6.5 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
A young hitchhiker is picked up by four drunken hunters, one of whom rapes her. A tough prosecutor has all four of the men indicted for the crime, which results in a suicide and a murder-for-hire plot.
Starring: Richard Gardner, Anthony Holt, Laurie Tait Partridge, James Avery, Candy CastilloHorror | 100% |
Drama | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
BDInfo
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
DVD copy
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A, B (C untested)
Movie | 2.5 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 3.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
It’s never a smart move to believe marketing efforts from Troma Films. They’re not a studio known for their integrity, frequently using any means necessary to squeeze a few bucks out of potential viewers. 1987’s “Deadly Daphne’s Revenge” (actually shot in 1979 and titled “The Hunting Season” on the Blu-ray) is notable for featuring very little Deadly Daphne during its run time. Sure, she’s seeking revenge, but the emphasis of the title and the horror come-on of the cover art suggests a thorough genre exercise to come. Instead, “Deadly Daphne’s Revenge” is more of a legal program from the 1970s, offering only a single scene pertaining to the titular villain’s personal war. It’s a big time switcheroo, used to help a tepid drama sneak through horror hound interest filters, promising them carnage, but delivering mostly banal conversations.
The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation delivers a pleasingly clear viewing experience for "Deadly Daphne's Revenge," which is largely shot with bright lighting, giving detail a chance to really shine here. Textures are recognized with facial particulars, offering a direct view of the actors, and locations retain depth. Costumes are fibrous as well. Primaries are commanding here, with nice bold blues and reds, finding the crimson cabin carpeting a particular highlight. Clothing delivers appealing period hues. Delineation is sharp and true. Grain is fine and filmic. Source is in satisfactory shape, with most damage issues in the first reel, which works through some jumpy frames and scratches. Mild judder is detected throughout.
The 1.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix maintains good consistency with dialogue exchanges, which reach as far as original recording efforts allow (tech credits are iffy). Shouted performances blend well with softer communication, picking up on intimacies. Scoring is supportive, securing the mood with musical exaggeration and decent instrumentation. Sound effects are blunt but capable, amplifying violent encounters.
Without a proper threading of Daphne's rage, the climatic bluntness of "Deadly Daphne's Revenge" is more bizarre than satisfying. However, at least there's something here to close out the movie, which is largely uneventful and conversational, though entertainment value is there for fans of crude acting and harsh characterization. "Deadly Daphne's Revenge" is not a drive-in spectacular or a VHS treasure. It's more of a curiosity from Gardner, who apparently wanted to make a distinct impression with his directorial debut, creating three films for the price of one.
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