“Ground-breakingly gruesome, the first erotic film for necrophiles.” – John Waters
SYNOPSIS
The controversial horror film that shocked the world in 1987, when it was banned in Germany, censored in Japan and simultaneously became a huge underground hit in the US (now long out of print.)
Nekromantik tells the story of Rob (Daktari Lorenz) who works at a street-cleaning Agency, and visits roadside accidents to clean up the scene. Incidentally Rob collects the body parts and shares them with his girlfriend Betty (Beatrice M.) When Rob presents a complete corpse taken out of a swamp, their undying love reaches its peak, but soon after Betty gets a more liking towards the corpse and leaves Rob, which takes him to the sick end of his destruction.
Cult Epics is proud to release Jorg Buttgereit’s underground horror classic in High Definition and with new extras, including Nekromantik’s predecessor short film Hot Love.
Special Features:
- Includes two versions of Nekromantik:
- New Director’s approved HD transfer (taken from the original Super 8mm negative)
- New Grindhouse HD version (taken from the Theatrical 35mm print)
- Introduction by Jorg Buttgereit (2013)
- Q&A with Jorg Buttgereit at the American Cinematheque (2013)
- Never Before released short film Hot Love (1985) in HD
- Hot Love Audio Commentary & Featurette
- Audio Commentary by Jorg Buttgereit and co-author Franz Rodenkirchen
- The Making of Nekromantik
- Nekromantik Featurette
- Still Photo Gallery
- JB Trailers
- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
- Collectible Blu-ray Slipcase
Technical Specs
Germany • 1987 • Color • Approx. 75 Minutes / German Language with English Subtitles • Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 • Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo / Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Reviews
NEKROMANTIK 5 out of 5. Horror Society
4.5 out of 5. Fangoria
“Exceptional release from Cult Epics, highly recommended.” 10K Bullets
“Cult Epics have really rolled out the red carpet for the film’s Blu-ray debut. This is a very strong release.” Rock Shock Pop
“Less a traditional movie experience than a slimy slap in the face, and a shot of Beatrice M. in her bathtub,, perfect for sending to your mother.” Mondo Digital
“Highly Recommended.” DVD Talk
“Impressive.” Digital Bits
