWORK ORANGE.

ELEPHANT
In the film that The Village Voice hails as "Clarke's masterpiece" and would become the direct inspiration for Gus Van Sant's award-winning movie of the same name, Clarke and producer Danny Boyle (TRAINSPOTTING, 28 DAYS LATER) explore the political violence of Northern Ireland via the stark and brutal depiction of eighteen separatist murders.

EXTRAS

THE FIRM:

Still Galleries

ELEPHANT:

Audio Commentary with Producer Danny Boyle
Memories Of Elephant - Interviews with Gary Oldman, David Hare and Molly Clarke

TECH SPECS

Color
Dolby Digital Mono
English
Optional English Subtitles
1.33:1 / 4x3
1988
The Firm: 70 Mins
Elephant: 39 Mins
Not Rated
Region Code: 0

NOTES

"BRUTAL!"
-The Sun

"A Blistering Performance!"
-DVDEmpire.com



The Firm was not what I was expecting, vis a lot of senseless sports fans beating on one another. Rather it was actually quite touching in its way, with Gary Oldman doing a wonderful job playing the role of Bex, a father, a real estate agent and football hooligan. Yessss. Seems there is an England vs German match comin up in Berlin and Bex wants to put together a sort of rough and tumble field trip to go and see it. A "National Firm" of supporters if you will. Only problem is that the top dog spot of this firm of hooligans is hotly contested by rival fans of a different club. Madness and general "we are tougher and more bad ass than you" one up's manship begins, and doesnt stop. In fact it crosses the line and keeps on going until the groups DO in fact join up, over a rather tragic "bonding experience" that strips away the local differences and unites them behind one cause, the cause of Bex, and England.
Gary Oldman. right? nuff said.



OK. this disc also contains a short film called simply "Elephant". and I have to say its one of the most bleak, brilliant, things I've ever seen. It's got a very very deep message and a wicked way of getting it across. There is almost zero dialogue, which coupled with some of the longest shots I've seen really brings home what Alan Clarke is trying to say. It's so simple. 18 murders. Nothing to tie them together. really, not visually anyway. 18. It's like a montage almost. One after another. Calm. Business like. nothing to link the killers, nothing to link the vic's. It really is quite amazing. ELEPHANT is way worth a watch. It's one of those movies that will stay with you for a while. And I doubt you'll ever get another chance to see anything quite like it.

SALON KITTY

Tinto Brass' Never-Before-Seen Uncensored Director's Cut!
Berlin, 1939: At the dawn of World War II, power-mad SS Officer Wallenberg (Helmut Berger of THE DAMNED) is ordered to find and train Germany's most beautiful women to work in the opulent brothel of Madam Kitty (Ingrid Thulin of CRIES AND WHISPERS). Here these Nazi nymphs will submit to the bizarre passions and carnal degradations of the Reich's highest-ranking men and women while Wallenberg secretly records their acts for blackmail. But when an innocent young prostitute (Teresa Ann Savoy of CALIGULA) uncovers the conspiracy, her revenge will ignite a holocaust of pain, pleasure and shocking sexual perversion. The story is true. The depravity is real. The film is SALON KITTY.

John Steiner (MANNAJA), Tina Aumont (TORSO) and John Ireland (RED RIVER) co-star in this infamous epic co-written and directed by Tinto Brass and featuring exquisite production design by Oscar winner Ken Adam (BARRY LYNDON, GOLDFINGER). Released in America as the heavily censored MADAM KITTY, this controversial shocker has been fully restored from the director's own personal vault print and features extended scenes of sexual atrocities.

EXTRAS

International Trailer
U.S. Trailer
Tinto Brass Bio

TECH SPECS

Color
Dolby Digital Mono
English, Italian
Optional English Subtitles
1.85:1 / 16x9
1975
133 Mins
Not Rated - Contains scenes of a graphic sexual nature
Region Code: 0

