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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!
Silvia and RoseMarie are two beautiful women with a lot in common. Both are residing in the same luxurious New York apartment complex…and both are trapped within the web of a terrifying nightmare! On the first floor there’s Silvia (Alexandra Paulhiac) who has three admirers: an abusive boyfriend, an obscene phone caller, and a police detective with a disturbingly “hands on” approach. Could one of them possibly be the notorious sex killer that’s prowling the city streets? On the second floor there’s RoseMarie (Sasha Graham), a young ingenue who’s attending an unorthodox method acting class in order to prepare for a challenging, upcoming role. A trail of blood and bodies begin to follow RoseMarie when her mysterious friend Monica from back home begins demanding an unwelcomed reunion. As the insanity of her reality and performance start to intertwine, the curtain raises on a blood-soaked denouement of grandiose proportions.
In the tradition of Two Evil Eyes, Guilty Pleasures is a two part, SOV horror anthology conceived by New York based filmmakers Joseph F. Parda & Joe Zaso (5 Dead on the Crimson Canvas, Evil Streets). Featuring acting turns by co-director Zaso (The Wolf of Wall Street), Ruby Honeycat (Caress of the Vampire 2), & Joseph Marzano (Venus in Furs); plus an awe-inspiring, tour de force performance by the inimitable indie legend Sasha Graham (The Vicious Sweet), Guilty Pleasures offers an astounding exhibition of head-splitting gore, salacious sleaze, and nostalgic ‘90s era NYC street locales. Gleefully inspired by the works of Dario Argento & Sergio Martino, Guilty Pleasures also remains one of the few SOV productions to revel in the stylized, black-gloved aesthetics of ‘70s Italian giallo cinema.
directed by: Joseph F. Parda & Joe Zaso starring: Sasha Graham, Joe Zaso, Alexandra Paulhiac, Ruby Honeycat, Carl Marchese 1997 / 105 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Audio commentary with actor & co-director Joe Zaso
“A Dangerous Method” -an all new retrospective featurette featuring interviews with co-director / star Joe Zaso and actress Sasha Graham
“Duly Impressed” -an interview with actor Carl Marchese
Trailer
Photo / artwork gallery
Reversible cover art
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.111111 / 5 from 126 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Guilty Pleasures is a limited edition slipcover for a special horror anthology film, praised for its originality and quality story. While opinions on the horror content vary, the movie is highlighted for its practical effects and strong performances. The SOV genre is appreciated for releasing low-budget horror films.
"The stories take place in an apartment complex where everyone has a unique and creepy story and personality." — Mark P.
"Great little sov release, another unique outing in the sov genre." — Jeffrey W.
"The movie is very well done and the practical effects are really great!" — Mark P.
Reviews
A Guilty Pleasure
"Great transfer of this SOV film. Quality is great. Slipcover features art work on each side. Loaded with special features. I would recommend this low budget feature, especially if you’re a fan of giallos."
— Dustin G. (5/5)
Saturns core
"Nice restoration, sound and extras in this solid Saturns core release."
— Ben C. (4/5)
Darkly lit SOV
"A rather ambitious SOV with its anthology-style structure, which remains quite competent in its execution and really fun."
— Steven E. (5/5)
Guilty Pleasures
"Saturn’s Core Audio & Video puts out a great double feature/anthology with this less than ordinary SOV release. If you are into exploitation with a somewhat “horror” slant then this one is worth checking out. Packaging and presentation are excellent!"
— Matt R. (5/5)
2 part film
"split into 2 parts of varying quality part 1 has irritating ( to me ) camera moves very poor green screen and a less than perfect choice for music part 2 on the other hand is better made and acted and has a better pace"
— KEVIN S. (4/5)
Thriller
"Sexy low budget thrillers that are fun to watch if only for the way they make rhe budget work."
— Bruce K. (4/5)
More Guilty Than Pleasure
"Was pleasantly surprised to find that this is really 2 films in one? Or like an anthology? I’m not sure but it’s still wild. Great interviews with Jeff Zaso."
— Wayne C. (5/5)
Guilty Pleasures
"Another one from saturn core worth the watch"
— Andrew D. (5/5)
Title describes this accurately
"This is (like the movie says) a guilty pleasure of mine. Maybe it is a bit too long tough."
— Jelmer B. (4/5)
Top notch SOV anthology horror
"I love anthology horror films and this one is remarkably well done for a SOV effort. Super creative and extremely fun with great 90s vibes. Overall A+ release from Saturns Core."
— Jon B. (5/5)
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