Between 1959 and 1971, Filipino filmmakers Eddie Romero and Gerry de León—together with Hemisphere Pictures marketing consultant Samuel M. Sherman—created The Blood Island Films, a quartet of outrageously schlocky horror treasures that still captivate genre fans. Beginning December 30, Severin Films will open pre-orders for a two-disc set containing all four films, each scanned uncut in 4K, featuring enhanced color and audio, plus over 8 hours of special features. This set will be exclusively available at the Severin Films Webstore.
The Films
- TERROR IS A MAN
- A disturbing riff on Island of Dr. Moreau starring Francis Lederer (The Return of Dracula).
- Deemed “quite terrifying” by The New York Times.
- BRIDES OF BLOOD
- John Ashley (The Twilight People) and Beverly Powers (Speedway) star in this shocker teeming with violence, nudity, and a twisted take on marriage.
- MAD DOCTOR OF BLOOD ISLAND
- Starring John Ashley and Angelique Pettyjohn (The Curious Female).
- Celebrated by Dangerous Minds as “one of the greatest, nastiest, goriest films of the 1960s.”
- BEAST OF BLOOD
- John Ashley returns with Celeste Yarnall (The Velvet Vampire) in “the most exciting and aggressive of all the Blood Island movies,” according to 1000 Misspent Hours.
- Newly scanned from a 35mm print preserved by the Library of Congress.
Blood Island Package Details
- Title: Fear in the Philippines: The Complete Blood Island Films
- SRP: $39.95
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Audio: English Mono
- Closed Captions: English SDH
- Region: Region Free
- Runtime: 368 minutes
- Release: Available for pre-order 12/30 exclusively through Severin Films
Official Trailer: Fear in the Philippines: The Complete Blood Island Films
Special Features (Over 8 Hours Total)
Disc 1
- TERROR IS A MAN
- Man Becomes Creature – Interview with Samuel M. Sherman
- Dawn Of Blood Island – Interview with Co-Director Eddie Romero
- Terror Creature – Interview with Pete Tombs (Co-Author of Immoral Tales)
- When The Bell Rings – Interview with Critic Mark Holcomb
- Trailer
- Poster & Still Gallery
- BRIDES OF BLOOD
- Audio Commentary with Samuel M. Sherman
- Jungle Fury – Interview with Co-Director Eddie Romero
- Here Comes The Bride – Interview with Samuel M. Sherman
- Beverly Hills On Blood Island – Interview with Actress Beverly Powers
- Alternate Title Sequences (Brides of Blood Island / Jungle Fury)
- Teaser, Trailer, Poster & Still Gallery
Disc 2
- MAD DOCTOR OF BLOOD ISLAND
- Audio Commentary with Horror Historians Nathaniel Thompson & Howard S. Berger
- Audio Commentary with Samuel M. Sherman
- Tombs Of The Living Dead – Interview with Pete Tombs
- A Taste Of Blood – Interview with Critic Mark Holcomb
- The Mad Director of Blood Island – Interview with Eddie Romero
- Trailer, Poster & Still Gallery
- BEAST OF BLOOD
- Audio Commentary with Samuel M. Sherman
- Celeste and the Beast – Interview with Celeste Yarnall
- Dr. Lorca’s Blood Devils – Interview with Actor Eddie Garcia
- Super 8 Digest Version
- Trailer, Radio Spot, Poster & Still Gallery
How to Pre-Order
Stay tuned to the Severin Films Webstore on December 30 to lock in your copy of Fear in the Philippines: The Complete Blood Island Films. This set is your chance to own four uncut classics of monster mayhem in a new 4K restoration, loaded with rare interviews and extras that highlight the gory ingenuity of Filipino horror cinema.
