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(aka 'The Passionate People Eater')
directed
by Roger Corman
USA 1960
The Little Shop of Horrors is a 1960 dark comedy film directed by Roger
Corman. The film is famous for having been shot in two days. The film tells
the story of a nerdy young florist's assistant who cultivates a plant that
feeds on human blood and flesh. The film is also noteworthy for featuring a
young Jack Nicholson in a small role as Wilbur Force, the dentist's
masochistic patient. |
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Theatrical Release: September 14th, 1960
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DVD Comparison:
Legend Films
- Region 1 - NTSC vs. Legend Films (Colorized Edition) - Region 1 - NTSC(Legend Films - Region 1 - NTSC LEFT vs. Legend Films (Colorized Edition) - Region 1 - NTSC RIGHT)
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Runtime | 1:12:57 | 1:11:52 |
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1.33:1
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NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes. |
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Audio | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) | |
Subtitles | None | |
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Release Information: Studio: Legend Films Aspect Ratio: Edition
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DVD
Release Date: June 27th, 2006 Chapters 12 |
Comments | We
have seen quite a number of colorizations - most from Legend Films -
Plan 9 From Outer Space,
House on Haunted Hill,
Carnival of Souls,
Reefer Madness,
Night of the Living Dead - the films share limited production
values and have established themselves with a cult following. Certainly
The Little Shop of Horrors fits perfectly in that category.
Okay, on colorization... we do not condone or recommend films that have been manipulated by colorization. Just as we do not recommend censored films, non-original audio or aspect ratio manipulated films. Colorization can look silly at times, attempting to give texture where there often is none. But after saying that the Legend Films colored version of Corman's The Little Shop of Horrors looks exceptionally good - probably the best colorization we have seen. It is stated that 'Legend Films did an extensive restoration on the film, transferred the feature in high definition and used the most advanced colorization process to complete the film.'... and I have no reason to argue this. It is always a respectful sign that Legend adds the original black and white version as an option with the colorized. You can see for yourself how incredible the film looks from the captures we have posted below. I will only add that the only prevalent damage that I did see (see last captures) was restored in the colorized version. An optional commentary by Mike Nelson of Mystery Science Theater 3000 fame, is added to the DVD. In it he states "Of all the movies featuring nebbishly little guys who chop up people and feed them to a man-eating plant, this is by far the best." I've never been a huge fan of Nelson's brand of humor but I did get a few laughs out of this commentary. As far as the film goes - it is enjoyable on many levels - for its meager production values, as a comedy and the obtuse (at times) acting. This well-priced DVD is a lot of fun and for those curious about the new colorization process - this is a top example of how good it can look. |
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NOTE: the only significant damage that we
noted and it was irradiated in the colorized edition.
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