Severin: Three Cult Horror Films Heading to Blu-ray (Updated)
HomeSeverin: Three Cult Horror Films Heading to Blu-ray (Updated)
Posted June 25, 2015 02:49 PM by Webmaster
Independent U.S. distributors Severin Films have confirmed that they are planning to add three classic horror films to their Blu-ray catalog: Mario Caiano's Nightmare Castle (1965), Sergio Corbucci and Antonio Margheriti's Castle of Blood (1964), and Massimo Pupillo's Terror Creatures from the Grave (1965).
Please note that Castle of Blood and Terror Creatures from the Grave will be included as bonus features on the same upcoming Blu-ray release.
Nightmare Castle
At the height of her career as the dark goddess of Italian horror, the legendary Barbara Steele (Black Sunday) delivered two of her most memorable performances in this tale of obsession, madness and depravity. Steele stars as a cheating wife who is chained, whipped and tortured to death by her sadistic scientist husband, and as her unstable blonde stepsister whose fate may be even more ghastly. Paul Muller (Vampyros Lesbos), Helga Line (Horror Express) and Rik Battaglia (Sister Emanuelle) co-star in this twisted shocker directed by Mario Caiano, featuring stunning black & white cinematography by Enzo Barboni and the very first horror score by Ennio Morricone. Throw away all those inferior transfers from censored TV prints: This is Nightmare Castle like you've never seen it before!
Castle of Blood
When American author, Edgar Allen Poe visits London, he is approached by British journalist Alan Foster, who becomes the target of a peculiar wager. Not believing Poe's assertion that all of his macabre stories have been based on actual experience, Foster accepts a bet from Poe and his friend Sir Thomas Blackwood that he cannot spend an entire night in the Blackwood's haunted castle. Once in the abandoned castle, Foster discovers that he is not alone. He is approached by two beautiful women, a handsome man and a doctor of metaphysics who explains they are lost souls... damned to replay the stories of their demise on the anniversary of their deaths! Starring Barbara Steele, Georges Rivière, Margrete Robsahm, Salvo Randone, and Sylvia Sorrente.
Terror Creatures from the Grave
This tale of betrayal and gruesome vengeance is based on the writings of Edgar Allan Poe. An attorney arrives at a gothic castle to settle the estate of a dead man who could summon the souls of ancient plague victims. The widow and her terrified daughter inform him that the castle is haunted by the dead man's spirit. One by one the occupants of the castle -friends and family who betrayed him- die a festering, torturous and violent death, leaving only the daughter and her lover to escape their dreadful fate. Starring Barbara Steele, Walter Brandi, Mirella Maravidi, Alfredo Rizzo, Riccardo Garrone, and Luciano Pigozzi.
UPDATE: SPECIAL FEATURES DETAILED
Severin Films today announced the global Blu-Ray premiere of NIGHTMARE CASTLE starring the Queen of gothic horror, Barbara Steele (BLACK SUNDAY). The stunning HD presentation will be accompanied by an incredible array of extras including a brand new audio commentary with Ms. Steele and horror historian David Del Valle and the first HD presentations of TWO more classic Barbara Steele shockers -- newly scanned in 2k from rare US release prints: Antonio Margheriti's CASTLE OF BLOOD and Massimo Pupillo's TERROR CREATURES FROM THE GRAVE. The release date for this deluxe package is set for August 18th, 2015.
NIGHTMARE CASTLE: At the height of her career as the dark goddess of Italian horror, Steele delivered two of her most memorable performances in this tale of obsession, madness and depravity. Steele stars as a cheating wife who is chained, whipped and tortured to death by her sadistic scientist husband, and as her unstable blonde stepsister whose fate may be even more ghastly. Directed by Mario Caiano (NOSFERATU IN VENICE), featuring stunning black & white cinematography by Enzo Barboni (DJANGO) and the very first horror score by the legendary Ennio Morricone.
Special Features:
Please note that Castle of Blood and Terror Creatures from the Grave will be included as bonus features on the same upcoming Blu-ray release.
