Calum Waddell
2021Naschy of the Full Moon
Calum Waddell
Michelle Bauer, Mick Garris
An affectionate look back at the life and career of Paul Naschy from those who worked with him, admired him and spent time with him. Produced for the Arrow DVD release of The Man with the Severed Head (AKA Crimson).
Naschy of the Full Moon
There Goes the Neighbourhood: The Making of The 'Burbs
Calum Waddell
Joe Dante, Courtney Gains
An in depth look at the making of The 'Burbs, from High Rising Productions. This feature-length documentary includes interviews with director Joe Dante, actors Corey Feldman, Courtney Gains and Wendy Schaal, director of photography Robert M. Stevens and production designer James H. Spencer.
There Goes the Neighbourhood: The Making of The 'Burbs
Fulci Flashbacks: Reflections on Italy's Premiere Paura Protagonist
Calum Waddell
Dario Argento, Giannetto De Rossi
This documentary is featured on Arrow Video's 2011 DVD & Blu-ray releases for The Beyond (1981).
Fulci Flashbacks: Reflections on Italy's Premiere Paura Protagonist
42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street
Calum Waddell
Matt Cimber, Joe Dante
The story behind the rise and fall of New York's 42nd Street. The cinemas, the films, the people, the crime and the rebirth of the block as "New 42nd Street" - this is the document of the world's most notorious movie strip.
42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street
From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic
Naomi Holwill
Maud Adams, Sergio Martino
Produced for the "ultimate edition" of "Rollerball" from Capelight Pictures in Germany, 2020. The Blu-Ray of the original 1975 classic comes packed with this fascinating 85-minute documentary that charts the influence of "Rollerball" on contemporary scifi cinema, including "Mad Max", "The Warriors" and "Escape from New York", as well as the Italian variant that struck the big time with motion picture successes such as "The Bronx Warriors" franchise, "The New Barbarians" and the wonderfully trashy "Endgame".
From Rollerball to Rome - Reflection on a Sci-Fi Classic
Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce
Calum Waddell
Tobe Hooper, Michael Armstrong
Extensive documentary on the making of Tobe Hooper's infamous 1985 science fiction flop LIFEFORCE. Features interviews with Hooper, producer Michael J. Kagan, editor John Grover, actors Aubrey Morris and Nicholas Ball, makeup artist Sandra Exelby, screenwriter Michael Armstrong, sound designer Vernon Messenger, artistic designers Tom Adams and Roger Stewart and effects artist John Schoonraad.
Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce
Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film
Calum Waddell
A High Rising Productions documentary on the short-lived craze of Italian cannibal films in the '70s and '80s, featuring interviews with Umberto Lenzi, Ruggero Deodato, Sergio Martino, Giovanni Lombardo Radice, and Robert Kerman. Featured on the Grindhouse Releasing Blu-ray for "Cannibal Ferox" in the US, and the upcoming UK Blu-ray for "Zombi Holocaust" by 88 Films.
Eaten Alive! The Rise and Fall of the Italian Cannibal Film
Yellow Fever: The Rise and Fall of the Giallo
Calum Waddell
Dario Argento, Luigi Cozzi
Feature-length in-depth documentary by High Rising Productions chronicling the Giallo film genre from its beginnings as early 20th century crime fiction, to its later influences on the modern slasher film genre. Featuring interviews with Dario Argento, Umberto Lenzi, Luigi Cozzi, Richard Stanley, and more.
Yellow Fever: The Rise and Fall of the Giallo
Your Date's on a Plate: The Making of Frankenhooker
Calum Waddell
Frank Henenlotter, James Lorinz
Director Frank Henenlotter, actor James Lorinz and special effects wizard Gabe Bartalos speak about the making of the cult classic Frankenhooker. Released on the Arrow Video Blu Ray edition of Frankenhooker.
Your Date's on a Plate: The Making of Frankenhooker
Scripting a New Slasher Super-Villain: Larry Cohen on Matt Cordell
Calum Waddell
Larry Cohen
Larry Cohen remembers the genesis of Maniac Cop and his part in the creation of the film in this documentary shot exclusively for the Arrow UK Blu Ray release of the movie in 2011.
Scripting a New Slasher Super-Villain: Larry Cohen on Matt Cordell
From Romero to Rome: The Rise and Fall of the Italian Zombie Movie
Calum Waddell
Ruggero Deodato, Luigi Cozzi
The history of Italian zombie cinema, beginning with the breakout worldwide influence and success of George Romero's Night of the Living Dead and continuing through to Lucio Fulci's trend-setting Zombie Flesh-Eaters (Zombi 2) and its many imitators.
From Romero to Rome: The Rise and Fall of the Italian Zombie Movie
Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema
Calum Waddell
Anthony Wong, Josie Ho
An insightful look at the history of Hong Kong's exploitation cinema, from the early days of the Shaw Brothers and such shockers as "Killer Snakes" through to the advent of the Category III rating in 1988 and then the June 4th massacre in Beijing. The latter led to a panic in Hong Kong, before the Handover of the former UK colony to Mainland China, and a number of motion pictures proceeded to take freedom of speech (and sometimes political symbolism) to the extreme. This is the story of one of the most curious and invigorating periods in exploitation filmmaking.
Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema
All Eyes on Lenzi: The Life and Times of the Italian Exploitation Titan
Calum Waddell
Mikel Koven, Umberto Lenzi
A look back at the storied career of the late, great exploitation director Umberto Lenzi - as told through the director, in one of his last substantial sit-down interviews, colleagues and critics.
All Eyes on Lenzi: The Life and Times of the Italian Exploitation Titan
