Taken from the only theatrical print known to exist, AGFA (the American Genre Film Archive), a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of genre films, will unleash Effects on Blu-Ray on August 22, 2017.
Written and directed by Dusty Nelson (Sakura Killers), Effects is a do-it-yourself horror flick weaving the story of a gang of coke-addled filmmakers gathered in Pittsburgh to film a faux-snuff slasher film. As a series of grisly accidents cause the casualties to pile up, it becomes clear that no one on the film’s crew is to be trusted. Equal parts low-budget Carpenter-esque student film and gory exploitation piece (think 1976 splatterpiece Snuff), Effects is both a study of the philosophy of horror, and a simple, sleazy genre film.
Starring effects master Tom Savini along with Joe Pilato (Day of the Dead), and John Harrison (Tales from the Darkside: The Movie), Effects was produced by both Harrison and Pasquale Buba. Savini provides the film’s visual effects.
The Blu-Ray’s special features will include:
- “After Effects”, a documentary on the film with optional commentary track
- “Ubu” short film
- “Beastie” short film
- Archival commentary track with John Harrison, Pasquale Buba, and Dusty Nelson
- Liner notes by Joseph A. Ziemba of the AGFA and Bleeding Skull
- New 4K scan from the only 35mm theatrical print known to exist
Watch the trailer for Effects below.
