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This item comes with everything originally included in the limited to 500 box set! Nothing is missing! All discs are in pristine condition as I’ve literally only played ONE of them. This is the REGION-FREE version that I purchased from Diabolik DVD. The box itself has some shelf wear, but it’s very minor. There is one more significant blemish which is why I considered the condition to be “very good” instead of “near mint”. There is a nick on the back of the box about a 1/2 inch long. Still a very displayable, beautiful piece! If you have any questions or need more pictures, do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks for looking and happy bidding!Shock and Gore: The Films of Herschell Gordon Lewis (Arrow US LE 500 Boxset All Region)This edition is strictly limited to 500 copies in the US.In 1963, director Herschell Gordon Lewis pulled a cow’s tongue out of an actress’ mouth on camera, and in doing so, changed the landscape of horror cinema forever. That sequence was just one of numerous gruesome gags featured in Blood Feast, the film credited as being the world’s first gore movie. It’s no exaggeration to say that the modern gross-out movies of today owe their very existence to the pioneering efforts of H.G. Lewis.But whilst Lewis is most widely celebrated for his blood-and-guts epics (Two Thousand Maniacs!, The Wizard of Gore et al.), there’s more to the prolific director than splatter. From tales of sordid photographers (Scum of the Earth) to sex robots (How to Make a Doll), from biker girl-gangs (She-Devils on Wheels) to youths-run-amok (Just for the Hell of It), and from psychic witches (Something Weird) to hard liquor-loving hillbillies (Moonshine Mountain), the filmography of H.G. Lewis reads like a veritable wish-list of exploitation movie madness.Now, for the first time ever, Arrow Video is proud to present fourteen of the Godfather of Gore’s most essential films (including nine Blu-ray world debuts), collected together at last and packed full of eye-popping bonus content. So put your feet up, pour yourself a glass of good ol’ moonshine, and prepare yourself for a feast – H.G. Lewis style!LIMITED EDITION of the Godfather of Gore’s finest attractions, newly restored from original and best surviving vault materialsHigh Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentation of the features and extras on 7 Blu-ray and 7 DVD discsAdditional 2 bonus Blu-rays featuring 1.33:1 versions of Blood Feast, Scum of the Earth, Color Me Blood Red, A Taste of Blood and The Wizard of GoreAdditional bonus DVD: Herschell Gordon Lewis: The Godfather of Gore documentary28 page H.G. Lewis “annual” stuffed full with Lewis-themed activities plus archive promotional materialFully illustrated 92-page art book featuring the definitive overview of the entire career of H.G. Lewis written by Stephen Thrower, with a brand new foreword by Lewis [Shock and Gore edition exclusive]160 page paperback of the original Blood Feast novelization, written by Lewis [Shock and Gore edition exclusive]7” vinyl single featuring select tracks from the Blood Feast score [Shock and Gore edition exclusive]14 postcards featuring original artwork for all the films included [Shock and Gore edition handmade “super gory” eyeball [Shock and Gore edition exclusive]Shock and Gore commemorative barf bag [Shock and Gore edition exclusive]Newly illustrated packaging and books by The Twins of Evil [Shock and Gore edition exclusive]BLOOD FEAST (1963) + SCUM OF THE EARTH (1963)Brand new introduction to the films by director Herschell Gordon LewisAudio Commentary on Blood Feast with Lewis and producer David F. FriedmanAudio Commentary on Scum of the Earth by FriedmanBlood Feast OuttakesBlood Perceptions – filmmakers Nicholas McCarthy (The Pact) and Rodney Ascher (Room 237) offer their insight on Blood Feast and the importance of Herschell Gordon LewisHerschell s History – archival interview in which Lewis discusses his entry into the film industry including Scum of the EarthHow Herschell Found His Nitch – Lewis discusses more of his early work in nudie cuties and the making of The Adventures of Lucky PierreArchival