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Castle of the Walking Dead AKA Die Schlangengrube und das Pendel AKA The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism (1967)
In the Olden Tymes, Count Regula is drawn and quartered for killing twelve virgins in his dungeon torture chamber..Director: Harald Reinl
OVERALL: R2-
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Commentaries:Audio commentary by Chris D. (Desjardins), programmer for the American cinematheque in Los Angeles and author of "Outlaw Masters of Japanese Film" and Wyatt Doyle, of newtexture.com
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Extras:"Gore Beat: Euro Trash Title Mania" featurette (18:31)
Bonus trailers for Legend House titles (2:42)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:PAL / NTSC conversion.
"Unauthorized" release.
Only available as a double bill with "Death Smiles on a Murderer". -
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DVD Title: Castle of the Walking Dead
Bad transfer. -
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DVD Title: Castle of the Walking Dead
The packaging claims the running time to be 81 minutes.
Specifications have been taken from online information, pack shots from DVD Profiler and info from the BBFC. If you have this edition please contact us via the forums. -
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Extras:TV segments:
- from WDR 1967 (2:40)
- from ZDF 1967 (3:50)
German theatrical trailer
2 German "Super-8" versions:
- "Das Todespendel - Burg des Grauens" (15:40)
- "Die Schlangengrube des Grafen Dracula" (15:21)
Audio interview with actress Karin Dor (39:54)
Photo & poster gallery
Cast & crew biographies and filmographies
Bonus trailers:
- The Blob
- The Whip and the Body AKA La Frusta e il corpo
8-page booklet, with liner notes by Mirek Lipinski (in German) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DVD Title: Die Schlangengrube Und Das Pendel
Comes with Slip case. All extras are in German only, and no subtitles. -
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OVERALL: R2
R2 Germany has both German and English dubs, as well as many extras, but it has no English subtitles on the movie and extras are in German only.
Do note R0 Legend House has the English dub and English friendly audio commentary and featurette, but it is also non-Anamorphic and is a PAL / NTSC conversion.
This film is also known as:
- Pendulum
- The Blood Demon
- The Snake Pit
- The Snake Pit and the Pendulum
- The Torture Room -
CUTS:
- R0 America- Legend House - No cuts (79:56 NTSC)
- R0 America- The Aikman Archive - Could have some cuts
- R0 United Kingdom- Cornerstone Media - Yes (70:30 PAL)
- R2 Germany- E-M-S - No cuts (79:53 PAL)
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Comparison added by Jari_Kovalainen on 06/12/05
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 12/08/19UPDATE LOG:
17/03/16 - ASINs added.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
12/08/19: Added the UK disc.
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