Anolis Entertainment – Revenge of the Gallery of Terror

[Ivo Scheloske]

Hi guys,

Recently I received quite a lot of comments from the US and the UK regarding our releases and I have to admit I should have been way more active. I am trying my best to do that from now on. And the first thing to do is start a thread for a series called “Gallery of Terror” as most of the questions concern releases from this series.

First a bit of a backstory:

A couple of years ago we decided that it is time to release a couple of classic movies from the 50s – basically all black/white and based in the phantastic genre. All in all we had 10 films and thought this would make for a nice box. The first film would come with the box and the rest would be released basically every 2 month. When we thought of a name we remembered an old tv-program that was called “Gallery of Terror” and decided that that this was a fitting name because back in the day they showed similar films under that banner. The first entry was THE TROLLENBERG TERROR and we got a bit of recognition because John Carpenter agreed to record a commentary for this film.

When we started this series Blu-ray was not that big in Germany and to our knowledge no HD-master existed for any of the films included in the box. Hence this was a DVD-only release.

As the “Gallery of Terror” was a success for us, we continued with a second box. Logic dictates that this one would be called “The Return of the Gallery of Terror”.

Again we found 10 films and when we checked back with our Licensors we found that only 1 title was available in HD when we started so we went for a DVD-only release again. Therefore both boxes are the same size.

Last year we started with box number 3 and this one is called “The Revenge of the Gallery of Terror” and this time we decided to put the movies out on Blu-ray whenever an HD-master was available. BUT: As we knew we wouldn’t be able to release each title on BD we went again for DVD-cases. This way the box had the same size as the 2 previous ones. The starting title had been NIGHT/CURSE OF THE DEMON (see here forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=273171) and we are have released 2/3 of the movies.

I will now post the information for each release so you know what titles were included so far. And in this case I will also include the DVD-only titles (by now it seems there will be only 2). I hope the admins are OK with that.

[Ivo Scheloske]

NIGHT/CURSE OF THE DEMON



Packaging: Standard Amaray DVD-Case (with Wing for 2. Disc)
Order-No.: 31071
EAN-Code: 404 1036 31071 4

Aspect Ratio: 1:1,66 (16:9)
Sound: German/Englisch/ DD 2.0 Mono
Subtitles: German (removeable)
2-Disc-Edition (Blu-ray & DVD)

- commentary track with filmhistorian Dr. Rolf Giesen and Uwe Sommerlad (German)
- documentary „Speak of the Devil“ (featuring lead actress Peggy Cummins and productiondesigner Sir Ken Adam)
- Super-8-version
- British theatrical trailer
- reproduction of the program of the Braunschweig Filmfestival (who had hosted a Jacques Tourneur retrospective) (german text)
- picture gallery
- 20-page Booklet written by Uwe Sommerlad (german text)

I am proud beyond believe that we managed to license the documentary, that was produced by Hammer historian Marcus Hearn, and which to my knowledge has never seen the light of day before.

NIGHT OF THE DEMON was released on the 26th. February 2016.

[Ivo Scheloske]

WAR OF THE SATELLITES




Packaging: Standard Amaray DVD-Case
Order-No.: 31069
EAN-Code: 404 1036 31069 1

Aspect Ratio: 1:1,37 (4:3)
Sound: German/Englisch/ DD 2.0 Mono
Subtitles: German (removeable)
Length: 77 min. (German Version), 63 min. (US-Version)


Bonus:
- You can choose between the American and German version (extended scenes from the German version are subtitled in English)
- Introduction by actor Horst Naumann (he appears only in the additional scenes)
- Audiocommentary by Ingo Strecker and Robert Zion (german only)
- American & German theatrical trailer /
- German advertising flyer / Film programs / picture gallerie

12-page Booklet written by Ingo Strecker (german text only)

The title was released on the 24. March 2016

[Ivo Scheloske]

THE TINGLER



Packaging: Standard Amaray DVD-Case (with Wing for 2. Disc)
Order-No.: 31073
EAN-Code: 404 1036 31073 8

Aspect Ratio: 1:1,79 (16:9)
Sound: German/Englisch/ DTS MA 2.0 Mono
Subtitles: German (removeable)
2-Disc-Edition (Blu-ray & DVD)

Bonus:
- Audiocommentary by Dr. Rolf Giesen and Uwe Sommerlad (no engl. subs)
- Audiocommentary by Ingo Strecker and Robert Zion (no engl. subs)
- Featurette „Scream For Your Live“
- American & German theatrical trailer
- „Scream“ scene theater & „Scream“ Szene Drive-In
- Picture Gallery

20- page Booklet written by Dr. Rolf Giesen (german text only)

The title was released on the 19. August 2016

[Ivo Scheloske]

BEAST WITH A MILLION EYES



Packaging: Standard Amaray DVD-Case
Order-No.: 31074
EAN-Code: 404 1036 31074 5

Aspect Ratio: 1:1,37(4:3)
Sound: German/Englisch/ DD 2.0 Mono
Subtitles: German (removeable)
DVD-only

Bonus:

- Audiocommentary by Ingo Strecker and Daniel Peree (no engl. subs)
- Audiocommentary by Dr. Rolf Giesen (no engl. subs)
- American & German theatrical trailer
- Picture Gallery

16-page Booklet written by Ingo Strecker (german text only)

