Flesh And Fantasy (1943) coming from Vinegar Syndrome - Blu-ray Forum

whiteberry · 01-03-2023, 04:02 PM

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A trilogy of tales of love and death.

First, a drowning during Mardi Gras leads to a bitter woman’s masked reckoning. Next, an upstanding citizen is driven to madness and murder by a palm reader’s prophesy. Finally, a circus tightrope walker is haunted by dreams of a mysterious woman and his own death.

One of the first horror anthology films made by an American studio – and two years before DEAD OF NIGHT – award-winning director Julien Duvivier (PÉPÉ LE MOKO) delivers FLESH AND FANTASY, three strange and at times surreal stories of the supernatural with an all-star cast that includes Edward G. Robinson (Soylent Green), Barbara Stanwyck (Double Indemnity), and Charles Boyer (Gaslight), who also co-produced. Stunningly photographed by Oscar® winner Stanley Cortez (THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS, THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER) and lushly scored by Oscar® nominee Alexander Tansman, Vinegar Syndrome Labs presents the Blu-ray debut of this landmark in 1940s genre filmmaking, newly restored in 2K and featuring insightful critical appreciations along with rare archival materials.

directed by: Julien Duvivier
starring: Edward G. Robinson, Barbara Stanwyck, Charles Boyer, Betty Field, Robert Cummings
1943 / 94 min / 1.37:1 / English Mono

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Region A Blu-ray
Newly scanned & restored in 2K from its 35mm dupe negative
Brand new commentary track with film historian / author Barry Forshaw and film critic / author Kim Newman
“Fate News or The Dark world of Julien Duvivier” - a featurette with French film director Christophe Gans
Video trailer
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles

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Majin Blu · 01-03-2023, 04:12 PM

They got me with this one. Added to my order with From Beyond 4K.

Gunsnroses092789 · 01-03-2023, 04:14 PM

I guess this'll be my first VS title

Hammerlover · 01-03-2023, 04:17 PM

I thought this was with Severin. Regardless, though, I am definitely down for it.

OAXACA4 · 01-03-2023, 04:20 PM

So excited for this! I hope all of the VSL line is vintage horror

El Sleezo · 01-03-2023, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammerlover

I thought this was with Severin. Regardless, though, I am definitely down for it.

As Barndoor said in the VS thread, the people who made the commentary said to expect it from Severin along with another Universal film, but it looks extremely likely every Severin Universal film has gone to VS following the whole Jaws 5 debacle.

whiteberry · 01-03-2023, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by El Sleezo

As Barndoor said in the VS thread, the people who made the commentary said to expect it from Severin along with another Universal film, but it looks extremely likely every Severin Universal film has gone to VS following the whole Jaws 5 debacle.

During their last podcast, Severin seem to imply the next Severin Kids release would be a movie licensed from Universal ("it will show we have not been sued by Universal").

lilboyblu · 01-03-2023, 04:42 PM

Not familiar with Flesh and Fantasy, but a Vinegar Syndrome flavored Warner Archive Collection (i.e. with equally high quality restorations) is something I can heartily support. Will definitely be picking this up.

ij72 · 01-03-2023, 04:43 PM

Wish they could have included the excised fourth segment in the extras, but still bought regardless!

cakefactory · 01-03-2023, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ij72

Wish they could have included the excised fourth segment in the extras, but still bought regardless!

As the footage ended up being made into a different released movie (1944's "Destiny"), that certainly makes sense that it wasn't included. Unless it's the same rights-holder, I guess.

ij72 · 01-03-2023, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

As the footage ended up being made into a different released movie (1944's "Destiny"), that certainly makes sense that it wasn't included. Unless it's the same rights-holder, I guess.

Should be Universal for both.

El Sleezo · 01-03-2023, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by whiteberry

During their last podcast, Severin seem to imply the next Severin Kids release would be a movie licensed from Universal ("it will show we have not been sued by Universal").

Maybe they got over it lol. Or maybe they traded them to VS for Blood for Dracula.

whiteberry · 01-03-2023, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ij72

Should be Universal for both.

Yes, Destiny is also a Universal movie but there appears to be some legal issue preventing it from being released on home video.

