Lamberto Bava's Monster Shark surfaces! - Blu-ray Forum

El_Fez · 05-08-2018, 04:13 AM

Wait - Monster Shark AKA Devilfish was announced coming to Blu and I was not informed? FAIL! Found this over on Bloody Disgusting:

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The success of Jaws in 1975 meant that countless imitators would be coming in its wake, and that remains as true today as it did decades ago. One of those imitators was the Italian production Monster Shark (aka Devil Fish), released in 1984 and directed by Lamberto Bava (Demons). Guess what? It’s coming to Blu-ray this Summer!

Code Red, in association with Kino Lorber, will be releasing Monster Shark on July 3. The release boasts a brand new high-definition scan with extensive color correction.

Special Features:

Audio commentary with star Michael Sopkiw
In Monster Shark…

“Scientists attempting to avert ecological disaster run afoul of a monstrous sea creature, a genetically-created hybrid of an octopus and a prehistoric proto-shark.”

Sadly, no trailer, so here's one for the collection:

Blu Titan · 05-08-2018, 04:15 AM

Yep...Bill initially disclosed this in a FB live chat with Dark Force and the Kino rep posted the details in the CR thread

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Dubstar · 05-08-2018, 04:19 AM

^^ that trailer is a riot

"It's not a shark ... it's a 'monster' shark!" is what I was expecting the whole line of dialogue to be (LOL)

day 1 purchase

Zillamon51 · 05-08-2018, 07:01 AM

Hopefully, will have reversible cover art with the Devil Fish title and retro VHS artwork.

samlop10 · 05-08-2018, 07:40 AM

Looks amazing. I’ll probably get it as a so-bad-it’s-good movie. The trailer alone me made lol.

splintersan · 05-08-2018, 12:22 PM

I feel like I've been waiting for this release for almost two years. I think Bill initially announced it shortly after his first big batch of Italian blus (After the Fall of NY, Iron Master, Blast Fighter and Hands of Steel). I will always watch Lamberto's films, he is definitely not his father but they always have this low budget charm that I enjoy. Delirium is by far my favorite film of his that I've seen.

Member-222782 · 05-08-2018, 12:29 PM

Why hasn't someone upgraded Macabre yet?

El_Fez · 05-08-2018, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by splintersan

I will always watch Lamberto's films, he is definitely not his father but they always have this low budget charm that I enjoy. Delirium is by far my favorite film of his that I've seen.

I haven't seen much of his work, but if its as good as Demons and Demons 2, I will be thrilled. I love those two flicks!

splintersan · 05-08-2018, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by El_Fez

I haven't seen much of his work, but if its as good as Demons and Demons 2, I will be thrilled. I love those two flicks!

I'd say you should definitely check out Delirium, it is a late period giallo with some strange imagery and the main actress has some large assets that are a big draw. After that check out Blast Fighter, it's Lamberto's Rambo rip-off film, it starts out a little slow but the finale is well worth the price of admission.

WaverBoy · 05-08-2018, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by El_Fez

Wait - Monster Shark AKA Devilfish was announced coming to Blu and I was not informed? FAIL! Found this over on Bloody Disgusting:

Sadly, no trailer, so here's one for the collection:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThP3...ature=youtu.be

This trailer isn't being included??? WTF? It would instantly double the value of the release. One of the funniest things I've ever seen. Not including this insane trailer is an EPIC FAIL.

Bumblefeet · 05-08-2018, 07:34 PM

Someone please confirm that music in the trailer is also used in the movie?

splintersan · 05-08-2018, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bumblefeet

Someone please confirm that music in the trailer is also used in the movie?

I can't confirm as I havent' actually seen the film but Fabio Frizzi composed the score to the film, which I have heard and the music at the begininng of the trailer sounds very similar.

El_Fez · 05-09-2018, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by splintersan

I'd say you should definitely check out Delirium, it is a late period giallo with some strange imagery and the main actress has some large assets that are a big draw. After that check out Blast Fighter, it's Lamberto's Rambo rip-off film, it starts out a little slow but the finale is well worth the price of admission.

Blastfighter has been on my "Someday soon" list, as soon as I get a chance, I was buying it. Now I might have to bump it up to the "Get it, dumbass!" list.

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Originally Posted by Bumblefeet

Someone please confirm that music in the trailer is also used in the movie?

I'm going to go with yes? I couldn't find the full film on youtube (weird, that), but I did find this:

Bumblefeet · 05-09-2018, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by El_Fez

I'm going to go with yes? I couldn't find the full film on youtube (weird, that), but I did find this:

Fabio Frizzi - Shark rosso nell'oceano â€“ Seq. 11 - YouTube

Best Horror Soundtrack - Devil Fish (1984) - YouTube

That explains the catchy 80s vibe, love his Fulci scores.

