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Every Video Nasty critiqued and explored, followed by the original trailers, for the first time ever on DVD! Prepare to be corrupted and depraved once more with this definitive guide to the Video Nasties phenomenon - one of the most extraordinary and scandalous eras in the history of British film. For the first time ever on DVD, TRAILERS to all 72 films that fell foul of the Director of Public Prosecutions are featured with specially filmed intros for each title in a lavish three-disc collector's edition box-set, alongside a brand new documentary - VIDEO NASTIES: MORAL PANIC, CENSORSHIP AND VIDEOTAPE.
Disc One The era-defining and critically acclaimed documentary VIDEO NASTIES: MORAL PANIC, CENSORSHIP AND VIDEOTAPE directed by Jake (Doghouse) West and produced by Marc Morris features interviews with filmmakers Neil Marshall ('The Descent', 'Doomsday'), Christopher Smith ('Severance', 'Black Death') and MP Graham Bright as well as rare archive footage featuring James Ferman (director of the BBFC 1975-1999) & Mary Whitehouse. Taking in the explosion of home video, the erosion of civil liberties, the introduction of draconian censorship measures, hysterical press campaigns and the birth of many careers born in blood and videotape, West's documentary also reflects on the influence this peculiar era still exerts on us today.
Disc Two presents the 39 titles that were successfully prosecuted in UK courts and deemed liable to deprave and corrupt. These included: 'Absurd', 'Cannibal Holocaust', 'The Driller Killer', 'I Spit on Your Grave', 'Nightmares in a Damaged Brain', 'Snuff' & 'Zombie Flesh-Eaters'.
Disc Three presents the 33 titles that were initially banned, but then subsequently acquitted and removed from the DPP's list. These included: 'Death Trap', 'Deep River Savages', 'The Evil Dead', 'Human Experiments', 'The Toolbox Murders' & Zombie Creeping Flesh. Discs 2 & 3 can be viewed either as a non-stop trailer show, or with newly-filmed introductions from a wide range of acclaimed media academics and notable genre journalists. Each disc is preceded by a brief introduction by cult horror presenter Emily Booth. The Video Nasties: Definitive Guide t-shirt is also available http://www.amazon.co.uk/Video-Nasties-Definitive-Guide-T-Shirt/dp/B004GEJ1N8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292498585&sr=1-1&searchContext=B004GEJ1N8
Disc One The era-defining and critically acclaimed documentary VIDEO NASTIES: MORAL PANIC, CENSORSHIP AND VIDEOTAPE directed by Jake (Doghouse) West and produced by Marc Morris features interviews with filmmakers Neil Marshall ('The Descent', 'Doomsday'), Christopher Smith ('Severance', 'Black Death') and MP Graham Bright as well as rare archive footage featuring James Ferman (director of the BBFC 1975-1999) & Mary Whitehouse. Taking in the explosion of home video, the erosion of civil liberties, the introduction of draconian censorship measures, hysterical press campaigns and the birth of many careers born in blood and videotape, West's documentary also reflects on the influence this peculiar era still exerts on us today.
Disc Two presents the 39 titles that were successfully prosecuted in UK courts and deemed liable to deprave and corrupt. These included: 'Absurd', 'Cannibal Holocaust', 'The Driller Killer', 'I Spit on Your Grave', 'Nightmares in a Damaged Brain', 'Snuff' & 'Zombie Flesh-Eaters'.
