The VHS Archives: Donald Farmer's DEMON QUEEN (1986)

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DEMON QUEEN

Donald Farmer's Demon Queen (1986)

The VHS Archives Factsheet

Label: Mogul Communications, Inc.
Catalog: MOG1037
Box Type: Clamshell

Year of Release: 1987

Runtime: 54:20
Print: 1.33:1 / English / No subs

Extras: None

About the Film

Director: Donald Farmer
Year of Release: 1986
Country of Origin: U.S.A.

Stars: Mary Fanaro, Clifton Dance, David Blood

AKAs: ?

Verbatim Box Synopsis

Lucinda (Mary Fanaro) is the ice cold, flesh eating, evil Demon Queen on a rampage of lust and terror.. a sinister demon assassin who brutally murders her victims one by one.

Jesse (Dennis Stewart) thinks he has escaped the bloody massacre but, for him is reserved the worst fate of all...

U.S. Mogul Communications sleeve!

U.S. Mogul Communications print solicitation, courtesy of
Spaghetti Cinema's William Connolly!

French Antares Productions sleeve, courtesy of
director Donald Farmer!

 Some behind-the-scenes photos, courtesy of
Demon Queen FX man Rick Gonzales!


Promo trailer from Massacre Video!

Seeing double? 

How 'bout triple?  Read on for some interesting details...

Notes

Mogul's 1986 Demon Queen release is one of the more recognizable examples of recycled VHS artwork in the format's history.  For years it was thought the illustration was originally created for the 1982 British VTC issue of Umberto Lenzi's Nightmare City. However, Pre-Cert Video member "Hellochas" recently turned up the backstory behind this image.  It turns out the painting is from fantasy artist Les Edwards, and was actually commissioned for the 1976 Corgi publication of Fred Mustard Stewart's book, Star Child.  It was used again for its reissue, pictured to the right.  Excellent work, "Hellochas"!

The original 12" x 8" gouache on board piece can be purchased from
the artist's website for a measly $720. Prints are also available.

While the Mogul Communications VHS is not readily available, Massacre Video have since released a nice special edition DVD complete with a director interview, stills collection and more!

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© 2011 -- Bruce Holecheck. All Rights Reserved.

The VHS Archives: Nick Millard's GUNBLAST (1986)

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GUNBLAST

Nick Millard's Gunblast (1986)

The VHS Archives Factsheet
Label: Mogul Communications, Inc.

Catalog: MOG1014

Box Type: Clamshell
Year of Release: ?
Runtime: 65:59
Print: 1.33:1 / English / No subs
Extras: None

About the Film
Director: Nick Millard
Year of Release: 1986
Country of Origin: U.S.A.
Stars: Marland Proctor, Christina Cardan, Uschi Digard
AKAs: ?

Verbatim Box Synopsis

He's loose again... and no one is safe!

Grant is an ex-convict just released from an eight year stretch in San Quentin.  He gets involved in the twilight world of an international narcotics syndicate importing heroin into the United States.

The stakes are high and the risks are great in this hard-hitting powerhouse action thriller.

 U.S. Mogul sleeve!

 Danish V sleeve, originally scanned by "gorzelak"!

Looking for Gunblast on VHS?  It's available on Amazon here.

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© 2011 -- Bruce Holecheck. All Rights Reserved.

The VHS Archives: Tonino Ricci's DAYS OF HELL (1986)

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DAYS OF HELL

Tonino Ricci's I giorni dell'inferno (1986)

The VHS Archives Factsheet
Label: Mogul Communications, Inc.
Catalog: MOG1012
Box Type: Clamshell
Year of Release: ?
Runtime: 87:49
Print: 1.33:1 / English / No subs
Extras: None

About the Film
Director: Tonino Ricci
Year of Release: 1986

Country of Origin: Italy

Stars: Conrad Nichols, Werner Pochath, Richard Raymond, Steve Eliot
AKAs: The Afghanistan Connection

Verbatim Box Synopsis

A feeling of unease fills a guerilla camp in Afghanistan -- suddenly all hell breaks loose as the camp is savagely attacked by Russian military helicopters and air power, using chemical weapons causing death and destruction.

The scene shifts to Miami, Florida where a crack team of mercenaries are recruited to rescue Dr. Hunter and his daughter who are held captive by the enemy.

The four human fighting machines decide to enter Afghanistan by way of Iran and are immediately ambushed by unfriendly rebels...

The action is spectacular as the war-hardened mercenaries attempt the daring rescue leaving a devastating trail of destruction in their wake.

U.S. Mogul Communications sleeve! 

Argentinean Video Scope sleeve, courtesy of Raro VHS! 

Swedish MDC Video sleeve, taken from Camp Movie Camp! 

German Highlight Video sleeve, originally scanned by "Operazione Bianchi"!

French Empire Vision sleeve, passing itself off as a third entry in the same team's post-nuke Rush series!

Bonus clip, uploaded by "mirkoemayla"!

Looking for Days of Hell on VHS? It's available on Amazon here.

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© 2011 -- Bruce Holecheck. All Rights Reserved.