By Geno McGahee
Film Masters are doing the world of film a great service by bringing back classics in the best possible way with the best presentation. The 1960 Bert I. Gordon film TORMENTED is back and back in a big way and when they note that this is a “special edition” they absolutely mean it.
Gordon, the man behind the great film THE FOOD OF THE GODS understands how to pace a film and how to generate an atmosphere that brings a level of unease to the viewer. I had not seen TORMENTED until I saw it from Film Masters, but I’m happy that they brought it back and paid close attention to detail. This film looked great and sounded great. They restored it in 4K from the original 35MM elements and it is a legit restoration. It’s done well.
The movie itself it a thriller that starts off slow but picks up the pace and gets to a point where it’s really intense. There is mystery and some paranormal activity that was quite a lot of fun. I really enjoyed this film and if you are a collector, this is a perfect addition to your collection. I highly recommend it.
DETAILS
Tormented is presented with its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Discs are region free and include English SDH. Audio is DTS-HD/Dolby AC3s.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Unreleased TV pilot of Famous Ghost Stories, made by Bert I. Gordon and hosted by Vincent Price; Mystery Science Theater 3000 version of Tormented (1992), full feature (1:33.1), with captions; new documentary by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures, Bert I. Gordon in the 1950s & 1960s: Bigger Than Life, featuring C. Courtney Joyner; archival interview with writer-producer-director Bert I. Gordon, Bert I. Gordon: The Amazing Colossal Filmmaker; feature essay by Tom Weaver with a bonus essay by John Wooley, former president of the Susan Gordon fan club and a personal friend of the actress; commentary provided by film historian-writer-filmmaker Gary Don Rhodes; new, visual essay by The Flying Maciste Brothers, The Spirit is Willing: CineMagic and Social Discord in Bert I. Gordon’s “Tormented”; original trailer, scanned in 4K from 35mm archival elements, presented in its raw format; as well as a recut trailer using restored film elements.
About Film Masters:
Film Masters is a consortium of historians and enthusiasts who seek to celebrate the preservation and restoration of films. We are archivists, committed to storing film elements for future generations and reviving films that have been sitting dormant for decades. By scanning in 2K and 4K, we give these lesser-known films the red-carpet treatment they deserve. Leveraging modern means of distribution to release forgotten films back into the world, we also produce original bonus materials, including feature-length documentaries, which aid audiences in contextualizing and celebrating these works of art as they were meant to be. Visit us online at: www.FilmMasters.com
Tormented
Film Masters
Genre: Horror/Thriller
Original Release: 1960 (B+W)
Not Rated
Format: Blu-ray & DVD
Running Time: Approx. 74 Minutes Plus Special Features
(162 Minutes Without Commentary / 232 minutes With Commentary)
Suggested Retail Price: Blu-ray $24.95 / DVD $19.95
Street Date: April 23, 2024
Catalog #: Blu-ray FMB010 / DVD FMD010
UPC Code: Blu-ray #760137145905 / DVD #76013714587
