Obsessions (1969)
Company: Cult Epics
Starring: Alexandra Stewart, Dieter Geissler, Tom van Beek,
Donald Jones, Elisabeth Versluys, Marijke Boonstra
Product Description: A bloody painting of Vincent van Gogh
falls from a wall and exposes a makeshift peephole, student protagonist Nils
Janssen (played by the film’s German co-producer Dieter Geissler) becomes an
unwitting witness to a gruesome sex crime next door. When his young fiancée Marina (Alexandra
Stewart of Truffaut’s DAY FOR NIGHT), an enterprising journalist, tells him
about a report of a murder that she is writing, he naturally wonders if it’s
the very same killing.
My Review and Thoughts:
My Rating: 4 out of 5
This Blu-ray has been brought out by one of the great
companies that pick and choose and restore forgotten pieces of cinema. Cult
Epics is a one of a kind company that creates dynamic products that showcase
the world of cinema and honor it with beauty. They put into the product and
represent that film as something bold and new. Many of their choices are odd,
artistic, visionary, vintage, Cult, forgotten movies to this modern world of
cinema.
Obsessions has been taken, refreshed, cleaned, and brought out as a perfect
product. It has never looked any better or sounded any better or graced the
world of movie lovers until now. To see this film in this Cult Epics Blu-ray is
to experience a new, fresh experience that only masterly companies like Cult
Epics can do.
This mystery, thriller is a total experience of product
perfection. The movie itself is a total twisted Hitchcock like orgy. The
product, this enhanced cleaned up Blu-ray creates a whole new film. Cult Epics
has brought an old, lost morsel of cinema, and created a vibrant piece of
perfected clarity.
Obsessions is directed and co-written by a unique visionary
talent and ultimate one of a kind directors Pim de la Parra. His many films stand out as being
unique and one of kind. From the very erotic style of film making to many one
of kind Cult films that garner his unique style of filming. His many films
leave a lingering expression of artistic value. From co-producing 1971’s Blue
Movie. To directing 1973’s Frank en Eva, 1975’s My Nights with Susan, Sandra,
Olga & Julie, and many more films that stand out in one way or another. He
not only was a director but a writer, producer and many more titles in the film
world. What also makes Obsessions so unique is it’s co-written. Co-written by
one of the future iconic directors in cinema history. The one and only
masterpiece director Martin Scorsese. As we all know, he would go on to direct masterpieces like Goodfellas, Casino, Gangs of New York and so many others.
Obsessions is unique and impressive experience in the Cult status reality of
filmmaking.
Starring the absolutely beautiful and stunningly gorgeous Alexandra
Stewart. Still acting strong today. She is a one of a kind beauty that captures
the essence of acting in all it’s many facades. She has performed in over 140
performances and her stardom is a brilliant wonderment for any fan of cinema.
Her beauty and her gift of acting shines in countless pieces of cinema, from
small parts, to bigger parts, she knows how to capture the lens of the camera and
send the viewer into a whirlwind of perfection as one watches. Also starring Dieter
Geissler as your main character of Nils Janssen. Dieter captures brilliance in
the role and makes you believe his plight taking place on screen. He stopped
acting in 1974 but went on to produce many films. Including one of my all time
favorite films, the wonderful fantasy film, 1984’s The Neverending Story. He
would also produce Part 2 and 3 of the series and including the TV Series of
the movie. The chemistry between Dieter and Alexandra is spot on. They both
play off each other’s, talent and capture perfection in the rolls on screens.
Cult Epics has chosen a very unique little gem of a film and
crafted a wonderful Blu-ray product that is highly skilled, and is a top notch
wonderment of cinema heaven. They have crafted a High Definition beauty. A new
outlet to this older film that captures the passion and power of the cinema
world by expressing and choosing a truly Cult film to experience. If there are
movies that belong in the Cult Status reality, Obsessions is most assuredly one
of them with out a doubt.
Audio/Video:
My Rating: 5 out of 5
Yet again an amazing transfer to High Definition. Beautiful Blu-ray, it’s
perfection. Aced it as always. Cult Epics give such amazing care to their
releases and Obsessions is no different. The imagery is vibrant and crisp. The
audio is spot on clarity. A perfect example of how to treat cinema. Loved it.
Netherlands/Germany / 1969 / Color / Approx. 91 Minutes /
English Language / Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 / Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Extras:
Now the golden ticket to this product is not only the
wonderful creation of this forgotten gem of film, but it comes with some great
extras that Cult Epics has thrown in. Some amazing wonderful special features
that any lover of cinema would appreciate.
Introduction by director Pim de La Parra (HD, 2017)
Introduction by actor/producer Dieter Geissler (HD, 2016)
Interview with Pim de La Parra (HD, 2017)
Interview with Dieter Geissler (HD, 2016)
Interview with Martin Scorsese (Volkskrant, 2017)
Scorpio Films (Excerpt from Parradox documentary, HD 2010)
Original Dutch Theatrical Trailer (HD)
Script notes by Martin Scorsese
Obsessions photo video gallery
Overall:
What else needs to be said other than, this is a solid
product. A forgotten film by time. A wonderful new product on Blu-ray. This
film has never looked any better or sounded any better. A priceless gem. If
you’re a cinema buff, movie lover, film guru, then what are you waiting for,
buy this Blu-ray. It’s Highly Recommended.
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