Product Details

• Actors: George Rowe, Timothy Carey, Gaby Martone, Diane Webber, Jose Gonzales-Gonzales
• Directors: John Lamb, Alfred B. Crevenna
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: VCI Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: February 5, 2008
• Run Time: 156 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00120TJF4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,431 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Psychotronica, Vol. 3: Mermaids of Tiburon/Cry of the Bewitched" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

The Mermaids of Tiburon: This film was produced and directed in 1962 as a fantasy-adventure by noted underwater cinematographer, John Lamb. Two years later, he chopped out 10 minutes, re-shot the close-ups and medium shots of the mermaids; revealing the enchantresses in the nude (with emphasis on actress Gaby Martone), and released it as "The Aqua Sex ". Twenty-three years later, Lamb took the time to re-edit his epic like he really wanted and, just to make sure, added additional nude footage using glamour model Diane Webber! The result is a beautifully photographed fantasy about mermaids who assist...and distract...a young scientist in his quest for sunken treasure, complete with Timothy Carey at his menacing best. Filmed in the pearl garden of Mexico's La Pez, and the kelp forest along the coast of Santa Catalina. Cry of the Bewitched: Sultry, cat-like, dancer-turned-actress Ninón Sevilla plays "Yambaó" in this classic Mexican psychological thriller. She arrives at a Cuban sugar plantation in 1850, at the same time the nearby village is hit with a plague! Guess who the villagers blame for the pestilence? Of course, it could just have been a misunderstanding, or just bad timing. But, the plot definitely thickens when it is revealed that her departed grandmother was a sorceress! Product Specs: DVD9; Dolby Digital; 156 minutes; Color; 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - R, NR; Year - 1962, 1957; SRP - $19.99 Bonus Features: Scene Selection| Commentary by Romero Carey, son of Timothy Carey, with Elijah Drenner| Original Theatrical Trailers for all three versions of "Mermaids of Tiburon"| Original English and Spanish Trailers

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, rare color version of TIBURON, January 28, 2010

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John Black (REDMOND, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychotronica, Vol. 3: Mermaids of Tiburon/Cry of the Bewitched (DVD)

Like most film buffs, I had only seen the circulating black-and-white prints of MERMAIDS OF TIBURON. The DVD is a revelation, with gorgeous color. The B&W version was more of a crime film, but the color version is primarily a showcase for the mermaids, who are shown swimming topless underwater, etc. This may have been the version that was released to adults-only theaters while being retitled THE AQUA SEX.

The DVD also presents a hybrid print that is in color but deletes most of the topless footage. So, if you have an underwater enthusiast visiting who might not want to see the nudity, you can show the "family" version instead.

The DVD presents the film in better quality than I ever expected for this title, and the image is letterboxed as well. However, my copy doesn't have the promised audio commentary track (perhaps they didn't get around to doing that). This is the best transfer of MERMAIDS OF TIBURON that we're likely to see.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining vintage films, January 17, 2009

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TBo (Chicago) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Psychotronica, Vol. 3: Mermaids of Tiburon/Cry of the Bewitched (DVD)

Interesting couple of films.....I had seen "Mermaids" in the original black and white version a few years ago. It was an odd experience to see it in color and the story is more focused on the topless mermaids than the plot of the original version. The original b&w version was centered around Diane Webber's performance as a mermaid. She is a minor player in the color version.

The second film in the set has an exceptional percussion soundtrack with singing. The drum/vocal compositions remind me of Haitian music that I've heard. The plot is mildly interesting, but the drumming is mesmerizing. I'd recommend this combo DVD for the drumming of the second film.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL MERMAIDS & GREAT UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY!!, September 14, 2011

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HAPPYWOLF "DISCOJAB" (CHICAGO, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychotronica, Vol. 3: Mermaids of Tiburon/Cry of the Bewitched (DVD)

Psychotronica, Vol. 3: Mermaids of Tiburon/Cry of the Bewitched I have recently seen MERMAIDS OF TIBURON after more than 40 years since it's original release,in its restored ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION that I remember from when I was a kid. NOT THE NUDE VERSION, MIND YOU!! MY 5 STAR RATING IS FOR THE ORIGINAL VERSION ONLY, which is included in this collection & suitable for children of all ages. WHAT A JOYFUL FANTASY!! While this movie never reached cult status due to the director/witer/producer Mr. JOHN LAMB's TINKERING WITH HIS OWN ORIGINAL THAT IS A MASTERPIECE OF LOW BUDGET FILMAKING(a lesson to be learned by a certain rich contemporary filmaker who's destroying his own original masterpieces by adding & re-editing)& EXCELLENT UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY THAT GIVES SOLID COMPETION TO ANY JACQUES COUSTEAU's DOCUMENTARY. Starring the under rated Mr. GEORGE ROWE(playing scientist Dr.Samuel Jamison) & THE BEATIFUL Ms. DIANE WEBBER (mermaid Queen) & both actors doing their own underwater scenes. The story evolves as a solid murder mystery which leads Dr. Jamison to the isolated Island of Tiburon while trying to solve the disappearance of another scientist who had discovered unknown treasures, and finds himself discovering the existence of beautiful mermaids. SEE THE ORIGINAL VERSION WITH GREAT RESTORED COLOR & SOUND!! Unfortunately the nude version adds scenes that are totally distracting & underplays Ms. WEBBER's beauty & talent.