Has anyone seen this gory horror film at the cinema in 3-D? It was originally released in 1973 but also had an early 80's re-release. The 3-D effects were called Spacevision. One of the tag lines I have read about is "A liver in your lap!" - www.imdb.com/title/tt0071508/
shareHopeless film but excellent 3D. Financed by the Mafia (one of the producers went to jail as a result of some behind the scenes chicanery), nothing to do with Andy Warhol and allegedly a comedy.
The best 3D scenes were shot by Robert Bernier, inventor of SpaceVision. Unfortunately Paul Morrissey, the director, thought he was taking too long setting up shots and sacked him. The difference is noticeable apparently but TBH I thought the 3D was consistently good throughout.
Its 3D reputation took a nosedive after a TV screening using the vile ColorCode anaglyph system.
Unfortunately the movie requires a fair bit of work as regards restoration and the owners aren't too keen on paying for it. Also the director doesn't think any of his shots need correcting so don't hold your breath waiting for a 3D Blu-ray.
See also Arch Oboler's "The Bubble", the first SpaceVision feature.
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Thank you for your response. I have seen FLESH FOR FRANKENSTEIN at the cinema but it was flat and not in 3-D but you could tell where the effects were meant to be seen. Do you know if the companion piece BLOOD FOR DRACULA was going to be originally in 3-D as well? If so maybe they dropped the idea after Robert Bernier was sacked from the first film.
I have also seen THE BUBBLE at the cinema in 3-D only it was under the alternate title of FANTASTIC INVASION OF PLANET EARTH.
"Blood for Dracula" was supposedly planned for 3D but ultimately shot flat.
The shorter version of "The Bubble" was retitled (in the US) in 1976 after changing distributors. In the UK it's still called "The Bubble". The 112 minute version no longer exists as the cuts were made to the camera negative and then junked.
It's one of the worst movies in history but it has some of the best 3D you're ever likely to see. The 3D on Blu-ray is still impressive but it lacks the impact it has on the big screen.
Go to the 3D Film Archive and/or Home Theater Forum's 3D Blu-ray board for lots more info.
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