6.1 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
A cop goes after a psycho who is killing cocktail waitresses.
Starring: Bruce Watson, Laura Hippe, Katie Saylor, William Smith (I), Zitto KazannErotic | 100% |
Crime | Insignificant |
Drama | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 16-bit)
BDInfo
None
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 0.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
Gus Trikonis' "The Swinging Barmaids" (1975) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Code Red. The only bonus feature on the disc is a gallery of trailers for other releases from the boutique label's catalog. In English, without optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
The psycho
Presented in an aspect ratio of 1.78:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Gus Trikonis' The Swinging Barmaids arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Code Red.
The release is sourced from a very nice exclusive new remaster. The only two areas where there is still room for improvement are the following: First, density levels could be a little bit better, but even on a larger screen the visuals boast very pleasing depth and fluidity is about as good as one can expect it to be in a low-budget film from the '70s. Second, with adequate funding the few minor nicks and flecks that remain could have been eliminated (see an example in screencapture #18). The rest I like a lot. The entire film has a consistent organic appearance and plenty of native nuances become very easy to appreciate. I like the color grading as well -- the primaries are stable and nicely balanced with the supporting hues. There are a few segments where shadow definition fluctuates a bit, but again I think that the element that was used to produce the master basically guarantees a few such drops. All in all, I think that this is a very solid effort from Code Red that makes it extremely easy to enjoy the film on Blu-ray. My score is 4.25/5.00. (Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray release. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your player regardless of your geographical location).
There is only one standard audio track on this Blu-ray release: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. Optional English SDH subtitles are not provided for the main feature.
The lossless audio is stable and free of age-related anomalies. However, as it is usually the case with some low-budget period films the native dynamic range of the soundtrack is limited. Also, the mixing retains some light unevenness, so a few lines and exchanges sound a bit 'thin'. But, this is how the audio was recorded and mixed, so the lossless track basically recreates its native organic qualities. Optional English SDH subtitles would have been appreciated by some viewers.
I had a pretty good idea what to expect from Gus Trikonis' The Swinging Barmaids so I decided to see it at the right time, which for me is always the wee hours of the night, and was rather entertained. The trash in it is not exactly of the premium grade that makes these types of low-budget '70s films wildly enjoyable, but its loose nature and retro vibe were good enough for me. Code Red's new release of The Swinging Barmaids is sourced from a wonderful exclusive remaster and is also Region-Free, so if what the film has to offer appeals to you do not hesitate to pick up a copy for your collection. RECOMMENDED.
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