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This special limited edition spot gloss magnetized slipcase & slipcover set is limited to 5,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. This is Vol#2 of a three part set.
Presented in partnership with Something Weird Video...
The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) represents the world's largest theatrical catalog of exploitation cinema. Their home video line presents a diverse selection of movies, ranging from new preservations of classics from the vast library of Something Weird to the wildest in shot-on-video (SOV) titles. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
No one will ever make movies like Doris Wishman made movies. One of the most prolific women filmmakers in the history of American cinema, writer-director-editor Wishman created collisions between surrealism and exploitation that feel like they materialized from an alternate universe. THE FILMS OF DORIS WISHMAN: THE MOONLIGHT YEARS surveys the mid-period, gutter-noir era of Wishman’s career. From BAD GIRLS GO TO HELL (Wishman’s iconic crime epic) to INDECENT DESIRES (a horror-tinged sexploitation mindwarp), AGFA + Something Weird are honored to present these triumphant DIY treasures in sparkling new restorations.
directed by: Doris Wishman starring: Various 1965-1969 / 623 min (combined) / 1.37:1, 1.85:1 / English Mono
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray set
English SDH subtitles
Disc 1: BAD GIRLS GO TO HELL (1965),INDECENT DESIRES (1968), and A TASTE OF FLESH (1967)
2K restorations from the original 35mm camera negatives
A TASTE OF FLESH: Preserved from the Something Weird S-VHS master*
BAD GIRLS GO TO HELL: Commentary with filmmaker Frank Henenlotter
INDECENT DESIRES: Commentary with queer film historian Liz Purchell
Theatrical trailers
Booklet with writing from Something Weird’s Lisa Petrucci and a vintage Doris Wishman interview by author Mike Watt
Disc 2: ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER MAN (1966),MY BROTHER’S WIFE (1966), and PASSION FEVER (1969)
2K restorations from the original 35mm camera negatives
PASSION FEVER: Preserved from the Something Weird S-VHS master*
MY BROTHER’S WIFE: Commentary with Wishman biographer Michael Bowen
Theatrical trailers
“Moonlight Years” photo gallery
Disc 3: THE SEX PERILS OF PAULETTE (1965), THE HOT MONTH OF AUGUST (1966), and TOO MUCH TOO OFTEN! (1968)
2K restorations from the original 35mm camera negatives
TOO MUCH TOO OFTEN!: Preserved from the Something Weird S-VHS master*
Theatrical trailers
*Original film elements for these titles have been lost.
Overall rating: 4.7258883 / 5 from 197 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This limited edition box set of Doris Wishman's films is praised for its excellent packaging, beautiful restoration, and classy appearance. Customers appreciate the special features and the quality of the film transfers.
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Film Restoration (9%): Customers expressed appreciation for the beautiful and pristine restoration of films from Doris Wishman's career.
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Box Packaging (18%): Customers keep praising the packaging, with many describing it as great, beautiful, and gorgeous.
Box Design (6%): It was observed by customers that the box of the product is classy and well-packaged.
"Gorgeous packaging, gorgeous transfers and great special features." — Samuel B.
"The movies look beautiful and the packaging is gorgeous." — Jason M.
"Excellent release with a top tier transfer and packaging." — Marcus P.
Reviews
Doris
"Nine films, ten-plus hours, and approximately three sensible camera angles between them—heaven, in other words. Wishman’s gutter-noir years are gloriously singular, with Bad Girls Go to Hell and Indecent Desires as personal standouts. AGFA gets the most out of the wildly varied elements and presents the whole beautiful mess with care."
— Antonio A. (5/5)
Wish She Was My Aunt
"Everything has already been said about the movies. As for the AGFA packaging, it's excellent. All three volumes look gorgeous stacked together, even if the magnetic cases are a little. . . weird!"
— massimiliano m. (5/5)
Wishman is Glorious Trash
"Doris Wishman films are like “Pieces” - they are exactly what you think they are: glorious, low budget trash that isn’t to be taken seriously. The entire three-part set is great for fans of the genre but NOT for casuals. The magnetic set is awesome."
— Aaron P. (5/5)
Classic 60s nudist exploitation
"Super low-budget and kind of quirky, but pretty cool if you're into weird old cult cinema. Peak Doris Wishman vibes."
— CHAN T. (5/5)
The Films of Doris Wishman: The Moonlight Years
"Another beautiful set bought that completes the collection. Not for everyone, but a must to experience."
— Ryan F. (5/5)
More AGFA goodness
"I love everything AGFA, especially deep dives like this into a niche filmography. Excellent work here as always."
— Graham S. (5/5)
Great set from AGFA, looking
"Great set from AGFA, looking forward to watching these"
— David H. (5/5)
The Films of Doris Wishman: The Moonlight Years
"A nice collection with great packaging"
— Andrew D. (5/5)
Possibly the Definitive Period
"A lot of folks find Wishman's work through her two films with Chesty Morgan and often consider that her most iconic work, but none of that would be possible without her black and white roughie period collected here. Bad Girls Go to Hell and The Sex Perils of Pauline are the actual definitive films of Doris Wishman and it's great to finally see them restored."
— Carlos E. (5/5)
The Films of Doris Wishman: The Moonlight Years
"Essential collection!"
— Jack H. (5/5)
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