NOTES

"Scenes That Might Make A Porn Star Wince!"
-Playboy Magazine



Nazi hookers. SS Nazi Spy Hookers. Basically the story of a young womans disillusionment with the National Socialist Party near the begining of World War Two. Its a liitle Nazi plot ya see. Set up an established madame in a remote spot, load her down with a bunch of propaganda spouting nazi females willing to do all for the reich and then put bugs in all the rooms. Did i spell reich properly? Sposed to last forever and nowadays its difficult to remember how to spell it. Such is the way of things. Anyways, The girls basically write a report and send it off to the boss after each date. This is compared to audio recordings by the nazi's who have set this whole thing up. And of course take action agaisnt those who do not whisper sweet nothings of loyalty and the greatness of herr Adolph whilst taking thier R & R. Of course she falls in love with him. Of course he wants to defect, Of course he gets caught. Leaving us with one pissed off EX nazi spy hooker who is out for a little payback. And some of the stuff in this movie! Man! See, Each recruit is tested for Im not sure what to call it, inhibitions? enthusiasms? the-willingness-to-do-anything-for-der-party? You get the idea. The girls that pass the often um creative tests are made full fledged nazi hookers. The ones who balk or dont show proper "Oh GOD IM SO LOVING THIS" faces get sent off to the re education camps.
This movie predates Caligula, and is (as noted above) restored from the original from Mr. Brass' private collection. Its sexploitation on an epic scale set to the campy rowdiness of a late 30's high class brothel, yet serious as a heart attack and a midnight visit from the Gestapo. There is something in this movie. It's more than titties and swastikas. It's almost a coming of age movie. like 16 CANDLES in a nazi whore house.

COMPANEROS

Fate brought them together... Greed made them inseparable... Violence made them COMPANEROS!
Yodlaf Peterson (Franco Nero of KEOMA) is a suave Swedish arms dealer with a love for fast money. Vasco (Tomas Milian of TRAFFIC) is a trigger-happy Mexican bandit with a hate for suave Swedish arms dealers. But when the two team up to kidnap a professor who holds the key to a fortune in gold, they find themselves hunted by the American army, stalked by a marijuana-crazed sadist (Academy Award winner Jack Palance) and trapped in the middle of a revolution about to explode. Can these two enemies blast their way across Mexico together without killing each other first?

Written and directed by the legendary Sergio Corbucci (DJANGO), COMPANEROS is a once-in-a-lifetime teaming of the two greatest European stars in 'Spaghetti Western' history. Fernando Rey (THE FRENCH CONNECTION) co-stars in this action-packed comedy classic that also features a remarkable score by Ennio Morricone (THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY).

There isn't anything quite like watching Jack Palance blazing joints during gun fights. Ya know? An awful lot of joints. In fact, he is given a leather wallet full of doobies as a down payment to go kill the hero's of this classic western. So, roach clip in hand, with his trusty falcon "Marcia", who once saved his life in Cuba, he hunts for Vasco and The Penguin. Confused yet? Its really not that convoluted. You see, Vasco is recruited by a revolutionary 'General' who claims to have his eyes on the presidency of Mexico. Vasco sets out as a fanatical soldado for the cause on a mission to Yuma to bust another, competing, candidate for the top spot. Along with a Swedish arms dealer, they dodge the real army, both Mexicano and Americano, the group of stoner led assassins, and often each other, AND the young idealists who follow the man they are going to get. With the help of a band of whores they are able to bust this man out of the fort where he is held captive and flee back to Mexico. Along the way Vasco realizes he's pretty much been a douche bag the whole movie and slowly changes his stripe to be a follower of the 'Professor' whom he has just busted out of jail. The Swede is just in it for the money, and he is ambivalent as to who pays, so its all good to him. Meanwhile the gorgeous Lola (Iris Berben) leads the followers of the Professor and captures Vasco's heart. Well, as you can imagine madness ensues when they return to San Bernardino, that includes a wicked machine gun scene, machetes, a wedding, a bank vault full of symbolism, and the theft of a church relic. Oh yeah. And more doobies being smoked. Cause Jack's not done yet! They never played this one on TV when i was a kid. And you gotta give props to Jack Palance for actually looking stoned during his scenes. Franco and Tomas are always superlative character & lead actors, and they nail this movie shut like the coffin they used to slip the prof past the border guards in. When the smoke all clears, pun intended, I have to say this one was pretty darn good. It's not often you see this level of creativity in a western. Certainly not these days! ADIOS!

EMANUELLE IN AMERICA

The Sex & Violence Classic From Director Joe D'Amato... Now Totally Uncut And Uncensored!
The stunning Laura Gemser stars as Emanuelle, the fearless fashion photographer and investigative photojournalist whose thirst for adventure is matched only by her insatiable erotic hunger. But when Emanuelle uncovers shocking evidence of an international snuff film conspiracy, she is plunged into an odyssey of forbidden passion, depraved desires and unspeakable human brutality. From the lust-filled streets of New York City to the corrupt corridors of Washington D.C. and beyond, one of the most controversial sex and gore epics in exploitation history has finally come home: This is EMANUELLE IN AMERICA!

