Product Details

• Actors: John Lodge, Anthony Eisley, Alvy Moore, Thordis Brandt
• Directors: William O. Brown
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Code Red
• DVD Release Date: July 5, 2011
• Run Time: 91 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B004X60QYM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,116 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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WITCHMAKER THE-LEGEND OF WITCH HOLLOW (DVD MOVIE)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cheap thrills...just the way you like 'em!, August 13, 2011

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A. Gammill (West Point, MS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Witchmaker: Legend of Witch Hollow (DVD)

The Witchmaker (a.k.a. "The Legend of Witch Hollow," the alternate title that actually appears on-screen here) is one of those movies that horror fans have HEARD about for years, yet relatively few had actually probably seen. Its legend among witchcraft-themed movies has loomed large, however, and its "official" release on DVD is an important event for horror cinema.

[Minor Spoilers ahead] Green Acres' Alvy Moore is the paranormal researcher who stumbles upon murder and supernatural mayhem in bayou country. It turns out one of his students (the lovely Thordis Brandt) is a descendant of witches. Their investigation also pits them against a powerful, creepy sorcerer known as Luther the Berserk.

Despite being unavoidably dated, all this is played out with dead seriousness, helping The Witchmaker to rise above its surface camp appeal. There's plenty of bright red blood and some near-nudity (think a late-sixties Hammer feature) to keep things moving along. The acting is a bit uneven, but one doesn't generally come to this kind of movie looking for Oscar-caliber performances. Although years of Green Acres reruns have rendered Moore inseparable from his "Mr. Kimball" character, he's really quite good here. The rituals peformed by Luther and his followers are memorable, and add to the atmosphere of dread that runs through the film.

I haven't seen any of the various bootleg prints of the film that have apparently been around for years, but the transfer by Code Red is quite good. Some of the colors are a bit saturated, but it's a fairly common look for films of this era. There's a bit of grain present, especially in the darker scenes, but the overall presentation is impressive. I only played about 20 min. of the commentary track before getting bored, so that's not a selling point for me. There are a few Code Red trailers for some movies that I'm pretty sure I don't care to see.

I'd recommend this one for all serious horror fans, especially those who enjoy a solid "B" movie.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Witchmaker - Code Red dvd release is stellar!, June 25, 2011

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Benjamin Gart (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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Before anyone asks, I was able to get THE WITCHMAKER early from a store that doesn't necessarily stick to release dates. I wanted to make sure folks know that this release from Code Red is the ONLY FULLY AUTHORIZED release with producer LQ Jones' involvement. The image quality very ably betters the old Midnight Video release in every way since it is a new HD transfer from elements provided by Jones (significantly better colors and detail, anamorphic, many fewer scratches). It also features an 18+ minute conversation with LQ Jones and a commentary track with LQ and cinematographer John Morrill. OAR is 2.35:1. I have posted some screen caps at a few cult movie forums, just do a search online.

THE WITCHMAKER (aka Legend Of Witch Hollow) is a great movie that follows Alvy Moore, Thordis Brandt, Anthony Eisley and others investigating mysterious murders in the swamp. They come up against Luther The Beserk, creepily played by John Lodge, and his minions from the other side. Directed by William O. Brown and produced by Jones and Moore, this movie makes for a great double-feature with their other horror movie, BROTHERHOOD OF SATAN. As the catch phrase for the movie says... Was Death Only The Beginning?

5.0 out of 5 stars Best quality for this movie., August 29, 2011

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Mitchell A. Ward "King Seti" (Abydos, Egypt) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Witchmaker: Legend of Witch Hollow (DVD)

I have the Midnight Video version and this one is superior. The Midnight Video version is watchable, but this one is superior in quality. The print used appears to be a better, less scratchy print, and some work was put into cleaning up the digital version. Highly recommended movie!