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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#1 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 TWILIGHT YEARS surveys the last major era of Wishman’s career. From DEADLY WEAPONS and DOUBLE AGENT 73 (crime epics starring the iconic Chesty Morgan) to LET ME DIE A WOMAN (a semi-documentary about transgender people), AGFA + Something Weird are honored to present these triumphant DIY treasures in dazzling new restorations.
directed by: Doris Wishman starring: Various 1970-1977 / 523 min (combined) / 1.37:1, 1.85:1 / English Mono
Additional info:
Disc 1: DEADLY WEAPONS (1974) and DOUBLE AGENT 73 (1974)
Region Free Blu-ray
2K restorations from the original 35mm camera negatives
DEADLY WEAPONS: Commentary with Doris Wishman biographer Michael Bowen
DEADLY WEAPONS: Commentary with Bleeding Skull’s Annie Choi and Joseph A. Ziemba
DOUBLE AGENT 73: Commentary with filmmaker Frank Henenlotter
Theatrical trailers
Booklet with writing from Something Weird’s Lisa Petrucci and a vintage Doris Wishman interview by artist Peggy Ahwhesh
English SDH subtitles
Disc 2: THE AMAZING TRANSPLANT (1970) and LET ME DIE A WOMAN (1977)
Region Free Blu-ray
2K restorations from the original 35mm camera negatives
LET ME DIE A WOMAN: Commentary with artist and porn performer Carta Monir
Theatrical trailers
“Twilight Years” photo gallery
English SDH subtitles
Disc 3: THE IMMORAL THREE (1975), KEYHOLES ARE FOR PEEPING (1972), and LOVE TOY (1971)
Region Free Blu-ray
2K restorations from the original 35mm camera negatives
THE IMMORAL THREE: Commentary with film programmer Lars Nilsen and AGFA’s Bret Berg
Theatrical trailers
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.720497 / 5 from 161 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This limited edition set of Doris Wishman's films, presented in a special slipcase and slipcover, is highly praised for its stunning restorations, gorgeous presentation, and premium packaging. The collection includes notable titles such as 'Deadly Weapons' and 'Double Agent 73', with engaging commentaries and theatrical trailers. Available exclusively on the website and select indie retailers, this set is a must-have for fans of exploitation cinema.
"The films look great, the packaging is top notch." — Tyler W.
"Outstanding collection from AGFA, awesome magnetic box and artwork !!" — richard c.
"Incredible packaging, insane and distinctive films!" — Paul N.
Reviews
For fan only
"Not my jamais but nice collections."
— Jean-François N. (2/5)
Purchased for a friend who said it was great
"I thought the packaging was great on this, and love that these films are getting such nice combining sets. Got this for a friend as a gift and it went over great. Just might borrow it eventually!"
— Joe V. (5/5)
Wishman's 70s era were a hit
"The best of the set and a shocking look at how Wishman got better by the decades. Loved all of these films and their trashy nature's. Great amount of unintentional laughs and just an overall fun time. The extras included were also a nice deep dive into Wishman's artistry."
— Cody B. (5/5)
Fantastic collection
"If you're a Wishman fan, this is a must-have. I wish the slipcase wasn't limited edition; I missed out on it & this disc looks a little anemic on my shelf next to the other 2 that do have the slipcases…"
— Stefan P. (4/5)
Deadly Weapons!
"A great collection from Doris Wishman Chesty Morgan is a knock out of you know what I mean."
— James S. (5/5)
Cool
"Loved it"
— Jon B. (5/5)
Third Doris set is just as fun as first 2
"I can only imagine the effort to create and then restore these flicks but they look and sound great and are a fun watch. Thanks agfa and VinSyn for introducing me to Doris. Mostly crime themed stuff in this collection. Cool packaging."
— Kresh R. (4/5)
Buy This Or BUST!
"Doris Wishman is a legend. Enough said. Fantastic transfers with the available elements, packaging is top notch, and the extras are great extensive. Highly recommended."
— Jeffrey L. (4/5)
Buy it
"Awesome magnetic slipcases"
— Mitchell Y. (5/5)
Female Ed Wood
"The acting is horrible. The pacing is slow. The sets are cheap. The nudity is plentiful. If you are a fan of Doris Wishman, then these movies are for you. If you are a fan of nudity, then these movies are for you. If you are a fan of low-grade Z movies, then these movies are for you. I’d rate these movies individually, but they are basically the same in horribleness. The subject matter is different enough in each movie, but the execution is all the same."
— wendell c. (4/5)
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