Jess Franco

[g053584398]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

I love Succubus. It's a shame Franco messed with the photography though, wonder if Fulci saw it and decided to produce a whole film that way? Love Janine Reynaud as well, she's part of the Red Lips duo that Franco should have used more. Perhaps they didn't fancy his bush zoom lens following them around though.

I've never watched Succubus and it has literally been on my to-watch pile for several years now. Must get around to it!

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by g053584398

I've never watched Succubus and it has literally been on my to-watch pile for several years now. Must get around to it!

The UK release is a mess apparently. I hope you have the BU release.

Be warned Franco uses extreme soft focus in some scenes, it's like watching through cotton wool at times.

Check out these two grabs i've done as an example. The first one is normal, the second hazy.

[g053584398]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

The UK release is a mess apparently. I hope you have the BU release.

Be warned Franco uses extreme soft focus in some scenes, it's like watching through cotton wool at times.

Check out these two grabs i've done as an example. The first one is normal, the second hazy.

I picked up the BU release years ago because I'd read that the UK Anchor Bay version uses a pan-and-scanned print. At least it doesn't look as hazy as Fulci's Conquest!

So what are your favourite Franco films Dem?

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by g053584398

I picked up the BU release years ago because I'd read that the UK Anchor Bay version uses a pan-and-scanned print. At least it doesn't look as hazy as Fulci's Conquest!

So what are your favourite Franco films Dem?

Sadisterotica (Two Undercover Angels)
The Girl From Rio
Count Dracula
X-312 Flight to Hell
The Demons
Jack the Ripper
Cannibal Terror
Devil Hunter
Bloody Moon
The Sexual Story of O
Mansion of the Living Dead
Golden Temple Amazons
Faceless.

I think i own around 30 - 40 of his films. I've probably only seen a quarter of his total output.

What about you g? Which are your favourites?

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Everyone!!!

Which are your favourite Jess Franco films?

[Aurora75]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Everyone!!!

Which are your favourite Jess Franco films?

There are so many I haven't seen but really love 'Venus In Furs'

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

I personally find Succubus to be one of Franco's weakest films.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Everyone!!!

Which are your favourite Jess Franco films?

Some of my faves:

The Awful Dr. Orlof (1962)
Bloody Moon (1981)
The Diabolical Dr. Z (1966)
Eugenie (1970)
Faceless (1987)
Female Vampire (1973)
The Sadistic Baron Von Klaus (1962)
She Killed in Ecstasy (1971)
Venus in Furs (1970)

Checking my rankings, Venus in Furs is currently my highest rated Franco film.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

Some of my faves:

The Awful Dr. Orlof (1962)
Bloody Moon (1981)
The Diabolical Dr. Z (1966)
Eugenie (1970)
Faceless (1987)
Female Vampire (1973)
The Sadistic Baron Von Klaus (1962)
She Killed in Ecstasy (1971)
Venus in Furs (1970)

Checking my rankings, Venus in Furs is currently my highest rated Franco film.

Do you own a lot of Franco films B_E?

After checking i seem to have 36. There are loads i should pick up.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Do you own a lot of Franco films B_E?

After checking i seem to have 36. There are loads i should pick up.

Yes, I have quite a few in my collection. There are always more of Uncle Jess' delights to pick up though!