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Umbrella Entertainment

Shame

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Alessa Kreger) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Umbrella Entertainment has been a 100% Australian-owned and operated distributor for over 20 years. Their vast home entertainment catalogue features an extensive range of Australian classic, cult and exploitation films restored under the eyes of the original filmmakers. All sourced from national archives, underground collectors and local basements.

A stranger, Asta Cadell (Deborra-Lee Furness, Jindabyne) limps into an outback town on a crippled motorcycle. Trapped while she waits for repairs, Asta stays at the garage of Tim Curtis (Tony Barry, Australia).The outsider soon discovers that Tim's young daughter Lizzie (Simone Buchanan, My Brilliant Career) is the latest victim of the local sport: gang rape. Some women are intimidated, others make excuses and the law looks the other way – but nothing ever changes.Attacked herself, Asta is drawn in to the struggle of the town's women for safety and dignity. Emboldened by her, Lizzie lays charges and all hell breaks loose.The women rise up, but resistance is never that easy or that simple...

directed by: Steve Jodrell
starring: Deborra-Lee Furness; Simone Buchanan; Tony Barry
1988 / 94 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 1.0

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • ALL NEW INTERVIEW WITH STEVE JODRELL (DIRECTOR), MICHAEL BRINDLEY (CO-WRITER), BEVERLEY BLANKENSHIP (CO-WRITER), SIMONE BUCHANAN (LIZZIE), & PAUL BARRON (PRODUCER)
  • AUDIO COMMENTARY with Steve Jodrell (Director), Simone Buchanan (Lizzie) & Michael Brindley (Co-writer)
  • EXCERPT OF ORAL HISTORY WITH FILM BUFF PAUL HARRIS AND STEVE JODRELL
  • ORIGINAL FOOTAGE FROM THE PREMIERE FOR ‘SHAME’
  • ABC TV – ARTSPACE Interview with Deborra-Lee Furness – 25 min
  • Original archival theatrical trailer
  • Booklet with an essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
  • English SDH subtitles

                    Overall rating: 4.470588 / 5 from 170 reviews.

                    AI Generated Review Summary

                    This limited edition Blu-ray of 'Shame' is praised for its restoration, powerful storytelling, and strong performances. Customers appreciate the film's dramatic impact and exploitation elements, though opinions on the story are mixed. The release includes valuable extras like interviews and commentary.

                    Summary topics

                    • Video Quality: 7%
                    • Restoration Quality: 5%
                    • Film Quality: 28%
                    • Acting Performances: 13%

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                    Review highlights

                    • "Shame is an inspiring and powerful film with a strong message, outstanding performances, and beautiful direction." — Philippe D.
                    • "The movie is a slow burn revenge drama with some superb performances." — Dominik F.
                    • "Powerful performances and a great script make for an entertaining but impactful film." — Ed K.

                    Reviews

                    Solid restoration for a tough, gritty Aussie thriller

                    "Shame is a tough, emotionally charged Australian thriller that balances exploitation elements with a surprisingly strong feminist core, led by an excellent performance from Deborra-Lee Furness. The film’s direct, no-frills storytelling gives its themes of misogyny and small-town violence real impact, even when the pacing occasionally feels uneven. The Umbrella Entertainment Blu-ray delivers a solid restoration, with natural colors and improved detail that help the dusty rural setting feel vivid and oppressive."

                    — Roberto P. (5/5)

                    Great Presentation and Features

                    "A very strong release with a stylish look, an engaging script, and a solid overall presentation. The transfer looks clean while still keeping the original character of the film intact. The bonus features add nice value and make this feel like a well-rounded collector’s edition."

                    — Thomas L. (4/5)

                    It's A Shame This One Had To End!

                    "The director of this really awesome flick's voice was heard loud and clear through the terrific job he did! The performances were really good, as was the storyline. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and didn't want it to end! 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)

                    Mrs. Furness' claws show, was she trained by Wolverine

                    "New interview on extras where Beverly Blankenship randomly recalled shooting was so cold they had to have nipple covers for the ladies that failed, no shame in that. This crew conversation was alot of fun to watch. They had a unified vision backed by life experience and this comes through in how realistic and solid the movie is. Never knew the Deborah Lee and Hugh Jackman connection before watching her interview on the extras. Phenomenal actress!"

                    — Derek T. (4/5)

                    It's a shame

                    "Interesting title on sale"

                    — Benjamin P. (5/5)

                    Aussie Revenge

                    "A little slower than I was hoping for but a well done entry."

                    — Nathanial P. (4/5)

                    Powerful Film

                    "Shame is not an exploitation film. Get that out of your head. It is an extremely powerful film about a small Australian town, and the evil that brews beneath the surface. It's about what is right and wrong, and the pursuit of justice that so many women must face in their lives. The film is from 1988, remains topical to this day, and sadly, always will be. Watch this, for it is devastating"

                    — Kevin L. (5/5)

                    Shame

                    "Nice edition. Excellent slip and as a bonus got this one on sale."

                    — Samuel L. (5/5)

                    Bloody Oath

                    "Ozploitation-tinged psychological thriller and I’m here for it."

                    — Kevin G. (5/5)

                    powerful ozploitation

                    "great cast and transfer although it looks a little dated it has a powerful though subtle message that sadly is still relevant. Interesting extras and I love that artwork"

                    — KEVIN S. (5/5)

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