Interview with Herschell Gordon Lewis and David F. Friedman from 1987Carving Magic (1959) – vintage short featuring Blood Feast’s Bill KerwinBlood Feast Radio Spot and TrailerTWO THOUSAND MANIACS! (1964) + MOONSHINE MOUNTAIN (1964)Brand new introduction to the films by director Herschell Gordon LewisAudio Commentary on Two Thousand Maniacs! with Lewis and producer David F. FriedmanTwo Thousand Maniacs! OuttakesTwo Thousand Maniacs Can’t Be Wrong – Tim Sullivan (director, 2001 Maniacs) on Two Thousand Maniacs Hicksploitation: Confidential – visual essay on the history of the American South’s representation in cinemaDavid Friedman: The Gentlemen’s Smut Peddler – a tribute to the legendary producer featuring Herschell Gordon Lewis, filmmakers Fred Olen Ray, Tim Sullivan and Bob MurawskiHerschell s Art of Advertising – Lewis shares his expert opinion on the art of selling movies and how to hook an audience Trailers for Two Thousands Maniacs! and Moonshine MountainCOLOR ME BLOOD RED (1965) + SOMETHING WEIRD (1967)Brand new introduction to the films by director Herschell Gordon LewisAudio Commentary on Color Me Blood Red with Lewis and producer David F. FriedmanAudio Commentary on Something Weird with Lewis and FriedmanColor Me Blood Red OuttakesThe Art of Madness – visual essay on the recurring motif of mad artists as killers in horror – film Scholar Jeffrey Sconce on Something WeirdLewis on Jimmy, the Boy Wonder, his 1966 children’s musicalA Hot Night at the Go Go Lounge! – Lewis’ 1966 dance shortTrailers for Color Me Blood Red and Something WeirdTHE GRUESOME TWOSOME (1967) + A TASTE OF BLOOD (1967)Brand new introduction to the films by director Herschell Gordon LewisAudio Commentary on The Gruesome Twosome with LewisAudio Commentary on A Taste of Blood with LewisPeaches Christ Flips her Wig! – the San Francisco performer on The Gruesome TwosomeIt Came From Florida – filmmaker Fred Olen Ray (Scalps) on Florida vs The Censors – Lewis discusses some of the pitfalls involving local censorship and the lengths to which angry moviegoers tried to stop himTrailers for The Gruesome Twosome and A Taste of BloodSHE-DEVILS ON WHEELS (1968) + JUST FOR THE HELL OF IT (1968)Brand new introduction to the films by director Herschell Gordon LewisAudio Commentary on She-Devils on Wheels with LewisGarage Punk Gore – filmmaker and musician Chris Alexander discusses the films and music of Herschell Gordon LewisThe Shocking Truth! – Bob Murawski on his lifelong love for Herschell Gordon Lewis and what he has learned from Lewis’ filmsLewis on his 1968 film The Alley TrampShe-Devils on Wheels Radio SpotTrailers for She-Devils on Wheels and Just for the Hell of ItHOW TO MAKE A DOLL (1968) + THE WIZARD OF GORE (1970)Brand new introduction to the films by director Herschell Gordon LewisAudio Commentary on The Wizard of Gore with LewisMontag Speaks – a brand new interview with Wizard of Gore actor Ray SagerThe Gore The Merrier – an interview with Jeremy Kasten, director of the 2007 Wizard of Gore remakeThe Incredibly Strange Film Show: Herschell Gordon Lewis “The Godfather of Gore” – episode of the Jonathan Ross-hosted documentary series focusing on Lewis’ films, featuring interviews with Lewis, producer David F. Friedman, actor Bill Kerwin, John Waters and moreThe Wizard of Gore TrailerTHIS STUFF’LL KILL YA! (1971) + THE GORE GORE GIRLS (1972)Brand new introduction to the films by director Herschell Gordon LewisAudio Commentary on The Gore Gore Girls with Herschell Gordon LewisAudio Commentary on This Stuff’ll Kill Ya! by camera operator and Lewis biographer Daniel KroghRegional Bloodshed – filmmakers Joe Swanberg and Spencer Parsons discuss the Midwestern roots and work ethic of Lewis’ output and how The Gore Gore Girls represents the shift into transgressive ’70s cinema that would dominate the American horror Spills His Guts – Lewis discusses his career post-The Gore Gore Girls, why he left the film industry and his role as a leading figure in the copywriting industryGore Gore Girls Radio SpotTrailers for This Stuff’ll Kill Ya! and The Gore Gore Girls (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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