Dark Force Entertainment Discussion Thread

[MichaelR]

Please handle private business disputes privately. They do not belong in this thread.

[Röckzilla]

Wow, Dark Force is releasing Eva The Savage Venus "a.k.a. Kong Island" (1968) on Blu-ray?!
Now that's one hell of an obscure and mostly forgotten title from the past.
I absolutely love seeing announcements for these types of films, especially the ones that are completely "new to Blu-ray".
A deep cut from Italy like this is an instant purchase for me, anytime and every time baby!


Yo Dave, would the Dark Forces ever consider restoring and releasing any cinematic schlock from the 1950s or perhaps even earlier?
There's still plenty of amazingly bizarre/entertaining horror, science fiction, and exploitation films from back then that desperately need to be rescued before it's too late.
Many of the other boutique labels appear to have little or no interest in pursuing them, "sad to say".
Just some food for thought... "hint, hint"...

[barsalou]

Originally Posted by Jobla

I first saw it on TV in the very late 1970s/early 1980s, and it was missing all of the sex, the violence, and the swearing. The final scene ended with the girls realizing their dream of reaching the Pacific Ocean.

So, the Dark Force Blu-ray with the uncut version was a total revelation to me.

I can imagine that being quite a contrast, did you initially enjoy the movie despite the cuts?

Come to think of it, they also realize their dream in the uncut version, albeit it is very short lived.

[Jobla]

Originally Posted by barsalou

I can imagine that being quite a contrast, did you initially enjoy the movie despite the cuts?

Come to think of it, they also realize their dream in the uncut version, albeit it is very short lived.

Yes, I did enjoy the TV version. I recall thinking, "Wow, a biker flick without any violence."

I once met Quentin Tarantino about 8 years ago, and told him that I thought that his DEATH PROOF owes a debt to THE YOUNG CYCLE GIRLS. He said that he hadn't seen THE YOUNG CYCLE GIRLS.

[Driver78]

Originally Posted by Jobla

Yes, I did enjoy the TV version. I recall thinking, "Wow, a biker flick without any violence."

I once met Quentin Tarantino about 8 years ago, and told him that I thought that his DEATH PROOF owes a debt to THE YOUNG CYCLE GIRLS. He said that he hadn't seen THE YOUNG CYCLE GIRLS.

He probably lied. Dude has seen every exploitation movie ever made 15 times lol

[vortexx]

Originally Posted by Jobla

Yes, I did enjoy the TV version. I recall thinking, "Wow, a biker flick without any violence."

I once met Quentin Tarantino about 8 years ago, and told him that I thought that his DEATH PROOF owes a debt to THE YOUNG CYCLE GIRLS. He said that he hadn't seen THE YOUNG CYCLE GIRLS.

He may have seen it under one of the alternate titles - the Cycle Vixens or the Cycle Girls.

[Jobla]

QT claimed that he hadn't seen it. He had seen HOLLYWOOD HIGH from the same director and didn't like that one at all. I told him that he really needed to find the uncut version of THE YOUNG CYCLE GIRLS, and he replied that he would look for it.

[Ruined]

Great slip artwork on Kong Island!

[Demon Dave]

Originally Posted by Ruined

Great slip artwork on Kong Island!

Thank you Ruined. I'm pretty pleased with it. We had to work on it a while to get it there. I really like KONG ISLAND and am thrilled with how this transfer came out. When I was a little kid I was way more obsessed with B movies than I was studio pictures for some odd reason. This one has all the ingredients that make them so irresistible.

[gbm82]

Originally Posted by Demon Dave

Thank you Ruined. I'm pretty pleased with it. We had to work on it a while to get it there. I really like KONG ISLAND and am thrilled with how this transfer came out. When I was a little kid I was way more obsessed with B movies than I was studio pictures for some odd reason. This one has all the ingredients that make them so irresistible.

Lies.

[Show spoiler]We know you were never a kid.

[Show spoiler]

[Demon Dave]

Originally Posted by gbm82

Lies.

[Show spoiler]We know you were never a kid.

[Show spoiler]

Hahaha okay...you got me gbm82. You're right but I was also kind of irked Fun City Edition was at the top of the threads too.

