Director: Raphael Delpard. Review: Tim Irwin. Night of Death comes with a pretty nifty idea. To begin with, it's a French horror film from 1980, which is something in itself. The general plot outline is also a bit creepy, seeming like it should make for a quality horror film. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out quite like it could have. Isabelle Goguey stars as Martine, a young woman who has been out of work for some time. When her fiancé, Serge, (Michel Duchezeau) finds her a place at an old folks home she jumps at the opportunity. She's cute and young, and, with a good attitude, begins caring for the crazy old people. It's a good thing she's so plucky, since the administrator of the home is rather unkind (and also a bit crazy) and the previous worker, another young, pretty girl, leaves after Martine's first day. And then there are some odd rules,...
- 10/18/2009
- 24framespersecond.net
One more bit of DVD news today: Synapse Films gave Fango the first look at the cover for its disc of Night Of Death. The 1980 French chiller (previously announced as Night Of The Dead) from director Raphaël Delpard streets October 27.
Isabelle Goguey stars as Martine, the new nurse at a rural retirement home where the residents and employees are decidedly odd, and some of them begin disappearing. Martine soon discovers that there’s something evil lurking in the house, and much bloodshed ensues. The DVD will include an anamorphic 1.66:1 transfer with French Dolby Digital 2.0 and newly translated, removable English subtitles. Retail price is $19.95.
Isabelle Goguey stars as Martine, the new nurse at a rural retirement home where the residents and employees are decidedly odd, and some of them begin disappearing. Martine soon discovers that there’s something evil lurking in the house, and much bloodshed ensues. The DVD will include an anamorphic 1.66:1 transfer with French Dolby Digital 2.0 and newly translated, removable English subtitles. Retail price is $19.95.
- 7/3/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
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