The Flesh & Blood Show (The Horror Films of Pete Walker) 88 Films - 25th Sep 2023

[ParanormonWisdom]

Originally Posted by Django100

Release date now TBC...

I wouldn't worry. Most likely the films and/extras simply need a little more work and rather than faff around rescheduling it for later this year they're putting i tt out Q1 2024 and concentrating on their other Q4 2023 releases in the mean time.

[cooey]

Up at 88 now with all specs. Says TBA early 2024

https://88-films.myshopify.com/colle...of-pete-walker




Specs:

[Show spoiler]

Celebrated as the ‘Godfather of British Horror’, Pete Walker is one of the most controversial exploitation filmmakers of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Graduating from saucy sex comedies and gangland dramas, Walker finally found tabloid infamy making gore-splattered horror movies (or “terror movies” as he preferred to call them). His first X-rated thriller Die Screaming, Marianne shocked audiences, and subsequent films like House of Whipcord established his reputation for sadistic and bloody horror, cementing his status as the biggest cult British filmmaker of his generation.

Now for the very first time, Walker’s seventies’ horror movies are collected on Blu-ray in this terrifying new box-set, starring a host of famous faces: Robin Askwith (Horror Hospital), Stephanie Beacham (Inseminoid), Ann Michelle (Virgin Witch), Susan Penhaligon (The Uncanny), Luan Peter (Hammer’s Lust for a Vampire) and his favourite actress, and omnipresent ‘scary old lady’, Sheila Keith. The Pete Walker Heritage Collection brings together Die Screaming, Marianne (1971), The Flesh and Blood Show (1972), House of Whipcord (1974), Frightmare (1974), House of Mortal Sin (1976) Schizo (1977) and The Comeback (1978), all presented here in restored masters, and featuring a scary array of exclusive extras, including brand-new interviews with Walker himself.


LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS INCLUDE

Rigid Slipcase to House 7 11mm Black Blu-ray case with artwork by Sean "Barbenheimer" Longmore
40 Page Perfect Bound book featuring essays by Simon Sheridan, Barry Forshaw and Jon Towlson
8 Collectible Original Artwork Postcards
2 Pairs of 3D Glasses


DISC 1 - DIE SCREAMING, MARIANNE [1971 - 101 mins]
Brand NEW 2K Remaster from the Original Camera Negative
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Soundtrack
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Film Critic Samm Deighan
Audio commentary with director/producer Pete Walker, and English Gothic Author Jonathan Rigby (2006)
Tales of Terror - An Interview with Director Pete Walker
Norman Langley on Die Screaming, Marianne
Original Trailer
Reversible cover with new art by Sean Longmore


DISC 2 - THE FLESH AND BLOOD SHOW [1972 - 96 mins]
Restored HD Master
3D Sequence Presented in both Anaglyph 3D (2 Pairs of Glasses Included) and in 2D
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Soundtrack
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Author Jonathan Rigby and Critic Kevin Lyons
Audio Commentary by director/producer Pete Walker, and "English Gothic" author Jonathan Rigby (2006)
The Flesh Show - An Interview with Actor Stewart Bevin
The Blood Show - An Interview with 3rd assistant Director Terry Madden
Original Trailer
Reversible cover with new art by Sean Longmore


DISC 3 - HOUSE OF WHIPCORD [1974 - 103 mins]
Brand NEW 2K Remaster from the Original Camera Negative
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Soundtrack
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Film Critics Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw and Writer David McGillivray
Audio commentary with director / producer / co-writer Pete Walker, and director of photography Peter Jessop; moderated by biographer Professor Steven Chibnall (2006)
Courting Controversy - An Insider’s View of the Films of Pete Walker - 2023 Version
House of Walker - Interview with Director Pete Walker
Return to the House of Whipcord
Sheila Keith - A Nice Old Lady? - 2023 Version
Original Trailer
Reversible cover with new art by Sean Longmore


DISC 4 - FRIGHTMARE [1974 - 87 mins]
Restored HD Master
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Soundtrack
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Film Critics Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw and Writer David McGillivray
Audio Commentary with British Horror Experts Nathaniel Thompson and Troy Howarth
Audio Commentary with director / producer / co-writer Pete Walker, and director of photography Peter Jessop; moderated by biographer Professor Steven Chibnall (2006)
Editor Robert Dearberg on Frightmare
Original Trailer
Reversible cover with new art by Sean Longmore


DISC 5 - HOUSE OF MORTAL SIN [1976 - 104 mins]
Brand NEW 2K Remaster from the Original Camera Negative
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio
LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Soundtrack
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Film Critics Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw and Writer David McGillivray
Audio Commentary with Film Critic Samm Deighan
Audio commentary with Pete Walker and moderator Jonathan Rigby (2006)
Symphony of Horror - Interview with Director Pete Walker
Actor Confessionals - Interview with Actors Norman Eshlen and Stewart Bevan
Reversible cover with new art by Sean Longmore


