Ruby / Kiss of the Tarantula (70's Drive-In Horror Double Feature)
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Now available in a new digital film transfer from the original 35mm negative and in the restored, directors theatrical cut. RUBY: Piper Laurie (the mother in the horror classic Carrie) plays Ruby, a mother whose mute daughter becomes possessed by the spirit of her murdered father. In one terrifying night of horror, he exacts his revenge on his assassins. RT: 85 min, Color, 1.66:1 Letterbox, R, 1977 KISS OF THE TARANTULA: Mommy and Daddy operate and live in a mortuary with their daughter, Susan, who collects tarantula spiders and has always been ostracized by her friends because well shes a little bit strange. In true schlocky b-movie horror fashion, this is a real All-American Dysfunctional Family! So when Susan discovers that mommy dearest is plotting to have dear old dad killed well this puts sweet little Susie over the top and she pulls out all the stops, making good use of her fathers mortuary and her creepy little playmates to exact horrendous revenge! A 70s drive-in classic! RT: 85 min, Color, 1.66:1 16x9 Anamorphic Widescreen, PG, 1975
W**Y
I was fooled by the trailers, but that's life.
Like other reviewers, I was originally intrigued by the trailers for both of these films. I own several dvds, from Amazon by the way, that consist of nothing but old drive-in movie trailers; the ads for "Ruby" and "Kiss of the Tarantula" are always prominently featured. Anyway, as is often the case, the best visuals and the best shocks are condensed into the trailers -- the movies themselves are typically much weaker. "Kiss of the Tarantula" is basically just lame: implausible, slow paced, badly acted, and not very spooky. "Ruby" is somewhat better. The stars have significantly more talent, and the special effects are more sophisticated. It's also fun to see some of the nitty gritty aspects of running a drive-in theater. As other reviewers have observed, if you remember the 70's, and spent a few of your summers going to crappy movies at the drive-in, you'll have a soft spot for "Ruby".
M**N
Disappointed that RUBY is not remastered nor anamorphic
Was hoping VCI would remaster this horror classic from '77 RUBY...but NOOOO!! This is the same re-tread of an earlier release (minus the good commentary with Piper Laurie and the director). Non-anamorphic, over matted fuzzy print that looks to have been filmed from a drive-in screen. This classic deserves better! I am not talking Criterion treatment or anything (hell even bad movies get better transfers!) but come on...this is barely watchable! Don't know if cramming two movies on one disc had anything to do with it. Just seems like the earlier VCI release of RUBY actually looked better. It's a shame.I won't even comment on the terrible second feature...except it's anamorphic widescreen!! And it's an older movie! What is up with this??Never expected VCI to raise their standard on their DVD transfers, it is sad to see their classics of all their titles being mistreated like this (especially WHIP AND THE BODY-this is one that cries for remastering).Anyway, if considering purchasing RUBY look for the earlier release Ruby at least it has a good commentary on it! Piper Laurie is always fun to listen to...Happy hunting!
J**L
Just one would of been worth my money instead of both.
Was disappointed about the movie Ruby. Wasn't what I had expected. As for the other movie.....I am sure I will like it (haven't had a chance to watch it yet). I completely HATE spiders and it will add to the creepiness during Halloween time. Wish that I could of gotten this half price because of me not liking Ruby very well. Others may like both films, though.
A**N
If you liked Piper Laurie as the mom in Carrie you will ...
If you liked Piper Laurie as the mom in Carrie you will love The movie Ruby , My wife had been looking for the movie Ruby which we found but it was on a double set with a move called Kiss of the Tarantula which ended up being just as good or better than Ruby but you must be into classic 70s and 80s horror to really appreciate these timeless treasures
A**R
Great service!
This dvd looks new! Love the looks of this dvd so far!
C**S
Good old time
I saw those movies 25 years ago and I am very happy now to be able to watch them on dvd
A**S
A gem from the past !
A really good creepy movie !
S**Y
Ruby
Ruby was a really cool movie I loved years ago and was so glad to have gotten a copy. And it was a great price.
D**E
Ruby
Waited forever to get this film. Screen was a bit smaller than i would have liked but quality of the sound & picture was perfect. Ruby is a horror classic. Thanks to the sender. I will be back
E**A
Etrangement méconnus
certes le film de Harrington a été retouché par ces satanés producteurs(rajout de scénes)mais malgré cet incident qui avait evidemment faché le réalisateur,cela reste l'une des ses meilleures oeuvre(avec Marée nocturne et Killing kind a mon avis),subtilement fantastique,juste,bonne narration et mise en scène,toujours dans la note comme toujours et l'excellente Piper Laurie qui la meme avait été encore plus impressionnante dans Carrie,puis un sympathique est très sobre film de psycho-killer au féminin,sans effusion a part le titre un peu large,une bonne surprise.
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