This special limited edition 2-disc Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Haunt Love) includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 4,000 units. It is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Few filmmakers were more closely associated with the darkest, grimiest, and most shocking side of 1960s sexploitation than notorious auteur Michael Findlay (The Ultimate Degenerate), and no films better personify his uniquely twisted approach to the genre than the infamous "Flesh" trilogy.
In the first entry in the trilogy, THE TOUCH OF HER FLESH, Findlay himself stars as Richard Jennings; happily married to the beautiful Claudia (Angelique Pettyjohn). Richard leaves for a business trip only to return and discover Claudia in bed with her lover! Panic stricken, Richard staggers to the street and is hit by a car, losing an eye and gaining a limp as a result. Scorned and vengeful, Richard adopts a new identity and begins a murderous rampage against all women he deems "immoral."
In THE CURSE OF HER FLESH, the middle entry of the trilogy, Findlay returns as the bloodthirsty and eye-patched Richard Jennings. Continuing his quest to rid the world of sex-crazed females, Richard ups the ante - and bodycount, devising an array of increasingly gruesome methods of dispatching his victims all while planning the ultimate revenge against his wife's lover, Steve.
In the final installment of the trilogy, THE KISS OF HER FLESH, Richard has lost what little sanity he had left, instead putting all emphasis on seeking out and brutally slaying any and every woman who crosses his path. However, this time he might have met his match as his deceased wife's sister, Maria (Uta Erikson), is hellbent on putting an end to Richard's orgiastic rampage...
All three of these perverted classics of underground sleaze have been newly restored in 2K from their uncensored 35mm camera negatives and are making their world Blu-ray debut from Distribpix Inc. and Something Weird!
directed by: Michael Findlay starring: Michael Findlay, Angelique Pettyjohn, Uta Erikson, Peggy Sarno and Ron Scardera 1967,1968,1968 / 75 min, 68 min, 69 min / 1.37:1 / English Mono
Additional info:
2-Disc Region Free Blu-ray Set
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles for the films
A 40-page illustrated booklet containing newly written essays by Lisa Petrucci of Something Weird, film historian Heather Drain, and film historian Elizabeth Purchell (Note:only included with slipcase edition)
Blu-ray Disc #1
THE TOUCH OF HER FLESH (1967) newly restored from its original 35mm camera negative
Feature length audio commentary with film historian Heather Drain
“Master Class With Roberta Findlay” an extensive discussion with actress and creative partner of director Michael Findlay recorded in 2019 at the Offscreen Film Festival in Brussels, Belgium
Theatrical trailers for THE TOUCH OF HER FLESH and THE CURSE OF HER FLESH
Archival image gallery
Blu-ray Disc #2
THE CURSE OF HER FLESH (1968) newly restored from its 35mm camera negative
THE KISS OF HER FLESH (1968) newly restored from its 35mm camera negative
Feature length audio commentaries by film historian Heather Drain for THE CURSE OF HER FLESH and THE KISS OF HER FLESH
Overall rating: 4.647059 / 5 from 221 reviews.
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"Very impressive set of the Flesh trilogy, great transfers and extras plus super packaging including a thick booklet!" — Jakob P.
"The slipbox is incredible, the trilogy is important to own, and the transfer looks amazing." — Larrie D.
"Real quality release and film!" — Edward L.
Reviews
1960s Cinema for Men (and Women) of Culture
"Here is a delightful slice of exploitation cinema. Michael Findlay and his wife crafted a fine trilogy of smut and nonsense, featuring murder and mayhem. These discs look amazing, the black and white photography draws you in, top notch work. The essays in the booklet are fun reads to help bring some 1960's context to the viewer. While the films are tamer than Sexworld due to the social norms at the time, they still go as far as they could. Highly recommended for the viewer that enjoys seeing movies made by determined people."
— Erik W. (4/5)
Vintage filth with a poetic edge
"Interesting films, mostly for historical reasons. The first two are funnier and more poetic, Roberta's raw photography showing off a surprising sense of style. The third one is on the rougher and more sordid end of things. But you probably know what you are getting into, when watching this sort of 60s New York filth. The accompanying booklet does a great job of giving us necessary context to these films and provide good critical commentary. Solid layout too, for an overall very impressive presentation. By the end of the third film, though, even the Findlays to be tired of the formula – and they seem glad that it's over."
— Alexandre R. (3/5)
Nice Collection
"The slipcover is awesome, as always with anything VS or their awesome partner Labels release! It is a cool movie that was a lot of fun to watch! I always love the unique VS service of allowing you to stack as many movies as you like in your cart during any release period and ship them for free! The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! 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)
Must-own.
"Another must-own Something Weird / Distribpix collaboration. The restorations are excellent and, as always, the packaging is top notch: double-slipcase w spot gloss & essays by Lisa Petrucci (Something Weird queeen) & Heather Drain."
— Stefan P. (5/5)
Top notch Findlay
"Beautiful artwork on the hard case. This is a nice upgrade from the grainy DVD version that looks amazing. Findlay films are legitimately good which is surprising for this genre of film. Gripping story that works across a trilogy and beautiful black and white."
— Brent B. (5/5)
Must Have
"Findlay masterpieces that need to be seen to be believed."
— Jonathan G. (5/5)
Top Grade Z time capsule!
"These movies have excellent Transfers. Just pure silliness. Enjoyed very much! Never laughed so hard!"
— Tim M. (5/5)
Interesting early erotic slasher
"Definitely a little goofy, but still compelling and sexy early erotic horror movie!"
— Zak H. (5/5)
Great collection of Michael Findlay
"Great collection of Michael Findlay "Roughies" Nicely packaged"
— David H. (5/5)
FLESH from the Findlays
"Transgressive, weird, disturbing!"
— chris c. (5/5)
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