Severin Films, in collaboration with Something Weird Video, is thrilled to announce the worldwide Blu-ray premiere of the Lee Frost/Wes Bishop ‘roughie’ THE PICK-UP. This long-lost 1969 crime shocker, previously thought lost for decades, has been restored and uncut for the first time ever thanks to the recent discovery of its original camera negative in a Paris vault.
What is The Pick-Up?
THE PICK-UP is an extreme ‘roughie’ that follows two bagmen working for the L.A. syndicate who are robbed of $1 million in Las Vegas mob money by a seductive pair of con artists. The fallout unleashes a desperate frenzy of carnal violence and brutal vengeance.
- Notable Figures:
- Lee Frost: Writer/Director/Cinematographer, known for exploitation classics such as HOUSE ON BARE MOUNTAIN and RACE WITH THE DEVIL.
- Wes Bishop: Co-writer/Producer/Star, whose credits include LOVE CAMP 7 and THE THING WITH TWO HEADS.
Stellar Supporting Cast
The film also features performances from legendary producer Bob Cresse (HOT SPUR, THE SCAVENGERS), sexploitation icon David F. Friedman, Lynn Harris (THE EROTIC ADVENTURES OF ZORRO), and the mysteriously disappeared folk singer Jim Sullivan.
Special Features and Bonus Content
THE PICK-UP has been newly scanned in 4K and comes with a Webstore Exclusive Bonus Disc that includes the long-out-of-print 2001 documentary MAU MAU SEX SEX—deemed “fascinating” by the Austin Chronicle. Bonus content features contributions from:
- Exploitation pioneer Dan Sonney
- Filmmaker/historian Frank Henenlotter
- Something Weird founder Mike Vraney
Blu-ray Special Features
- Sirens On The Road: Post-Noir Vision And Beatnik Glory In THE PICK-UP: A video essay by filmmaker Stephen Broomer
- Photo Gallery: With commentary by Mike Vraney and exploitation legend David F. Friedman
- Trailer
Disc 2: MAU MAU SEX SEX (Limited Edition Webstore Exclusive)
- Audio Commentary: With Director Ted Bonnitt and Severin Films’ David Gregory
- Archival Audio Commentary: Featuring exploitation legends David F. Friedman and Dan Sonney
- Additional Archival Commentary: With Director Ted Bonnitt and Writer Eddie Muller
- Trailer
The Pick-Up Severin Site Pre-Order Information
THE PICK-UP is available for pre-order exclusively at The Severin Films Webstore starting January 27. Don’t miss your chance to own this restored cult classic, complete with an impressive array of bonus features that offer a rare glimpse into the golden age of exploitation cinema.
Experience the rediscovered edge of ‘roughie’ cinema with THE PICK-UP—an unforgettable journey into a world of seductive con artists, brutal vengeance, and the uncompromising spirit of exploitation film.
