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THE FILM DETECTIVE PROUDLY PRESENTS...
THE OTHER SIDE OF MADNESS (1971)
NOW AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY AND DVD
A Time Capsule into the Manson Murders That Shocked the World
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Available on limited-edition Blu-ray or DVD Nov. 24—marking the 50th anniversary of its original release—The Other Side of Madness was the first cinematic depiction of the Manson murders, filmed so astonishingly close to the time of the events that the Manson trial was still in progress. Portrayed as a modern “noir,” it proved so shocking to audiences at the time that the film was banned in Los Angeles.
Superbly photographed and directed by award-winning filmmaker Frank Howard and produced by Wade Williams, the film was partially shot in Kansas City with a cast of mostly unknown actors. The Other Side of Madness transports audiences closer to the real events than most recreations have dared to go, partially filmed at the famed Spahn Ranch before the compound was destroyed by fire in the ‘70s. Selections from the original motion picture soundtrack, written and performed by Charles Manson, will be offered on a limited-release Bonus CD included with the
purchase of the collector’s deluxe anniversary edition Blu-ray or DVD.
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RELEASED IN A NEW 4K TRANSFER FROM THE ORIGINAL 35MM CAMERA NEGATIVE, FEATURING AN EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY - THE OTHER SIDE OF MANSON: AN INTERVIEW WITH PRODUCER WADE WILLIAMS
WITH EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES:
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BONUS CD - Re-issue of the original 7" vinyl soundtrack, featuring "Mechanical Man" and "Garbage Dump" written and performed by Charles Manson
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12-page collector's booklet with liner notes by award-winning filmmaker Alexander Tuschinski
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English and Spanish subtitles available
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Original trailers from The Other Side of Madness and its re-release The Helter Skelter Murders
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BONUS FEATURETTE - Mechanical Man: Wade Williams Meets Manson, from Daniel Griffith at Ballyhoo Motion Pictures
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Limited Supply - Only 1,500 Blu-ray copies made!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"This is an incredible film, with a very unique approach that proved incredibly effective...The Film Detective release of this film on Blu-ray is a collector’s must have."
— Geno McGahee, SCARED STIFF REVIEWS
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ORDER 50TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE RELEASE ON BLU-RAY AND DVD
Only 1,500 Blu-ray copies available!
50TH ANNIVERSARY
BLU-RAY
The Other Side of Madness (1971) Blu-ray
The Film Detective
Rated: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Release: 1971 (BW)
Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1
Running Time: 81 Minutes
English and Spanish subtitles available
Bonus Features:
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Original documentary - The Other Side of Manson: An Interview With Producer Wade Williams from Daniel Griffith at Ballyhoo Motion Pictures
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Bonus featurette - Mechanical Man: Wade Williams Meets Manson from Daniel Griffith at Ballyhoo Motion Pictures
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Bonus CD with selections from the original, seven-inch, vinyl soundtrack, including “Mechanical Man” and “Garbage Dump,” performed by Charles Manson
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12-page exclusive collector's booklet with commentary from film director Alexander Tuschinski
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Original theatrical trailers from both releases The Other Side of Madness (1971) and The Helter Skelter Murders (1976).
Suggested Retail Price Blu-ray: $29.95
50TH ANNIVERSARY
DVD
The Other Side of Madness (1971) DVD
The Film Detective
Rated: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Release: 1971 (BW)
Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1
Running Time: 81 Minutes
English and Spanish subtitles available
Bonus Features:
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Original documentary - The Other Side of Manson: An Interview With Producer Wade Williams from Daniel Griffith at Ballyhoo Motion Pictures
-
Bonus featurette - Mechanical Man: Wade Williams Meets Manson from Daniel Griffith at Ballyhoo Motion Pictures
-
Bonus CD with selections from the original, seven-inch, vinyl soundtrack, including “Mechanical Man” and “Garbage Dump,” performed by Charles Manson
-
12-page exclusive collector's booklet with commentary from film director Alexander Tuschinski
-
Original theatrical trailers from both releases The Other Side of Madness (1971) and The Helter Skelter Murders (1976).
Suggested Retail Price DVD: $23.95
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