A crazed doctor, who has already murdered a man, finds dr. It was adapted by leslie bricusse from the novel series by hugh lofting. Lisa petrucci from something weird video, the company that distributed his movies and was named after the filmmakers 1967 film of the same name, broke the news in a facebook post. Jan 26, 2004 simply put, something weird is amazing. The company is named after lewis 1967 film something weird, and. A spy essie lin chia discovers that the chinese government has created a doomsday device the key to which, only. Both are very lowbudget campfests with moments of brutality and weirdness that will appeal to depraved horror addicts like myself.
Pages in category 1967 horror films the following 32 pages are in this category, out of 32 total. The story is unusual and a strange vibe is present throughout. Dont expect top notch acting, but the main characters are. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto int. Lewis s usual exploitative elements, and all of his technical trademarks static everything. This episode of moviocrity celebrates the life and mourns the death of mike vraney. Something weird 1967 is a fantasy, horror movie starring tony mccabe and elizabeth lee. She is credited with having directed and produced at least thirty feature films during a career spanning over four decades, most notably in the sexploitation film genre.
Directed by herschell gordon lewis, and starring the likes of tony mccabe, elizabeth lee, and william brooker, something weird is a scifiparanormal drama about a man mccabe whose face becomes disfigured after an electrical accident. Even by hgl standards, this movie is a complete disappointment. Nov 06, 2006 trailer for the 1967 herschell gordon lewis directed film something weird. Directed by herschell gordon lewis produced by james f.
It actually has more special effects than most of his movies and less of them are gore than in most of the nonadult movies as well. Its been half a century since his most productive and mysterious year and a decade since im not there, todd hayness elusive. Full moon is no stranger to oddball film culture either and the licensing of key titles from the staggering something weird library to our channel is a match made in sticky celluloid heaven. Heres what she had to say about the filmmaker below. An accident victim makes a deal with a particularly hideous witch, in which he receives extraordinary esp powers. Images something weird video dvds, a list of films by paul. Among all educational films none are as revered or as feared as the drivers education videos from decades past.
Many moons ago something weird video released a box set of h. While it would be impossible to sum up all the greatness that the seattlebased. Jun 18, 20 this feature is not available right now. Gruesome twosome 1967 herschell gordon lewis made his gore films with a little humor in them. By 1967, herschell gordon lewis had cemented his reputation as a gutssquishing, scalpsplitting, tongueripping exploitation. Simply put, in the annals of exploitation film culture, something weird stands alone. Something weird how tim league discovered 110 drivein films in an east prairie warehouse and other stories of disappearing celluloid by jerry renshaw, fri. A list of 344 films compiled on letterboxd, including 50,000 b.
Nov 26, 2017 the film was released to television on december 26, 1967, and it would become one of the most reviled projects the beatles were ever associated with. Something weird film is a 1967 american exploitation film. Full moon is no stranger to oddball film culture either and the licensing of key titles from the staggering something weird library to the fullmoonstreaming. Something weird special edition, widescreen, unrated version. Dolittle is a 1967 american deluxe color musical film directed by richard fleischer and starring rex harrison, samantha eggar, anthony newley and richard attenborough. Something weird video released a full screen dvd of she freak with. Our porn search engine delivers the hottest fulllength scenes every time. The bulk of the film is made up of reallife depictions of.
Feb 01, 20 directed by herschell gordon lewis produced by james f. Mechanized death 1967 while this one is the grisliest of the bunch, it is still the only segment that has any relevant message to the youth of today and that is cars can kill. They specialize in exploitation film, particularly the works of harry novak, doris wishman, david f. Hurley starring tony mccabe elizabeth lee william brooker music by edward j. Libido the urge to love aka je suis une nymphomane 1971 is it weird if we do something together. Sexploitation films, short on good taste, still have devotees. Would you believe me if i told you that a film involving esp, serial murder. Lewiss direction is as drab as usual here cue long scenes of people executing actions from go to woe, free of editing in slow master shots and theres no gore so dont expect any, yet i actually think that this appropriately named weird tale of esp, a witchs pact and the mystery of a serial murderer is the best lewis film ive seen by the standards of conventional film making. He uses these powers to help the police solve crimes. Something weird promo the movie full moon streaming. Janet you rock, you havent changed a bit since 1967.
