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The Bermuda Triangle
- "Triangle of Fear" (22:09, HD) is an interview with producer Angelo Iacono, who delves into the power of the Bermuda Triangle legend, playing up its mysteries to inspire the film, which enjoyed some additional promotion when a plane actually crashed in the Triangle right when the feature was set for release. The boat used in the picture is detailed, along with use of a Naval ship. Casting is examined, finding Iacono pleased with his deal-making, repeating how little the cast was paid for their efforts. Choices in dolls and music are analyzed, and a few production achievements are shared.
- "Escaping the Triangle" (18:45, HD) is an interview with Rene Cardona III, who was an actor in the film and worked as an underwater still photographer. Story inspirations are recalled, with Cardona Jr. interested in the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle, coming up with the cursed doll idea to help manufacture a story. Boat life is remembered, along with the presence of John Huston, with Cardona III peppering the legend with questions. Shot back-to-back with "Cyclone," "The Bermuda Triangle" shares similar technical achievements with the other picture, and the interviewee details his father's directorial approach. The successful release of the movie is also recalled, with Cardona III still holding out hope for a sequel.
- Collection of Foreign Titles and Credits (5:30, HD) are offered.
- Still Gallery (2:16) collects poster art and film stills.
- A Trailer has not been included on this release.
Cyclone
- Alternate Spanish Language Version (119:39) is offered.
- "The Eye of the Cyclone" (32:36, HD) is an interview with producer Angelo Iacono, who admits he was in a bad financial place when he moved from Italy to Mexico to keep producing movies. Meeting Rene Cardona Jr., Iacono was immediately impressed, with the pair going to work on "The Bermuda Triangle." During the shoot, an idea for a second film was proposed, with Cardona Jr. keeping the crew and some of the cast for another eight weeks to make "Cyclone." Special effects are detailed, including the plane used in the feature, which remains at the bottom of the ocean near Cozumel. Casting achievements are highlighted and the use of sharks is recalled. The graphic dog slaughtering scene is also analyzed. The interviewee offers warm memories of Cardona Jr., and admits that while "The Bermuda Triangle" made him very rich, "Cyclone" was a flop.
- "Surviving the Cyclone" (18:29, HD) is an interview with Rene Cardona III, who shares that "Cyclone" was the third film of three productions in 1977 for his father, with the U.S./Italy co-production setting up the material as "Survive II." Blending into the family business, Cardona III provides some memories from the shoot, also commenting on his father's filmmaking style. Casting is highlighted and editing is celebrated, with the interviewee learning much about the moviemaking process from Alfredo Rosas Priego. Cardona III examines his favorite scenes and remains surprised by the cult longevity of "Cyclone."
- "Beware of Sharks" (16:27, HD) is a video conference interview with actress Carroll Baker, who recalls her initial hiring, pulled off a beach in New York and set down on one in Cozumel. Baker mostly shares brief anecdotes about the "Cyclone" shoot, including co-star Lionel Stander's love of local marijuana and her own refusal to get into the ocean with a live shark, which had been dragged around for hours on a rope to tire it out. The interviewee generally remembers an easy shoot with limited makeup demands, and she plugs her current career as an author.
- Still Gallery (2:39) collects poster art, press kit pages, and film stills.
Treasure of the Amazon
- Still Gallery (2:40) collects poster art, film stills, and publicity shots.
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