Disc Three presents the 33 titles that were initially banned, but then subsequently acquitted and removed from the DPP's list. These included: 'Death Trap', 'Deep River Savages', 'The Evil Dead', 'Human Experiments', 'The Toolbox Murders' & Zombie Creeping Flesh. Discs 2 & 3 can be viewed either as a non-stop trailer show, or with newly-filmed introductions from a wide range of acclaimed media academics and notable genre journalists. Each disc is preceded by a brief introduction by cult horror presenter Emily Booth. The Video Nasties: Definitive Guide t-shirt is also available http://www.amazon.co.uk/Video-Nasties-Definitive-Guide-T-Shirt/dp/B004GEJ1N8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292498585&sr=1-1&searchContext=B004GEJ1N8
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Every Video Nasty critiqued and explored, followed by the original trailers, for the first time ever on DVD! Prepare to be corrupted and depraved once more with this definitive guide to the Video Nasties phenomenon - one of the most extraordinary and scandalous eras in the history of British film. For the first time ever on DVD, TRAILERS to all 72 films that fell foul of the Director of Public Prosecutions are featured with specially filmed intros for each title in a lavish three-disc collector's edition box-set, alongside a brand new documentary - VIDEO NASTIES: MORAL PANIC, CENSORSHIP AND VIDEOTAPE.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Ceallaigh
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having only seen a handful of the video nasties but have a keen interest in Italian horror and exploitation in general (and on deciding to write about such films in my course) I decided to buy this after hearing good things about it before, and was not disappointed! Excellent in-depth documentary featuring interviews with people from both sides of the fence, rightly examining the unfortunate social impact of the ridiculous witch hunts that, as they point out, put sellers of horror films in prison for longer than drug dealers...
You get a good variety of writers/critics on here that really know what they're talking about, some who were clearly very much into the video nasties trend and other cult film/horror-oriented scholars like Xavier Mendik and Kim Newman...my only criticism perhaps being that at times you get the feeling that certain people are hogging the interview/trailer introduction space, but it's all good...
Also great fun just watching the set of trailers as they are often in themselves hilarious...has inspired me to gradually collect all video nasties, even the obviously awful-looking ones! Must buy for any fan of decent/underrated (and unfairly prosecuted) horror!
You get a good variety of writers/critics on here that really know what they're talking about, some who were clearly very much into the video nasties trend and other cult film/horror-oriented scholars like Xavier Mendik and Kim Newman...my only criticism perhaps being that at times you get the feeling that certain people are hogging the interview/trailer introduction space, but it's all good...
Also great fun just watching the set of trailers as they are often in themselves hilarious...has inspired me to gradually collect all video nasties, even the obviously awful-looking ones! Must buy for any fan of decent/underrated (and unfairly prosecuted) horror!
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By S. Currie
Format:DVD
As in the header. This docu, is lovingly made with a lot of detail, even down to the cute 'VHS 10th generation bootleg' filter it places over certain parts to reminisce or make a point :) There is SO MUCH content in this 3 DVD set. Hours upon hours of info and clips and (mostly) learned opinion on the subjects at hand.
Both the pro and con reviewers/interviewees are always eloquent and interesting with the exception of, the lovely but odd Emily Booth, who seems to be reading from a cue card and is always looking off screen during her moments in front of the camera. It's a little off putting, but you can tell she loves and is truly interested in the subject matter she is talking about, so it's not so bad...
The main documentary is particularly wonderful, always treating the viewer as a sensible adult, steering away from revelling in or shamelessly downplaying the content of the movies. Some of these films were genuinely unpleasant and it is made clear. Though the ridiculous nature of the furore surrounding them is shown for what it truly was and with some wonderfully funny anecdotes for good measure. Finding out about the somewhat crooked and hypocritical DPP group and Government representatives of the time, is possibly an eye opener, certainly an eyebrow raiser. The final parting interview is particularly excellent. The man interviewed ( sorry i forget his name ) makes several excellent points about censorship in general and people in Government or positions of great influence that should be heeded, but as he points out, never will be...
Above anything, this DVD set is at the very least value for money due to the sheer amount of content crammed into it. We're talking 12 hours or more in total here. And if you are a fan of the genre or even just interested in the subject of censorship and media, this will have something for you i am certain.
For fans of the genre, it's just so much fun to watch back at the (mostly) ludicrous and downright terrible films that caused such a fuss back then. Old grindhouse trailers certainly are something...
