Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis
Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis
Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis
Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis
Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis
Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis
Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis
Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis
Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis
Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis
Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis
Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis

Saturn's Core

Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis

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This Partner Label release is distributed through Vinegar Syndrome's sister company OCN Distribution. Vinegar Syndrome had no part in, nor are responsible for, the restoration, extras, quality control or any content(s) of this release. We hope you enjoy our growing roster of Partner Labels and the expertise and curation brought to each release by their dedicated staff!

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This special limited edition embossed and spot gloss slipcover is limited to 2,000 units and 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!

While delivering an apocalyptic message to his sect, the unearthly Black Jesus orders his leather-clad, biker converts to destroy the pagan mistress Damselvis before she can raise her father, the fabled rock and roll deity Helvis, from the dead. When a sheltered, country schoolgirl named Isla M. (Sherry Lynn Garris) is nearly butchered by Black Jesus’ murderous disciple Candy (Ghetty Chasun), she is miraculously reborn as the fringe-adorned, Harley riding Damselvis; who promptly embarks on a pilgrimage to Memphis, spreading the gospel along the way by disseminating Helvis records to a burgeoning and ardent congregation of fans. Once Helvis is resurrected from his pyramid tomb, he must confront the monstrous Woofman in a final battle to the death to determine the religious rites for the new millennia!

The SOV feature film debut from the visionary, Memphis based, punkabilly provocateur John Michael McCarthy (Teenage Tupelo, Sore Losers). Damselvis, Daughter of Helvis heralded the arrival of a singular and eccentric new voice in the lawless landscape of ‘90s underground film. Featuring performances by Sherry Lynn Garris (Gore Whore) & the enigmatic ‘90s scream queen Ghetty Chasun (Red Lips), special FX makeup by Robert Gann (Basket Case 2), and videography by SOV legend Hugh Gallagher (Gorotica), Damselvis is a subversive, southern fried eruption of religious satire, uninhibited nudity, punk rock attitude, and 20th century pop culture iconography. Saturn’s Core is proud to present Damselvis, Daughter of Helvis in its first ever director approved, disc debut marking its return to physical media for the first time since its initial, scarce VHS release in 1994.

directed by: John Michael McCarthy
starring: Sherry Lynn Garris, Ghetty Chasun, Adimu Ajanaku, Brady Debussey
1994 / 64 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • Audio commentary with writer / director John Michael McCarthy moderated by Mike Hunchback of Seminal Psychosis
  • “Resurrecting Helvis” - an interview with writer / director John Michael McCarthy
  • “Making Something Out of Nothing: The Making of Damselvis”: Over 2.5 hours of rare behind the scenes footage!
  • Director John Michael McCarthy reads the Damselvis & SuperSexxx comic books
  • “Helvis on Tour” -Concert footage featuring characters from Damselvis performing live on stage at the Antenna Club in Memphis
  • Stills / Artwork gallery
  • Reversible cover art
  • English SDH subtitles

              Overall rating: 4.121951 / 5 from 82 reviews.

              AI Generated Review Summary

              Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis, a limited edition slipcover, offers a unique SOV horror experience with engaging extras and concert footage. Customers find the film amusing and enjoyable, though some note a lack of detail. The product's look is highly praised, featuring reversible cover art and a gallery of stills and artwork.

              Summary topics

              • Shot On Video Experience: 15%
              • Film Experience: 23%
              • Product Aesthetics: 11%

              Review topics: [looks, packaging, sound, buy, work, film, movie, sov, release, soundtrack, features, slipcover, romp, flick, effects, extras, interviews, watch, story, idea, length, soul, saturn, capsule, see, universe, acting, runtime, premise, music].

              Review highlights

              • "The Saturn Core edition looks great and has interesting special features about the movie and JMM's career." — Jason M.
              • "The release looks great as usual from VS with terrific array of extras!" — Brandon T.
              • "Very unusual but fascinating film from the iconoclastic filmmaker McCarthy." — Brandon T.

              Reviews

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              "I appreciate Saturn's Core being broad when it comes to SOV movies, not only focusing on Horror. But oh boy, this was a dud. It's based on an undergound comic book by the director and the beginning is promising, but it turns into a total mess. The plot seems to go nowhere and the dialogue spoken by the characters is nonsensical. Some scenes use filters and opitcal effects to create a psychodeliac atmopshere, but it didn't work for me. Although it barely clocks in over an hour, I was checking my watch constantly, waiting for it to end. Picture quality is decent for what it is, but while there are hours of extras, most it is almost unwatchable. 2 hours of "fly on the wall" footage from the shoot and 1,5 hours of very poorly shot footage from a concert with music from the movie or something. Turned it off immediately. The only thing worth watching is the new Interview with the director. He's a character for sure and he also tells us the story why the girl on the poster/slipcover isn't even playing Damselvis in the movie! The character is actually portrayed by a different actress."

              — Dominik F. (2/5)

              I loved the silly wordplay.

              "Kinda reminds me of something PFFR would have done."

              — Avery E. (5/5)

              sucked

              "I wanted to like this but with rough sound in some scenes an incoherent plot and illogical video effects I couldn't wait for it to end"

              — KEVIN S. (2/5)

              Another intrigue from Saturns core.

              "Another intrigue from Saturns core. People demanded more ghetty. Always the best extras on these releases."

              — Miles M. (5/5)

              Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis

              "Surprisingly good release. Sometimes a bit difficult to hear the dialog. The "live" performances on the soundtrack are an added bonus."

              — Armand P. (4/5)

              Pretty fun

              "Fun SOV all and all. Nice slipcover and the transfer is as expected with this medium."

              — Brett C. (3/5)

              Awesome SOV Release

              "I love the SOV releases from Saturn’s Core and this is another home run for them. Great special features, including interviews, and the soundtrack rips!"

              — Eli O. (5/5)

              Damselvis: Daughter of Helvis

              "Saturns Core puts out a lot of wild stuff and this is definitely one of those movies. Just off the wall bat sh** stuff going on. This is also an SOV film, so that adds to the entertainment. Packaging and presentation are great!"

              — Matt R. (5/5)

              So great!

              "I really enjoyed this one. Weird, fast paced, and yet another showcase for Ghetty Chasun!"

              — David R. (5/5)

              Really ambitious and bizarre SOV

              "Really ambitious and bizarre SOV flick, with a score that's interesting and at times quite a banger. My kind of trash!"

              — Matthew P. (4/5)

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