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This special limited edition spot gloss magnetized slipcase & slipcover set is limited to 5,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com! This is Vol#2 of a three part set.
Presented in partnership with Something Weird Video...
The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) represents the world's largest theatrical catalog of exploitation cinema. Their home video line presents a diverse selection of movies, ranging from new preservations of classics from the vast library of Something Weird to the wildest in shot-on-video (SOV) titles. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
No one will ever make movies like Doris Wishman made movies. One of the most prolific women filmmakers in the history of American cinema, writer-director-editor Wishman created collisions between surrealism and exploitation that feel like they materialized from an alternate universe. THE FILMS OF DORIS WISHMAN: THE MOONLIGHT YEARS surveys the mid-period, gutter-noir era of Wishman’s career. From BAD GIRLS GO TO HELL (Wishman’s iconic crime epic) to INDECENT DESIRES (a horror-tinged sexploitation mindwarp), AGFA + Something Weird are honored to present these triumphant DIY treasures in sparkling new restorations.
directed by: Doris Wishman starring: Various 1965-1969 / 623 min (combined) / 1.37:1, 1.85:1 / English Mono
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray set
English SDH subtitles
Disc 1: BAD GIRLS GO TO HELL (1965),INDECENT DESIRES (1968), and A TASTE OF FLESH (1967)
2K restorations from the original 35mm camera negatives
A TASTE OF FLESH: Preserved from the Something Weird S-VHS master*
BAD GIRLS GO TO HELL: Commentary with filmmaker Frank Henenlotter
INDECENT DESIRES: Commentary with queer film historian Liz Purchell
Theatrical trailers
Booklet with writing from Something Weird’s Lisa Petrucci and a vintage Doris Wishman interview by author Mike Watt
Disc 2: ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER MAN (1966),MY BROTHER’S WIFE (1966), and PASSION FEVER (1969)
2K restorations from the original 35mm camera negatives
PASSION FEVER: Preserved from the Something Weird S-VHS master*
MY BROTHER’S WIFE: Commentary with Wishman biographer Michael Bowen
Theatrical trailers
“Moonlight Years” photo gallery
Disc 3: THE SEX PERILS OF PAULETTE (1965), THE HOT MONTH OF AUGUST (1966), and TOO MUCH TOO OFTEN! (1968)
2K restorations from the original 35mm camera negatives
TOO MUCH TOO OFTEN!: Preserved from the Something Weird S-VHS master*
Theatrical trailers
*Original film elements for these titles have been lost.
Overall rating: 4.7098446 / 5 from 193 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This limited edition Blu-ray set of Doris Wishman's films features stunning restorations, excellent commentary tracks, and beautiful packaging. Customers praise the quality of the film transfers and the overall presentation of the collection.
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Film Restoration Quality (8%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the beautiful and pristine restoration of the films of Doris Wishman.
Commentary Quality (5%): Customers loved the commentary track, as it was described as excellent and the movies have never looked better.
Packaging Quality (19%): Many customers remarked that the packaging of the product is great and beautiful, with some mentioning it as the nicest they have ever owned.
Film Transfer Quality (8%): Customers keep praising the transfer of this film collection, with many describing it as great and excellent.
Collection Value (16%): A significant number of customers pointed out that the collection is great and worth adding to any shelf of rarities.
"The movies look beautiful and the packaging is gorgeous." — Jason M.
"Gorgeous packaging, gorgeous transfers and great special features." — Samuel B.
"Excellent release with a top tier transfer and packaging." — Marcus P.
Reviews
Wish She Was My Aunt
"Everything has already been said about the movies. As for the AGFA packaging, it's excellent. All three volumes look gorgeous stacked together, even if the magnetic cases are a little. . . weird!"
— massimiliano m. (5/5)
Possibly the Definitive Period
"A lot of folks find Wishman's work through her two films with Chesty Morgan and often consider that her most iconic work, but none of that would be possible without her black and white roughie period collected here. Bad Girls Go to Hell and The Sex Perils of Pauline are the actual definitive films of Doris Wishman and it's great to finally see them restored."
