PAUL NASCHY

[horrorhunter]

I've read "Memoirs of a Wolfman" fairly recently and really enjoyed it.  Also watched "Night of the Werewolf" recently, and that was fun too...I was really curious about that one...a sort-of remake of Werewolf Shadow, done bigger and more elaborately.  Kinda nice!

So, which do you prefer, Werewolf Shadow or Night Of The Werewolf?

BTW, most people have seen the US edited version of Werewolf Shadow titled The Werewolf Vs. The Vampire Woman. I prefer the original uncut Werewolf Shadow although I still enjoy TWVTVW. Have you watched the original uncut Werewolf Shadow?

[horrorhunter]

Here's a pic of my Naschy Werewolf figures by Distinctive Dummies, 1/6th and 1/9 scale, both from Werewolf Shadow (1971).

[Memphremagog]

Over this summer, I picked up a better grade and longer cut(with footage that I had not seen before) of ASSIGNMENT TERROR from a seller on Ebay. It was at a great price(only $10.00) and it put the old Sinister Cinema issue to shame. The story is much more coherent now when viewing it with the previously missing scenes restored. In it's proper showcase such as this, it is a masterpiece of the Naschy catalogue now. 

[Anton Phibes]

DD has more Naschy on the drawing board. 

[horrorhunter]

DD has more Naschy on the drawing board. 

That would be great. Let's hope he gets around to them.

[AlwaysWitty]

Anyone else snag the new Blu-Ray release of Count Dracula's Great Love from Vinegar Syndrome? To my knowledge it's the best the film has ever looked in terms of home video releases. Very strange for a Dracula film but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

[Memphremagog]

Anyone else snag the new Blu-Ray release of Count Dracula's Great Love from Vinegar Syndrome? To my knowledge it's the best the film has ever looked in terms of home video releases. Very strange for a Dracula film but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

I got it and loved it! The film has never looked better and the extras made it well worth the purchase. Hope they they can get and release more Naschys in the future after doing such a nice job with this one.

[Anton Phibes]

That would be great. Let's hope he gets around to them.

Uhm...one is gonna happen 2017. Guaranteed.

[horrorhunter]

Some Naschy News:

Mondo Macabro are bringing two of Naschy's best to Blu-ray some time in 2017, Inquisition (1978) and El Caminante (The Traveller) (1979).

Naschy directed, and starred, in both movies. Inquisition is a brutal film with a solid story and gore aplenty. El Caminante is considered Naschy's best film by many of his fans.

Mondo Macabro does good work so these should be stellar releases.

[horrorhunter]

Here's a look at some of the latest releases of Naschy films on BD/DVD.

By far the best is Count Dracula's Great Love on a BD/DVD combo from Vinegar Syndrome. Scanned and restored from the 35mm uncut internegative, the image is gorgeous, presented in it's original 1.85:1 aspect ratio. This is the best the film has ever looked on home video and blows away those boots we've been passing around the last few years. Extras include a commentary track by Javier Aguirre and Naschy which was going to be used on the BCI/Deimos release before they folded, a new interview with Eurohottie Mirta Miller, and a nice booklet.



Interestingly, the plot of Count Dracula's Great Love seems to have changed in midstream probably due to the delay in production due to a car accident involving some of the principle players. In the finished product Dracula attempts to resurrect his daughter and abandons that goal when he falls in love with the virgin Karen. This whole plot is a little clunky and uneven, and it seems to make more sense that originally the person to be resurrected was his wife. This is still a very entertaining film with macabre imagery and beautiful women, Rosanna Yanni, Haydee Politoff, Mirta Miller, and Ingrid Garbo.

Crimson was released on Blu-ray by Redemption through Kino last summer. It's one of Naschy's weaker films but the release is great, making it look better than it has a right to. The audio commentary by Richard Harland Smith is very good, not only covering Crimson but also European genre films (Eurocult) in general. Smith gives a good overview of Eurocult and brings folks new to the genre up to speed in entertaining fashion.



A Werewolf In The Amazon is finally brought to DVD on a legit release by Camp Motion Pictures on the collection by the same name. The Collection features four full length films by Brazilian director Ivan Cardoso as well as a few of his short films. The 3-disc set also includes liner notes and a mini poster. A Werewolf In The Amazon isn't a great film by any stretch, but it is important in Naschy's filmography for his prominent involvement and lengthy screen time. All of Cardoso's films are entertaining in a chaotic, manic sort of way, and should be of interest to monster fans who enjoy cheezy horror. This Collection is very reasonably priced at around $25. The movies do involve nudity so prudes need not apply (come to think of it ALL of these films contain nudity so if you're a prude just stop reading this, p*ss off, and go away!  )

[Memphremagog]

Some Naschy News:

Mondo Macabro are bringing two of Naschy's best to Blu-ray some time in 2017, Inquisition (1978) and El Caminante (The Traveller) (1979).

Naschy directed, and starred, in both movies. Inquisition is a brutal film with a solid story and gore aplenty. El Caminante is considered Naschy's best film by many of his fans.

Mondo Macabro does good work so these should be stellar releases.

That's great news! I have INQUISITION as a bootleg right now, but the film is one of his best. I will certainly go for it in a Blu release.

[horrorhunter]

That's great news! I have INQUISITION as a bootleg right now, but the film is one of his best. I will certainly go for it in a Blu release.

Me, too! El Caminante will be a welcome addition on Blu as well. Those two actually have some decent boots floating around, but legit pressings on BD with extras would be fantastic.

I really wish Howl Of The Devil would get a good Blu-ray release. The print source for the boot of that one is absolutely terrible, and borderline unwatchable. Hell, you would think that with Caroline Munro, and Howard Vernon being in it, as well as all of the famous monsters connections, it would be pretty high on the list. Maybe no original elements in acceptable condition have been discovered.

Anyway, I'm for all the Blu-ray Naschys we can get our mitts on. 

[horrorhunter]

Here's a link to a podcast devoted to Naschy as well as Naschy related Spanish Genre Films: http://naschycast.blogspot.com/



It's the Naschy Cast hosted by Troy Guinn and Rod Barnett. Check 'em out to keep up with Naschy news and to listen to some interesting conversation about the work of Jacinto Molina Alvarez (Paul Naschy) and the people he worked with. 

[Memphremagog]

Here's a link to a podcast devoted to Naschy as well as Naschy related Spanish Genre Films: http://naschycast.blogspot.com/



It's the Naschy Cast hosted by Troy Guinn and Rod Barnett. Check 'em out to keep up with Naschy news and to listen to some interesting conversation about the work of Jacinto Molina Alvarez (Paul Naschy) and the people he worked with. 

Great stuff! 

[horrorhunter]

Remo D's Manor Of Mayhem hosted Assignment Terror (1970) for it's final episode of the series. It was also the movie for the first episode 14 years ago.

Here's the link: https://youtu.be/Ps1NXjN3xBA





Shane Dallmann is a Monster Movie scholar and a helluva Horror Host. Thanks for all the fun shows, dude! The Manor will be missed.