The Mafu Cage Blu-ray
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Posted November 15, 2021 02:50 PM by Webmaster
Scorpion Releasing will issue a standard retail edition of Karen Arthur's thriller The Mafu Cage (1978), starring Lee Grant, Carol Kane, Will Geer, James Olson, and William Sherwood. The release, which will be distributed by Kino Lorber, will be available for purchase on January 11.
Description: Academy Award winner Lee Grant (In the Heat of the Night, Shampoo) stars with Academy Award nominee Carol Kane (Hester Street, When a Stranger Calls) in this psychological thriller directed by Emmy winner Karen Arthur (Lady Beware, Legacy). Cissy (Kane) and Ellen (Grant) are daughters of a deceased African primatologist who kept wild animals in a cage in his living room. Mentally unbalanced, Cissy virtually lives in this exotic 'Mafu Cage', crowded with hothouse plants and strange African artifacts. Ellen is obsessed with the caretaking of Cissy and must keep a constant watch on her sister's unpredictable personality. When Ellen's co-worker, David (James Olson, The Andromeda Strain, Ragtime), begins making romantic advances towards Ellen, Cissy believes the man poses a threat to the sisters' relationship. The disturbed Cissy ensnares David in the Mafu Cage and subjects him to a series of horrific, and deadly rituals! Also starring Will Geer (TV's The Waltons) and acclaimed by critics upon its release.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Description: Academy Award winner Lee Grant (In the Heat of the Night, Shampoo) stars with Academy Award nominee Carol Kane (Hester Street, When a Stranger Calls) in this psychological thriller directed by Emmy winner Karen Arthur (Lady Beware, Legacy). Cissy (Kane) and Ellen (Grant) are daughters of a deceased African primatologist who kept wild animals in a cage in his living room. Mentally unbalanced, Cissy virtually lives in this exotic 'Mafu Cage', crowded with hothouse plants and strange African artifacts. Ellen is obsessed with the caretaking of Cissy and must keep a constant watch on her sister's unpredictable personality. When Ellen's co-worker, David (James Olson, The Andromeda Strain, Ragtime), begins making romantic advances towards Ellen, Cissy believes the man poses a threat to the sisters' relationship. The disturbed Cissy ensnares David in the Mafu Cage and subjects him to a series of horrific, and deadly rituals! Also starring Will Geer (TV's The Waltons) and acclaimed by critics upon its release.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- 2K FULLY UNCUT REMASTER of the film approved and supervised by the legendary DP John Bailey
- Audio Commentary with Director Karen Arthur
- Audio Commentary with Cinematographer John Bailey and Editor Carol Littleton
- Interview with Composer Roger Kellaway
- Interview with Co-Star Carol Kane
- Interview with Co-Star Lee Grant
- Interview with Director Karen Arthur
- Interview with Cinematographer John Bailey and Editor Carol Littleton
- Extensive Stills Gallery
- Optional English Subtitles
- REGION-FREE