Sssssss (1973) - Blu-ray Forum

Oscar Rothman · 12-17-2015, 08:12 PM

***SssssssURPRISE TITLE ANNOUNCE***

If you're into snakes then we have a film for you: The 1973 cult classic called SSSSSSS (don't say it, hiss it) will be slithering its way to the Blu-ray format for the first time sometime in late Spring/early Summer! Stars Heather Menzies (Piranha), Dirk Benedict (Battlestar Galactica) and Reb Brown (Yor, the Hunter from the Future).

No other details to report at thissss (sorry, we can't help ourselves) time.

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The Great Owl · 12-17-2015, 08:14 PM

Sssssss is a fun movie, but it would be better as part of a double feature, since the jury is out on whether or not it's good enough to stand on its own.

Of course, my fondness for the movie will probably lead me to buy it on day one.

dissention · 12-17-2015, 08:17 PM

Sssssss is awesome. One of my favorites from the early days of SciFi Channel programming. Hopefully it gets a nice transfer.

Max Solo · 12-17-2015, 08:49 PM

I was just looking at my old DVD a few days ago and smiled.

First day buy for me.

JimSmith · 12-17-2015, 08:58 PM

Sssssss is quite a weird and interesting movie.

demonknight · 12-17-2015, 09:02 PM

It was only a matter of time. Now every movie on that 4 Horror Pack has a SF BD counterpart.

UniSol GR77 · 12-17-2015, 09:10 PM

SSssss is a classic of my childhood. Just a terrific and genuinely scary movie.

filmczy · 12-17-2015, 09:14 PM

If this is corrected, I might bite...

Video version has alternate footage of Heather Menzies' nude bathing scene.

schlock · 12-17-2015, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by filmczy

If this is corrected, I might bite...

Video version has alternate footage of Heather Menzies' nude bathing scene.

This could all be an urban myth. No one has ever come up with that completely nude footage from anywhere, as far as I know. It's very possible that very fake artwork of leaves that block the nudity were added prior to the theatrical to secure a PG rating. There's also a bedroom scene where there's a fake drawn-in lampshade blocking another shot (or something like that, I'm going on memory), but there's also other subject matter that is definitely PG and would have been trimmed as well if this was simply a "tv-print". I think the old DVD was exactly what played in theaters, fake leaves and all.

JohnCarpenterLives · 12-17-2015, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dissention

Sssssss is awesome. One of my favorites from the early days of SciFi Channel programming. Hopefully it gets a nice transfer.

Right? Saturday during the day, sometime after MST3k.....such a magical time

mastadge · 12-17-2015, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Sssssss is a fun movie, but it would be better as part of a double feature, since the jury is out on whether or not it's good enough to stand on its own.

Of course, my fondness for the movie will probably lead me to buy it on day one.

Make it a triple feature with also awful Hisss (2010) and the making-of-Hisss documentary Despite the Gods (2012) (which is actually quite good) and you've got a winning set!

WinkDinkerson · 12-17-2015, 09:47 PM

If released on its own, that's okay but added as a double feature, then I'll definitely be like...

excited.jpg

Seymour · 12-17-2015, 09:50 PM

MGM is cool with Shout releasing double features (of their films). I get the impression that Universal is not.

schlock · 12-17-2015, 09:52 PM

They could have released it as a double-feature (if Universal allowed) with THE BOY WHO CRIED WEREWOLF to replicate its theatrical release, but I think SSSSSSS is strong enough as a standalone. BOY WHO CRIED WEREWOLF, well, that's another story as far as quality goes, but since it's never had a US homevideo release, I'll still be all over that one as well.

luv2shop · 12-17-2015, 10:21 PM

WOOHOO Day 1!!

Region_unlocked · 12-17-2015, 10:39 PM

I always thought it'd be funny to call a store asking for this movie.

BluBlazes · 12-17-2015, 10:59 PM

I remember seeing this and The Boy Who Cried Werewolf as a double feature at a local theater in '73. Cheesy good times at the movies.

