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2.0 out of 5 stars
Close but not quite, May 1, 2001
This review is from: Track of the Vampire/Nightmare Castle (DVD)
I was really excited when I read a review stating that this is the best Track of The Vampire has ever looked on home video. This is true, but it's also missing a fairly substantial amout of footage. The second victims drowning on the beach is missing a chunk, the scene where the Sordi cathes the nightclub act of the stripper is gone, there's an obvious jump in the scene where one of Sordi's future victims is researching his history, and the murder of one of the models is also cut short. Add to this some pretty so-so audio and the annoying cartoon Drive-screen that the film starts out in, you may find this release of Track a bit disappointing. That said, that this found it's way on to DVD at all is something to be grateful for.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great package, April 15, 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: Track of the Vampire/Nightmare Castle (DVD)
I must admit, I bought this DVD because I loved the cover! Rather like one would admit going to see a Drive-in movie because they loved the poster. The ballyhoo worked in this case. I also figured for 10 bucks, how could I go wrong? After all was said and done, the movies were wonderfully terrible as I expected. What surprised me was the QUALITY of the transfer, albeit from worn material. TRACK OF THE VAMPIRE looked especially impressive, even presented in widescreen! There is nothing memorably awful about the film unfortunately and its foray into the "artsy fartsy" horror genre pales in comparison to the moody and stylish NIGHTMARE CASTLE a film more concerned about its creepy visual style than creating anything remotely plausible. If this sounds enjoyable to you, then this is 10 bucks well spent. Those who fear Madacy discs, don't fret too much here. They've actually done a smashing job with this DVD.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
At last on DVD but what happened to the negative?, April 24, 2002
This review is from: Track of the Vampire/Nightmare Castle (DVD)
This is one of those atmospheric horror films churned out from AIP during the 60's heyday which made its way to late night TV. It has had a fascinating history being culled from numerous sources and creative hands. (Video Watchdog magazine had an excellent multipart chronology on its making.)That being said, why on earth did Madacy not transfer a complete version of this film to DVD? The rights were available on VHS from Sinister Cinema distributor and that version is complete. How can the DVD be missing chunks of original footage that was available even on tv? They need to recall the current crop and rerelease it correctly. Dream on. The film itself is not great or best of vampire films, but it had a dark mood and some chilling scenes that mixed eroticism with suspense. Don't look too closely for the plot and the overall feel of the film does crawl under your skin. I recommend Dementia 13 for folks who like this flick.
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