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(aka 'Savage Attraction')
directed by Frank Shields
Australia
1983
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In 1980s Australia, Young runaway Christine is dragged into a whirlpool of psychological terror when she marries a coworker, Walter, who turns out to be a modern-day Nazi. Pregnant and facing life-threatening complications, she's caught up in a wave of crime and deception when she accompanies him to Germany and becomes a hostage in a nightmare from which there may be no escape. |
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Theatrical Premiere: May 5th,1983
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DVD Review: Code Red - Region 1 - NTSC
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Code Red Region 1 - NTSC |
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| Runtime | 1:30:09 | |
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1.85:1 Original Aspect Ratio |
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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 | Dolby Digital 2.0 (English) | |
| Subtitles | Burned-in English subtitles for German dialogue | |
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Release Information: Studio: Code Red Aspect Ratio:
Edition Details: Chapters 12 |
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Firstly, there is a Blu-ray from Code Red, HERE of this title. I don't own it to review, but it is undoubtedly the same source - and has the same supplements, I would guess. This is single-layered and anamorphic in the original 1.85:1 aspect ratio and looks reasonable/modest but without glaring weaknesses aside from the SD compression. I expect the 1080P would improve the image but perhaps not demonstratively. It's clear and consistent, with a shade of texture. Lossy Dolby audio in both English and some German (with burned-in English subtitles - see sample below). The audio is unimpressive but consistent and the only supplements are a trailer for the film and some other Code Red trailers. Hostage: The Christine Maresch Story aka "Savage Attraction" is based on a true story and I was keen to see this Australian film hoping for some Ozploitation remnants. Frankly, it was somewhat disappointing although the suspense and thriller aspects may carry appeal. The salacious cover's prophecy is a let-down and substantially under-whelms if you were hoping for more. Pass. |
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