Equinox (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]

I myself am one of those who love this film - both for it's creative use of effects, and the gumption of the people behind it. One thing I'll state right now - I'm not a *Criterion* fan, especially with the prices they tend to offer. Still - this was a movie I basically HAD to have. It will never reach the heights of "Aliens" - nor will it fall to the depths of "Dragon Wars". I prefer to think of it as a learning platform (since I've got a yearning to get into the film making field - and have locally made several excellent contacts.The film itself really isn't too bad. In fact, it's quite a step up from several independent films I've seen from local film makers - especially the special effects, which were quite innovative. The story is a little bit on the *meh* side, but tolerable. If anything, a few chuckles would/should be expected when viewing it.Where this edition shines is the assorted outtakes, commentaries and interviews - as well as deleted scenes. As I've mentioned, I really think of this as a learning platform.Finally - I also have recently invoked the film's title when reviewing various locally produced films. Most of the time I either like or dislike a particular item - but occasionally there's the middle-of-the-road offering. In that case, I have developed a minor catch-phrase: "Well, it's no Equinox." I then leave it at that. Does that mean the film I'm reviewing is good? Does it mean the film is bad? I leave it to the reader and viewer to decide.Personally - if someone is thinking about working on a film project, I really feel they could benefit from watching this and it's various extras.

I first saw this film on tv when i was a kid in the early 80's on a Saturday afternoon creature feature. It really creeped me out and i had bad dreams about that park ranger. I never caught it on TV ever again and couldn't recall the name of the movie but it always stuck in my memory. In the mid 2000s I picked it up at my local library on dvd and didnt even realize what it was until i watched it ... I was like omg I finally found it after 25+ years! Okay so watching it many years later .. yes the acting is bad... the continuity is bad... stop motion is laughable... but I do give it 5 stars for originality and effort. Its very cheezy but also creepy and interesting. It's in full frame 1:33 and I'm assuming that's how it was filmed. This criterion dvd has the 1967 and finished 1970 versions. Also a second disc of extras. Equinox has not been put out on blu ray as of yet but I'm not sure it would really benefit from HD remastering. This criterion dvd has satisfactory picture quality as far as I'm concerned.

It's been a long while since I've watched the original 1967 cut of EQUINOX, and only then on a very poor-quality VHS, so it was a treat to watch it and the 1970 theatrical version more or less back-to-back on DVD. The release version is a bit more streamlined, though that doesn't necessarily mean polished. It's almost as crude as the original, but with a tightened structure that is sometimes an improvement, sometimes not. It's fascinating to see how the later-filmed scenes were blended with the original, and after viewing the 1967 version, they seem terribly obvious.The Lovecraftian element of the movie is appealing, even though it was supposedly made without any direct knowledge of Lovecraft's work. The loneliness of the movie's setting and the script's gradual revealing of dark, forbidden things conjured by a magical book certainly hearken back to Lovecraft's most notable tales. And while many compare EQUINOX to THE EVIL DEAD, the two films are not all that similar -- though one gets the feeling that the former might have indeed inspired Sam Raimi.EQUINOX is the perfect flick to bring back memories of the good old days of Saturday horror matinees and drive-in movies. If you've never seen it, it may leave you with a totally different impression than those of us who loved it when we were kids. In fact, you'll probably wonder what the hell the fuss is about. But in its way, it paved the way for a lot of modern H/F/SF cinema, and certainly put such talents as Dennis Muren and Jim Danforth on the celluloid map.The new Criterion Collection DVD is a little pricey, but worth every penny.

After almost 4 years we finally have Criterion's DVD release of Equinox.Dennis Muren & friends ambitious home brewed 16mm special effects showcase that was later revamped and expanded for theatrical release by Schlockmeister Jack Harris & director Jack Woods. We are treated to both the the 1970 theatrical release and Dennis Muren's original 1967 (My favorite) version of the film.As a huge fan of the film I'm extremely pleased with Criterion's treatment of the film. Especially, the very generous bonus material featured on the second disc. For me it's literally a dream come true.I'd personally like to thank Brock DeShane, the Criterion folks as well as everyone involved in producing these discs.I'll be the first to admit that Equinox as a whole isn't a great film, the SPFX are where it shines. It was a huge inspiration to me years ago as an aspiring animator/filmmaker. It's the ultimate home movie. The story behind it's making is almost more important than the film itself. It's a great example what can be done with very limited resources and a lot of talent and imagination.I give the DVD a 5 star rating purely on it's overall presentation. The extra's are outstanding! While the film itself I'll grant 3 stars.I do highly recommend this DVD set to fans of the film. It's a huge upgrade from the bootlegs that have been floating around on eBay the last few years.

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