Night of the Lepus (1972)
On November 24th 2020, Arrow Video released He Came from the Swamp: The William Grefé Collection on Blu-ray.
The 4-disc limited edition set comprises seven of the director’s films, all newly restored from the best surviving film elements: Sting of Death (1966), Death Curse of Tartu (1966), The Hooked Generation (1968), The Psychedelic Priest (1971), The Naked Zoo (1971), Mako: Jaws of Death (1976) and Whiskey Mountain (1977). It also includes a brand-new, extended version of Ballyhoo Motion Pictures definitive documentary They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William Grefé
High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations on 4 Blu-ray discs
Original uncompressed mono audio for all films
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Fully illustrated collector s booklet featuring an extensive, never-before-published interview with William Grefé and a new foreword by the filmmaker
Reversible poster featuring newly commissioned artwork by The Twins of Evil
Reversible sleeves featuring newly commissioned artwork for each of the films by The Twins of Evil
Sting of Death (1966) + Death Curse of Tartu (1966)
Brand new introductions to the films by director William Grefé
Archival audio commentaries for both films with William Grefé and filmmaker Frank Henenlotter
Sting of Death: Beyond the Movie Monsters a-Go Go! a look into the history of rock ‘n’ roll monster movies with author/historian C. Courtney Joyner
The Curious Case of Doctor Traboh: Spook Show Extraordinaire a ghoulish look into the early spook show days with monster maker Doug Hobart
Original Trailers
Still and Promotion Gallery
The Hooked Generation (1968) + The Psychedelic Priest (1971)
Archival audio commentaries for both films with director William Grefé and filmmaker Frank Henenlotter
Hooked Generation behind-the-scenes footage
Hooked Generation Original Trailer
Still and Promotion Gallery
The Naked Zoo (1971) + Mako: Jaws of Death (1976)
William Grefé s original Director s Cut of Naked Zoo
Alternate Barry Mahon re-release cut of Naked Zoo
Original Mako: Jaws of Death Trailer and Promo
Still and Promotion Gallery
Whiskey Mountain (1977) + They Came from the Swamp: Extended Cut (2020)
Whiskey Mountain Original Trailer
Still and Promotion Gallery
Trailer:
YouTube reviews:
Cast and characters:
Chris Robinson … Tim Ochopee
Alex Rocco … Richard Thomkins
Steve Alaimo … Crail Denning
Susan Carroll … Susie Thomkins
Mark Harris … Bob Wilson
Rey Baumel … Sidney Calvin
Paul Avery … Marty ‘Psycho’ Simpson
Marcia Knight … Gloria Calvin
Gary Crutcher … Doctor Everett
Mel Pape … Guard at Medical Clinic
Milton ‘Butterball’ Smith … Stage Manager at Climax Club
Pamela Talus … Thomkims Girl Friend
William Marquez … Wachula
Julio C. Chávez … Tim’s Father
Filming locations:
Everglades National Park, Florida
Greenwich Studios – 12100 Ivan Tors Boulevard, Miami, Florida (Ivan Tors Studios)
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park – 4150 S. Suncoast Boulevard, Homosassa, Florida
Technical details:
1 hour 48 minutes
Audio: Mono
Aspect ratio: 1.85: 1
