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"Chasing an Angel" (8:44, HD) is a discussion of "Avenging Angel" with co-writer Joseph Michael Cala and co-writer/director Robert Vincent O'Neil. With 1984's "Angel" a significant hit for producer Sandy Howard, the moneyman quickly reminded O'Neil of his contractual duty to make a sequel, forcing the helmer back into action mere months after the release of the original film. O'Neil and Cala couldn't put together a respectable screenplay, while Howard rushed the movie into production, getting rid of "Angel" star Donna Wilkes when she asked for a pay raise. Confronted with new star Betsy Russell, O'Neil had to change his approach, dealing with an inexperienced actress who didn't have the same presence as Wilkes. The interviewees share their frustration with the picture, which ended up becoming a hit in Europe. There's also a brief discussion of the "Angel" franchise, with the next two sequels moving on without their participation.
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"Street Smarts" (10:01, HD) spends time with actress Betsy Russell, who shares her early professional accomplishments before making her screen debut in "Private School." While auditioning for "Avenging Angel," Russell wasn't a seasoned performer, basically tasked with learning to act while making the feature, receiving help from co-star Robert F. Lyons. Russell shares her limited memories of the film shoot and her co- stars, as she was a bit too young at the time to appreciate the people she was working with. There's talk of the gunplay in "Avenging Angel," and her career ambitions after production ended, growing tired of the B-movie routine. Transitioning to motherhood, Russell stepped away from the profession, only to be pulled back in by her boyfriend, who offered her a part in "Saw III," which he was producing. The interviewee also mentions her kids and their avoidance of her features, especially ones with nudity, and she's careful to note that "Avenging Angel" has a fanbase, against all odds.
- Theatrical Trailer (2:36, HD)
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