I've been looking forward to DVD releases of these three films (I already own them all on VHS) and didn't wish to neither take mere rumours as facts - nor be content with being in the dark. So I got in touch with Cliff Mac of SHOUT! and asked him about it.
I guess his reply could have been more optimistic - but then again it could also have been more pessimistic!! He simply doesn't know if they are going to release these three films! In the email that I received he says all three films need new transfers and that those are expensive. He also mentioned that the titles probably won't sell an awful lot - so (reading between the lines) the question is will SHOUT! want to pour money into some old Filipino films (that don't have a selling point like a Pam Grier in them)!?
If SHOUT! decide to put them out - and Cliff stressed if - we won't see them this year.
So, that's the info I have on SAVAGE, THE HOT BOX and WOMAN HUNT as it is right now. I'm certainly crossing my fingers that we'll see DVD releases of the films at some stage.
I watch a lot of cinema while I'm in my studio doing artwork. I was flipping through my sketchbook today and berating myself for not drawing enough, but marveling at all the awesome sounding movies I had written down to find... Thanks to Machete Maidens Unleashed, I have a list of Filippino movies in my sketchbook and I was just lamenting not being able to see them. for what it's worth; Cliff, SHOUT! please give us these films! I personally promise to buy two copies each and promote the fuck out of 'em.
ReplyDeleteHey Goodkind,
ReplyDeleteI watched SAVAGE on VHS tonight and it's a blast! I really hope they'll put it out!!
Oh, and altho I've checked your link before I've never had a look at your blog with your work on it. Gee, wauw, there's some really great stuff there! I love the "Rat City Rollergirl" one. ^_^