Equinox [2 Discs] [Criterion Collection]

Equinox [2 Discs] [Criterion Collection]

Director: Dennis Muren, Jack Woods Cast: John Caper, Jr.
John Caper, Jr.
, Edward Connell
Edward Connell
, Barbara Hewitt
Barbara Hewitt
, Frank Boers Jr.
Frank Boers Jr.
, Robin Christopher
Robin Christopher
, Jack Woods
Jack Woods
Dennis Muren
Equinox [2 Discs] [Criterion Collection]

Equinox [2 Discs] [Criterion Collection]

Director: Dennis Muren, Jack Woods Cast: John Caper, Jr.
John Caper, Jr.
, Edward Connell
Edward Connell
, Barbara Hewitt
Barbara Hewitt
, Frank Boers Jr.
Frank Boers Jr.
, Robin Christopher
Robin Christopher
, Jack Woods
Jack Woods
Dennis Muren

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Overview

Four teens head into a forest in search of a long-lost scientist (played by science fiction novelist Fritz Leiber). Monitoring the kids' every move is a forest ranger (Jack Woods), who is in reality the ancient demon god Asmodeus. When the kids come across a precious book of incantations, the ranger conjures up an intimidating variety of horrible monsters and nightmarish visions, the better to retrieve the volume. The man responsible for the special effects in Equinox is Dennis Muren, who began the film as a nonprofessional 16-millimeter project in 1967. The picture was completed by director Edward Connell, using the same cast throughout (the actors' ages noticeably fluctuate from scene to scene). Long a Late Late Show staple, Equinox in time garnered a cult following, and later appeared on video under the title The Beast.

Product Details

Release Date: 06/20/2006
UPC: 0037429195420
Original Release: 1970
Source: Criterion
Region Code: 1
Sound: [Dolby Digital Mono]
Language: English
Time: 2:33:00
Sales rank: 14,197

Special Features

Disc One: Equinox and the Equinox...A Journey Into the Supernatural; New, restored high-definition Digital transfer of the 1970 theatrical release; For the first time on DVD, 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 techinican Jim Danforth, on the 1967 version; Video introduction by Forrest J Ackerman; Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; ; Disc Two:; 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; A booklet featuring tributes from George Lucas and Ray Harryhausen and a new essay by Brock DeShane

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Edward Connell David Fielding
Barbara Hewitt Susan Turner
Frank Boers Jr. Jim Hudson
Robin Christopher Vicki
Jack Woods Asmodeus
Fritz Leiber Jr. Dr. Waterman
Patrick Burke Branson
Jim Duran Orderly
Norville Brooks Actor
Irving L. Lichenstein Actor
Jim Phillips Reporter

Technical Credits
Jack Woods Screenwriter
Jack H. Harris Producer
Dennis Muren Producer,Special Effects
Jim Danforth Special Effects
David Allen Special Effects

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Equinox - The Films
1. Eternal Balance [3:00]
2. Phantom Menace [2:11]
3. Psychotherapy [5:40]
4. Fateful Phone Call [2:50]
5. Double Date of the Damned [3:26]
6. Passing the Book [6:58]
7. Fried Chicken and Necromancy [3:50]
8. Body Snatchers [7:17]
9. Incubus [3:14]
10. Bible of Evil [6:51]
11. White Magic [3:04]
12. Day of the Demon [9:43]
13. Possessed [2:11]
14. Encounter With Asmodeus [5:10]
15. Monstrosity [8:13]
16. Satan's Wrath [6:00]
17. "My Cross!" [2:32]
18. Color Bars [:01]
1. Setting the Mood [3:00]
2. Changes [2:11]
3. Preserving the Budget [5:40]
4. The Cast [2:50]
5. A Chore/Voices [3:26]
6. Fascinated/Viable Product [6:58]
7. KFC [3:50]
8. "All the Answers"/Harris Bio [7:17]
9. The Ring/Coercion [3:14]
10. Cutting/No Explanation [6:51]
11. Tapestry [3:04]
12. John Cassavetes/Suspense [9:43]
13. "Absolutely Bonkers" [2:11]
14. Italics/Affected [5:10]
15. Landmark/"Tough Enough" [8:13]
16. "Just Right" [6:00]
17. Dr. Lichtenstein [2:32]
18. Color Bars [:01]
1. Deadly Omen [2:57]
2. The Cogs of Time [:00]
3. Investigating Evil [2:05]
4. Faces of the Dead [:12]
5. Lost Highway [5:02]
6. It Came From Another Dimension [5:58]
7. Within the Woods [1:10]
8. Cave of Lost Souls [:28]
9. What About Watermann [2:16]
10. Netherworld [3:39]
11. Taurus Attacks! [4:18]
12. Trapped in a Nightmare [6:57]
13. Secrets of the Equinox [2:19]
14. Beyond the Barrier [:54]
15. Hell Creature [7:56]
16. A Year and a Day [5:03]
1. Passion [2:57]
2. Inspired Lettering [:00]
3. Puzzled Quality [2:05]
4. Casting [:12]
5. Music [5:02]
6. "Another Mystery" [5:58]
7. Effects Techniques [1:10]
8. Cave Construction/Grandfather [:28]
9. Filler/Leiber [2:16]
10. Copying/Live Effect [3:39]
11. King Kong Inspired [4:18]
12. "Full of Dead Ends" [6:57]
13. "Dave's Idea" [2:19]
14. Forced Perspective [:54]
15. Explanations/Third Sequence [7:56]
16. "Kids Having Fun" [5:03]
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