Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things
Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things
Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things
Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things
Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things
Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things
Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things
Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things
Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things

American Genre Film Archive

Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 1,500 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

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!

Dropping somewhere between PINK FLAMINGOS, BLOOD FEAST, and an episode of THE BRADY BUNCH on acid, SOMETIMES AUNT MARTHA DOES DREADFUL THINGS is a histrionic psychodrama that could only have originated in the alternate dimension known as Florida. After robbing a bank in Baltimore, cross-dressing Paul (aka Aunt Martha) and his partner Stanley hide out in a Florida town. But it’s only a matter of time before Paul’s paranoia forces him to embark on a demented killing spree. AGFA is thrilled to present one of the most unforgettable exploitation movies of all time -- and an overlooked chapter of early queer cinema -- preserved from the only 35mm theatrical print in existence.

directed by: Thomas Casey
starring: Abe Swick, Wayne Crawford
1971 / 95 min / 1.85:1 / English mono

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • 2K preservation from the only 35mm theatrical print in existence
  • Commentary with queer film historian Elizabeth Purchell + AGFA’s Bret Berg 
  • Bonus Movie: THE DRAG QUEEN’S BALL
  • Shorts: GAY-IN III, CAUGHT IN THE CAN
  • Trailers: GAY LIBERATION, LUSTING HOURS, MY THIRD WIFE GEORGE THE QUEEN, SINS OF RACHEL
  • Reversible cover
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.375 / 5 from 56 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Blu-ray edition of 'Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things' is highly praised for its stunning restoration, fantastic looks, and excellent value. It's a great addition to any DVD collection, offering a unique glimpse into early queer cinema.

Summary topics

  • Film Quality: 24%
  • Product Appearance: 13%
  • Film Experience: 26%
  • Restoration Quality: 11%
  • Product Release: 18%

Review topics: ["looks","packaging","upgrade","buy","film","movie","release","restoration","trailer","oddity","agfa","flick","cinema","comparison","fun","melodrama","transfer"].

Review highlights

  • "The restoration of the film looks very good, a definite upgrade from the old DVD." — Michael W.
  • "The other extras are typical AGFA stuff: unrelated short films and trailers." — Dominik F.
  • "The restoration on this damaged movie was out of this world beautiful." — Chance D.

Reviews

John Waters Comparison is High Stakes!

"And it looks like they were right! This collection is wild and a lot of fun to check out. An early look into queer cinema, just check out the trailer if you want to see what you're getting yourself into."

— Jake B. (5/5)

Liked it . .

"This one a pleasant surprise. . . Great acting Nice picture quality and special features Highly recommend it"

— Ragnar T. (5/5)

Beautiful restoration of a truly

"Beautiful restoration of a truly odd and captivating flick. Crazy and campy."

— Matthew P. (5/5)

Fun "bad movid"

"Ok image and sound. Not sure this will be a movie for everyone"

— Stig S. (3/5)

Rediscovering Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things

"Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things is a film that seems to have fallen through a crack in the early ’70s, landing in an entirely different decade. It combines elements of a crime thriller, a domestic melodrama, a queer-coded character study, and a grindhouse oddity, all seamlessly intertwined by performances that are too dedicated to overlook and too peculiar to forget. Viewing it today, the film resembles a feverish snapshot of a time when regional filmmakers were eager to pursue any concept that appeared dangerous, humorous, or simply bizarre."

— Shawn G. (5/5)

Aunt Martha

"Watched this on Tubi and then ran over to Vinegar Syndrome to get myself a copy. Really has to be seen to be believed. Aunt Martha is alright in my book."

— Michael B. (5/5)

Murder and Campiness

"I had never heard of this! Thanks Vinegar Syndrome/ AGFA!"

— Richard L. (5/5)

Okay Film

"It’s okay. John Waters and Ed Wood feel to it. Combination of weird humor, drama and part slasher. Kind of a one and done for me. Lower your expectations before going into it. Nice looking release."

— Michael P. (2/5)

AGFA does it again

"No one does films that never thought would ever be released better than agfa!"

— Juan V. (5/5)

A really fun watch, nice

"A really fun watch, nice to have a physical copy."

— Manuel S. (5/5)

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