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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#3 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 DAYLIGHT YEARS surveys the early, sun-soaked nudist era of Wishman's career. From NUDE ON THE MOON (Wishman's dreamlike sci-fi triumph) to HIDEOUT IN THE SUN (a crackpot nudie-noir) AGFA + Something Weird are honored to present these effervescent DIY treasures in gorgeous new restorations.
directed by: Doris Wishman starring: Various 1960-1965 / 428 min (combined) / 1.37:1 / English DTS-HD MA 1.0
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray set
English SDH subtitles
Disc 1: NUDE ON THE MOON (1961) and BLAZE STARR GOES NUDIST (1962)
Restorations from the original 35mm camera negatives
NUDE ON THE MOON: Commentary with director Frank Henenlotter and filmmaker Anthony Snead
BLAZE STARR GOES NUDIST: Commentary with Wishman biographer Michael Bowen
Theatrical trailers
“Daylight Years” photo gallery
Booklet with writing from Something Weird’s Lisa Petrucci and a vintage Doris Wishman interview
Disc 2: HIDEOUT IN THE SUN (1960) and GENTLEMEN PREFER NATURE GIRLS (1963)
HIDEOUT IN THE SUN: Preservation from Doris Wishman’s personal 16mm print
HIDEOUT IN THE SUN: Commentary with Wishman biographer Michael Bowen
GENTLEMEN PREFER NATURE GIRLS: Restoration from the original 35mm camera negative
Unseen Doris Wishman interview from 1974
Theatrical trailers
Disc 3: DIARY OF A NUDIST (1961) and THE PRINCE AND THE NATURE GIRL (1965)
DIARY OF A NUDIST: Restoration from the original 35mm camera negative
DIARY OF A NUDIST: Commentary with queer film historian Elizabeth Purchell
THE PRINCE AND THE NATURE GIRL: Preservation from the only existing 35mm film elements - in German with English subtitles
Overall rating: 4.758794 / 5 from 199 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This limited edition set of Doris Wishman's films, housed in a beautifully designed slipcase, is praised for its stunning restorations and fantastic presentation. Customers appreciate the quality of the packaging and the inclusion of insightful commentary tracks and interviews.
Summary topics
Slipcase Design (7%): It was observed by customers that the slipcase is beautiful, with a magnet inside and a reversible cover art.
Packaging Quality (15%): Based on a significant number of customers, the packaging is highly praised for its beauty and quality.
Film Restoration (9%): It was highlighted by customers that the restoration of the films of Doris Wishman is outstanding.
Film Quality (9%): Customers keep praising the movie as incredible and a must-have for any Something Weird movie conneseuir.
Product Presentation (10%): It was reported by customers that the presentation of the product is fantastic and the packaging is beautiful.
"The transfers are lovingly presented, the special features and commentaries are informative and entertaining." — Kevin R.
"These films look great, the colors quite vibrant, the restoration which was done is exceptional." — Logan G.
"Films are great fun and the transfers look great." — Andy T.
Reviews
The Daylight Years
"This collection was a lot of fun. Very glad I picked this up. Great restoration work. Box are is great and love the magnets to keep them together."
— Matthew F. (5/5)
More 60s exploitation oddities
"Pretty much what you'd expect: super cheap, weirdly paced, but a fun watch if you like obscure drive-in stuff."
— CHAN T. (5/5)
Great Collection of Early Films
"While these early nudist films lack the intrigue of the films she would make later, it is truly a delight to see the crisp transfer of restored films."
— Zakaria S. (4/5)
Great release!
"Great multi film collection release with Films of Doris Wishman. Recommended stuff in here."
— Sebastian V. (5/5)
Unusual but enjoyable
"Bizzare, but fascinating sexploitation that is quite enjoyable once you get past the low budget standard regardless this is an extremely nice presentation of movies made even more enjoyable in this updated format. Plus packaging is outstanding !"
— Dean P. (4/5)
A+ work as always
"Beautiful restoration, clearly a lot of effort was made in this presentation. A cut above the rest, as always, from AGFA"
— Graham S. (5/5)
I much prefer the earlier
"I much prefer the earlier light-weight nudie-cuties to the grittier later Wishman films. . . plus extensive footage filmed at Coral Castle for Nude on the Moon make this an essential."
— Peter R. (5/5)
Great Set!
"Fun collection of underseen films."
— Eric F. (5/5)
The Films of Doris Wishman: The Daylight Years
"Essential collection!"
— Jack H. (5/5)
Sun out, boobs out.
"Another wonderful collection of Dorris Wishman films that brings together some of her well-known, classics, such as Nude on the Moon, Blaze Star Goes Nudist, and Hide Out in the Sun. Additionally, some of her lesser known movies, such as The Prince and the Nature Girl. The movies are so fun in there charm of its low-budget production, and cheekiness."
— Preston C. (5/5)
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