Some films are created to convey a message. They aren’t made to be loved, and may not actually be that good but they still get a cult following because of what they represent to the audience they are aimed at. Nekromantik is a film that has a certain infamy about it, especially in the United Kingdom as it first made its way into cinemas during the age of the Video Nasty and was never officially released. Attempts to get it into the country could even get you a not so nice letter warning you that you’d been very naughty for even trying to obtain a copy. Now finally released uncut, which is quite a shocking pass by the BBFC, Arrow Video have released it on Blu-ray for all to see.
Nekromantik is the story of Rob Schamdtke (Daktari Lorenz) a cleaner who deals with the aftermath of grisly accidents.
Nekromantik is the story of Rob Schamdtke (Daktari Lorenz) a cleaner who deals with the aftermath of grisly accidents.
- 12/13/2014
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
Happy October! With Halloween only a few weeks away, it seems that the month’s home entertainment choices are going to be endless just based on the amount of titles being released on October 7th alone.
Not only is Edge of Tomorrow (one of the best sci-fi movies of the year) coming to DVD and Blu-ray, but we’re also seeing several cult classics coming to HD for the first time, numerous horror franchise collections are being re-released and we’ve got the highly anticipated 35th Anniversary Edition of Alien from 20th Century Fox to look forward to as well.
Spotlight Titles:
Edge of Tomorrow (Warner Home Video, Blu-ray 3D/Blu/DVD/Digital HD & DVD)
An alien race, undefeatable by any existing military unit, has launched a relentless attack on Earth, and Major William Cage (Tom Cruise) finds himself dropped into a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage is thrown into a time loop,...
Not only is Edge of Tomorrow (one of the best sci-fi movies of the year) coming to DVD and Blu-ray, but we’re also seeing several cult classics coming to HD for the first time, numerous horror franchise collections are being re-released and we’ve got the highly anticipated 35th Anniversary Edition of Alien from 20th Century Fox to look forward to as well.
Spotlight Titles:
Edge of Tomorrow (Warner Home Video, Blu-ray 3D/Blu/DVD/Digital HD & DVD)
An alien race, undefeatable by any existing military unit, has launched a relentless attack on Earth, and Major William Cage (Tom Cruise) finds himself dropped into a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage is thrown into a time loop,...
- 10/7/2014
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Earlier this year, you may have heard about the notorious film Nekromantik hitting Blu-Ray via Cult Epics. We have just received word on the details of the release including artwork.
Press Release
This controversial horror film shocked the world in 1987, when it was banned in Germany, censored in Japan, and simultaneously became a huge underground hit in the Us (now long out of print).
Nekromantik tells the story of Rob (Daktari Lorenz), who works at a street-cleaning agency, visiting roadside accidents to clean up the scene. Incidentally, Rob collects the body parts and shares them with his girlfriend, Betty (Beatrice M.)
When Rob presents a complete corpse taken out of a swamp, their undying love reaches its peak, but soon after Betty gets a more liking towards the corpse and leaves Rob, which takes him to the sick end of his destruction.
Cult Epics is proud to release Jorg Buttgereit...
Press Release
This controversial horror film shocked the world in 1987, when it was banned in Germany, censored in Japan, and simultaneously became a huge underground hit in the Us (now long out of print).
Nekromantik tells the story of Rob (Daktari Lorenz), who works at a street-cleaning agency, visiting roadside accidents to clean up the scene. Incidentally, Rob collects the body parts and shares them with his girlfriend, Betty (Beatrice M.)
When Rob presents a complete corpse taken out of a swamp, their undying love reaches its peak, but soon after Betty gets a more liking towards the corpse and leaves Rob, which takes him to the sick end of his destruction.
Cult Epics is proud to release Jorg Buttgereit...
- 8/15/2014
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
Get off on the idea of watching hot chicks bumpin' uglies with rotting corpses? Yeah, even the most disturbed amongst us deserve a little high-definition loving as the cult classick Nekromantik is gearing up for its high-definition bow.
From the Press Release
This controversial horror film shocked the world in 1987, when it was banned in Germany, censored in Japan, and simultaneously became a huge underground hit in the Us (now long out of print).
Nekromantik tells the story of Rob (Daktari Lorenz), who works at a street-cleaning agency, visiting roadside accidents to clean up the scene. Incidentally, Rob collects the body parts and shares them with his girlfriend, Betty (Beatrice M.)
When Rob presents a complete corpse taken out of a swamp, their undying love reaches its peak, but soon after Betty gets a more liking towards the corpse and leaves Rob, which takes him to the sick end of his destruction.
From the Press Release
This controversial horror film shocked the world in 1987, when it was banned in Germany, censored in Japan, and simultaneously became a huge underground hit in the Us (now long out of print).
Nekromantik tells the story of Rob (Daktari Lorenz), who works at a street-cleaning agency, visiting roadside accidents to clean up the scene. Incidentally, Rob collects the body parts and shares them with his girlfriend, Betty (Beatrice M.)
When Rob presents a complete corpse taken out of a swamp, their undying love reaches its peak, but soon after Betty gets a more liking towards the corpse and leaves Rob, which takes him to the sick end of his destruction.
- 8/14/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Sometimes I think to myself, why can’t I watch a love story about having a threesome with a corpse in HD. Well, thanks to Cult Epic, on October 7th, I can do just that. Even if you aren’t familiar with the film Nekromantik, I’m willing to bet that if you actually “grew up at the video store” like most of you claim, you’ll have seen the VHS cover sitting on the shelf, and probably contemplated taking it home with you a dozen times. Personally, I couldn’t turn it down, so I have seen the film several times. Cult Epics are finally bringing Nekromantik to Blu-ray on October 7th, also releasing a new, 2-disc Special Edition DVD. Check out the press release below, and click here to pre-order a copy for yourself.
Jorg Buttgereit’s Nekromantik Premieres on Blu-ray (dual-layer)
and new 2-Disc Special Edition DVD
Los Angeles,...
Jorg Buttgereit’s Nekromantik Premieres on Blu-ray (dual-layer)
and new 2-Disc Special Edition DVD
Los Angeles,...
- 8/14/2014
- by Shawn Savage
- The Liberal Dead
Titan Video has announced the impending return of Nekromantik to American DVD, to mark the film's 25th Anniversary. Directed by controversial German filmmaker Jörg Buttgereit, Nekromantik depicts a bizarre love triangle between a boy, a girl and a rotting corpse. The low-budget film has developed a cult rep for its graphic depiction of necrophilia and copious amounts of gore and squishy corpse stuff, and it secured a rebel reputation for Buttgereit, whose films have been banned, censored and otherwise repressed in many countries (including his native Germany). The Nekromantik DVD package comes with alternate cover art (versions shown above) and includes the following features: New 1.33:1 digital transfer mastered from producer Manfred O. Jelinski’s 16mm inter-negative German language with removable English subtitles Full running audio commentary by Jörg Buttgereit and co-author Franz Rodenkirchen Featurette with outtakes and interviews with Buttgereit and producer Manfred O. Jelinski. The Making of Nekromantik...
- 3/15/2013
- by Gregory Burkart
- FEARnet
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