Cauldron Films Discussion Thread

[Zapp Brannigan]

Coming Soon

[Zapp Brannigan]

the way that is the way is not the ordinary way...

after a stripper tricks him into filming a sex tape, scott edwards (olympic gold medalist mitch gaylord), a miami rickshaw runner, becomes embroiled in the murder of an evangelist’s son when he inadvertently takes the wrong video tape. With the help of the stripper and an asian witch, edwards sets out to clear his name while avoiding the assassin dead set on retrieving the video tape.
Directed by italian genre legend sergio martino (all the colors of the dark) and written by sauro scavolini (a man called blade) with a story by roberto leone (santa sangre) this late 80’s miami-lensed action/horror hybrid has only ever been available on vhs in the us in a muddy full screen presentation. Featuring all of the action, nudity and bizarre practical effects you can handle, cauldron films is proud to present american rickshaw (aka american tiger / american risciò), in all of its sun drenched glory, with a brand new 2k scan sourced from the original camera negative as their inaugural release!

Starring mitchell gaylord, daniel greene (elvira mistress of the dark, me, myself and irene, hands of steel), victoria prouty, and donald pleasance (halloween, freakmaker)

music by luciano michelini (curb your enthusiasm, silent action, screamers)
directed by sergio martino (torso, the scorpion with two tails)

• 2k restoration from the original camera negative
• on camera interviews with director sergio martino and production designer massimo antonello geleng
• then and now location footage
• the projection booth podcast discuss american rickshaw
• commentary with samm deighan & kat ellinger
• image gallery
• trailer
• booklet with writing by grindhouse comics writer and tough to kill co-author, david zuzelo
• reversible cover featuring italian artwork
• limited edition high quality slipcase with new artwork by mattias frisk
• limited to 1000 copies

1989 • 97 minutes • english audio • english sdh subtitles • 1.66:1 • unrated

what the eye sees and the ear hears, the mind believes!

thirty-five years after his father is tragically killed during a magic trick gone wrong, lorenzo’s own magic act is suddenly derailed by a series of gruesome magic themed murders. Struggling to prove his innocence, he begins to unravel the mystery that leads him through an intricate, bloody trail all the way back to his father’s demise.

Filled with a pulsing goblin-esque soundtrack, 70’s atmosphere and all the earmarks of a classic giallo, abrakadabra at once pays homage to the bloody films of dario argento and sergio martino, while firmly taking its own place in the genre alongside its companion films in the onetti brothers’ giallo trilogy: Francesca and sonno profondo

• cd soundtrack with music by luciano onetti
• behind the scenes
• trailer
• italian 5.1, italian 2.0, and english 2.0 audio options
• english & spanish subtitles
• postcards with promotional artwork
• limited edition high quality slipcase with original poster art
• limited to 1000 copies

2018 • 70 minutes • italian & english audio • english & spanish subtitles • unrated

[DukeTogo84]

New labels are a good thing. I'll be checking out American Rickshaw for sure.

[philldesade]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

New labels are a good thing. I'll be checking out American Rickshaw for sure.

youll love it its a way of life

[latehong]

youtu.be/z_ZJgr6ZAx4

youtu.be/HY0guCiwzBw

[jcs913]

As much as I love Martino, this film is just bad. It really defines 80's bad cheese and is no where near Martino's best. You know the funny part about it, I will buy it anyway, because any company that wants to jump into physical media??? and has the balls to put out a Martino film on their first venture, will get my money. Hopefully more obscure giallo esque films on the way from them..

[RadicalThrasher]

Is American Rickshaw limited to a 1,000 copies total, or just with the slipcover?

[philldesade]

Originally Posted by RadicalThrasher

Is American Rickshaw limited to a 1,000 copies total, or just with the slipcover?

just the slip

[darkness2918]

These look somewhat interesting based on the trailers but not sure if I want to blind buy them.

[moviegeek1992]

Cauldron Films have confirmed that the slipcases will be sealed for those who are interested.

[UFOX]

CAULDRON FILMS
https://www.cauldron-films.com/

1. AMERICAN RICKSHAW (1989)
2. ABACADABRA (2018)

[DukeTogo84]

Already a topic.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=326558

[bsend]

I see a company like this, I need to support them.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by bsend

I see a company like this, I need to support them.

Yeah, I feel the same way. I'll be giving American Rickshaw a go for sure, and see how that one turns out.

[JasonMichael]

Worth having a thread in the "Studios and Distributors" sub-forum, isn't it?

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by JasonMichael

Worth having a thread in the "Studios and Distributors" sub-forum, isn't it?

The first topic should be moved there by moderators. Doesn't negate the fact that there is already a topic that already has an ongoing conversation on the label.

[locomotive]

Got a mail from diabolik orderd it right away
Don t know wat i orderd but wat the Hell never heard or seen these movies

[repulsed]

Definitely pre-ordering both! Give me a couple weeks so my wallet can rest

[moviegeek1992]

For a brand new company with no hype we are extremely pleased to announce that both titles are over a quarter sold out already ! Thank you so much for the support, we will not disappoint ! Ordering direct benefits us greatly but you can also order through our friends at DiabolikDVD.com !

Glad to see these are selling well.

[RadicalThrasher]

Pulled the trigger on American Rickshaw, insane movie that doesn't make a lot of sense, but still entertaining. Not really interested in Abrakadabra. Anybody else order these.