DISC 1: Video Nasties: Draconian Days The critically acclaimed follow-up documentary to VIDEO NASTIES: MORAL PANIC, CENSORSHIP AND VIDEOTAPE from director Jake West and producer Marc Morris who continue to uncover the shocking story of home entertainment following the introduction of the 1984 Video Recordings Act. The UK was plunged into a new Dark Age of the most restrictive censorship, where the horror movie became the bloody eviscerated victim of continuing dread created by self-aggrandizing moral guardians and the film charts the consequences of this, including subversive social culture that sprung up around it. With fascinating interviews and more jaw dropping archive footage, get ready to reflect and rejoice on the passing of a turbulent time. DISC 2/3: The Section 3 List Original trailers for all 82 titles that were designated under "Section 3" of the Obscene Publications Act by the Director of Public Prosecutions. These titles were liable for seizure and forfeiture by the police, removed from sale or hire and then destroyed; although they were not ultimately prosecuted. This amazing list was discovered whilst researching legal paperwork for the original VIDEO NASTIES: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE and finally clears up why so many additional titles were historically considered to be "Video Nasties". Titles include: Blood Lust, Brutes and Savages, Cannibals, Dead Kids, Deep Red, Death Weekend, Demented, Eaten Alive, Headless Eyes, Hell Prison, Love Butcher, Mark of the Devil, Massacre Mansion, Savage Terror, Scream for Vengeance, Suicide Cult, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Xtro and Zombie Holocaust.
B**R
The Better Half of the Documentary
The second volume of 'Video Nasties' may not have the glamour of the first volume but it is a better documentary. After the first part, you might be wondering what all the fuss was about - especially if you are from America, as I am. In the second half there are clear descriptions of the consequences of the actions, including loss of liberty and property. This becomes a story of censors gone amuck, including detailed career paths and the eventual collapse of the system for rating and banning video tapes.In addition, there are even more trailers and even more in-depth stories about the movies, all of which are fascinating. Many of the movies are very obscure, although some are popular, and many don't deserve being called 'Nasties'. I have to admit finding many of the original videos beyond the pale (although I do own perhaps half). This batch just gets weird in the selection.Overall, this is the stronger half of the 'Video Nasties' collection, but you need both to truly understand the situation. I was frankly surprised and appalled by this tale of censorship gone amuck, a group of petty bureaucrats getting drunk on ill-defined power. Well worth a watch and very well done.
H**N
MORE BLOODY GOOD GRINDHOUSE FUN
Excellent Part Two documentary on censorship of horror videos in England. Disc One features the documentary of the hysteria and political power that led to these films being banned. Discs 2 and 3 have all the trailers which you can watch with or without the explanation of why each was banned. Unlike most documentaries which are very bland and boring Video Nasties is interesting and engaging to the viewer by inserting clips from the films along with critic interviews, reviews and fans who are experts on each film. Discs 2 & 3 are really fun because instead of focusing on the power of the government they focus on the films which is a lot of fun for anyone who enjoys exploitation or horror movie trailers.
B**N
Get Nasty!
I enjoyed the first installment of Video Nasties: The Definitive Guide. I really, really, really enjoyed Part 2 because this set covers a lot of obscure titles I haven't heard of. Lots of movies I need to see. Horror fans will drool. The commentaries are on par with the first Nasties release. This is a labor of love. Easily recommended. It's a good way to spend 800 minutes of your time. Call in sick to work.
M**N
Amazing documentary! I was a huge fan of horror ...
Amazing documentary! I was a huge fan of horror flicks in the 80's, and even though I was like 12 at the time, apparently, I should have become a psycho killer viewing these flicks. Who knew!!??
V**Q
Labelled As Vol. 2 But Actually Vol. 1
The DVD cover and all 3 DVDs were labelled as being Vol. 2 but when all discs were played they were actually Vol. 1. I returned it to Amazon and received a replacement. The replacement had the same problem: labelled as Vol. 2 but contents on all 3 DVDs actually Vol. 1. So, I returned it for a refund.Severin must be having a printing problem with Vol. 2. So, if you do order this set, be sure to check the DVDs immediately upon receiving them and get ready to be disappointed.
F**S
Banned movie history.
History of movies that were at one time banned and some trailers. Good book
V**E
Five Stars
A must for any fan of obscure 70s and 80s horror.
G**O
Five Stars
Awesome follow up! This is a MUST have!
L**L
More Movie Trailers, yes / Plus de Bandes annonces De Films , oui
Here's the second part of two, on the movie trailers Grindhouse and Nasties, to see and / or review. For Amateurs and Film Fans./Voici la deuxième partie de deux , sur les bandes annonces de films Grindhouse et Nasties , à voir et , ou à revoir. Pour Amateurs et Fans de films.
Y**U
Five Stars
good
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