Saturn's Core

David "The Rock" Nelson Collection: Volume 3

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This special limited edition slipcover is limited to 1,000 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!

Dubbed “The Ed Wood of the 21st Century”, Des Plaines, Illinois based former marine and Golden Gloves boxer turned gonzo filmmaker David “The Rock” Nelson has been churning out his bizarre and mesmerizing brand of backyard monster movies for over 30 years. Often playing multiple onscreen roles simultaneously while utilizing local friends, his parents, and his girlfriend Janet Okulanis as his co-stars, “The Rock” has amassed a robust SOV filmography and persevered undaunted in the face nonexistent funds, unfavorable reviews, and outdated video equipment. Nelson’s work represents a singular viewing experience like no other: landing somewhere between the earnest monster romps of Paul Naschy and the eccentric video diaries of George Kuchar; where the filmmakers’ real life day to day activities and interactions sometimes outweigh the forwarding of the narrative. Equipped with dime store rubber fright masks and his camcorder, David “The Rock” Nelson has unapologetically crafted a legacy that remains an inspirational testament to the spirit of fulfilling your cinematic dreams at any cost. 

In Monster Tales (2002), David “The Rock” Nelson is your Rod Serling style host presenting three terrifying tales of backyard monsters run amok! In the first tale, Nosferatu (Nelson) rises from the grave in broad daylight, transforms into a rubber bat, and wreaks havoc on unsuspecting Chicago bar patrons and the Monster Bash cookout! In the second, the marauding Tor (Nelson in a rubber Tor Johnson mark) terrorizes a cemetery, a library art exhibit, and his own parents amidst repeated outhouse bathroom breaks. Lastly, two werewolves fight a bloody duel to the death after a mad scientist (Nelson again) concocts and consumes a secret wolf man spawning plasma potion. All while the bumbling Detective Rock (Nelson yet again) remains futile; binging sweets, watching monster movies, and denying the existence of the monsters in question. Featuring celebrity “appearances” by Forrest J. Ackerman, George Stover, Ric Flair, Mancow Muller, & Tommy Chong, Saturn’s Core is proud to present Nelson’s SOV anthology epic Monster Tales along with a host of additional brain-smashing extras and madness hand picked by The Rock; including his classic short Mummy A.D. 1993 and hours upon hours of java guzzling special features.

directed by: David "The Rock" Nelson
starring: David "The Rock" Nelson, Janet Okulanis, Ron "Rondo" Adams, Herbert Bussewitz, Andrew Moritz, Vernon Nelson
2002 / 137 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • “Monster Tales” uncut 137 minute feature with an optional introduction by director David “The Rock” Nelson
  • “Monster Tales” VHS version - original VHS cut edited to fit on a T-120 tape
  • "Monster Tales” bloopers
  • “Monster Talk” - an additional 45 minutes of new exclusive “Rock Talk”
  • Archival 2007 DVD intro & outro for “Monster Tales”
  • “Mummy A.D. 1993” - short film directed by David “The Rock” Nelson
  • “Talk of Terror” - New interview with David “The Rock” Nelson moderated by journalist Leonard Hayhurst
  • “Tales from the Bash” - New Rock appreciation featurette featuring interviews with Ron “Rondo” Adams, Kevin Slick, & actor Daniel Roebuck (River’s Edge, Final Destination, The Munsters)
  • Snack Bar ads
  • “Vampire Woman Fangs” commercial
  • Trailers
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 36 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This special limited edition slipcover of David 'The Rock' Nelson's 'Monster Tales' is a unique offering from Saturn's Core Audio & Video, praised for its exclusive content and the filmmaker's distinctive style. The release includes the uncut feature, bloopers, and additional special features, appealing to fans of Nelson's work.

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  • Exclusive Release: 24%
  • Filmmaker Craftsmanship: 24%

Review topics: ["quality","effort","nelson","fun","release","restoration","volume","series","film","label"].

Review highlights

  • "Great release with nice quality transfers, just as recommended as the first two of the series."Sebastian V.
  • "If you enjoy SOV films then I recommend this high quality release."Michael L.
  • "I love David "The Rock" Nelson and all the heart he puts into his films."Michael L.

Reviews

Keep On Rocking !!!

"Another superb release from Saturn’s Core of some low-budget, fun SOV from the legend who is David ‘The Rock’ Nelson. The main feature, Monster Tales, is best played with the introduction from the man himself. As another reviewer has said - keep ‘em coming !!!"

Andrea M. (5/5)

The king of no budget movies!?

"Another fun release from Saturn's Core and the 3rd vol in the David "The Rock" Nelson line. Another two whacky movies from a selection of hundreds and hundreds of his films, hopefully col"

Evan D. (5/5)

You know what you're getting by this point

"You're going to either love, hate, or love to hate Nelson. Staggering movies that it's hard to believe exist. It really may depend on your mood at the time. If you're in the right mindset, they can be ridiculous fun. If not, they are a torture test where you may need to lock up any sharp objects before you begin. By about the sixth time Nelson filmed a phone conversation with himself loudly answering "I know!" every two seconds, I was ready for a break. Vol 2's Devil Ant really tickled me. I loved it. Vol 1 I could barely get through. This one is somewhere in between. The package is great regardless. Well put together with lots (too many) extras of Nelson talking."

Ed K. (4/5)

The homemade quality of David

"The homemade quality of David 'The Rock' Nelson's movies is inseparable from their charm, celebrating boundless enthusiasm over polish. The sheer fun comes from watching an uncompromising outsider pursue his monster-movie dreams with complete sincerity. A loving restoration preserves these singular works for cult-film history rather than sanding away their handmade spirit."

Walter P. (5/5)

Get Rocked!

"Here we are at volume 3! Ever time I think there's no way that Saturn's Core will release all of Nelson's movies, and every time another one of these are announced I get just a bit more hopeful to own all of his movies on bluray"

Dakota D. (5/5)

Very Good Collection!

"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)

brainmelt

"My mind feels like the image of Rock on the slipcover. This anthology offers deja vu stretched out over an ungodly 138 minutes. Hey, I watched THE DEVIL ANT, I can handle it. . . . I'll buy every volume of this collection. I'm sure I'll watch this again or maybe make an unsuspecting normie watch it. But this is some 'special' stuff. Pure Rock-a-rama on your mind."

Isaac W. (4/5)

Monster Tales

"As advertised/expected: more fun, nonsensical, zero budget zaniness that should be inspirational to all diy indie filmmakers. Not my favorite of the Rock Nelson Volumes released so far, but still worthwhile."

Justin S. (4/5)

Another Rock Classic

"These releases of David Nelson’s masterpieces have all been amazing and fun for the whole family. Even my 12 year old son loves them. Let’s drink some Java, pound some brewskies, and pump some iron! More please."

Joshua A. (5/5)

Great Series From Saturn’s Core

"Love these David the Rock Nelson releases! This one is a bit shorter but just as good as the others!"

Eli O. (5/5)

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