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Northville Cemetery Massacre

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VCI Entertainment present "NORTHVILLE CEMETERY MASSACRE" (1976) --- (Dolby digitally remastered) --- Under William Dear (Director/Producer/Screenplay), Thomas L. Dyke (Director/Producer/Screenplay), Michael Nesmith (Original Music) ------ the cast includes Garrett Albright, J. Craig Collicut, David Hyry, Carson Jackson, Nick Nolte (dubbed voice), Jan Sisk . . . . .originally titled Freedom: R.I.P. is considered "the ultimate biker flick." ... Freedom: Ride In Peace ... they wore colors and rode Harleys ... this film is one of the most brutally honest and thought-provoking independent movies to come out of the 1970s.

Introducing the early distinctive voice of Nick Nolte for Chris the lead character in the film ... Michael Nesmith created the picture's powerful film score ... fast-paced, this action-packed biker flick starring a real outlaw motorcycle club continues to surprise and entertain to the final scene ... has achieved international cult recognition, was originally released in 1974 and has never been forgotten ... a tough, stand-up, action-driven motorcycle club, the Spirits, they wore colors and rode Harleys ... our bikers were riding the dream, valued their freedom of the road ... then law and order went berserk, law inforcement crossed the line and unleashed a storm of rage and revenge ... the bikers hold strong and pay the ultimate price. Freedom: R.I.P, which translated means "Ride In Peace".

SPECIAL DVD FEATURES
1. Digitally Re-Mastered
2. Directors Cut
3. Director Thomas Dyke Audio Commentary
4. Director William Dear Audio Commentary
5. Scorpions MC, Detroit Audio Commentary on Making the Movie
6. Photo Gallery of the Making of the Movie
7. International Theater Lobby Cards and
8. VHS Cover Wraps
9. Spanish Subtitles

Great job by VCI Home Video for releasing the 30th Anniversary Edition - Director's Cut of "Northville Cemetery Massacre" (1976), digital transfere with a clean, clear and crisp print ... looking forward to more of the same vintage ... that only VCI Entertainment (King of the Serials, B-Westerns and Film Noir) can deliver --- VCI was named in Variety and Hollywood Reporter as the first company to produce and release motion pictures directly to the home marketplace --- just the way we like 'em.

Total Time: 82 mins on DVD ~ VCI Home Video 8455 ~ (10/31/2006)

I love this film, partly for its campiness, partly for the fact that it's about my hometown of Northville, Michigan. Well, a very bizarre version of my hometown. Very low budget, and a bit heavy on the "generation gap" references, but not too bad of a story involving misunderstood bikers, corrupt law enforcement officials, and vengeance. The opening scene is tense but ends in hilarity; there are a couple rather brutal scenes, and there's even a few homages, including a "Patton" speech in front of a flag hanging in a garage.

If you are a fan of campy horror films, or just b-movies in general, this is a cult classic. Pick it up sometime.

Better than average biker show with decent music. Real bike club as actors adds authenticity. Cool choppers too!

I'm not into these kind of movies anyway. Bought the movie because my husband is singing the last song at the end of the movie about truckers. But if you like "B" movies about Bikers then this is your movie.

The only reason I purchased this DVD was to hear the musical score written by ex-Monkee Michael Nesmith. Apparently, the producers of this low budget bomb approached Nesmith asking if he could create the score for free. He was so taken by their nerve that he agreed. It's the only redeeming aspect of the film. The acting - if that's what it's called - is quite painful as is the plot. The cover of the DVD boldly states "the ultimate biker flick". Thanks, but I'll stick with "Easy Rider". Anyway, here's a quick synopsis: "The Northville Cemetery Massacre" is a terrible movie featuring an interesting music score by the most underrated songwriter of all time.

So just roll with the flow wherever it goes even if it rolls out of here.....la de da.........