Superwonderscope · 06-10-2018, 09:44 AM

does anyone know what cut will there here? Is that the European one or the US one? I asked to Kino on their FB page and they don't know - prompting me to ask Code Red. Which I did and had no reply.

As for the quality of the movie. When I interviewed Lamberto Bava years ago, he said it was the least Bavaesque of his movies. As he accepted to replace the previous director who abandoned the shoot (apparently Sergio Martino), and had to shoot the whole movie in 4 weeks. The already built monster was a disaster. So his team had to work out to build it all over again so he could move a bit. This explains why only two tentacles are seen during the who le movie, among other ridiculously funny things in the movie.

The movie is ridiculous, but I love it

Brian81 · 06-10-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema74

Why hasn't someone upgraded Macabre yet?

Agreed. That or A BLADE IN THE DARK.

Though UK got a release of the latter. But it's a noise riddled botch job.

I think that outside of the ending, MACABRE is his best. Because of the ending, I prefer BLADE overall.

therock666 · 07-02-2018, 11:36 PM

Anyone get this yet? How's the transfer/ movie?

Mahadeva · 07-03-2018, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by therock666

Anyone get this yet? How's the transfer/ movie?

Bad, full of scanner noise, with disgusting copression.

dallywhitty · 07-03-2018, 11:03 AM

Michael Sopkiw is a god.

Member-222782 · 07-03-2018, 01:19 PM

Sopkiw still looks good and fit. Tarantino should cast him in a movie. I always get a kick out of seeing old retired actors pop up in modern movies. Ernest Borgnine in Gattaca and Rod Taylor in Inglorious Bastards were among my favorites.

05-08-2018, 04:15 AM	#2
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Yep...Bill initially disclosed this in a FB live chat with Dark Force and the Kino rep posted the details in the CR thread .

05-08-2018, 04:19 AM	#3
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	^^ that trailer is a riot "It's not a shark ... it's a 'monster' shark!" is what I was expecting the whole line of dialogue to be (LOL) day 1 purchase

05-08-2018, 07:01 AM	#4
Zillamon51 Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:S.E. Michigan 4K collection:374 Blu-ray collection:2062 DVD collection:664 Digital collection:929 Trading Score:11	Hopefully, will have reversible cover art with the Devil Fish title and retro VHS artwork.

05-08-2018, 07:40 AM	#5
samlop10 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Austin TX Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:1041 Blu-ray collection:3901 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 59 Trading Score:1	Looks amazing. I’ll probably get it as a so-bad-it’s-good movie. The trailer alone me made lol.

05-08-2018, 12:22 PM	#6
splintersan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:486 DVD collection:11 Trading Score:19	I feel like I've been waiting for this release for almost two years. I think Bill initially announced it shortly after his first big batch of Italian blus (After the Fall of NY, Iron Master, Blast Fighter and Hands of Steel). I will always watch Lamberto's films, he is definitely not his father but they always have this low budget charm that I enjoy. Delirium is by far my favorite film of his that I've seen.

05-08-2018, 12:29 PM	#7
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Why hasn't someone upgraded Macabre yet?

05-08-2018, 07:34 PM	#11
Bumblefeet Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:827	Someone please confirm that music in the trailer is also used in the movie?

06-10-2018, 09:44 AM	#15
Superwonderscope Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:France Blu-ray collection:257 Blu-ray reviews:11	does anyone know what cut will there here? Is that the European one or the US one? I asked to Kino on their FB page and they don't know - prompting me to ask Code Red. Which I did and had no reply. As for the quality of the movie. When I interviewed Lamberto Bava years ago, he said it was the least Bavaesque of his movies. As he accepted to replace the previous director who abandoned the shoot (apparently Sergio Martino), and had to shoot the whole movie in 4 weeks. The already built monster was a disaster. So his team had to work out to build it all over again so he could move a bit. This explains why only two tentacles are seen during the who le movie, among other ridiculously funny things in the movie. The movie is ridiculous, but I love it

07-02-2018, 11:36 PM	#17
therock666 Power Member Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:3091 DVD collection:2178 Digital collection:2	Anyone get this yet? How's the transfer/ movie?

07-03-2018, 11:03 AM	#19
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	Michael Sopkiw is a god.

07-03-2018, 01:19 PM	#20
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Sopkiw still looks good and fit. Tarantino should cast him in a movie. I always get a kick out of seeing old retired actors pop up in modern movies. Ernest Borgnine in Gattaca and Rod Taylor in Inglorious Bastards were among my favorites.

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