Thursday, May 10, 2018

Severin Films Offers up a Double Dose of Laura Gemser with EMANUELLE AND THE LAST CANNIBALS and VIOLENCE IN A WOMEN'S PRISON!


Limited Edition Artwork.
SEVERIN FILMS BRINGS TWO ITALIAN EXPLOITATION CLASSICS TO BLU-RAY DISC!

Laura Gemser portrays "Black Emanuelle" in Severin Films' Standard & Limited editions of Joe D'Amato's EMANUELLE AND THE LAST CANNIBALS, and Bruno Mattei's VIOLENCE IN A WOMEN'S PRISON!

I've never seen either film, but out of the two, I (quite shockingly) would rather watch Joe D'Amato's cannibal flick! While I would typically approach any D'Amato production with some trepidation (mostly because I haven't seen a film of his that I haven't groaned and grumbled through), I have to admit that the trailer for EMANUELLE AND THE LAST CANNIBALS makes it look pretty damned entertaining!

These definitely seem like a pair of must-owns for fans of exploitation cinema, so if the titles (and directors) alone have caught your eye, be sure to continue reading for the full specs & extras on both Severin releases!

EMANUELLE AND THE LAST CANNIBALS (1977 - LIMITED & STANDARD EDITIONS)

Synopsis: While doing undercover work in a mental hospital, Emanuelle (Laura Gemser) discovers a girl who seems to have been raised by a tribe of Amazonian cannibals. Intrigued, Emanuelle and friends travel deep into the Amazon jungle, where they find that the supposedly extinct tribe of cannibals is still very much alive, and Emanuelle and her party are not welcome visitors.

Standard Edition Artwork.
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 85 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English & Italian DTS-HD Master Audio Mono

Extras:
  • NEW! 2K REMASTER OF THE FILM prepared for this release!
  • The World of Nico Fedenco - An interview with the composer. (27 min.)
  • A Run Among the Cannibals - An interview with actress Annamaria Clementi. (23 min.)
  • Dr. O'Brien MD - An interview with actor Donald O'Brien. (19 min.)
  • From Switzerland to Mato Grosso - An interview with actress Monica Zanchi. (19 min.)
  • I Am Your Black Queen - An audio commentary by actress Laura Gemser. (11 min.)
  • Original trailer
  • Reversible Cover Art
  • Note: The Limited (to 3,000) edition includes a remastered CD copy of the film's original soundtrack!
Both Standard & Limited Editions of EMANUELLE AND THE LAST CANNIBALS are currently available wherever Blu-ray discs are sold! The Limited Edition Blu-ray (with soundtrack CD) costs between $25 - $35, while the Standard copy costs between $20 - $24! You can order a copy now at AMAZON (LIMITED, STANDARD, DVD), BULLMOOSE (LIMITED, STANDARD, DVD), DIABOLIK DVD (LIMITED, STANDARD), or directly from SEVERIN FILMS (LIMITED, STANDARD, DVD, LAURA GEMSER BUNDLES).


VIOLENCE IN A WOMEN'S PRISON (1982)

Synopsis: Planning to expose the corrupt practices of a woman's prison, Emanuelle (Laura Gemser) goes undercover as an inmate. She is shocked by the guard's brutal treatment of the inmates, but she never gets a chance to report these horrors.

When her actual identity is revealed, Emanuelle finds herself on the receiving end of even worse. Directed by Bruno Mattei (HELL OF THE LIVING DEAD, RATS: NIGHT OF TERROR), and also starring Gabriele Tinti, Maria Romano, Ursula Flores, Lorraine De Selle, Franca Stoppi, and Antonella Giacomini.

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 90 minutes | Region Free
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0


Extras:

  • Brawl In Women’s Block: Interview With Co-Director/Co-Writer Claudio Fragasso and Co-Writer Rossella Drudi.
  • Archival Interview With Director Bruno Mattei.
  • Radio Spot
  • Reversible Cover Art
Severin's VIOLENCE IN A WOMEN'S PRISON Blu-ray is now available to purchase at most online retailers, and currently costs between $20 - $23! Get your copy now at AMAZON (BLU-RAY, DVD), BULLMOOSE (BLU-RAY, DVD), DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SEVERIN FILMS (BLU-RAY, DVD)!



1 comment:

  1. Cool ... always luv a bit of Laura Gemser .... what an exploitation queen!

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