Effects (AGFA) (1980) (Blu-ray)
Part of the American Genre Film Archive range.
The initial run comes with Limited Edition 'O-ring' packaging.
Cobbled together with loose change by George Romero's friends, EFFECTS is a mesmerizing D.I.Y. frightmare that no one talks about, but everyone should. A group of coked-up filmmakers -- including Tom "DAWN OF THE DEAD" Savini, Joe "DAY OF THE DEAD" Pilato, and John "TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE: THE MOVIE" Harrison -- gather in Pittsburgh to make a slasher. As filming begins and "accidents" happen, it's clear that something isn't right. EFFECTS is a meta-enhanced takedown on the philosophy of horror that doubles as a sleazy and terrifying movie on its own.
Special Features
- 4K scan from the only 35mm theatrical print in existence!
- Archival commentary track with John Harrison, Dusty Nelson, and Pasquale Buba
- UBU short film
- BEASTIE short film
- AFTER EFFECTS documentary with optional commentary track
- Liner notes by Joseph A. Ziemba of AGFA and Bleeding Skull!
