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This movie NEEDs a DVD release!!! Help!!

posted 20 years ago by anawesomemoviefanatic
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Okay, hopefully SOMEONE out there will read this, and if so please respond with any comments! Sharon Tate is my favorite and this, her last movie, is my favorite movie. I have the VHS copy but this DESERVES a great DVD release. In fact, all Sharon's movies do, but I'm fond of this one in particular. I know there's probably a small group out there who would like this to happen also. I know there was a petition at some point to get her film "Fearless Vampire Killers" to come out on DVD, but I don't know what became of that. I am DESPERATE for an amazing deluxe DVD edition of this little-known film! I just LOVE it!

Anyone with anything to add to this, please talk to me!!! Thanks!

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[–] Brimac98 19 years ago

I absolutely agree--and not only a small group would like this movie to be widely available--if you check out the message boards of Sharon's official site as well as every fan site in her honour, you will find EVERYBODY wants a copy! One can go to eBay and pick up a pirated dvd dubbed from the only time the movie ever came out on video (in 1986!), but considering the entire cast--amazing, even today-- as well as looking at the picture from a historical standpoint (sadly, Sharon never lived to see this movie, arguably her best performance on screen),it would do very well as a sell through title if promoted properly.

[–] contradad-1 19 years ago

..........If it's any consolation, another of Sharon's movies, "The Wrecking Crew" (co-starring Dean Martin)is coming out on DVD soon. But it will be part of a package of 4 of Dean Martins' "Matt Helm" series of films.

[–] Robert5286 18 years ago

I would even welcome a chance to get a VHS copy of this. I own
"Valley" and "Vampire Killers," but have only seen this available
in the VHS formate at extortion prices.

It's a shame for this to be unavailable.

[–] anawesomemoviefanatic 18 years ago

Keep trying ebay. I got an original VHS copy off there a while ago. It pops up now and then, either in the "12+1" version (which I have) from Continental Video, or the "13 chairs" version, which is in one of those big, bubble boxes, not sure of the label though. If you can get ahold of either of those, they're probably your best bet. :)

[–] hobojon 18 years ago

On Ebay you can snag a copy that has been transferred from VHS onto a disc. I just bought a copy for around $16.00 and the quality was good except for the Dutch subtitles, but I had always wanted to see Sharon's last movie. I was rather disappointed in this farce especially after her wonderful performances in VOD and the Wrecking Crew. However, she was no doubt one of the most beautiful women to ever grace the silver screen. I am rather fond of Barbara Parkins cool beauty...but Sharon epitomized the 60's chick

[–] Noirdame79 18 years ago

This film and "Don't Make Waves" are the two remaining films starring Sharon that have not at least been considered for a DVD release (Valley Of The Dolls, Fearless Vampire Killers, and The Wrecking Crew have all been released, while Eye Of The Devil is upcoming and can be voted for at amazon.com). I hope that means that these other two underrated gems will be released too - and her A&E Biography should either be available to be bought separately or be included as a special feature on one of the DVDs.
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[–] ajji-2 17 years ago

you can order a dvd-r copy from dvdobscura.com. it's in english. try this link (if IMDb will allow me to post it ):

http://www.dvdobscura.com/p/2272/12+1_dvdr.php

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[–] sf12169 17 years ago

Just got it on eBay for $29.99 including shipping. It's the 'big box' edition from Force Video.

It does show up but you have to be patient.

"You give me back my ball... I'll give you yours" - Viggo Mortensen in Renny Harlin's 'Prison'

[–] Peter-174 17 years ago

Baught a (probably illegal) dvd transfer of the VHS for much less on ebay.

[–] tmolthan 17 years ago

I have this, and most all of Sharon's work, on DVD. 12+1 (The 13 Chairs) is stunning quality. Anyone can PM me.

[–] lifesaversocks 14 years ago

i found this movie at modcinema.com recently, it's under the title "the 13 chairs" a must see for all sharon tate fans, very funny film!

[–] petrilloi 15 years ago

Anyone seeking to purchase this movie on dvd-r can email [email protected]. Thanks, HR

[–] sf12169 17 years ago

Begin rant...

*rolls eyes* Support Your Local Video Pirate Today! *rolls eyes again*

It would be a great day if the MPAA would permanently shut down all bootlegging outfits. I know I'm very idealistic but it's still good to envision that day.

End rant.

"You give me back my ball... I'll give you yours" - Viggo Mortensen in Renny Harlin's 'Prison'

[–] seanblessing 17 years ago

Oh relax eh?

We've all been lied to, right from the word go... the world is a corrupt place live with it, or get off the Bus!!

:)

[–] tmolthan 17 years ago

If studios are going to let desirable movies collect dust way past their date of marketability, and then let them just rot without the fans being able to have them, it's just wrong. So what if it's not profitable to NEVER re-release them on DVD and the fans trade a few copies here and there, who does it hurt? The studio was never gonna release it anyway, so it's no skin off their nose. Another example of the "victimless crime"...

[–] sf12169 16 years ago

Yeah, sure, we'll just destroy the collectors' market with your stance. Brilliant!

"You give me back my ball... I'll give you yours" - Viggo Mortensen in Renny Harlin's 'Prison'

[–] Butterfly1024 16 years ago

Is there anyway someone can post this movie on youtube?

[–] Stevenzzz 16 years ago

There is a legal release of this in Italy. Of course, it's in the PAL format. If you are able to watch PAL films, then you can order it from a quality Ebay Italian seller or elsewhere.

[–] Brimac98 15 years ago

Whole sections of this movie are now on YouTube (in the wrong aspect ratio, but better than nothing) -- it is a good sampler for those who haven't seen the movie and if it actually does get a bluray or dvd release, it will be a minor miracle.

The Italian version is available on Amazon Germany, with an Italian soundtrack, no English subtitles or English soundtrack:

http://www.amazon.de/Una-su-Tredici-Italienische-Fassung/dp/B0015XHQH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1228096762&sr=8-1

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