Everything you've ever heard about this jaw-dropping cult classic is true: graphic sex, harrowing violence, a horse named Pedro and much, much more. Directed by the notorious Joe D'Amato (BEYOND THE DARKNESS), EMANUELLE IN AMERICA has been newly mastered from pristine vault materials and is now presented completely uncut for the first time ever!

EXTRAS

Joe D'Amato and the Black Emanuelles - Interview with Director Joe D'Amato
Audio Interview with Star Laura Gemser
Poster & Still Gallery
The Unofficial Emmanuelle Phenomenon by David Flint
Talent Bios

TECH SPECS

Color
Dolby Digital Mono
English, French, Italian
1.85:1 / 16x9
1976
100 Mins
Not Rated - Contains scenes of a graphic sexual nature
Region Code: 0

Notes

"One Of The Most Notorious Exploitation Films Ever Made!"
-Bizarre Magazine


Ok! Let me start by sayiing that this movie is not for family viewing.
It starts off like you'd think, and moves along with the incredibly gorgeous
Laura Gemser going undercover under the covers, as it were, to get photos for use in her profession as a photo-journalist for a New York news magazine. She manages to defy an assassination attempt with an impromptu blowjob to show the would be killer that sex isnt so bad, and the sins of the world can be fun and worth trying out. He quickly agrees and flees with abig grin on his somewhat shocked face. Emanuelle knows a repressed man when she sees one! Campy antics get our sultry hedonistic investigator a position in the harem of a local wealthy bad guy who collects women according to the signs of the zodiac, where as "Virgo" she completes the set and meanders around snapping photos with a camera James Bond would be proud to have used.
Once she has her evidence, she makes good her escape, and finds herself in Venice in the casstle of an aristocrat who seems to be in the business of selling forged art works to other high end scum. Oh, and he throws one hell of a party. I gave a little start at this point as the films "graphic sexual content" began to make itself manifest in the most graphic ways possible! Soft core this is not! Well, Emanuelle gets wind of some other questionable shenanigans on the other side of the world and so must be off to get her photos! Ciao, Venice! And enter the blood and gore portion of this odd, disturbing, flick. Seems Emanuelle is after the producers of some snuff films. I got a bit skeezed out during this part, and found myself cringeing and looking away. For 1976, those are some realistic effects. There is more than one kind of impalement shown in this film. HA and there is a scene with a Horse named Pedro. I was pretty much "no way will they show...oh shit! They Do they do!" This one is unrated folks, but that doesnt mean you can get it at the local rental spot. 1976!

At any rate, this entire series is notorious for setting the standard internationally for exploitation films. And they were not above the "mash-up" with whatever was big at the time. Thus be prepared a unique experience when you go watch this gem in the crown of Laura Gemser and Joe D'Amato - EMANUELLE IN AMERICA
brought to you by the legendary Blue Underground.

THE STENDHAL SYNDROME

DARIO ARGENTO'S Masterpiece Of Terror - Completely Uncut And Uncensored!
When beautiful police detective Anna Manni (Asia Argento) follows the bloody trail of a sophisticated serial murderer/rapist through the streets of Italy, the young woman falls victim to the bizarre "Stendhal Syndrome" - a hallucinatory phenomenon which causes her to lose her mind and memory in the presence of powerful works of art. Trapped in this twilight realm, Anna plunges deeper and deeper into sexual psychosis, until she comes to know the killer's madness more intimately than she ever imagined.

Horror maestro Dario Argento (SUSPIRIA, OPERA) reaches new heights of florid fantasy and Grand Guignol with this warped work of art starring Maxim Magazine's "Sexiest Woman in the World" Asia Argento (LAND OF THE DEAD, XXX), Thomas Kretschmann (KING KONG, BLADE II) and Marco Leonardi (FROM DUSK TILL DAWN 3). Previously edited outside of Italy, THE STENDHAL SYNDROME is now presented here in stunning High Definition, transferred under the supervision of cinematographer Giuseppe Rotunno (ALL THAT JAZZ, AMARCORD) from the original Italian 35mm interpositive, and loaded with exclusive Extras.

