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This special limited edition embossed and spot gloss slipcover is limited to 2,000 unitsand is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Saturn's Core Audio & Video is a New Jersey based home video label devoted to releasing underground oddities and shot on video cinema on VHS, and now, blu-ray discs! In partnership with OCN Distribution, Saturn's Core will exhume forgotten or under-seen genre cinema from the 80s and 90s, with an emphasis on SOV horror features. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
When a pair of divers go missing near The Catfish, the notorious site of a mysterious 1920s shipwreck, a tenacious news reporter Megan Flowers (Pamela Sutch) becomes determined to unravel the mysterious connection between the divers’ disappearance and the ominous nuclear power plant located on the shores of the small coastal community. When a local, close knit group of salvage divers are enlisted to search the area, the tension mounts as the shores become awash in radioactive corpses and bloodsucking, mutant vampire humanoids!
Started in 1999 but not released on video until 2005, Saturn’s Core is proud to present the definitive release of director Dave Castiglione’s elusive, shot on video, aquatic eco-horror epic Deep Undead. An homage to the underwater creature features of the 1980’s that features a cavalcade of ‘90s SOV luminaries including Pamela Sutch (Psycho Sisters), Dawn Murphy (Backwoods Marcy), Mick McCleery (Addicted to Murder), Debbie D. (Burglar From Hell), Laura Giglio (Sorority Slaughter), & Osman Karriem (Love Is a Stranger Again), Deep Undead takes a deep dive into terror with its atmospheric scares, pulsing synth score, telepathic mutant sexcapades, and hypnotic underwater videography.
directed by: Dave Castiglione starring: Pamela Sutch, Vince Butler, Debbie D., David Maul, Dawn Murphy 2005 / 104 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
New transfer of the 2019 director’s cut version from the original SVHS master (104 min.)
Audio commentary with director Dave Castiglione moderated by Ross Snyder of Saturn’s Core
New transfer of the original 2005 VHS cut from the original SVHS master
"Diving Deeper Into Deep Undead” -a new feature length retrospective documentary featuring director Dave Castiglione, composer Matt Cannon, author Richard Mogg, and stars Debbie D., Laura Giglio, Mick McCleery, & Phil Herman
Q&A from the 2019 cast & crew reunion screening at the Blue Moon Theatre
“Beyond the Deep Undead” -archival making-of featurette
Two alternate endings
“Open House” (2020) -a short film directed by Matt Cannon starring Deep Undead filmmaker Dave Castiglione
Trailer
Photo / artwork gallery
Reversible cover art
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 3.8913043 / 5 from 92 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Deep Undead, a limited edition slipcover, offers a unique aquatic eco-horror experience with mesmerizing underwater photography, a captivating story, and engaging extras. Customers appreciate the film's ambitious nature, the quality of the release, and the inclusion of bonus features. However, opinions on the special effects are mixed.
Summary topics
film quality (13%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the film, describing it as interesting, great, and one of the most ambitious SOV films ever.
underwater photography (5%): Customers loved the underwater photography as it is not something you'd normally see in an SOV.
hypnotic scenes (9%): It was observed by customers that the scenes in this product are mesmerizing and hypnotizing.
underwater creature features (8%): It was observed by customers that the product has excellent underwater photography and a wild underwater creature feature.
bonus features (6%): Customers expressed appreciation for the extras, including a new documentary on the making of the film.
"Great underwater SoV with great extras!" — Casey K.
"Underwater photography is the best feature here." — Rodney C.
"Fun little SOV underwater horror" — Jared W.
Reviews
Deep Undead
"Absolutely worth the sale price. Love Saturn's Core and will always support with purchases."
— Ryan F. (4/5)
Not the worst but not the best SOV
"The plot was odd in development, but overall not a regrettable watch. Intriguing storyline and how they create the atmosphere of what scuba diving really is like. There were parts that truly felt almost relaxing as they were in the water in the beginning, and the sense of calm and aloneness while you are underwater. It did feel like it was a little too long. But overall watchable. As far as the release and quality, it was as good as it probably is going to get. Nice special features."
— Patrick G. (4/5)
Ok
"Ok"
— Mark H. (5/5)
Decent watch
"Slipcover and extras are fantastic as always. But the movie itself was pretty dull. Plot was all over the place and went nowhere. Worth a watch for sov enthusiasts though"
— Sean T. (3/5)
Really Fun Saturn's Core Horror Movie!
"This slipcover is really awesome, as is always the case with anything VS or their Partner Labels release! This is a really nice effort, though it is low budget, which adds to its charm! The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar audio and video clarity! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"
— Paul K. (5/5)
Underwater SOV
"Another shot in video lost treasure that got the restoration treatment. Entertaining horror/thriller with lots of underwater footage that may be one of the first in a low budget SOV production. Comes with heals of extras and nifty artwork on slipcover and sleeve"
— Kresh R. (3/5)
Deep undead
"Glad to get a blu ray release thanks"
— Andrew D. (5/5)
Great SOV flick
"It's shot on video, so if that's not your bag you might wanna look for something else. like most other SOV's, its regional so I think its charming in a way. The camp isn't there so much for the sake of engagement, its sincere."
— Howard W. (4/5)
Not very entertaining for this viewer
"I can appreciate the effort."
— Mitchell Y. (2/5)
Relatively ambitious SOV rarity
"Saturn's core is doing great work with these SOV treats. Lots of special features round out another solid package."
— Charles W. (3/5)
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