In the winter of 1972 a young filmmaker named Roger
Watkins set to make a vile and disgusting film. He called it "The Last
House On Dead End Street", following in the trend of the notorious classic
"Last House On The Left". Under the pseudonym of Victor Janos, Roger
wrote, starred, produced and directed the movie.
Roger stars as Terry Hawkins a down and out pornographer who is fresh out of prison. Disgusted with the world around him he comes up with a brand new idea and starts to make a series of snuff movies. He gets a crew together and they set about doing extra weird shit and killing people. This seems to be a success and the crew are having a whale of a time. Finally his plan is revealed and he targets the very society that got him locked up in the first place acting out his gruesome revenge.
Long considered a lost movie, Barrel Entertainment has spared no expense in bringing together the unrated special edition of the 1970`s Grindhouse classic. The dvd comes with two discs which are packed with features, a 36 page booklet by Headpress editor David Kerekes and the original cover painting artwork by Steve Bissette (Swamp Thing). The transfer is good considering the state of the negatives and it still to this day has the power to shock and amuse.
My favourite parts are the fake operation where they mutilate one of the women, the film and the music both build up to a manic climax which still tickles my gore bone, and the slaughter house scene. To avoid fainting, keep repeating: "it`s only a movie, only a movie, only a MOO-VAA!!"
Directed by Roger Watkins
Starring Roger Watkins, Ken Fisher, Bill Schlageter, Kathy Curtin, Pat Canestro,
Steve Sweet, Ed Pixley,
Nancy Vrooman, Paul Jensen and Suzie Neumeyer.
Written by Roger Watkins
Director of photography Ken Fisher
Produced by Roger Watkins
"YOU
BET YOUR ARSE THIS IS FOR REAL!"
DVD EXTRA FEATURES
New 1.33:1 digital transfer mastered from rare 35mm film elements under the
supervision of Roger Watkins
Full running audio commentary by Roger Watkins and Deep Red editor Chas Balun
20 minutes of rare outtakes
60 minute radio interview with Roger Watkins and Ken Fisher
Four short films by Roger Watkins
Over 70 minutes of behind the scenes production phone calls detailing the
making of "The Last House On Dead End Street"
Original trailer
Roger Watkins and actor Paul Jensen on the Joe Franklin show
Alternate credits as "The Fun House"
Gallery of stills detailing Rogers career
They Dwell Beneath - A tribute music video by Necrophagia directed by Jim
Van Bebber
36 page booklet
Original cover painting
Optimal image quality: RSDL duel layer edition
Plus loads more!
ADITIONAL INFORMATION
Run time : 78 minutes
Aspect : 1.33:3
Sound : mono
Format : unrated NTSC dvd
Web site : www.barrel-entertainment.com
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