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Since 2004, Bleeding Skull has explored otherworldly cinema through reviews, books, and home video releases. We shine a light on independent genre films that have flown under the radar but deserve to be seen by all. Fangoria has called Bleeding Skull “The go-to encyclopedia for trash, bizarre, and shot-on-video cinema,” while Vice referred to it as “like a fever dream glimpse into parallel worlds". Visit us at BLEEDINGSKULL.COM.
Prepare for a movie marathon from the eighth dimension. BACKYARD BLOODBATHS is a triple feature of underground horror discoveries that have never been widely released. First is SUMMER HORROR DAY—a Casiocore splatterfest from the UK Video Nasty era that was shot entirely on Super 8 film. From there, we encounter 777—an experimental serial killer artifact that was conjured on video tape by teenagers in Tucson, Arizona and has never been released on any format. Finally, we visit BLACK MAMBA—a crazed psychedelic anthology from undiscovered auteur Belinda M. Wilson. Plus, the blood keeps flowing with THE PSYCHOTIC ODYSSEY OF RICHARD CHASE, A.I. MAMA, and BLOOD BATH: TALES OF EERIE PUBLICATIONS—three shorts that provide an ideal chaser for this surreal experience.
directed by: various starring: various 1987-2021 / 252 min (combined) / 1.33:1, 1.85:1, 2.35:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0
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Region Free Blu-ray
SUMMER HORROR DAY (1987, 55 mins, dir. Martin Nike): Restored from the original Super 8 film elements
Commentary with Nike and producer David Singer
777 (1997, 74 mins, dir. Colin Anson): Preserved from the original S-VHS master
Commentary with cast and crew
BLACK MAMBA (2016, 102 mins, dir. Belinda M. Wilson): Preserved from the original digital master
Video introduction by Wilson
THE PSYCHOTIC ODYSSEY OF RICHARD CHASE (1999, 6 mins, dir. Carey Burtt): Restored from the original 16mm camera negative
Commentary with Burtt
A.I. MAMA (2020, 5 mins, dir. Asuka Lin)
Commentary with Lin and star/sound-designer Kei
BLOOD BATH: TALES OF EERIE PUBLICATIONS (2021, 10 mins, dir. Jason Willis)
Commentary with Willis
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 99 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Backyard Bloodbaths is a triple feature of underground horror films, including Summer Horror Day, 777, and Black Mamba, along with three shorts. Customers appreciate the unique and fun horror experience, the great release quality, and the low-budget charm of these films.
"Really awesome films, none of which I had heard of prior to this set" — Ewan G.
"Awesome low budget horror set" — Michael W.
"Nothing beats low budget horror for finding some real creativity." — Brian H.
Reviews
Yard Sale(m)!
"Utterly bonkers stuff! And considering the past Bleeding Skull releases, that's really saying something! A mix of 8mm, 16mm and digital god-knows-what, this sick selection-box of diy mayhem is a must for those who crave psychotronic outsider-art. Did you think Boardinghouse was too restrained? If yes, then this release is for you. Being British, I was pleased to see a homegrown effort here (filmed sometime in the 80's - I wonder where this guy is now?), but each film here possesses it's own unique, fun aura. Highly recommended!"
— Aneurin M. (5/5)
Tucson
"Bought solely for the Tucson film, but Bleeding Skull never disappoints. Fun set showcasing some super low budget, creative films."
— Tony Z. (5/5)
Backyard Bloodbaths
"Until I meet and get high with Black Mamba, my life is incomplete. Stoners of the world unite, buy this set solely for ‘Black Mamba’, and celebrate. Whoever discovered that film and secured the rights, deserves a raise or hefty holiday bonus. Find of the year."
— Barb M. (4/5)
Awesome slipcover with fun movies!
"This slipcover is one of my favourites. The three movies movies on this disc are fun aswel."
— Jelmer B. (5/5)
Bleeding skull!!
"Brilliant collection from bleeding skull, insane stuff! Black mamba is the craziest but these are all top efforts and well worth your time."
— Ben C. (5/5)
Charming
"I'm generally a fan of SOV and this is a fun collection, but not as nutso as I had hoped. Still worth a rewatch. Love the packaging, though!"
— James G. (4/5)
Nice
"A jaw dropping compilation. 777 is a gem. High effort teenager amateur horror. Black mamba must be seen to be believed. Summer horror day is some pure amateur backyard horror made with heart."
— Brice D. (5/5)
Effects!
"Absolute must buy if you appreciate weird, low-budget charm. Worth it alone for the experience that is Black Mamba."
— Matthew K. (4/5)
Low Budget lunacy
"As expected, a bit of a slog at times, but nice to have these on blu. A. I Mama short was very cool."
— Nicholas L. (4/5)
Bleeding Skull is the best
"A collection of some incrdedible oddities. Black Mamba is incredibly wild."
— Luke L. (5/5)
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