An accident victim makes a deal with a particularly hideous witch, in which he receives. Something weird special edition, widescreen, unrated. Jun 9, 2012 something weird film is a 1967 american exploitation film directed by herschell gordon lewis. He is often called the godfather of gore a title also given to lucio fulci, though his film career included works in a range of exploitation film. A man is horribly disfigured in an electrical accident that also gives him the power of e. Welcome to something weird video login click here to search our catalog. By 1967, herschell gordon lewis had cemented his reputation as a gutssquishing, scalpsplitting, tongueripping exploitation pioneer. The company is named after lewis 1967 film something weird, and the logo. Something weird 1967 herschell gordon lewis synopsis. When colored films finally became the norm, and horror was on its bloody pathway. He then agrees to be a witchs lover so she will restore his looks, and together they embark on a bizarre adventure to use their powers to find a serial killer. Doris wishman june 1, 1912august 10, 2002 was an american film director, screenwriter and producer. Something weird video music, videos, stats, and photos.
Trailer for the 1967 herschell gordon lewis directed film something weird. Something weird is a 1967 american exploitation film directed by herschell gordon lewis. Something weird video is an american publisher of video tapes and dvds, based in seattle, washington. The production values are the best he had ever done and we are even treated to a rare cameo by. As a result of the accident, the man gains psychic abilities. In addition to his writing and directing, henenlotters been a fierce advocate and film preservationist, the force behind the rescuing and reissuing of obscure vintage 60s and 70s horror, softcore and exploitation film relics from vhs and dvd through the fabulously valuable something weird video. The something weird logo, taken from the herschell gordon lewiss something weird 1967, is a guarantee of a good time or, at least, a unique viewing. Jun 05, 2016 sexploitation films, short on good taste, still have devotees. Demetra hampton and sabrina ferilli nude scene compilation from valentina. Something weird 1967 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. They specialize in exploitation films, particularly the works of harry novak, doris wishman, david f. On the something weird video website, you can browse thousands of titles for purchase, both as dvds and downloads. Something weird vibrations fluctuations submission.
Chiller theatre and something weird video got together to do this kickbutt combo of two absurd mexican horror movies from the late 60s. He might not be a household name to most, but as the founder of something weird. Swv videos are available on demand to comcast subscribers. Ive made more than my share of crazy movies, says iconic film producer and full moon features president charles band, but theres. Something weird video checklist forbidden eye design, llc. It stars, among others, tony mccabe and elizabeth lee and features a paranormal plot involving lsd drug use, a psychic, a hideous witch who morphs into a sexy young woman, a seance, a kungfu chopping socialite, ghosts, psychopaths and federal agents. Staring ted heil, mudite arums, william brooker and tony mccabe.
This film is also packed with subliminal messages, moral themes, and extras from the 60s. The acting is ridiculous, some scenes are hilarious, and theres a lot of talk. The company is named after lewis 1967 film something weird, and the logo is taken from that film s original poster art something weird usually focus on b to z. A completeish list of the imagedistributed swv feature films released to dvd and bluray from 19992012. Jul 16, 2012 something weird video is undoubtedly the most prolific distributors of exploitation in the home video market. This is not a trip for the neophyte or nonadventurous. Something weird video is an american film distributor company based in seattle, washington. The film was released to television on december 26, 1967, and it would become one of the most reviled projects the beatles were ever associated with. But those with a nose for novelty, as well as an appreciation for cinemas history will love what something weird has in store. These amazing clips are from something weird videos nudie cutie compilations. Herschell gordon lewis june 15, 1926 september 26, 2016 was an american filmmaker, best known for creating the splatter subgenre of horror films. This is a strange movie, but if youre a fan of herschell gordon lewis and weird 60s movies, id say its worth seeing. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival.
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