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SAVAGE HARVEST Special Edition DVD

Synopsis
Years ago, a Cherokee elder summoned into our world an evil that eventually destroyed his entire tribe. Now, on the land that was once inhabited by the tribe, demonic forces await the return of this long-dead Cherokee elder. When these demons sense the arrival of the elder's descendent, they gain the ability to possess human beings. A small group of innocent people trapped on the land must unlock the riddles left behind by the Cherokee elder. Demonic possession consumes one victim after another as showers of blood drench the earth and shrieks of pain echo throughout the forest. The possessed are animalistic, frenzied killing machines, feeding on the warm meat of fresh kills.

Film Facts
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SAVAGE HARVEST was inspired by Cherokee ghost stories told to director Eric Stanze. All the stories were true, according to those interviewed. These witnesses described supernatural occurrences that took place in Jefferson County, Missouri, in the same areas where SAVAGE HARVEST was shot.

SAVAGE HARVEST was produced in 29 long, jam-packed days of shooting.

Shot in 1993, SAVAGE HARVEST utilized flood footage captured during the Midwest's "Great Flood" of '93. This flood covered much of the St. Louis area. Many shooting locations throughout the production of SAVAGE HARVEST were difficult to drive to because so many bridges, roads, and highways were under water.

SAVAGE HARVEST actress Pat Coffey, who plays Trish at the children's camp, is the high school drama coach of former students Eric Stanze and DJ Vivona. For two years, Coffey guided Stanze and Vivona in Missouri competitions to set record-breaking high scores and win multiple first place medals in the category of duet acting.

Before he was cast to play the snarling demon Retlawkoob, actor Jerry Bates performed stand-up comedy in the St. Louis area.

Actor Tommy Biondo, who played Aunt Linda in SAVAGE HARVEST, produced a documentary titled HELL OR HIGH WATER: THE MAKING OF SAVAGE HARVEST. This documentary was made available to the cast and crew of the movie but was never released to the public until now. This doc is a bonus feature on the DVD.

In May of 1996 (Issue #152), Fangoria did a four page spread on Savage Harvest.

SAVAGE HARVEST Special Edition DVD DVD details

Directed by: Eric Stanze

Run time: 72 minutes

Layer format: DVD-9

Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo

Picture Quality: Produced with 1993 pro-sumer technology, the image is lacking compared to current movies shot at a similar budget level. But great care was taken to find the best source materials for the DVD encoding and the bit rate is kept nice and high throughout. There is no encoding artifacting. Remastered for optimal picture and sound, this DVD represesents the best possible presentation of SAVAGE HARVEST.

Extras:

Uncut Feature film with chapter selections and Dolby Digital sound. Dual Layer Format for best encoding quality.

Tommy Biondo's 50 minute behind-the-scenes documentary, HELL OR HIGH WATER: The Making Of SAVAGE HARVEST.

Audio commentary track featuring director/producer Eric Stanze and actor/producer DJ Vivona.

Audio commentary track featuring actors Lisa Morrison, Ramona Midgett, William Clifton, David Berliner, and Jerry Bates.

Behind-the-scenes stills gallery.

Preview trailers.

Music video: End credit song STANDING, performed by Hotel Faux Pas. Easter Eggs:

Music Videos. Additional preview trailers

What the critics are saying:

"Those with a taste for splatter should definitely put SAVAGE HARVEST on their viewing lists."
-Amazing World Of Cult Movies

"Lots of great gore effects and action! Check out this feature! You'll like it!"
- Ray Warren, Draculina Magazine

"More than essential viewing for fans of indie horror..."
- Lawrence P. Raffel, Monsters At Play

"AWESOME movie! Wicked and fun and full of mayhem and gore!"
-Thrae Entertainment

"An imaginative, well-shot, fast-paced film."
- Ellyssa Kroski, Carfax Abbey

"...doesn't disappoint as a good ol' gorefest... Stylish and extremely well-directed."
- Michael B. Scrutchin, Flipside Movie Emporium

"Stanze has a tremendous imagination. There is great camera work, lots of good ideas, suspense, good effects, decent acting, and most importantly, I was far from bored."
- Shocking Images Magazine

Read The Monsters review of Savage Harvest here!

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