Mario Bava

[Justin101]

Can anyone recommend some good Region Free (or R2) DVDs of the 60's films, Blood & Black Lace, Hatchet for a Honeymoon, etc etc.

Is the ABUK Box Set worth grabbing (print quality etc..)

cheers

[Gojirosan]

Originally Posted by Justin101

Is the ABUK Box Set worth grabbing (print quality etc..)

Yes, very much so. Excellent quality.

[Splatterdragon73]

Imo Odeon's recent DVD release of AHFAH boasts a superior cover to the old ABUK edition. But the latter has a slightly better selection of extras if i'm not mistaken. However, some early copies apparently suffered from an audio glitch so be careful if you're buying one.

There's also a reputedly impressive German edition of Planet Of The Vampires. Italian DVD label Raro have dabbled in some Bava magic too with DVD versions of Bay Of Blood, Baron Blood and a two disc set of Lisa And the Devil coupled with The House Of Exorcism.

[bdc]

Is that UK boxset really good?
I seem to remember complaints about motion blurring or am I confusing it with another UK box?

[Gojirosan]

I've not noticed any issues with mine.

That's not to say they aren't there, but I can't recall anything.

[bdc]

I could also be mistaken,I'm not certain I remember correctly...

[Pete]

Originally Posted by bdc

Is that UK boxset really good?
I seem to remember complaints about motion blurring or am I confusing it with another UK box?

I thought it was fine, but then again i'm not as fussy as some people when it comes to pq.

You should buy it B.

[Splatterdragon73]

I forgot to mention the Italian double disc set of gothic great The Mask Of Satan. Such a mighty monochrome masterpiece this film.