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THE ASPHYX (1972)

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Thanagarian		#41	[-]
Feb 16 10 2:06 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Damn!! I was hoping to replace the Umbrella Australian release (99min). I can't understand why they would spend the time releasing a two disc set with the shorter version. The blog states both UK and US versions are on the discs...what's the difference??
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Tumak		#42	[-]
Feb 16 10 2:12 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I thought the US version was the longer version, at 99 minutes. The Uk version is shorter, at 88 minutes or something like that... Is that the case?
CapnDunsel		#43	[-]
Feb 16 10 2:32 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Other way around, according to IMDB: UK version was 99 minutes, USA 83 minutes. Hen's Tooth Dvd (region 1, USA) is 99 minutes widescreen, so we have the more complete version. The primary reason to upgrade to the new UK version would be that it's remastered for high definition TV.
Tumak		#44	[-]
Feb 16 10 2:36 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thanks for the clarification, Capn.
pinkfloyd95209		#45	[-]
Apr 15 12 3:59 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	THE ASPHYX will be released on DVD/Blu-Ray this Tuesday April 17 in a Special Edition that will contain both cuts of the film in its correct aspect ratio of 2.35:1 from Kino/Redemption.
scotpens		#46	[-]
Apr 15 12 7:44 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	yendor1152 wrote: Saw this film years ago on cable and thought it was just terrible. Plus, the doctor kept referring to the thing as an "ass-fix," which made for a lot of uninentional laffs. I saw it some years ago and thought it was an interesting little horror film with an original concept. As for the word “asphyx,” that is the way it’s pronounced. Since the Brits say “arse,” they wouldn’t snigger every time they hear it.
JamesD		#47	[-]
Jun 9 12 7:06 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	pinkfloyd95209 wrote: THE ASPHYX will be released on DVD/Blu-Ray this Tuesday April 17 in a Special Edition that will contain both cuts of the film in its correct aspect ratio of 2.35:1 from Kino/Redemption. I bought it and watched the movie (the shorter cut) last night. Kino's transfer looks stunning; the colors pop out on a high-definition television, particularly in the interior scenes. And the print uses the correct aspect ratio, which is important in some of the long shots. This is a cerebral movie, in some respects, but I was never bored and was fully invested for the entire film. The puppetry of the asphyx didn't bother me, either; I thought it was effective and even charming (as far as special effects go, goodness knows, I've seen far worse). I agree that the set-up with the guillotine seems a bit contrived, but it worked on me emotionally, particularly with the theme of immortal love. The Blu Ray isn't expensive, either (I paid about $14 for mine). Definitely worth every penny. One question I have to ask, though, for clarification (spoiler alert): At the end, Stephens, in the present day, is hit by two cars in what is likely a suicide. Does this mean that his asphyx has been released from wherever it is (probably still locked in the vault in his estate), or can even an immortal die if they choose to end their life? And was this explained at any point in the movie (if so, I missed it)? James
Jameson281		#48	[-]
Jun 9 12 2:05 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	JamesD wrote: One question I have to ask, though, for clarification (spoiler alert): At the end, Stephens, in the present day, is hit by two cars in what is likely a suicide. Does this mean that his asphyx has been released from wherever it is (probably still locked in the vault in his estate), or can even an immortal die if they choose to end their life? And was this explained at any point in the movie (if so, I missed it)? If you remember the opening of the movie, the police who come to the scene are shocked to discover that the Stephens characters is still alive after the accident.
JamesD		#49	[-]
Jun 9 12 3:48 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Jameson281 wrote: If you remember the opening of the movie, the police who come to the scene are shocked to discover that the Stephens characters is still alive after the accident. Oh, crud, yes! Thank you. I had forgotten about that. James
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Rakshasa		#50	[-]
Feb 1 13 10:13 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	FYI ~ THE ASPHYX has just been added to Netflix Streaming. I just added it to my queue and plan on seeing it for the very first time. Links To All The Classic Monster Stills I've Posted: http://monsterkidclassichorrorforum.yuku.com/topic/30758
Rakshasa		#51	[-]
Apr 28 13 11:38 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Watched THE ASPHYX. Thought it was beyond boring and just not very compelling. Thank GOD I didn't buy this on DVD and was able to stream it. When I wasn't laughing at the stop-motion hand puppet title character I was wondering if I should turn it off or stck it out to the end. I think I should have just turned it off. Not my cup of tea. Links To All The Classic Monster Stills I've Posted: http://monsterkidclassichorrorforum.yuku.com/topic/30758 Last Edited By: Rakshasa Apr 29 13 8:31 AM. Edited 1 times.
Koukol 5		#52	[-]
Apr 29 13 1:40 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Rakshasa wrote: Watched THE ASPHYX. Thought it was beyond boring and just not very compelling. Thank GOD I didn't buy this on DVD and was able to stream it. When I wasn't laughing at the stop-motion hand puppet title character I was wondering if I should turn it off or stck it out to the end. I think I should have just turned it off. Not my cup of tea. This film should be remade as the story is fascinating but like you said the film is lacking. Last Edited By: Koukol 5 Apr 29 13 5:36 PM. Edited 1 times.
Rakshasa		#53	[-]
Apr 29 13 4:54 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Ya know, I really wanted to like this movie because I thought it did sound like a neat idea. Something was just lost in the presentation for me. Links To All The Classic Monster Stills I've Posted: http://monsterkidclassichorrorforum.yuku.com/topic/30758
professor liebstrum		#54	[-]
Apr 29 13 5:03 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Haven't seen it for a very long time. I have a copy but find the central idea terribly depressing, so haven't ever felt the need to rewatch it Russ
Rakshasa		#55	[-]
Apr 29 13 7:39 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	professor liebstrum wrote: I find the central idea terribly depressing... I have to admit, Russ, I found it pretty depressing as well. Watching people die and snapping photos of them and...well, the whole thing was a bit of a downer. Some interesting ideas mixed in there but yeah, not something I would ever want to revisit. Again, glad I didn't do a blind buy on this. Chalk one up for Netflix Streaming. Links To All The Classic Monster Stills I've Posted: http://monsterkidclassichorrorforum.yuku.com/topic/30758
amanaplan1		#56	[-]
Apr 30 13 12:25 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	It's a bit like The Tingler, n'est-ce pas?
professor liebstrum		#57	[-]
Apr 30 13 1:33 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	It's a bit like The Tingler, n'est-ce pas? Now that you mention it... I can't remember many details, the puppet though poorly executed was rather creepy, Robert Stephens ends up in a situation which must be the ultimate horror, and his furry friend ? Almost as upsetting as The Green Mile. Writer Clive Barker had a series on TV a few years back about various aspects of horror. Amongst the tributes to Barbara Steele and HP Lovecraft was a section of the Victorian habit of photographing the dead. As most of the pictures were children, it was terribly sad and a little out of place. Russ Last Edited By: professor liebstrum Apr 30 13 1:41 PM. Edited 1 times.
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