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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0728665390464
Format: Full Screen, NTSC
Label: Family Value Collection
Manufacturer: Family Value Collection
Number Of Items: 1
Publication Date: 2005
Publisher: Family Value Collection
Running Time: 178 minutes
Sales Rank: 162516
Studio: Family Value Collection
Theatrical Release Date: 1971
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Hatchet for a Honeymoon (90 m) This classic is somewhat different compared to most of Mario Bava's other movies, and perhaps even his most accessible film. Hatchet revolves around a common horror theme; a serial killer and his motivations, and is another Bava-omnibus of stylish direction, wonderful music, beautiful scenery and a unique, tense atmosphere. Bava never ceases to surprise, it is truly remarkable how this director is able to portray such ugly things like murder, insanity, & aggression in an artistic way! This film is far ahead of its time with the ironic portrayal of a horrible murderer as a classy and intelligent businessman. Stephen Forsyth is brilliantly cast as John. He owns a fashion gallery in Paris, specializing in wedding dresses. He desparately wants to divorce his wife because he despises her, but she won't let him. Like it's the most normal thing in the world, John confesses to the audience that he's a multiple murderer. 'A woman should only live till her wedding day', he says, 'love once and then die'! Forsyth was a great choice to play John; he's handsome and extremely charismatic, but also very frightening and morbid looking at the same time. John is aware that he's sick, yet he can't control the urge to kill again. The second half of the film is even more brilliant, with a perfect image of a man stuck in a downwards spiral of insanity. Next on your bill is the lesser known Die Sister Die (88 m) a made for TV movie that has the feel of a good old 60s William Castle film like Homicidal or The Night Walker. Edith Atwater is great as the tough old bird who knows her evil brother is out to get her. There are some arty dream sequences that are quite creepy and gory, and there's a surprise ending that's a surprise, for a change. Interesting, and worth seeking out. Best yet is the crisp transfer running an extra 6 minutes over the standard video versions.
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