VCI Home Entertainment is preparing a Blu-ray release of William O. Brown's
The Naked Witch a.k.a.
The Witchmaker (1969), starring Anthony Eisley, Thordis Brandt, Alvy Moore, John Lodge, and Shelby Grant. The release is expected to arrive on the market in early May.
Descriiption: Dr. Ralph Hayes is a professor of paranormal studies who leads a group into the Louisiana swamp to investigate a string of murders. His student Tasha is a psychic whose powers have been inherited from her witch ancestors. Hayes believes that witchcraft is the reason behind the murders of the young women, and reporter Victor Gordon is out to cover the story. The trail eventually leads to Luther the Berserk, a sorcerer of incredible powers who, after drinking the blood of his victims, has the ability to raise the dead as his unholy army of the night. The efforts of the human researchers collide with the supernatural forces of evil in this terrifying feature.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Audio Commentary by critic Robert Kelly
- Poster gallery of other notable horror films of the 1960s
- "1960'S Horror: A Decade of Innovation and Fear"
- Restored original Theatrical Trailer
- TV Trailer
- Radio Spot
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature