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Posted by Marshall Crist (Member # 1312) on June 26, 2014, 08:10 PM:

Growing up in the States, my exposure to Derann in the 70s was minimal. However, my friend purchased their 400' digest of PHANTASM and received a catalog, so I did get to look at that.

Just recently I purchased a copy of the 200' Derann extract "Lips of Blood," which is taken from a Spanish film with the unlikely English title LOVE BRIDES OF THE BLOOD MUMMY. I vaguely remember seeing the title listed in my friend's catalog, and it always kind of haunted me because it was rare in that it was a horror film I had not heard of at the time.

If I recall correctly, there was another "erotic" horror film listed on the same page of the catalog, and I had not heard of it either. Is it possible that anyone here has the slightest idea what I am talking about? I would be really curious to know the identity of the other film. Guesses (educated and otherwise) also gratefully accepted.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on June 27, 2014, 02:06 AM:

There is a reproduction of a Derann catalogue from 1978 that is supposed to be posted on The Reel Image's site but from Belgium, there are only three pages that have a working link. You may try to see if you're luckier from the US. http://www.thereelimage.co.uk/archive/oldsite/oldcatalgue/index.htm

Posted by David Ollerearnshaw (Member # 3296) on June 27, 2014, 12:43 PM:

Thanks for pointing out the missing images for the Derann catalogue.

In the process of updating everything and its taking longer than I thought. Plus had a few hospital appointments over the last year.

Moving scans to pdf so they can be downloaded. I'll try to get the Derann done next. I have had to rescan some of them which is taking time. I have about 4 catalogues I think to do.

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on June 28, 2014, 10:08 AM:

I cant seem to get past page two [Confused]

Posted by Brian Hendel (Member # 61) on June 28, 2014, 03:37 PM:

Marshall - I think the film you are referring to was VIRGIN WITCH. Derann released the film as a feature 4 X 400' color/sound... but there was never a digest that I'm aware of. It was produced by Hammer's rival Tigon but it was more erotic than horror and that's why Derann had it listed in that category. It's a great fun 70's film... but sadly most, if not all, of the prints are pretty red now (including mine).

Posted by David Ollerearnshaw (Member # 3296) on June 28, 2014, 04:00 PM:

Sorry Tom for some reason that part is not fully functioning its the old site layout which I just kept for reference. I don't think it all went over very well though.

I hope to get more work done on it over the next few months, so I'll do the Derann catalogue next, if I can find it!

I think when I first started doing the site broadband was not around, so I tried to make an approximation of some of the catalogues to keep the size down. It didn't work. [Frown]

I have got quite a few catalogues to add, but its amazing how long its taking me. Must stop watching films. [Smile]

All will be in pdf format.

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on June 29, 2014, 03:38 AM:

Well, whatever you get is great David and appreciated. [Wink]

Posted by Marshall Crist (Member # 1312) on June 29, 2014, 08:50 PM:

Thanks for all the replies, gents. Will be great to see the rest of that catalog if that happens.

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