AKORIS · 12-17-2015, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Sssssss is a fun movie, but it would be better as part of a double feature, since the jury is out on whether or not it's good enough to stand on its own.

Of course, my fondness for the movie will probably lead me to buy it on day one.

I'll take that bet!

dsman71 · 12-18-2015, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seymour

MGM is cool with Shout releasing double features (of their films). I get the impression that Universal is not.

Its more of a Shout decision based on titles really..

UniSol GR77 · 12-18-2015, 12:29 AM

I'm so happy that....... I wish to be turned into a snake. Literally !!!!!!!!!

12-17-2015, 08:12 PM	#1
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	Sssssss (1973) *SssssssURPRISE TITLE ANNOUNCE* If you're into snakes then we have a film for you: The 1973 cult classic called SSSSSSS (don't say it, hiss it) will be slithering its way to the Blu-ray format for the first time sometime in late Spring/early Summer! Stars Heather Menzies (Piranha), Dirk Benedict (Battlestar Galactica) and Reb Brown (Yor, the Hunter from the Future). No other details to report at thissss (sorry, we can't help ourselves) time. link

12-17-2015, 08:14 PM	#2
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6032 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	Sssssss is a fun movie, but it would be better as part of a double feature, since the jury is out on whether or not it's good enough to stand on its own. Of course, my fondness for the movie will probably lead me to buy it on day one.

12-17-2015, 08:17 PM	#3
dissention Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:156 Blu-ray collection:1880 DVD collection:225	Sssssss is awesome. One of my favorites from the early days of SciFi Channel programming. Hopefully it gets a nice transfer.

12-17-2015, 08:49 PM	#4
Max Solo Special Member Member since:Dec 2015 Location:San Diego, CA 4K collection:97 Blu-ray collection:995 DVD collection:46 Trading Score:3	I was just looking at my old DVD a few days ago and smiled. First day buy for me.

12-17-2015, 08:58 PM	#5
JimSmith Banned Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Jedha	Sssssss is quite a weird and interesting movie.

12-17-2015, 09:02 PM	#6
demonknight Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2013 Blu-ray collection:17	It was only a matter of time. Now every movie on that 4 Horror Pack has a SF BD counterpart.

12-17-2015, 09:10 PM	#7
UniSol GR77 Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:Naples, Italy. Trading Score:1	SSssss is a classic of my childhood. Just a terrific and genuinely scary movie.

12-17-2015, 09:14 PM	#8
filmczy Active Member Member since:Feb 2012	If this is corrected, I might bite... Video version has alternate footage of Heather Menzies' nude bathing scene.

12-17-2015, 09:47 PM	#12
WinkDinkerson Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2015	If released on its own, that's okay but added as a double feature, then I'll definitely be like... excited.jpg

12-17-2015, 09:50 PM	#13
Seymour Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:3231 DVD collection:360	MGM is cool with Shout releasing double features (of their films). I get the impression that Universal is not.

12-17-2015, 09:52 PM	#14
schlock Power Member Member since:May 2014 Location:Antarctica Trading Score:32	They could have released it as a double-feature (if Universal allowed) with THE BOY WHO CRIED WEREWOLF to replicate its theatrical release, but I think SSSSSSS is strong enough as a standalone. BOY WHO CRIED WEREWOLF, well, that's another story as far as quality goes, but since it's never had a US homevideo release, I'll still be all over that one as well.

12-17-2015, 10:21 PM	#15
luv2shop Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:494 MA collection:4 Digital collection:565 iTunes collection:2 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:232	WOOHOO Day 1!!

12-17-2015, 10:39 PM	#16
Region_unlocked Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 Trading Score:2	I always thought it'd be funny to call a store asking for this movie.

12-17-2015, 10:59 PM	#17
BluBlazes Active Member Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Pittsburgh PA	I remember seeing this and The Boy Who Cried Werewolf as a double feature at a local theater in '73. Cheesy good times at the movies.

12-18-2015, 12:29 AM	#20
UniSol GR77 Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:Naples, Italy. Trading Score:1	I'm so happy that....... I wish to be turned into a snake. Literally !!!!!!!!!

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