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Format: DVD July 29, 2014
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"John Vernon (CHAINED HEAT, National Lampoon's ANIMAL HOUSE) and Samantha Eggar (THE BROOD, THE EXTERMINATOR) star in this horror classic from the golden age of the slasher genre. A group of women gather for a weekend casting call at the secluded mansion of director Jonathan Stryker (Vernon). He's searching for the perfect woman to play the role of the crazed character "Audra", and these women are just dying for the chance to play her! Stryker's last star, Samantha Sherwood (Eggar), is so determined to get the part, she committed herself to an asylum to prepare for the role. Unfortunately for all, a crazed killer in a disgusting "hag" mask is viciously murdering everyone one by one. Who will survive the final curtain call? Lovingly re-mastered in 2K resolution from original vault materials virtually untouched for over 30 years, CURTAINS makes it's high-definition world premiere from Synapse Films.
Genre: Horror
Format: Anamorphic, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Contributor: John Vernon, Lesleh Donaldson, Lynne Griffin, Richard Ciupka, Samantha Eggar
Language: English
Runtime: 1 hour and 30 minutes
MPAA rating : R (Restricted)
Product Dimensions : 7.48 x 5.31 x 0.55 inches; 2.72 ounces
Item model number : SYNV140DVD
Director : Richard Ciupka
Media Format : Anamorphic, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Run time : 1 hour and 30 minutes
Release date : July 29, 2014
Actors : John Vernon, Lesleh Donaldson, Lynne Griffin, Samantha Eggar
Studio : Synapse Films
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Classic! Synapse deliveres yet another top-flight product. John Vernon Lives! (Yes, I'm aware of the excessive exclamation points, but hey!) And Then There Were None with a dwindling dramatis personae of aspiring actresses, Canadian cult favorite Curtains seems to actively benefit from what might best be described as its schizoid production schedule. Partway through the shoot, cinematographer turned director Richard Ciupka was given the boot by producer Peter R. Simpson, who then ordered extensive rewrites and reshoots, involving a different set of crew members, and entailing major changes to the architecture of the story as well as its tone. This was filmed in 1980, not released until 1983. As a result, Curtains vacillates in approach, sometimes erratically, between Hitchcockian psychological thriller and early-‘80s-vintage slasher movie, albeit one that’s relatively light on the splashy displays of gore found in Simpson’s earlier Prom Night. The upshot of the film’s erratic shifts in mood and morphology is a free-floating atmosphere of uncertainty, deception, and delusion akin to a fever dream or a nightmare. Curtains opens with a suitably theatrical bit of psychodramatic psych-out that’s worthy of Brian De Palma. Samantha Sherwood (Samantha Eggar, The Collector, The Brood) histrionically accuses an unseen lover of infidelity, pulls out a pistol, and lets him have it. Cut to a theater balcony where, standing next to a burning spotlight, impresario Jonathan Stryker (John Vernon, best known as Dean Wormer in Animal House and the depraved warden in the Linda Blair WIP classic, Chained Heat) opines with stentorian conviction: “I don’t believe it!” Samantha, as it happens, is actually auditioning for the lead in Stryker’s new film, Audra, though he clearly doesn’t believe she’s got the chops for it. So, in an inspired extension of the Stanislavsky method, Samantha has herself committed to an insane asylum in order to immerse herself in the role. You can be sure that the opening scene comes back into play before film’s end. Playful oscillations between playacting and reality recur throughout subsequent scenes, like the one that toys with the conventions of the slasher genre to amusing effect: Alone in her apartment, an actress named Amanda Teuther (Deborah Burgess) sips wine and peruses a script, while outside in the darkness a shadowy stalker dons a silk-stocking mask and breaks in. Of course, it all turns out to be nothing more than some rather uninspired erotic role-playing, but then the scene further blurs boundaries by throwing in a dream sequence that puts Amanda in the clutches of a particularly needy sad-faced doll. Such an intricate Chinese-puzzle-box structure lends Curtains unexpected charm and unpredictability, whether or not it came about intentionally or accumulated by mere happenstance during the film’s prolonged production history. All this would be enough to recommend Curtains to genre aficionados. But there are other reasons to savor the film’s haphazard appeal. Factor in a strong cast: Besides veterans Eggar and Vernon, there are familiar genre faces like Lesleh Donaldson (Happy Birthday to Me) and Lynne Griffin (Black Christmas), as well as bit parts for Michael Wincott (perhaps best known for Strange Days and Basquiat) and the late Maury Chaykin. Or consider the truly great hag mask the killer wears. And then there are several standout set pieces: the infamous ice-skating sequence, a scene that tinkers around with the shower scene from Psycho (complete with a particularly nasty surprise twist), and another set in an empty prop shed that’s so well-stocked with dangling mannequin parts as to suggest the influence of Mario Bava’s Blood and Black Lace Image/Sound: Synapse has done a great job cleaning up Curtains for its Blu-ray debut. Picture and sound quality on this 1080p/AVC-encoded disc are predictably superior to previous subpar home-video releases. Color density and saturation are noticeably richer, enhancing an arresting color palette dominated by snowy whites, eerie blues, and neon pinks. Fine details like the striking Art Deco décor in Stryker’s weekend retreat register more vividly. Blacks are satisfyingly solid, and grain levels look suitably cinematic. The Master Audio surround mix, created especially for this release, improves on the original mono by dispersing the portentous score and some clever off-screen sound effects across the peripheral channels. Extras: The audio commentary with actresses Lesleh Donaldson and Lynne Griffin makes for a lively listen, conveying lots of information about the Canadian film industry’s production methods in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s (a must for Canuxploitation fans), concentrating in particular on Curtains’s torturous production history and lengthy reshoots. The alternate audio track runs about an hour, providing additional perspective from producer Peter R. Simpson and actress Samantha Eggar. Rather than being a true commentary, the track consists of a pair of telephone interviews that have been stitched together. Simpson drops some interesting tidbits of trivia, especially about Shannon Tweed’s role as a body double in a scene that was ultimately never used (Dang!), while Eggar provides more of a career overview, having little to say about a film she obviously cares for very little. “The Ultimate Nightmare” is a solid making-of doc with contributions from cast and crew members including composer Paul Zasa and “Act I” director Richard Ciupka. Ciupka is also the focus of a vintage featurette that overviews his career as cinematographer for the likes of Louis Malle and offers fascinating glimpses at some of the location shooting for Curtains. A slasher for adults, by adults.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2019 Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2019 by Allen Garfield's #1 fan.
