Equinox : [and] The Equinox ... a journey into the supernatural.
Edition:
Special edition double disc set.
Publisher:
The Criterion Collection,
Copyright Date:
2006
Description:
2 videodiscs (82 min. [1,970 version], 72 min. [1,967 version] for feature, 65 min. for extras) : sound, color with black and white elements ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 viewer/collector's guide booklet (28 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm).
Equinox: Edward Connell, Barbara Hewitt, Frank Boers, jr.[sic] , Robin Christopher, Jack Woods, Jim Phillips, Fritz Leiber, Patrick Burke, Jim Duron. The Equinox ... a journey into the supernatural: Skip Shimer, Barbara Hewitt, Frank Boers, Jr., Robin Snider, Fritz Leiber, Louis Clayton, Jim Phillips, Patrick Burke, Sharon Gray, Jim Duron. Based on a story by Mark Thomas McGee. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1967, and re-released with new footage in 1970. Includes original theatrical trailer (1970 release) and 2 radio spots. Special features: Disc 1: introduction to film by Forrest S. Ackerman; and running audio commentary for both versions of film. Disc 2: outtakes and test footage; interview with Dennis Muren (2006); interview with principal cast (2006); the silent short film 'Zorgon: the H-bomb beast from Hell' (1972, approximately 9 min.) / directed by Kevin Fernan; a sample of David Allen works (including the animated short 'The Magic treasure'); and production stills and art work. "Cat. no. EQU020"--Disc labels and container.
Contents:
Equinox (1970, 82 min.) / Jack H. Harris presents; a TONYLYN production; produced by Jack H. Harris; written and directed by Jack Woods -- The Equinox ... a journey into the supernatural (1967, 72 min.) / Berkshire Productions presents; written and co-directed by Mark Thomas McGee; produced and directed by Dennis Muren.
Summary:
Deep within the nearby woods and canyons, four teens find an ancient book containing the secrets of a strange world that coexists with their own. However, they are pursued by an ancient demon god and the minions he conjures to take back the book.
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