[G_MOVIES]

Originally Posted by Jobla

I once met Quentin Tarantino about 8 years ago, and told him that I thought that his DEATH PROOF owes a debt to THE YOUNG CYCLE GIRLS. He said that he hadn't seen THE YOUNG CYCLE GIRLS.

I saw The Bride Wore Black not too long ago and went online afterward and saw that Tarantino claims he never saw the film despite some similarities to Kill Bill. He also seems to talk a lot a shit about Truffaut, which given Tarantino's obsessive personality, makes it seem unlikely he never saw Bride before making Kill Bill, imo.

[gimmeshelter]

Originally Posted by barsalou

Had such a good time with The Young Cycle Girls. I was expecting something much rougher and was pleasantly surprised by how tame it was considering some of the subject matter. There's still plenty of sleaze and violence, just not on the level I was anticipating... vanilla exploitation, if you will. The ending packs one hell of a punch, holy shit.

Cruisin', cruisin', cruisin'...

Originally Posted by Jobla

I first saw it on TV in the very late 1970s/early 1980s, and it was missing all of the sex, the violence, and the swearing. The final scene ended with the girls realizing their dream of reaching the Pacific Ocean.

So, the Dark Force Blu-ray with the uncut version was a total revelation to me.

I watched this today as well. What a great drive-in flick! The whole journey from Colorado to Cali was ridiculously nostalgic and amazing, all the misadventures the girls had end up being so bittersweet, it really does pack a punch at the end. It's obviously not a super-professional production, but the authenticity and snapshot of the era make it essential. One of the best purchases I've made this summer. And I don't like bluegrass/country/whatever all that much but the Cruisin song will indeed live in my head for the foreseeable future.

[DaylightsEnd]

Woo Hoo! The DF Superstore is still open. Two copies of House of Seven Corpses 4k, ordered!

[Jobla]

Originally Posted by gimmeshelter

I watched this today as well. What a great drive-in flick! The whole journey from Colorado to Cali was ridiculously nostalgic and amazing, all the misadventures the girls had end up being so bittersweet, it really does pack a punch at the end. It's obviously not a super-professional production, but the authenticity and snapshot of the era make it essential. One of the best purchases I've made this summer. And I don't like bluegrass/country/whatever all that much but the Cruisin song will indeed live in my head for the foreseeable future.

Yeah, the "Movin' on Down the Line" song is catchy. The fine cinematography was done by Ron Garcia, who also directed THE TOY BOX and worked on a boatload of exploitation films.

[darkonex]

Originally Posted by Jobla

Yeah, the "Movin' on Down the Line" song is catchy. The fine cinematography was done by Ron Garcia, who also directed THE TOY BOX and worked on a boatload of exploitation films.

Damnit I almost bought this for $5 or whatever it was a while back ugh

[gimmeshelter]

Originally Posted by darkonex

Damnit I almost bought this for $5 or whatever it was a while back ugh

I think it was like $6.99 or $7.99? I don't recall exactly. It's only $12.99 now so still would be worth it if you like these kinds of Crown-ish '70s movies.

[darkonex]

Originally Posted by gimmeshelter

I think it was like $6.99 or $7.99? I don't recall exactly. It's only $12.99 now so still would be worth it if you like these kinds of Crown-ish '70s movies.

Ya except I just ordered that Kong movie last night, so reached out to see if I could possibly have that one cancelled so I can reorder both

[barsalou]

Originally Posted by gimmeshelter

I think it was like $6.99 or $7.99? I don't recall exactly. It's only $12.99 now so still would be worth it if you like these kinds of Crown-ish '70s movies.

That’s a perfect descriptor for it, would fit nicely into their catalog.

[Gotho(redux)]

I'm gonna be honest - I'm still feeling burned by the "My Pleasure is My Business" purchase and was going to wait til reading reviews before purchasing any further Dark Force titles. That said, Kong Island sounds right up my alley. I've never even heard of it, but I love those Gungala jungle girl movies and this sounds similar, so I went ahead and placed an order for this and Ride a Wild Stud. Hopefully this will be the uncut version as promised.

I will say, I do love it when titles I've never even heard of get released. These and known, but new to disc titles are what get me excited as a collector, not the endless stream of re-releases. Please keep these type of films coming, Dave.