EXTRAS

Director: Dario Argento
Inspiration: Psychological Consultant Graziella Magherini
Special Effects: Sergio Stivaletti
Assistant Director: Luigi Cozzi
Production Designer: Massimo Antonello Geleng
Theatrical Trailer

TECH SPECS

Color
7.1 DTS-HD (English Only); 7.1 Dolby TrueHD (English Only); 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround EX
English, Italian
Optional English Subtitles
1.66:1
1996
119 Mins
Not Rated
Region Code: ALL

NOTES AND REVIEWS

"Argento's Most Disturbing Work To Date!"
-Eccentric Cinema

"A CLASSIC AND A MASTERPIECE... An Engaging Piece Of Filmmaking That Alternates Between The Harrowing And The Beautiful!"
-DVD Times

"A Somber, Brutal, And Nightmarish Film That Begs To Be Considered As A Serious Work Of Art!"
-Mondo Digital


Simply put, this movie is a must have. If you are a fan of Dario, or Asia Argento and you haven't added this one to your collection, then you, my friend, are being deeply remiss. These two cult icons should need no introductions to anyone reading these humble reviews, and yet, I can't pass up the opportunity to lavish praise on this stunning effort byt eh legendary family Argento. Chills? oh yes. Hallucinations? Oh yes. Asia getting sliced with razor blades whilst strapped to a filthy mattress? But of course! And lets not forget the art. This movie will have (and probably has HAD) art students quietly, slipping off to libraries to look up the Stendhal Syndrome to see how they too can get IT. Not that you'd reallllly want to have it, but some of us art students really get a kick out of shit like that.
We DO try to influence people after a fashion after all. But i digress.

The Stendhal Syndrome has received the most loving attention to detail by Blue Underground, to bring you the definitive Blu Ray. Viola. Wait no longer.

Look over Asia's shoulder as she hunts up and down Italy for a rapist, who quickly flips the table's and begins hunting up and down Italy for HER. Does he find her? oh yes. Is he victorious? Is she? What, in fact, happens? Well, facts can be tricky when you are under the influence of THE STENDHAL SYNDROME. So I'm not telling. BUT I will say this. If you are having a Blue Underground nite and decide to watch this one, and you happen to know me, and called to say "hey, come over Im gonna watch Stendhal." I'd be on the way before you could say "bring Munchies."

It's sexy, it's tricky, its Argento.

BABA YAGA

The Psychedelic Shocker Based On The Erotic Comics Of Guido Crepax...
Legendary sex symbol Carroll Baker (BABY DOLL, THE SWEET BODY OF DEBORAH) stars as a mysterious sorceress with an undying hunger for sensual ecstasy and unspeakable torture. But when she casts a spell over a beautiful young fashion photographer (the gorgeous Isabelle De Funes), Milan's most luscious models are sucked into a nightmare world of lesbian seduction and shocking sadism. Are these carnal crimes the result of one woman's forbidden fantasies or is this the depraved curse of the devil witch known as BABA YAGA?

George Eastman (THE GRIM REAPER) co-stars in this provocative EuroShocker (also know as DEVIL WITCH and KISS ME KILL ME) written and directed by Corrado Farina and based on the notorious S&M comic Valentina by Guido Crepax. Blue Underground is now proud to present BABA YAGA restored from pristine vault materials and packed with eye-popping Extras, including never-before-seen erotic outtakes from the Italian Censor's archives as well as the director's own private collection.


DVD EXTRAS

Farina and Valentina - Interview with Director Corrado Farina
Freud in Color - Guido Crepax Documentary
Deleted and Censored Scenes
Theatrical Trailer
Poster & Still Gallery
Comic Book-to-Film Comparison (DVD-ROM)

Tech Specs

Color
Dolby Digital Mono
English
1.85:1 / 16x9
1973
83 Mins
Not Rated
Region Code: 0

Oh to be a milanese fashion photographer! What a life this film describes.
Our Heroine saves a dog from being hit by a car, while walking home, and the driver of the vehicle insists that she be allowed to take our photographer the rest of the way home. The mysterious driver is of the opinion that it is fate, that has brought the pair together, and handles one of the photographers cameras. Hmm. Seems like just another random wacko right? Well, thats what our fashion starlet thinks as well. UNTIL every click of the shutter of that damn camera, has the subjects dropping in their tracks! As though it sapped them of all their energy and left them near death with one click of the shutter. And now, the mystery lady wants the photographer over to her home for a visit!. Of course, she goes. and what follows, is best left unsaid, in as much as I dont want to give it away! Baba Yaga! This is what happens when a witch/demoness/just a random chain of events(?) gets a hold of you! So watch out! and watch the movie!