And to paraphrase a government pro-censor, remember that scientific evidence shows that these films have the possibility to turn our children and DOGS into killers :) (yes, of course it turns out that there was NO scientific evidence whatsoever) Paws for thought !... or not :D
Both the pro and con reviewers/interviewees are always eloquent and interesting with the exception of, the lovely but odd Emily Booth, who seems to be reading from a cue card and is always looking off screen during her moments in front of the camera. It's a little off putting, but you can tell she loves and is truly interested in the subject matter she is talking about, so it's not so bad...
The main documentary is particularly wonderful, always treating the viewer as a sensible adult, steering away from revelling in or shamelessly downplaying the content of the movies. Some of these films were genuinely unpleasant and it is made clear. Though the ridiculous nature of the furore surrounding them is shown for what it truly was and with some wonderfully funny anecdotes for good measure. Finding out about the somewhat crooked and hypocritical DPP group and Government representatives of the time, is possibly an eye opener, certainly an eyebrow raiser. The final parting interview is particularly excellent. The man interviewed ( sorry i forget his name ) makes several excellent points about censorship in general and people in Government or positions of great influence that should be heeded, but as he points out, never will be...
Above anything, this DVD set is at the very least value for money due to the sheer amount of content crammed into it. We're talking 12 hours or more in total here. And if you are a fan of the genre or even just interested in the subject of censorship and media, this will have something for you i am certain.
For fans of the genre, it's just so much fun to watch back at the (mostly) ludicrous and downright terrible films that caused such a fuss back then. Old grindhouse trailers certainly are something...
And to paraphrase a government pro-censor, remember that scientific evidence shows that these films have the possibility to turn our children and DOGS into killers :) (yes, of course it turns out that there was NO scientific evidence whatsoever) Paws for thought !... or not :D
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
not as good as its made out to be by others
I bought this as i am a fan of the films and saw all the 5 star reviews on here. Also, i have been impressed with the previous DVDs that Nucleus have released. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Bogart
5.0 out of 5 stars
nostalgia rules!
I was humming and haaing about buying this because it's a bit pricey but I'm glad I did because it's well worth it. Hours of great clips, trailers and in-depth analysis! Brilliant!
Published 17 days ago by tommm
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you like the genre, you NEED this!
For months I have had this title in my `Wish List' - thinking that it was quite a hefty price. However, after watching the documentary on one the SKY channels, I decided to buy... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Christopher Watton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
How can and self-respecting horror fan not love this set? All the political bs, all the law enforcement crap... it shows clearly how insanity ruled at that time. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bob
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting documentary
Kinda plays as region free from time to time on my PS3, if that makes any sense... If not, just play it in your Mac Book and it plays fine! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Eric Gibeau
5.0 out of 5 stars
The nastiest DVD guide
A must for any horror fan who who wants to understand the depraved and underworld roots of horror's dark side. This 3 disc boxset has an astonishing 13. Read more
Published 11 months ago by jason crawford
5.0 out of 5 stars
complete and cool!
Ladies and Gentlemen,
here we have a great boxset about exploitation film. unmissable for every film buff. Hours and hours of entertainment. Read more
here we have a great boxset about exploitation film. unmissable for every film buff. Hours and hours of entertainment. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Massimiliano
4.0 out of 5 stars
Video nasties.....
A terrible time to be British and a terrible time to be a movie fan. The harrassment, the persecution and the harranging by the British media and self appointed moral guardians. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Navaron
5.0 out of 5 stars
Does exactly what it says!!
I'm not gonna harp on about this - it is what it says! - The definitive guide to Video Nasties
You'll laugh at the 'still' pathetic and dated views of these people who... Read more
You'll laugh at the 'still' pathetic and dated views of these people who... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Desmond Resmond
3.0 out of 5 stars
Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Though Nucleus Films is to be commended for such a sterling package (You really won't feel 13 hours fly by. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Anthony Nesbitt
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