Screenbound Direct have announced that it is bring new 4K Ultra HD releases of director Paul Morrissey’s video nasties Flesh for Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula (a.k.a. Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein and Andy Warhol’s Dracula) to the UK this May with two limited edition box sets; check out the details and special features below…
The eccentric Baron von Frankenstein (Udo Kier) partners with his peculiar assistant, Otto, to craft a superior master race, with the Baron as its leader. He assembles two flawless ‘zombies’ from assorted body parts, intending them to produce offspring. Amidst this, a web of complications unfolds as Nicholas, a farmhand, engages in an affair with the Baron’s unsatisfied wife. Simultaneously, Nicholas seeks his vanished friend Sacha, whose head and brain have been employed in the creation of Frankenstein’s male ‘zombie’.
Extras:
- Audio Commentary with Samm Deighan, Heather Drain, and Kat Ellinger
- The Ecstasy of Frankenstein
- In the Flesh
- Dimension in Fear
- Andy’s Shadow
- Building the World of Frankenstein
- Don’t Say a Word
- Feed My Frankenstein
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- Radio Spots
- Flesh Poster Gallery
The ailing Count Dracula (Udo Kier) and his conniving aide, Anton (Arno Juerging), journey to Italy in pursuit of virgin blood. Their path leads them to the decaying mansion of the indebted Marchese Di Fiore (Vittorio De Sica), who’s keen to wed his daughters to wealthy suitors. Yet, what awaits are not chaste maidens, but rather incestuous lesbians tainted by impure blood.
Extras:
- Little Big Joe – Interview with Actor Joe Dallesandro
- Conversation with a Vampire – Audio Interview with Actress Milena Vukotic
- Bloodthirsty – Interview with Assistant Director Paolo Pietrangeli
- Black Cherry – Interview with Art Director Gianni Giovagnoni
- The Blood of These Whores… – Interview with ‘Murderous Passions’ Author Stephen Thrower
- Sad Romantic Dracula – Interview with Soundtrack Composer Claudio Gizzi
- The Roman Connection – Interview with Producer Andrew Braunsberg Rubinia’s Homecoming with Actress Stefania Casini
Flesh for Frankenstein and Blood for Dracula will release on 4K Ultra HD in the UK on May 12th.
