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Axe (1974 aka Lisa, Lisa)/Kidnapped Coed (1976 aka Date With A Kidnapper): The Films of Frederick R. Friedel (Severin Blu-ray)



Picture: B Sound: B Extras: B Films: C+



Severin brings us for the first time ever restored in high definition, the insane Films of Frederick R. Friedel. If you're a fan of grindhouse-era type films then you definitely want to check these out. Creatively shot on film in North Carolina in the 1970's, the films were presumed lost for quite some time and seen mostly only in drive-ins. Thanks to Severin, they have been fully restored in 2K high definition and look great on disc with incredible extras and the bonus audio soundtrack!


In Axe (1974, which sported a really good ad campaign at the time), depraved killers on the run hold a young woman and her invalid grandfather hostage in an isolated farmhouse. In Kidnapped Co-ed (1976), the teenage daughter of a wealthy family forms a perverse relationship with her abductor. Also included is Bloody Brothers, Friedel's recut of the two features as one film is also an interesting bonus for this release.


Restored from the original negatives in 1.85 X 1 from 2K high definition upgrades and English 2.0 audio tracks, the films look better than ever before on Blu-ray disc; a great restoration here done by Severin as usual. Two more orphan films saved.


Extras include:

Audio Commentaries

Moose Magic - The George Newman Shaw & John Willhelm Story

Stephen Thrower on the films

Trailers, TV Spots & Radio Spots

Soundtrack on audio CD


If you're a fan of low budget horror, 1970's horror, and especially grindhouse-era films, then you will definitely enjoy this double feature.



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