It is a pretty high-quality film... However, it is a product of its time period. If 80s Horror (slightly non-mainstream - Not a Friday/Freddy movie) isn't your cup of tea then you can probably skip this movie. I watch pretty much any horror movie and have since the mid-late 70s... and I find most any movie OK as long as it isn't a 2000s digital filming that is bombed straight to rental... and I can find those OK if they have some quality and aren't amateurish money grabs. I missed this movie when it came out... I don't think it was a mainstream hit or remember it on HBO/etc... I love it when I find a quality gem (in the rough) that I missed so this was well worth my money.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2019 by William S. Ott
I just wanted to say this is a great movie and to give a shout to the person or company that sent this to me and let them know that I finally got it. Thanks for a while there I thought I was getting ripped off like I did with moviemars by the way to those who read this don’t order from movie mars. Now as for the movie it was awesome great cast, great murder mystery slasher story and this had one of the best scary movie mask I’ve seen in a horror movie. That’s it I don’t know what else to say to say, I’ve seen the other reviews and what else can I say about this movie that hasn’t already been said.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2022 by Sam
Finally, a good quality print of this often overlooking Canadian classic! I've been wanting to check this film out for years, but the lesser quality horror movie collection DVDs this film has been featured on has always stayed my hand. Not so anymore. Loved the movie and Synapse Films did an astounding job with the restoration. I didn't mind the release delay because I knew Synapse was striving to put out the best version of this film that they could. And they didn't disappoint! While some of the characters are a bit uninspired, that's almost to be expected in an '80s slasher. Seeing John Vernon is always a delight, even when he's playing a character like the one he's portraying here. Samantha Eggar was great too. As for the killer, a simple old hag mask and a sickle are enough to put the character right up there with Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees in terms of creep factor. And that ending! If you're a fan of '80s horror, I strongly recommend checking out this flick. Well worth it. If you don't believe me, just look up the ice-skating scene. That scene alone is worth the price of admission.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2014 by Mike
While CURTAINS may never gain the notoriety of a HALLOWEEN or FRIDAY THE 13th, it's miles above the other cookie-cutter slashers of its time. The plot revolves around a casting call for the coveted film role of "Audra" in which six actresses are assembled to compete for the part at a grand mansion in the dead of winter. One by one they are eliminated but just who is doing the slicing and dicing? Production problems in the middle of the shoot delayed filming and the movie took nearly two years to be completed, so parts of it do feel a little disjointed, but what's here is still a fun ride. The ice rink scene is one the best stalking scenes ever and rivals anything else from the slasher boom. Samantha Eggar lends an air of class to the whole thing and Lynne Griffin is a delight as the wise-cracking stand-up-comedienne. And that hag mask far surpasses Jason Voorhees' hockey mask or Leatherface as one of cinema's creepiest visages. The film also has a special place in my heart since it was filmed not far from here in Muskoka, ON and a minor Burton Cummings hit "You Saved My Soul" can be heard several times on the soundtrack. The print looks absolutely fantastic! Synapse Films have outdone themselves here and there is a lengthy interview with the directors, Lynne Griffin and Lesleh Donaldson that gives insight into the troubled shoot. Toss your bootlegs and order this now!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2014 by KaseyG
Kinda of a weird movie.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026 by don eric lengel
I love this film and was so happy when I heard Synapse was giving it the special treatment because they have a great rep of being one of the best in the business. And sure enough, this release doesn't disappoint! The transfer is crisp and you can see so much you never probably saw before. Seriously, it looks like you can just reach out to the characters sometimes. Who knew such a beautiful looking film was hidden under those muddy VHS transfers! The special features are really great, and interesting, as well. I don't know what else to say. This movie is great and this blu-ray is one of the best horror releases in quite a while. Check it out! You don't be disappointed with this classy and underrated gem.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2014 by Gizardofmars
Great movie
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024 by Thomas H.