The new German DVD release of 'Iguana...' features an English soundtrack option. Apparently, the transfer isn't great because the original film elements no longer exist. I don't know if amazon.de will carry this DVD but it's available from other online sellers. Will report back on the quality when my copy arrives.
shareHi rj,
I am just wondering if you did manage to get the DVD of this film ? I have a strong interest in this film because I think it was partly filmed in my home town of Waterford, Ireland, way back in 1970 ? Do you have any knowledge of the locations used ? I would be most greateful for any information you could provide.
Many thanks,
Niall Ahearne
I bought a copy from chainsawvideo.nl (see my review for comments on the transfer quality). I'm not sure about the locations used, though I think one of the other Imdb reviews mentions Dublin. I'll check the credits for further information, but Italian thrillers of this era weren't big on production details.
shareI recently got the German (New Entertainment) DVD from Xploited Cinema. I was able to start watching it the other day (my remote was misplaced and my German isn't too hot). I will admit that the picture quality is not pristine, but with such an obscure film, there's not much point in complaining. School is rather hectic now, so I haven't had the chance to finish it. The main complaint I have with this release is that the (English) soundtrack seems to have been remixed. I have a couple of German DVDs of older films that have newly mixed 5.1 tracks, but the English is usually mono (as I think it is here). In the opening murder sequence (acid-to-the-face and throat slashing) the "gurgling blood" and "acid damage" sounds seem to be very exaggerated and unrealistic. I can't imagine it having sounded like that theatrically in 1971.
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