We've made it no secret that we here at Uphill Both Ways love the legend(s) of Bigfoot - from episodes on "In Search Of" to movies like The Legend of Boggy Creek, and even his appearances on "The Six Million Dollar Man". So imagine our glee when we heard Synapse Films was releasing a special edition of one of the more elusive films about ol' Sasquatch (which, of course, only seems apropos) later this year!
Like its legendary title monster, a newly remastered widescreen edition of THE CREATURE FROM BLACK LAKE would spend years avoiding capture, its existence a mystery that dared to be solved. But now, this December 13, Synapse Films has finally done the impossible and captured this 70s cult favorite in a new restoration with special features for all to finally see - and believe!
There’s a hairy humanoid beast lurking in the Louisiana swamps, but only trapper Joe Canton (Jack Elam, ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST) has seen it and lived to tell the tale, and the other residents of Oil City, Louisiana don’t talk about it. But that’s not about to stop intrepid grad students Pahoo (Dennis Fimple, HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES) and Rives (John David Carson, EMPIRE OF THE ANTS), who are determined to track down the Bigfoot-like creature. Defying local sheriff Billy Carter (Bill Thurman, THE LAST PICTURE SHOW), the duo trek deep into the wilds of Black Lake, and a series of frightening encounters make it clear the monster is no mere legend.
Following in the (big) footsteps of THE LEGEND OF BOGGY CREEK and similar docudramas, 1976’s CREATURE FROM BLACK LAKE is a fictional Sasquatch saga, albeit one inspired by real reports. With a colorful cast, also including Dub Taylor (THE WILD BUNCH), and plenty of rural atmosphere courtesy of cinematographer Dean Cundey (HALLOWEEN, JURASSIC PARK), scripter Jim McCullough Jr.—who also co-stars—and director Joy Houck Jr. bring touches of humor and humanity that complement the mystery of the monster, and the terror of its attacks. A longtime late-night TV favorite, CREATURE FROM BLACK LAKE now roars onto both Blu-ray and DVD formats with a new restoration and a boatload of special features!
MONSTROUS SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE
- Brand-new 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative
- Audio commentary with author/filmmaker Michael Gingold and film historian Chris Poggiali
- SWAMP STORIES – All-new featurette with Director of Photography Dean Cundey
- Original theatrical trailer and radio spot
- Newly translated optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
BLU-RAY SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO: High-Definition 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1) Presentation / AVC Codec
AUDIO: DTS-HD MA English 2.0 Original Mono
SUBTITLES: English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
ALL REGION
RETAIL PRICE: $29.95
DVD SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO: Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) Presentation / MPEG-2
AUDIO: Dolby Digital English 2.0 Original Mono
SUBTITLES: English for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
ALL REGION
RETAIL PRICE: $19.95
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 13, 2022
RATED PG - 1976 - 95 MINS. - COLOR
PLEASE NOTE: The Limited Edition version (with slipcover) is currently available exclusively on the Synapse Films website and at Diabolik DVD. This newly announced mass-market edition (available December 13, 2022) will not have the website exclusive slipcover.
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