The Gardener (AKA The Seeds of Evil)
by James H. Kay
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Actor: Anne Meacham, James Congdon, Joe Dallesandro, Katharine Houghton, Rita GamDirector: James H. Kay
Brand: Ryko Distribution
Cinematographer: Michael Zingale
Writer: James H. Kay
Editor: Cal Schultz
Producer: Chalmer G. Kirkbride Jr.
Producer: Chalmer Kirkbride
Producer: Tony Belletier
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 86 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-02-28
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Subversive Cinema
Movie Reviews of The Gardener (AKA The Seeds of Evil)
Movie Review: An excellent DVD release
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm amazed that such an obscure little film has gotten such a lavish DVD re-issue. This is an incredibly beautiful film and this transfer from Subversive Cinema looks and sounds spectacular. The colors pop off the screen (and what wild and vibrant colors they are). I think this film is some sort of a classic, although I'm not sure what kind of a classic it might be. It never fails to be entertaining and every frame is beautiful to behold. The acting is first rate, especially Katherine Houghton and Rita Gam. Joe Dallesandro is perfect as Karl, THE GARDNER who manages to be the most beautiful sight in a film full of beautiful images.
An earlier review here stated that there are no DVD extras. Nothing could be further from the truth. This DVD is blooming with special features. First the packaging is gorgeous. The DVD comes in a lovely blue slip case with holographic lettering and a reproduciton of the poster art. Inside is a transparent keepcase with color production photos printed on both sides of the insert. There are three full color lobby cards included as well as a 12 x 17 color poster. The DVD has two audio tracks, the original mono and an all new dolby mix. Both sound great. There are two commentary tracks. The first is from star Joe Dallesandro and it is a lot of fun. The second commentary is from director James Kay. There are two documentary films. The first is called PLANTING THE SEEDS OF EVIL and features brand new interviews with Joe, Katherine Houghton and James Kay. The second documentary is from the late 70's and discusses the distribution problems that independent films face. It features GARDNER producer Chalmer Kirkbride. Also included on the disc is an extensive photo gallery of behind the scenes shots. Six theatrical trailers are included. There is also extensive cast and crew biography information and colorful animated menus.
This is a great early seventies art film and I'm so glad that Subversive Cinema has seen fit to produce such an incredible DVD release of it. A big thank you and congratulations to everyone who worked on this!
Summary of The Gardener (AKA The Seeds of Evil)
Starring Andy Warhol superstar Joe Dallesandro in his first non- Warhol role and Katherine Houghton ("Guess Who's Coming to Dinner") the niece of superstar actress Katherine Hepburn The Gardener is a flowery mix of 70s mod-art film grindhouse horror and Italian giallo released theatrically in an abbreviated form as Seeds of Evil.Ellen (Houghton) and her husband John (James Congdon) enjoy the good life in their lovely Costa Rica home-all that's missing is a nice garden. Enter the mysterious and dangerously handsome Carl (Dallesandro) who creates a botanical paradise while casting a spell on Ellen and her woman friends. Things take a turn for the worse when Ellen discovers that her Gardener may be planting his own "seeds of evil".DVD Features: Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo) English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) Audio commentary track with cast and crew (Dallesandro's first ever feature length commentary!) Original mono mix and new stereo 2.0 mix New 16x9 transfer of the uncut version of the film Trailers Featurette with cast and crew Featurette on how to make an independent feature by producer Chalmer Kirkbridge Jr. Talent bios Still gallery ROM section with original production notes synopsis and thesis System Requirements:Running Time 87 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: R UPC: 858964001003 Manufacturer No: 00100Similar DVD Movies
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