— Carlos E. (5/5)
Night Visions and Rough Edges
"Vinegar Syndrome’s Moonlight Years set dives into Doris Wishman’s transition from nudie‑cuties into the darker, stranger world of roughies and exploitation melodrama. These films mark a shift in tone, technique, and intention, and the blu ray restorations highlight just how bold and idiosyncratic Wishman became once she stepped out of the daylight and into the shadows. Bad Girls Go to Hell Wishman’s most famous roughie still hits with its looping structure, disorienting edits, and relentless sense of dread. The blu ray restoration sharpens the film’s stark interiors and grainy nighttime sequences, giving its feverish pacing more clarity. The commentary track digs into Wishman’s fascination with repetition and psychological collapse, while the archival extras help situate the film within the era’s grindhouse landscape. It remains a hypnotic, unsettling standout. A Taste of Flesh This entry leans into home invasion tension and emotional manipulation. Wishman’s trademark cutaways and off‑kilter framing give the film a jittery energy that the blu ray transfer preserves beautifully. The supplements explore the film’s production challenges and Wishman’s evolving approach to directing actors in more intense material. It is a smaller film, but the restoration gives it a newfound sharpness. The Sex Perils of Paulette A strange blend of melodrama and exploitation, this film follows Paulette’s descent through a series of dangerous encounters. The blu ray presentation brings out the film’s mix of cramped interiors and Wishman’s signature insert shots, making its fragmented style feel intentional rather than accidental. The commentary track is especially helpful in unpacking the film’s structure and Wishman’s interest in portraying vulnerability through disorientation. My Brother’s Wife One of Wishman’s more grounded roughies, this film focuses on domestic tension and forbidden desire. The restoration highlights its cleaner cinematography and more straightforward narrative, showing how Wishman could shift gears when she wanted to. Extras include promotional materials and a short featurette that traces the film’s reception and its place in her mid‑sixties output. Indecent Desires Wishman returns to surreal territory here, blending voyeurism, fantasy, and supernatural suggestion. The blu ray transfer enhances the film’s dreamlike lighting and odd pacing, making its eerie tone more pronounced. Supplements explore the film’s unusual premise and Wishman’s willingness to experiment with genre elements that were rare in her earlier work. Love Toy The strangest film in the set, Love Toy pushes Wishman’s fragmented style into full surrealism. The blu ray restoration brings out its hazy textures and disjointed editing, emphasizing the film’s hypnotic, almost trance‑like rhythm. The included extras help contextualize its place as one of Wishman’s most unconventional projects. Vinegar Syndrome’s Moonlight Years collection is a strong counterpart to the Daylight Years, showing how Wishman evolved from playful nudist camp fantasies into darker, more psychologically charged filmmaking. The restorations are crisp, the extras are thoughtful, and the set captures a filmmaker who never stopped experimenting with form, tone, and the limits of low‑budget cinema."
— Jimmy W. (5/5)
Something Weird classic
"I am so happy to finally have this in my collection. Please, more something weird box sets!"
— Josh C. (5/5)
The Presentation of Doris Wishmans
"The Presentation of Doris Wishmans . . . lets call them movies . . . is flawless."
— Markus T. (4/5)
Curiosity first
"I had no idea what I was getting myself into when buying this, but now I never want to go back."
— Kevin B. (5/5)
A Well-Restored Look at a Unique Filmmaker
"The Films of Doris Wishman: The Moonlight Years is a fascinating look at one of exploitation cinema’s most distinctive voices. What stands out most is the sheer amount of information included. This set does a great job giving context to Wishman’s career, her unconventional style, and the era she worked in, which makes the films more engaging and easier to appreciate. The restoration work is solid across the collection. The transfers look clean and stable, preserving the original texture while improving clarity and watchability. These films were never polished productions, but the upgrades make them feel properly cared for. There’s also a certain babe-driven aesthetic typical of Wishman’s work, but what makes it interesting is how her films often feel more experimental than expected. The editing, structure, and pacing give them a unique identity that sets them apart from similar titles of the time. Overall, this is a well-curated release that balances strong presentation with valuable context, making it a great pick for fans of cult cinema and film history."
— Tim L. (5/5)
Great collection
"Great collection from an underrated filmmaker"
— Max P. (5/5)
Excellent films Beautifully restored
"Excellent films Beautifully restored"
— Bobby N. (5/5)
Quite the Education of Doris Wishman
"I haven't gotten to spend a lot of time with this collection yet, but I'm looking forward to watching some of these later Doris Wishman films. The packaging is killer and the collection is stacked with interesting titles."
— Jake B. (5/5)
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