DISC 6 - SCHIZO [1976 - 109 mins]
Restored HD Master
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Soundtrack
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Film Critics Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw and Writer David McGillivray

Ask Mr Walker - Interview with Director Pete Walker

Reversible cover with new art by Sean Longmore


DISC 7 - THE COMEBACK [1978 - 100 mins]
Restored HD Master
High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray™ presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio
LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono Soundtrack
Optional English SDH Subtitles
Audio Commentary with Film Critics Kim Newman and Barry Forshaw and Writer David McGillivray
Audio Commentary by director/producer Pete Walker, and "English Gothic" author Jonathan Rigby (2006)
Walker’s Women - Interview with Director Pete Walker
The Making of The Comeback
Original Trailer
Reversible cover with new art by Sean Longmore

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by javy

How low in price would this set get during a sale?

Not low enough for the kind of price you're probably hoping for.

[BarnDoor]

A shame there's no new scan/restoration of Frightmare, but 88's strategy here seems to have been to do brand new masters only for those titles previously released on Blu in the UK.

[javy]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

Not low enough for the kind of price you're probably hoping for.

I preorderd through Orbit back in June. Their price is fair enough being that the set contains seven films.

[pnaschy]

Originally Posted by BarnDoor

A shame there's no new scan/restoration of Frightmare, but 88's strategy here seems to have been to do brand new masters only for those titles previously released on Blu in the UK.

Yes that's pretty disappointing on Frightmare with it being my favourite of the set. I shall be waiting for reviews.

[oddbox83]

11mm cases - phew.

Mind you, 6mm would have been even better.

[JonOfun]

Not gonna lie, I've very ok with it getting pushed to 2024 as Q4 2023 is killing my wallet as is and they haven't even announced December releases!!

[Zimrann]

HMV are now listing this as *back in stock soon*. This is resulting in them wanting to charge for the full amount just to be able to place an order. A bit frustrating as I just wanted to put in an order with the 20% discount on HMV.

Has anybody placed an order with them recently? Are they taking full payment or is it similar to Zavvi whereby you need the funds available just at the point of purchase even though they don't debit you the amount until nearer the dispatch date.

[Django100]

They take it straight away.

[Eidolon]

Was really peeved off to find out yesterday that the 3d in Flesh and Blood Show is only in anaglyph. Massive let down after waiting for this.

[the13thman]

Originally Posted by Eidolon

Was really peeved off to find out yesterday that the 3d in Flesh and Blood Show is only in anaglyph. Massive let down after waiting for this.

Yeah, massively disappointing. A wasted opportunity that condemns the 3D segment of this movie to never be seen in it's proper glory. Even Redemption included a proper 3D version, albeit in dreadful quality.

What I don't understand is the reference in the specs to the 3D sequence being included in 2D. Seeing as how it is already included in 2D as part of the film itself, what's the point of having it separately viewable also in 2D?

Watching 3D content in 2D is like watching colour content in black and white.

[crikan]

Is this Deluxe Collector's Edition sold out or is it going to be available for sale on 88's site (again?)?

I'd prefer to buy it from DiabolikDVD but its Out of Stock at the moment.

[hanz0]

Originally Posted by crikan

Is this Deluxe Collector's Edition sold out or is it going to be available for sale on 88's site (again?)?

I'd prefer to buy it from DiabolikDVD but its Out of Stock at the moment.

It has not gone up for pre-order yet at 88's site, still available at all the usual sites too.

[cooey]

[Hammerlover]

Damn, now it's March? BIG mistake preordering this along with THE WICKER MAN box set from Orbit DVD.

[oddbox83]

Originally Posted by Hammerlover

Damn, now it's March? BIG mistake preordering this along with THE WICKER MAN box set from Orbit DVD.

Perhaps, but what a March you'll have.

[Eidolon]

Originally Posted by 88 Films Official

This is the print that Troma has upgraded to HD. It might even be those other elements are simply not available - at this pont we do not know for sure other than that this is the sole HD print that is available. We won't be able to offer any other version and we had no idea that any gore, from the opening sequence, was missing.

88, could you please tell us why we are only getting an anaglyph 3d for Flesh and Blood Show please? Some of us have been waiting and hoping for a good 3d release of this film for some time, and not doing it in BD3D is immensely disappointing for us. Linking to a post you made on a different thread, so it's possible to tag you.

[Mr. Thomsen]

Originally Posted by Hammerlover

Damn, now it's March? BIG mistake preordering this along with THE WICKER MAN box set from Orbit DVD.

Does that mean you are still waiting for your The Wicker Man?

[Hammerlover]

Originally Posted by Mr. Thomsen

Does that mean you are still waiting for your The Wicker Man?

I'm still waiting for the super deluxe box set version, but when I learned that the Walker set was being delayed, I caved and got the steelie in order to get my 4K wicker fix on time!