Nightmare Castle
At the height of her career as the dark goddess of Italian horror, the legendary Barbara Steele (Black Sunday) delivered two of her most memorable performances in this tale of obsession, madness and depravity. Steele stars as a cheating wife who is chained, whipped and tortured to death by her sadistic scientist husband, and as her unstable blonde stepsister whose fate may be even more ghastly. Paul Muller (Vampyros Lesbos), Helga Line (Horror Express) and Rik Battaglia (Sister Emanuelle) co-star in this twisted shocker directed by Mario Caiano, featuring stunning black & white cinematography by Enzo Barboni and the very first horror score by Ennio Morricone. Throw away all those inferior transfers from censored TV prints: This is Nightmare Castle like you've never seen it before!
Castle of Blood
When American author, Edgar Allen Poe visits London, he is approached by British journalist Alan Foster, who becomes the target of a peculiar wager. Not believing Poe's assertion that all of his macabre stories have been based on actual experience, Foster accepts a bet from Poe and his friend Sir Thomas Blackwood that he cannot spend an entire night in the Blackwood's haunted castle. Once in the abandoned castle, Foster discovers that he is not alone. He is approached by two beautiful women, a handsome man and a doctor of metaphysics who explains they are lost souls... damned to replay the stories of their demise on the anniversary of their deaths! Starring Barbara Steele, Georges Rivière, Margrete Robsahm, Salvo Randone, and Sylvia Sorrente.
Terror Creatures from the Grave
This tale of betrayal and gruesome vengeance is based on the writings of Edgar Allan Poe. An attorney arrives at a gothic castle to settle the estate of a dead man who could summon the souls of ancient plague victims. The widow and her terrified daughter inform him that the castle is haunted by the dead man's spirit. One by one the occupants of the castle -friends and family who betrayed him- die a festering, torturous and violent death, leaving only the daughter and her lover to escape their dreadful fate. Starring Barbara Steele, Walter Brandi, Mirella Maravidi, Alfredo Rizzo, Riccardo Garrone, and Luciano Pigozzi.
UPDATE: SPECIAL FEATURES DETAILED
Severin Films today announced the global Blu-Ray premiere of NIGHTMARE CASTLE starring the Queen of gothic horror, Barbara Steele (BLACK SUNDAY). The stunning HD presentation will be accompanied by an incredible array of extras including a brand new audio commentary with Ms. Steele and horror historian David Del Valle and the first HD presentations of TWO more classic Barbara Steele shockers -- newly scanned in 2k from rare US release prints: Antonio Margheriti's CASTLE OF BLOOD and Massimo Pupillo's TERROR CREATURES FROM THE GRAVE. The release date for this deluxe package is set for August 18th, 2015.
NIGHTMARE CASTLE: At the height of her career as the dark goddess of Italian horror, Steele delivered two of her most memorable performances in this tale of obsession, madness and depravity. Steele stars as a cheating wife who is chained, whipped and tortured to death by her sadistic scientist husband, and as her unstable blonde stepsister whose fate may be even more ghastly. Directed by Mario Caiano (NOSFERATU IN VENICE), featuring stunning black & white cinematography by Enzo Barboni (DJANGO) and the very first horror score by the legendary Ennio Morricone.
Special Features:
- Exclusive New Audio Commentary With Star Barbara Steele and Horror Historian David Del Valle
- Barbara Steele In Conversation Featurette
- Interview Featurette With Director Mario Caiano
- BONUS FEATURE: CASTLE OF BLOOD 2k Scan Of Rare US 35mm Release Print
- BONUS FEATURE: TERROR CREATURES FROM THE GRAVE 2k Scan Of Rare US 35mm Release Print
- Terror Creatures Featurette With Director Massimo Pupillo, Actor Riccardo Garrone and Film Historian Fabio Melelli (In Italian with Optional English Subs)
- Terror Creatures Deleted Scenes (In French with Optional English Subs)
- Trailers