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Old 14th June 2021, 06:18 AM
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88 or Grindhouse which is the better release?
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I got the 88 release and seems to be a bit sharper on the picture quality.
But the US Grindhouse release is a double disc set and contains numerous Easter eggs and two additional films on the second disc

The breakdown and comments from Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - I Drink Your Blood (Blu-ray) (1970)

Blu-ray ALL America - Grindhouse Releasing
Extras:
DISC ONE
  • The Film (Theatrical X-Rated Cut)
  • The Film (Director's Cut)
  • Audio commentary on both versions by director David E. Durston and Bhaskar Roy Chowdhury (2003)
  • Audio commentary on the theatrical version by actors Jack Damon and Tyde Kierney (2016)
  • Deleted Scenes (6:04; with optional commentary by David E. Durston and Bhaskar Roy Chowdhury)
    - Grandpa’s Acid Freak Out (1:43)
    - Andy and Sylvia (1:33)
    - Original Downbeat Ending (1:50)
    - Petey Confesses (1:04)
  • Out-Takes (3:11)
  • "Mahoning Drive-In Show" featurette (Oct. 2, 2015) (5:48)

DISC TWO
  • Interviews:
    - "The I Drink Your Blood Show with Your Host David Durston" (28:53)
    - "David Durston: Going for the Jugular" (59:52)
    - "I Drink Your Blood' Reunion" (Hollywood, New Beverly Cinema, March 25, 2003) (34:59)
    - "David Durston and Lynn Lowry: Cinema Wasteland, Cleveland October 1, 2004” (17:11)
    - "David Durston: Cinema Wasteland, Cleveland October 3, 2004” (3:49)
  • - Trailer (2:49)
  • - Radio Spot (:59)
  • - Still Gallery
    -- Production Stills (35 images)
    -- Cast & Crew (41 images)
    -- Theatrical – U.S. (43 images)
    -- Theatrical – Foreign (31 images)
    -- Video Releases (32 images)
    -- Blood-Horrors (49 images)
  • - Bios and Filmographies (Text)
    -- David E. Durston (8 Pages)
    -- Bhaskar Roy Chowdhury (4 Pages)
    -- Jerry Gross (19 Pages)
  • - German Super 8 Versions
    -- Haus Des Blutigen Schreckens (15:59)
    -- Die Satansbande (23:45)
  • "I Eat Your Skin" feature film (1971) (81:21)
    -- "Swamp Man: William Grefe 2nd Unit Director of I Eat Your Skin” featurette (18:14)
    -- "They Came from the Swamp" Trailer (3:41)
  • "Blue Sextet" feature film (1971 )(89:26)
    -- Audio commentary by Producer / Co-Star Jack Damon
  • Grindhouse Releasing Prevues (with Play All option)
    - "An American Hippie In Israel" (3:02)
    - "Pieces" (0:32)
    - "Cannibal Holocaust" (1:25)
    - "Cannibal Ferox" (2:45)
    - "The Tough Ones" (3:30)
    - "Scum of the Earth" (2:13)
    - "The Beyond" (3:26)
    - "Cat in the Brain" (1:58)
    - "Corruption" (1:50)
    - "The Swimmer" (2:43)
    - "The Big Gundown" (2:13)
    - "Ice House" (1:39)
    - "Massacre Mafia Style" (2:18)
    - "Gone with the Pope" (2:00)

Easter Eggs:
  • DISC ONE:
  • "Sanitation - Rodent and Insect Control" (9:22) [On main menu highlight "Play" click down, a blood splat will appear]
  • DISC TWO
  • "Cult Movies Awards" (March 9, 2002) (9:33, SD) [On Bios and Filmographies: David E. Durston page 7, top of the page "Video Play" in red.]
  • "Stigma" Radio Spots / Images (1:24) [On Bios and Filmographies: David E. Durston page 8, "Video Play" in red.]
  • "The Evil King Cobra Dance" (6:12, SD) [On Bios and Filmographies: Bhaskar Roy Chowdhury page 2, top of the page "Video Play" in red.]
  • "Africa Blood and Guts" (1970) Trailer (2:25) [On Bios and Filmographies: Jerry Gross page 18, top of the page "Video Play" in red.]
  • "Zombie" (1979) Trailer (1:32) [On Bios and Filmographies: Jerry Gross page 19, bottom of the page "Video Play" in red.]
  • "I Drink Your Blood" Still Gallery with audio interview (7:08) [After clicking Bios and Filmographie, highlight "Jerry Gross" and click left, a syringe will appear]
  • "Song dedicate to the film" (2:19) [On main menu highlight "Extras" click left and a severed head will appear]
  • "Elvira: Midnight Madness" Intro / Outro (3:44, SD) [On "Bonus Features" highlight "Play Movie" ("I Eat Your Skin) click left, a jewel Elvira dagger will appear]

Specs
Subtitles: English HoH
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
Case type: Keep Case
Notes: First 3000 copies come with an "Offical I Drink Your Blood Horror Hypo" (syringe pen). includes a 6-page liner notes booklet with by David Szulkin, Tyde Kierney and John Damon.


Blu-ray B United Kingdom - 88 Films
Extras:
  • The Film - X-Rated Theatrical Cut (83:30)
  • The Film - Director's Cut (88:19)
  • Audio commentary on both versions by director David E. Durston and Bhaskar Roy Chowdhury (2003)
  • Audio commentary on the theatrical version by actors Jack Damon and Tyde Kierney (2016)
  • Deleted Scenes (6:04; also with optional commentary by director David E. Durston and actor Bhaskar Roy Choudhury):
    - Grandpa’s Acid Freak Out (1:43)
    - Andy and Sylvia (1:33)
    - Original Downbeat Ending (1:50)
    - Petey Confesses (1:04)
  • Outtakes (3:11)
  • "Mahoning Drive-In Show" featurette (Oct. 2, 2015) (5:48)

Specs:
Subtitles: English HoH
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
Soundtrack(s): English LPCM 2.0 Mono
Case type: Keep Case
Notes: Comes with a reversible sleeve with choice of artworks
If purchased via the 88 Films website you get a limited edition card slipcover.
Copyright on the print is 1971 but the film premiered on December 15th 1970 in the USA

OVERALL WINNER: Blu-ray ALL

The US disc has far and away the most extensive package.

CUTS:
Blu-ray ALL America- Grindhouse Releasing - No cuts - Includes both the theatrical X-rated cut (83:30) and the director's cut (88:19)
Blu-ray B United Kingdom- 88 Films - No cuts - Includes both the theatrical X-rated cut (83:30) and the director's cut (88:19)
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