Baba Yaga

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

This weird, psycho-sexual horror tale -- the kind they do so well in Italy -- is based on an S&M-flavored comic series by erotic artist Guido Crepax, creator of the popular character "Valentina" -- played here by Isabelle De Funes. Valentina is a fashion photographer who comes under the spell of the enigmatic witch Baba Yaga (Carroll Baker), who may in fact be the legendary sorceress of Russian folklore. It is in this magical abode that Valentina eventually becomes a captive, tormented mentally and physically... or is it all the product of her overactive imagination? Director Corrado Farina seems unable to make up his mind either, choosing instead to get lost in the sensual ambiance which only vaguely manages to re-create the dark, hedonistic fantasy-land of Crepax's works. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi

DVD FEATURES:

• Region: All
• Number of Discs: 1
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 (Theatre Wide Screen)
• Screen: Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
• Audio: Dolby Digital Mono
• Features:
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Deleted and censored scenes
  • Poster & still gallery
  • Farina and valentina - interview with director corrado farina
  • Freud in color - guido crepax documentary
  • Comic book-to-film comparison (dvd-rom)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Cast:

  
       Carroll Baker - Baba Yaga

• Director:

  Corrado Farina

• Screenwriter:

  Corrado Farina

• Cinematographer:

  Aiace Parolin

• Short Story Author:

  Guido Crepax