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Candy Snatchers: Limited Edition (VS-302)(Exclusive)

Candy Snatchers: Limited Edition (VS-302)(Exclusive)

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 Actors: Tiffany Bolling, Ben Piazza, Susan Sennett, Brad David, Vince Martorano, Bonnie Boland
Director: Guerdon Trueblood
Language: ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (96kHz, 24-bit)
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 2.0 (448 kbps)
Subtitles: English
Region: Region Free
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of Discs: 2 (BD/DVD)
Rating: Not Rated
Orig Release Date: 1973
Studio: Vinegar Syndrome
Release Date: 11/29/2019
Run Time: 95 Min.
Special Features:
  • Intro (1:24, HD) features director Guerdon Trueblood, who reveals his early intent to title the picture "Candy Snatch," which was shut down by the powers that be.
  • Commentary features film historian Nathaniel Thompson.
  • "A Dark Film" (15:15, HD) returns to Trueblood, who shares his early education, including film history study in France, which helped him to find the tone of "The Candy Snatchers." Assured of his own screenwriting abilities, Trueblood jumped at the chance to direct, and he shares production origins, including financing and the writing duties. Casting is detailed, including work from his own son, Christopher, who was treated with care and a lot of directorial patience. Trueblood remains very proud of "The Candy Snatchers," almost defensively so, bringing out a quote from Quentin Tarantino.
  • "Snatching the Role" (10:55, HD) is a conversation with Vince Martorano, who explore his early interest in acting, finally persuaded to move to L.A. when work on "The Candy Snatchers" was offered. While sharing tales from the happy shoot, Martorano focuses on the pressure to make a career, finally acquiring an agent and additional work. The interviewee shares memories from the premiere of "The Candy Snatchers," and addresses a few of the movie's controversies.
  • "Digging Up the Past" (9:15, HD) sits down with producer Gary Adelman, who recounts his initial forays into the film business and his time on "The Candy Snatchers." Casting is inspected and locations are recalled. Adelman also shares the troubled distribution history for the feature, which was only widely released in the south.
  • Image Gallery (1:55) collects film stills, newspaper ads, articles and reviews, and poster art.
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