Planet of the Vampires (Blu-ray, 1965, Kino Lorber) NEW! SEALED! With SLIPCOVER!

Description: Offered with this listing – in BRAND NEW and SEALED Condition – is the 2022Kino Lorber restored 2K Blu-ray release of the 1965 Italian International Film/ Castilla Cooperativa Cinematográfica / American International Pictures feature“Planet of the Vampires” aka “Terrore nello spazio” (or “Terror in Space”), packaged ina handsome SLIPCOVER presentation with reversible cover artwork. The film wasdirected and co-written by Mario Bava (a towering figure in Italian genrefilms, gialli, and Eurohorror, known for the many roles he has taken since the1930s behind the camera, who has also directed and written or co-written –except where noted – “Black Sunday” – his only solo writing effort, “Herculesin the Haunted World”, “Erik the Conqueror”, “The Girl Who Knew Too Much”, “BlackSabbath”, “The Whip and the Body” – directed only under the alias “John M. Old”,“Blood and Black Lace”, “The Road to Fort Alamo – directed only, “Knives of theAvenger” – directed under the alias “John Hold”, “Kill, Baby, Kill”, “Dr.Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs” [starring Vincent Price], “Danger: Diabolik”, “FiveDolls for an August Moon” – directed only, “Hatchet for the Honeymoon”, “RoyColt & Winchester Jack” – directed only, “Four Times That Night” – directedonly, “A Bay of Blood” [aka “Carnage”, “Twitch of the Death Nerve”, and “BloodBath”], “Baron Blood”, “Lisa and the Devil”, “Shock” – directed only, and “RabidDogs”) from a screenplay by Ib Melchior and Louis M. Heyward. PLEASE NOTE: That whilethere is also an Italian version of the film, this release contains the Englishversion ONLY which is dubbed in English and has English subtitles. The feature stars Barry Sullivan (asCaptain Mark Markary), Norma Bengell (as Sanya), Ángel Aranda (as Wess Wescant),Evi Marandi (as Tiona), Franco Andrei (as Bert), Federico Boido (as Harry Gash),Stelio Candelli (as Brad), Alberto Cevenini (as Toby Markary), Mario Morales (asEldon), Ivan Rassimov (as Carter), Massimo Righi (as Captain Sallis), and FernandoVilleña (as Dr. Karan). “Planet of the Vampires” is ascience fiction horror film produced by Fulvio Lucisano, based on anItalian-language science fiction short story, Renato Pestriniero's “One Nightof 21 Hours”. American International Pictures (AIP) released the film as thesupporting film on a double feature with Daniel Haller’s “Die, Monster, Die!”(1965). In the United States, it was released under the title “Planet of theVampires”, while in the UK, it was released as “The Demon Planet”. The story follows the horrificexperiences of the crew members of two giant spaceships that have crash landedon a forbidding, unexplored planet. The disembodied inhabitants of the worldpossess the bodies of the crew who died during the crash, and use the animatedcorpses to stalk and kill the remaining survivors. The film was co-produced by AIPand Italian International Film, with some financing provided by Spain’sCastilla Cooperativa Cinematográfica. Years after its release, some criticshave suggested that Bava’s film was a major influence on Ridley Scott’s “Alien”(1979) and “Prometheus” (2012), in both narrative details and visual design. “Planetof the Vampires” has accumulated a very positive critical response over theyears. AIP had achieved a great deal ofcommercial success in the early 1960s with Bava’s “Black Sunday” (1960) and “BlackSabbath” (1963), as well as dozens of lesser Italian films, including severalsword and sandal pictures. Eventually, AIP heads Samuel Z. Arkoff and James H.Nicholson decided to coproduce some of these films, rather than just pay forthe rights to distribute them, in order to have more control over theircontent. Restricted by a low budget, Bavawas unable to utilize many opticals, so nearly all of the film’s extensivevisual effects work were done “in camera”. Miniatures and forced perspectivevisuals are used throughout, with much colored fog adding atmosphere but alsoobscuring the sheer cheapness of the sets. The planet’s exterior sequences werefilmed on an empty stage obscured by mists, table top miniatures, and Schüfftanprocess shots.* * * * * CONDITION: Each item offered is in pristine-to-mint condition, meaningthere are no obvious defects to the item itself, there are no holes or tears tothe factory shrink-wrap, and there are no loose discs. The ONLY noise perhapsheard upon gently shaking the item from side-to-side should be nothing morethan included art cards or other inserts. All discs should be securely on theirhubs unless otherwise noted. RETURNS: In the unlikely occurrence a return is requested, returns willbe accepted within 30 days of the item being received according to eBay Policy,so long as the item is UNOPENED, in its original condition for resale, and includes ALL originalpackaging materials. PLEASE NOTE: The Buyer is solely responsible for all fees and shipping costsassociated with the return of any items. SHIPPING: Shipping costs included in the purchase price will be via USPSMedia Mail, are for domestic shipping within the United States ONLY, and includetracking. A packing slip will be included. Additional services may be availablefor your shipment, so please contact us before making payment with any specialrequests in that regard. All possible care is taken in handling and packaging to ensure itemsarrive in the condition stated above. Each item is securely packaged to avoidany possible damage while in transit. We will combine shipping costs for multiple items bought withina 3-day period. Simply make your selections and place them in your shoppingcart. Then contact us with your request for combined shipping and we’ll provideyou with an invoice. PLEASE NOTE: ALL items are 100% guaranteed authentic: We do not sell copies orbootlegs. ALL items are purchased directly from authorized suppliers,distributors, warehouses, or other trusted sellers or resellers. If you have any questions or concerns,please feel free to contact us using the Secure eBay Message System.* * * * *THANKS FOR LOOKING!

Price: 23 USD

Location: Sparks, Nevada

End Time: 2024-10-19T03:08:11.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.63 USD