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Dear Dead Delilah

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Back in 1943, Luddy viciously murdered her mother with an axe. 30 years later and freshly released from the state mental hospital, deemed 'cured' of her violent impulses, Luddy's luck seems to be turning around, thanks to a chance encounter with the family of Delilah (Agnes Moorehead), the miserly matriarch of a large plantation estate. She quickly finds herself hired as Delilah's housekeeper, but no sooner than her arrival at the cavernous and secluded mansion, grisly murders begin to take place. And worse, each time a new corpse is discovered, Luddy finds she is unable to recall her whereabouts at the time of the bloodshed. Could her old self be coming out, or is someone else trying to set her up for more sinister motives?

A cheerfully grim blending of Southern Gothic stylings, murder mystery structure, and proto-slasher gore, acclaimed horror novelist John Farris' (THE FURY) sole feature film directorial effort, DEAR DEAD DELILAH, was an ubiquitous drive-in crowd pleaser throughout the 70s. Produced by Nashville country legend "Cowboy" Jack Clement, co-starring a who's who of TV actors including Roger Gentry (ALL MY CHILDERN), Will Geer (THE WALTONS), and Dennis Patrick (DALLAS), plus featuring an unforgettably strange performance from one-timer Patricia Carmichael as Luddy, Vinegar Syndrome proudly brings this lurid helping of Southern Fried sleaze to Blu-ray, newly restored from recently discovered 35mm vault elements!

directed by: John Farris
starring: Patricia Carmichael, Agnes Moorehead, Robert Gentry, Will Geer, Dennis Patrick, Michael Ansara
1972 / 97min / Color / 1.85:1 OAR

Additional info:

  • Region free Blu-ray/DVD combo
  • Newly scanned and restored in 2k from 35mm vault elements
  • "Family Secrets: The Making of Dear Dead Delilah" - an interview with director John Farris
  • Promotional still and article gallery
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.1875 / 5 from 64 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Dear Dead Delilah, a restored 70s horror film, offers a blend of Southern Gothic stylings and slasher elements. Customers appreciate its vivid transfer, detailed scenes, and atmospheric horror, though opinions on the film's style vary.

Summary topics

  • appearance: 11%
  • slasher elements: 15%
  • transfer quality: 13%
  • horror atmosphere: 13%

Review topics: [colors, looks, quality, buy, style, film, movie, horror, slasher, transfer, flick, mystery, release, gem, scenes, atmosphere, mother, goodness, flair, characters].

Review highlights

  • "Looks amazing with this bluray transfer the scenes are very colorful and detailed." — Kyle T.
  • "Fans will appreciate how the high-definition transfer highlights the movie's unique visual style." — Ryan G.
  • "This flick looks great!" — Sean T.

Reviews

Dear Dead Delilah

"Fun 70's protoslasher movie with good atmosphere. Good quality transfer."

— Matti J. (5/5)

Another fantastic film, with a

"Another fantastic film, with a fantastic slip!"

— marvin p. (4/5)

Great atmosphere

"Solid and atmospheric horror movie. Good quality print used, and well worth checking out."

— Rene R. (5/5)

Fantastic

"One of those films where you don't think it will be that good, but it actually really was. I thought the mystery was great, and even had me fooled. The transfer looks great, too."

— Neal d. (5/5)

Bizarre horror movie

"Bizarre horror movie very interesting."

— Pablo R. (3/5)

Oh delilah

"Thank goodness this one got a release from vs! I have always loved this awesome little horror. It’s got great atmosphere and style.s really nice slipcase and extras to go with it. Definitely recommend checking this one out"

— james b. (5/5)

Dear Dead Dud?

"“That’s a major point of incompatibility between us, cause I wouldn’t dream of drinking a martini without an olive in it!” A somewhat quaint tale of the old “who gets the inheritance?” family feud turns into a murderous rage. I found a large part of it to be a little tepid. With our somewhat leading lady’s mental stability being questioned and while most of that is fairly effective, particularly the opening moments which promises to set things up to be somewhat of an off-kilter tale but this film rights itself and unfortunately it is worse for it. Things pick up near the end, but by that point I was wondering if it was all worth it."

— Andrew G. (2/5)

Underrated film

"This movie starts off slow but stay with it. It gets really good. I love the characters and the suspense. A couple of good kills. Great ending. Love the setting and story. I really love this movie. Underrated in my opinion. Give this one a shot"

— Sue S. (5/5)

Loved it

"Vinegar Syndrome’s Blu-ray release of Dear Dead Delilah (1972) resurrects this southern gothic slasher with a stunning restoration, showcasing its eerie charm and grisly twists. This cult classic revolves around a dysfunctional family gathering at a decaying mansion, where greed, secrets, and an axe-wielding killer collide. With its mix of melodrama, blood-soaked horror, and a touch of dark humor, it’s a must-see for fans of vintage oddities. The restoration breathes new life into the film’s atmospheric visuals, highlighting its creepy old-house setting and colorful cast of characters. The audio is equally sharp, enhancing the tension and dramatic flair of the performances. Bonus features include interviews with the cast and crew, plus a fascinating look at the film’s place in early American slashers. Final Verdict: Dear Dead Delilah is a moody, gruesome gem of early ‘70s horror, and Vinegar Syndrome’s Blu-ray is the ultimate way to experience its macabre brilliance. Perfect for fans of southern gothic horror and slasher history alike."

— Thomas H. (5/5)

Great cult classic

"This a huge horror release from the author of The Fury. The transfer is awesome, rescued from the VHS obscurity. Not so many features but a decent release."

— Jaume M. (4/5)

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