Culture Shock Releasing Discussion Thread

[JBene]

Originally Posted by JBene

***CULTURE SHOCK RELEASING***

My name is Jason Bene and I do behind-the-scenes work for Culture Shock. Daniel Del Pozzo is the owner of the label, and he and I have been friends for 14 years and counting. We both share a love for cinema, having been to many conventions and screenings together. We're even extras in a pair of Fred Olen Ray flicks... a dream come true.

CS had an amazing 2-year run with OCN Distribution, which allowed us to grow and make friends along the way.

We wanted to spread our wings and move forward and there are no hard feelings between us.

You will not have to wait long to find out what the future holds for Culture Shock Releasing, and the best is yet to come!

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Even if shipping proves too expensive personally (except for the rare indulgence) for your adult tiles, I wish you the best of luck. CS seem to be making a lot of people very happy as of late.

Thanks man!

As a fan, I am very stoked about what lies ahead for us.

[JBene]

Originally Posted by Justin2000

Can you give a hint of how many films your planning to release this year/ Gotten rights to release?

We have a tentative slate of 6 films scheduled for the rest of the year, but that number could go up.

[OceanBlue]

Originally Posted by JBene

Huge news coming next week!

Something else to look forward to next week (it normally goes a bit quieter with announcements towards the middle of the month). Great stuff.

[JBene]

Originally Posted by JBene

Huge news coming next week!

Originally Posted by OceanBlue

Something else to look forward to next week (it normally goes a bit quieter with announcements towards the middle of the month). Great stuff.

Exactly. Steer clear of the commotion.

[OceanBlue]

Originally Posted by JoelGoodsen

The desert atmosphere is one of the main reasons I liked it. Really made it stand out for me. Enjoyable time waster for sure. Cursed is another that I don't recall ever getting a UK VHS release mate. Hopefully it finds a home on disc soon.

Have checked out (on the IMDb) Cursed (1990). Like the movie poster artwork with the gargoyle on top of the tower. I'm not quite sure if I've checked this film out before (have got the Christina Ricci film stuck in my mind). Some really interesting films out there which for various reasons haven't had a Blu-ray release (or, if the elements aren't there for a HD release, a DVD release).

Like with the Australian slasher/sort-of slasher Coda (aka Symphony of Evil), every so often I probably get on some peoples' nerves about a seventies film called Gemini Affair (not had a Blu-ray release). A film which definitely wouldn't fit with what Culture Shock have released, Bed and Breakfast (a nineties Sir Roger Moore film), did it get a UK VHS release?

Think it was previously released on DVD by Scorpion, Whispers (1990). Would like to see that get a Blu-ray upgrade (ideally with some audio and/or video interviews).

[JasonMichael]

Originally Posted by OceanBlue

(have got ... Christina Ricci ... stuck in my mind).

I do too.

[Cujo]

Originally Posted by JoelGoodsen

The desert atmosphere is one of the main reasons I liked it. Really made it stand out for me. Enjoyable time waster for sure. Cursed is another that I don't recall ever getting a UK VHS release mate. Hopefully it finds a home on disc soon.

Thanks, bro. That's what I was thinking since the only releases I've ever found for it were VHS in Italy and Belgium (as The Ungodly Power). One of those films that immediately put me under it's spell upon viewing, I've championed it ever since despite all the shit it gets for the nonexistent budget. I love it's ambition and the aberrant approach to religious horror. Such a weighty, haunting atmosphere and score, plus, getting to see redhead beauty, Joy Boushel again... always a delight. Yeah, hopefully sometime soon.

Originally Posted by JBene

We have a tentative slate of 6 films scheduled for the rest of the year, but that number could go up.

Can't wait to see all you have in store. Especially the SOV.

[OceanBlue]

Originally Posted by JasonMichael

I do too.

[Show spoiler]

When I'd read that Christina Ricci had starred in a film/TV film called Lizzie Borden Took an Axe, I'd hoped it had had a Blu-ray release (sadly just a DVD release by the looks of it (ditto with The Lizzie Borden Chronicles).

Prozac Nation has only had a DVD release in the States (no Blu-ray release by the looks of it).

[JBene]

Originally Posted by JLaLibs

There’s a new press release regarding OCN, new labels we have coming up this fall, as well as more on what’s happening with Culture Shock.
https://www.highdefdigest.com/news/s...w-labels/47958

Best of luck to Warren on his new venture.

[prkchopexpress]

i already bought raw nerve. but how would you describe it without being spoilery?

[bsend]

Originally Posted by prkchopexpress

i already bought raw nerve. but how would you describe it without being spoilery?

Raw

[JBene]

Originally Posted by prkchopexpress

i already bought raw nerve. but how would you describe it without being spoilery?

A competently made thriller from the director of KILLER WORKOUT.

[prkchopexpress]

Originally Posted by bsend

Raw

guess i walked right into that one lol.

[RadicalThrasher]

Originally Posted by prkchopexpress

i already bought raw nerve. but how would you describe it without being spoilery?

A Mind bending sleaze fest with a stellar cast and a jaw dropping ending......or........ a decent little thriller with varied performances from a varied cast with some obvious red herrings. Which ever one sounds better.





It's from the great Action International Pictures . Stars Ted Prior from Deadly Prey and directed by his brother David Prior. Randall Tex Cobb, Jan Michael Vincent, Sandahl Bergman, Traci Lords, Glen Ford! Best thing from CS so far or at least my favorite. You've chosen wisely.

[JBene]

Originally Posted by prkchopexpress

i already bought raw nerve. but how would you describe it without being spoilery?

Originally Posted by RadicalThrasher

A Mind bending sleaze fest with a stellar cast and a jaw dropping ending......or........ a decent little thriller with varied performances from a varied cast with some obvious red herrings. Which ever one sounds better.


It's from the great Action International Pictures . Stars Ted Prior from Deadly Prey and directed by his brother David Prior. Randall Tex Cobb, Jan Michael Vincent, Sandahl Bergman, Traci Lords, Glen Ford! Best thing from CS so far or at least my favorite. You've chosen wisely.

We are not done with David A. Prior.

[JasonMichael]

Originally Posted by OceanBlue

When I'd read that Christina Ricci had starred in a film/TV film called Lizzie Borden Took an Axe, I'd hoped it had had a Blu-ray release (sadly just a DVD release by the looks of it (ditto with The Lizzie Borden Chronicles).

I have the DVDs of Ricci's Lizzie Borden projects and they look pretty good.

[grrrarg]

Originally Posted by JBene

A competently made thriller from the director of KILLER WORKOUT.

Originally Posted by JBene

We are not done with David A. Prior.

Please let this be a not-so-veiled hint that Killer Workout might be coming soon



Also, the Raw Nerve Blu-ray is outstanding. Highly recommended even if you missed it on sale this week!

[JBene]

Originally Posted by JBene

A competently made thriller from the director of KILLER WORKOUT.

Originally Posted by grrrarg

Please let this be a not-so-veiled hint that Killer Workout might be coming soon



Also, the Raw Nerve Blu-ray is outstanding. Highly recommended even if you missed it on sale this week!

I heard the PQ on the Slasher Video Blu-ray was subpar.

[whiteberry]

Originally Posted by grrrarg

Please let this be a not-so-veiled hint that Killer Workout might be coming soon

Or a Dianne Copeland career retrospective box set.

DIANNE COPELAND - 22 - 1989 - YouTube

She ended up marrying Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys.

[JasonMichael]

"Mix Master Mike what you got to say?"