SeanJoyce · 01-03-2023, 05:02 PM

This movie was where Billy Idol got the inspiration for his 1984 single Flesh for Fantasy.

ij72 · 01-03-2023, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by whiteberry

Yes, Destiny is also a Universal movie but there appears to be some legal issue preventing it from being released on home video.

I know DESTINY has been MIA, but I'm not sure (or hope) that would preclude the original footage shot for FLESH AND FANTASY popping up...

filmlover22 · 01-03-2023, 05:12 PM

Wow! Didn't expect this from VS!

Their website says it will be released in a few weeks, however I cannot find this as a preorder anywhere but VS.

Is this typical?

HorrorBlu · 01-03-2023, 05:21 PM

The first segment in particular looks amazing. That said, I don't rewatch a lot of movies pre-1960s (I know, shame on me). Can't decide whether to blind buy or keep an eye out for a TCM airing.

sb5 · 01-03-2023, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by filmlover22

Wow! Didn't expect this from VS!

Their website says it will be released in a few weeks, however I cannot find this as a preorder anywhere but VS.

Is this typical?

Yeah. Standard edition sent to retailers will be released a bit later after being available exclusively from Vinegar Syndrome (and possibly a few smaller boutiques like DiabolikDVD).

whiteberry · 01-03-2023, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by filmlover22

Wow! Didn't expect this from VS!

Their website says it will be released in a few weeks, however I cannot find this as a preorder anywhere but VS.

Is this typical?

Yes. The standard edition should show up at Amazon/Bull Moose/etc in about 2-3 months. For example, their Road House 4K UHD was released last November via their website and the standard edition is now up for pre-order at Bull Moose with a release date of January 31.

filmlover22 · 01-03-2023, 05:33 PM

a 3 month delay if not getting direct from VS, eh?

re: Road House. VS has it on sale for $45, and Bullmoose is selling it for $30.

As much as I want Flesh and Fantasy, I can wait to get it cheaper later..

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01-03-2023, 04:12 PM	#2
Majin Blu Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:United States Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:184 Blu-ray collection:1654 DVD collection:179 Trading Score:317	They got me with this one. Added to my order with From Beyond 4K.

01-03-2023, 04:14 PM	#3
Gunsnroses092789 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 4K collection:116 Blu-ray collection:1179 DVD collection:147 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:65	I guess this'll be my first VS title

01-03-2023, 04:17 PM	#4
Hammerlover Power Member Member since:Jul 2020 Location:Hammer House	I thought this was with Severin. Regardless, though, I am definitely down for it.

01-03-2023, 04:20 PM	#5
OAXACA4 Active Member Member since:Mar 2015 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:1884 Trading Score:1	So excited for this! I hope all of the VSL line is vintage horror

01-03-2023, 04:42 PM	#8
lilboyblu Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:19	Not familiar with Flesh and Fantasy, but a Vinegar Syndrome flavored Warner Archive Collection (i.e. with equally high quality restorations) is something I can heartily support. Will definitely be picking this up.

01-03-2023, 04:43 PM	#9
ij72 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2014 Location:WI, USA Trading Score:19	Wish they could have included the excised fourth segment in the extras, but still bought regardless!

01-03-2023, 05:02 PM	#14
SeanJoyce Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2014	This movie was where Billy Idol got the inspiration for his 1984 single Flesh for Fantasy.

01-03-2023, 05:12 PM	#16
filmlover22 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2013 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Wow! Didn't expect this from VS! Their website says it will be released in a few weeks, however I cannot find this as a preorder anywhere but VS. Is this typical?

01-03-2023, 05:21 PM	#17
HorrorBlu Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:209 DVD collection:356 Blu-ray reviews:1	The first segment in particular looks amazing. That said, I don't rewatch a lot of movies pre-1960s (I know, shame on me). Can't decide whether to blind buy or keep an eye out for a TCM airing.

01-03-2023, 05:33 PM	#20
filmlover22 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2013 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	a 3 month delay if not getting direct from VS, eh? re: Road House. VS has it on sale for $45, and Bullmoose is selling it for $30. As much as I want Flesh and Fantasy, I can wait to get it cheaper later..

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