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Equinox

Call Number

  • DVD SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY (CEN)

Edition

Special edition double-disc set.

Languages

English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

1967 version: Skip Shimer, Barbara Hewitt, Frank Boers Jr., Robin Snider, Fritz Leiber, Louis Clayton, Jim Phillips, Patrick Burke, Sharon Gray, Jim Duron, Jim Danforth.

Publication Information

[Irvington, NY] : Criterion Collection, [2006]

Physical Description

2 videodiscs (82, 71 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (28 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.)

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

Deep within the woods and canyons of California, four teenagers happen upon an ancient book containing the secrets of a strange, malevolent world that coexists with that of mankind.

Notes

Title from container.

1970 version: Based on a story by Mark Thomas McGee.

Originally released as individual motion pictures in 1967 (The equinox-- a journey into the supernatural) and 1970 (Equinox).

Special features: New, restored high-definition digital transfer of the 1970 theatrical release ; the original 1967 version of the film "The equinox-- a journey into the supernatural" ; two audio commentaries: one by writer-director Jack Woods and producer Jack H. Harris on the 1970 release, and one by effects photographer, producer, and director Dennis Muren, writer-codirector Mark McGee, and matte artist, cel animator, and effects technician Jim Danforth on the 1967 version ; video introduction by Forrest J. Ackerman ; interviews with Muren and actors Frank Bonner, Barbara Hewitt, and James Duron ; deleted scenes and outtakes from the 1967 version ; archival stop-motion test footage ; The magic treasure, a rare animated fairy tale by Equinox effects animator David Allen ; acclaimed Kong Volkswagen commercial by Allen, including test footage ; Zorgon: the H-bomb beast from hell (1972), a short film featuring Equinox crew ; extensive gallery featuring rare stills, promotional material, and more ; trailer and radio spots for the 1970 theatrical release.

Contents

  • Disc one: The films
  • Disc two. The supplements.

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