The title was released on the 23. September 2016

[Ivo Scheloske]

THE ALLIGATOR PEOPLE



Packaging: Standard Amaray DVD-Case (with Wing for 2. Disc)
Order-No.: 31075
EAN-Code: 404 1036 31075 2

Aspect Ratio: 1:2,35 (16:9)
Sound: German/Englisch/ DTS MA 2.0 Mono
Subtitles: German (removeable)
2-Disc-Edition (Blu-ray & DVD)

Bonus:
- Audiocommentary by Dr. Rolf Giesen and Uwe Sommerlad (no engl. subs)
- Audiocommentary by Bodo Traber, Ingo Strecker and Alexander Ifflaender (no engl. subs)
- American theatrical trailer
- Picture Gallery

16- page Booklet written by Ingo Strecker (german text only)

The title was released on the 16.December 2016

[Ivo Scheloske]

THE H-MAN



Packaging: Standard Amaray DVD-Case (with Wing for 2. Disc)
Order-No.: 31076
EAN-Code: 404 1036 31076 9

Aspect Ratio: 1:2,35 (16:9)
Sound: German/Japanese DTS MA 2.0 Mono (Japanese Theatrical Version)
Sound: German/Englisch DTS MA 2.0 Mono (US Theatrical Version)
Subtitles: German (removeable)
Length: 87 min. (Japanese Theatrical Version)/ 82 min. (US Theatrical Version)
2-Disc-Edition (Blu-ray & DVD)

Bonus:
- Audiocommentary by Dr. Rolf Giesen and Joerg M. Jedner (no engl. subs)
- Audiocommentary by Joerg Buttgereit, Bodo Traber und Alexander Ifflaender (no engl. subs)
- German theatrical trailer
- German advertising flyer / Film programs / picture gallery

16-page Booklet written by Joerg M. Jedner (german text only)

The title was released on the 17. March 2017

[Ivo Scheloske]

THE GIANT CLAW



Packaging: Standard Amaray DVD-Case (with Wing for 2. Disc)
Order-No.: 31077
EAN-Code: 404 1036 31077 6

Aspect Ratio: 1:1,79 (16:9)
Sound: German/Englisch DTS MA 2.0 Mono
Subtitles: German (removeable)
2-Disc-Edition (Blu-ray & DVD)

Bonus:
- Audiocommentary by Dr. Rolf Giesen and Uwe Sommerlad (no engl. subs)
- Audiocommentary by Ingo Strecker and Thomas Kerpen (no engl. subs)
- Introduction: Dr. Rolf Giesen talks about the Special Effects (in English)
- American & Spanish titlelsequence
- American theatrical trailer
- Super-8-Version
- Picture Gallery

16- page Booklet written by Ingo Strecker (german text only)

The title was released on the 13. April 2017

These are the 7 titles so far. No. 8 will very likely be released in June.

[TOXICSHOCK]

Looking forward to filling up my limited edition box that I got with Night of the Demon.

[Member-320773]

Yes, yes, yes, I know it's silly, but I'm not buying a disc in a DVD case anymore. In a time when we're moving from Blu-ray to 4K UHD I can't bring myself to put up with these oversized boxes, even if the title is not availiable anywhere else.

That being said, I love the quality product that Anolis usually puts out and their commitment to this kind of wonderful oldfashioned monster movies schould be applauded. In the meantime I just wait and see if Anolis re-releases them in Blu-ray cases at some point. Everyone else is definitively encouraged to give this line a closer look.

[NoirFan]

Thanks Ivo, I've also been keeping track of/linking reviews to these excellent releases in my thread devoted to 50's sci-fi and horror BDs here. There's an image from Battle in Outer Space on the box set, but are you able to give us any hints as to either of the other two remaining titles?

[Ivo Scheloske]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

Thanks Ivo, I've also been keeping track of/linking reviews to these excellent releases in my thread devoted to 50's sci-fi and horror BDs here. There's an image from Battle in Outer Space on the box set, but are you able to give us any hints as to either of the other two remaining titles?

Hm, normally I don't like to give out information too soon, but hey, here are 2 hints:

One movie has to do with a certain day, the other with a very dark color.

[Member-320773]

Originally Posted by Ivo Scheloske

One movie has to do with a certain day, the other with a very dark color.

Hmm, let me guess:

- The Day of the Triffids?
- The Black Scorpion?

[Ivo Scheloske]

Originally Posted by David Lee Parks

Hmm, let me guess:

- The Day of the Triffids?
- The Black Scorpion?

No and No.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by Ivo Scheloske

One movie has to do with a certain day

The 27th Day?

[Ivo Scheloske]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

The 27th Day?

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by Ivo Scheloske

the other with a very dark color.

The Black Sleep?

[Ivo Scheloske]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

The Black Sleep?

Dude, you should buy a lottery ticket. TODAY!

[NoirFan]

I knew they had to be either Sony or Fox properties, so that narrowed things down a bit!

Assuming this series has been a success for you guys, has their been any thought of a fourth collection? I'd love to see BDs of Creature with the Atom Brain, Zombies of Mora Tau, The Unknown Terror, The Werewolf, etc.

[sa5150]

Originally Posted by Ivo Scheloske

Hi Ivo . I know of asked this on other threads , When this set of movies is done any chance of standard blu for any of these movies ? I don't want them all that's why I never collected the whole set .