ZAAT (1971) - Feb 21 2012

[Shuwatch]

Zaat Blu-ray

Zaat Blu-ray Review

http://filmjax.blogspot.com/2011/05/...ates-40th.html

Barton Films, Inc. is proud to announce the long awaited home video release of their 1971 cult theatrical feature film ZAAT which was filmed in and around Jacksonville, Florida. According to Ed Tucker, a spokesperson for Barton Films, this release represents the culmination of over tens years of dedication on the part of the filmmakers and fans to assemble the best elements possible in one package. The forthcoming release will be on the Cultrare Video label and available in both standard DVD and high definition Blu-Ray editions, newly mastered from the original negative. Cultrare is a subsidiary of Synergy Entertainment which has a standing reputation for making high demand cult classics available to fans in versions they can be proud of.

ZAAT, which will be one of the flagship titles of the newly launched Cultrare label, will be no exception. According to Tucker, “we have located an outstanding selection of original trailers, television spots, rare promotional materials, and never before seen behind the scenes photos to enhance this edition – we even have some extremely rare outtakes we managed to unearth”.


Also unique to this release will be a feature length commentary moderated by Tucker and including the film’s director, Don Barton, along with writer / special effects coordinator Ron Kivet, and actor Paul Galloway who played the local Sheriff. “The commentary is not to be missed” said Tucker, “in addition to some great stories about the production and distribution of the film, you get some hilarious insights from Paul that were constantly breaking us up!”

ZAAT, which is currently celebrating forty years of entertaining monster movie fans as of 2011, had a promising initial release from Clark Distributors of Jacksonville beginning in 1971 but has been difficult to locate since then. This did not, however, stop die-hard fans from searching for it and now their search is over! In recent years the film has enjoyed many successful revival screenings, was featured as an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000, and has aired on Turner Classic Movies but this release on Cultrare Video, anticipated for some time this summer, represents the first time the film will be available nationwide on home video.

The newest update on Facebook puts the release in December 2011. A sequel has also been announced, called Darn Monster!

Highlights from the Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode:

MST3K - Favorite Moments - Blood Waters of Dr. Z - YouTube

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by Shuwatch

Highlights from the Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode:

Which was held up in rights for years because Tucker was so proud that Barton's ONE FILM was going to be rediscovered on video as a lost indie horror cult-classic, and the festival circuit, and...!

Give it up, Ed. If Harold "Manos" Warren was alive today, he'd do the same, and just hang out for a beer with that Troll 2 dentist.

(And besides, the MST3K episode was only funny for the guys' take on the whole opening Simon Bar-Sinister voiceovers:

MST3K Blood Waters of Dr. Z - Shoe-polishing human, soon you will pay! - YouTube

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[bgart13]

Oh no.

[Shuwatch]

Originally Posted by EricJ

(And besides, the MST3K episode was only funny for the guys' take on the whole opening Simon Bar-Sinister voiceovers: )

One of my favorite MST host segments ever.

[Deciazulado]

Zaat Blu-ray

[Shuwatch]

Originally Posted by Deciazulado

Zaat Blu-ray

Sweet Jesus, finally! Pre-ordered!

[Cat III]

Originally Posted by EricJ

Give it up, Ed. If Harold "Manos" Warren was alive today, he'd do the same, and just hang out for a beer with that Troll 2 dentist.

I just saw the MST3K episode of Manos: The Hands of Fate. Comparing whatever that was to Troll 2 is completely unfair. Troll 2 stands on it's own, without wisecracks from a guy and two robots. Besides the "killing" of Torgo near the end, Manos would be torture without commentary.

[Arkadin]

it says "Blood waters of Dr. Z"
why don't they call it Zaat?
EDIT: I found the answer.
more info on Zaat--
http://www.zaatmovie.com/

[Digital-Man]

I saw this movie when I was 10 years old at the Normandy Blvd. drive-in, here in J-ville where this was made! I will own it's cheezy goodness!

[Gosszilla]

after watching the trailer (several times) I have decided that I must have this!
After all, he intends to pollute the Universe--one spray bottle at a time

http://youtu.be/DJYa4NwSwYA

[Al_The_Strange]

I just saw this title just now on the list of pre-orders, and wondered "what is Zaat?!" After reading the synopsis, I decided it'll be a glorious blind-buy!

[greekak229]

My word. Zaat. FINALLY!

[The Space Jockey]

I'm really interested in this. I think is has a cool cover.

Anyone here ever see the movie?

[Digital-Man]

I saw it for the first & only time at the drive-in movie when I was 10, so as a 10-year old I thought it was great!

[GWDelRossi]

I just emailed Amazon asking why it has been delayed for such a long time (2-5 Weeks) Hopefully I receive a response shortly. I was very excited to receive Zaat this week, major disappointment that I wont be able to watch it this weekend as I originally planned.

[SlaughterHighMe]

Just ordered the signed photo edition from the site - very cool! Anyone know if it will have a slipcover? Looks like it does from the picture but those mockups always do, anyone know for sure? I kinda doubt it but i'm still hoping. Thanks guys!

PS: I wonder how many of the signed ones they have left? They've been available for over 2 weeks on the zaat site, and at only 100 made there can't be THAT many left...

[frogjunk65]

Originally Posted by SlaughterHighMe

Just ordered the signed photo edition from the site - very cool! Anyone know if it will have a slipcover? Looks like it does from the picture but those mockups always do, anyone know for sure? I kinda doubt it but i'm still hoping. Thanks guys!

PS: I wonder how many of the signed ones they have left? They've been available for over 2 weeks on the zaat site, and at only 100 made there can't be THAT many left...

Hi. My autographed pic came with movie. It comes unprotected, not a big deal tho, threw it in a frame. Zaat rules!!!

I'll post some pics tomorrow.

[Inspector Toschi]

That is some bad looking DNR...

[The Space Jockey]

Originally Posted by Inspector Toschi

That is some bad looking DNR...

Not according to the review...

[Inspector Toschi]

Thankfully I have my own eyes to see with... Both Kansas City Confidential & The Stranger were riddled with DNR. Zaat appears no different. Not a single screenshot in the review shows any grain whatsoever, and every actor looks as smooth and plastic as they can. I'll give the reviewer the benefit of the doubt, and just maybe, the 20 screenshots he chose happen to be the worst examples of it in the film. But I highly doubt that.