The Food of the Gods / Frogs (1972-1976)

[Professor Echo]

I've only seen FROGS once and I wasn't crazy about it, but years later when I saw it for 99 cents shipped at Hastings, I went for it. Even so, I wondered why I bought it as I didn't know if I'd watch it again anytime soon. I just didn't think it was very good. Then when I saw it came out on BLU I suddenly had to have it and couldn't imagine my collection without it. Now I'm searching for a deal on it.

How does this happen?

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

I've only seen FROGS once and I wasn't crazy about it, but years later when I saw it for 99 cents shipped at Hastings, I went for it. Even so, I wondered why I bought it as I didn't know if I'd watch it again anytime soon. I just didn't think it was very good. Then when I saw it came out on BLU I suddenly had to have it and couldn't imagine my collection without it. Now I'm searching for a deal on it.

How does this happen?

Because, deep down inside, Frogs is really a seriously awesome movie.

[omenboy]

Originally Posted by Professor Echo

I've only seen FROGS once and I wasn't crazy about it, but years later when I saw it for 99 cents shipped at Hastings, I went for it. Even so, I wondered why I bought it as I didn't know if I'd watch it again anytime soon. I just didn't think it was very good. Then when I saw it came out on BLU I suddenly had to have it and couldn't imagine my collection without it. Now I'm searching for a deal on it.

How does this happen?

It happens because that amazing poster artwork will grab the 8-year-old boy in you every time!

[Robert Siegel]

American International hired some of the best artists to make their posters, and when you look at all of the AIP artwork, each movie looks amazing. Their posters and newspaper ads really sold their movies.

[HorrorBlu]

Frogs has always been a bit of an oddity to me. Is the title supposed to be ironic? I don't think any of the characters are actually killed by frogs, and the so-called "frogs" are mostly toads.

Also, what happened to Bella and the two servants? All of the black characters just sort of disappear, as though they were written out of the movie part way through. I've always been a bit disappointed by that, as Judy Pace's Bella is a way more interesting character than Joan Van Ark's final girl Karen.


Riffing aside, really fun disc from Scream Factory. Enjoyed the interviews, Belinda Balaski's story about Ida Lupino's departure from the picture was a riot.

Even though Empire Of The Ants was my favorite of these four creature features Scream Factory released, I'd say the Food Of The Gods / Frogs Double Feature is probably the better value. But buy them both, all four movies are great additions to any cult movie fan's collection.

[Keymaster]

Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

Frogs has always been a bit of an oddity to me.

I tried to watch my DVD of Frogs years ago and just couldn't get into it. I'll give it another spin someday to see if the blu-ray breathes new life into it... or if it still croaks.

I purchased the double feature for Food of the Gods, and to clear shelf space. Frogs is just a curiosity... and a bonus. And the double feature is totally worth it for Food of the Gods.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Keymaster

I purchased the double feature for Food of the Gods, and to clear shelf space. Frogs is just a curiosity... and a bonus. And the double feature is totally worth it for Food of the Gods.

I was the exact opposite. I used to love watching Frogs on television when I was a teenager, and my heart soared when I found out that it was coming out on Blu-ray.

I've always enjoyed The Food of the Gods as well, but Frogs is the clear main attraction for me, and it looks awesome on this disc.

This double-feature is one of the most worthwhile Scream Factory releases. It's just great 1970s fun across the board.

[Keymaster]

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I was the exact opposite. I used to love watching Frogs on television when I was a teenager, and my heart soared when I found out that it was coming out on Blu-ray.

I've always enjoyed The Food of the Gods as well, but Frogs is the clear main attraction for me, and it looks awesome on this disc.

This double-feature is one of the most worthwhile Scream Factory releases. It's just great 1970s fun across the board.

It sounds like I need to reevaluate Frogs sooner rather than later. To be fair, years ago when I watched it, I probably didn't give it the attention it needed anyway.

Oddly enough, the older I get and the more films I watch, the more I've come around to embracing much of the schlock I dismissed when I was younger.

I mean, I made it through the VS release of The Bees. That was dreadful, without much to redeem it aside from John Saxon. I think they used popcorn to represent the bees in most of the shots. I can do this...

[Slob]

Originally Posted by Robert Siegel

American International hired some of the best artists to make their posters, and when you look at all of the AIP artwork, each movie looks amazing. Their posters and newspaper ads really sold their movies.

Sometimes AIP would come up with a poster first, then write and make a movie to go with the poster.