He Came From the Swamp: The Films of Bill Grefe (4-Disc Special Edition Collector's Set) [Blu-ray]

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Killer sharks and human jellyfish and living mummies, oh my! Arrow Video is proud to present the first ever collection of works by William “Wild Bill” Grefé, the maverick filmmaker who braved the deep, dark depths of the Florida everglades to deliver some of the most outrageous exploitation fare ever to go-go dance its way across drive-in screens.SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTSSeven William Grefé films: 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)Extended version of Ballyhoo Motion Pictures’ documentary They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William GreféHigh Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentationsOriginal uncompressed mono audioOptional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingReversible sleeves featuring newly commissioned artwork for each film by The Twins of EvilSTING OF DEATH + DEATH CURSE OF TARTUIntroductions to the films by William GreféArchival audio commentaries for both films with William Grefé and Frank HenenlotterBeyond the Movie: Monsters a-Go Go!, a look into the history of rock 'n' roll monster movies with author/historian C. Courtney JoynerThe Curious Case of Dr. Traboh: Spook Show Extraordinaire, a ghoulish look into the early spook show days with monster maker Doug HobartOriginal TrailersTHE HOOKED GENERATION + THE PSYCHEDELIC PRIESTIntroductions to the films by William Grefé Archival audio commentaries for both films with William Grefé and Frank HenenlotterBeyond the Movie: That's Drugsploitation!, a look inside the counter culture films that inspired The Hooked Generation with author/film historian Chris PoggialiBeyond the Movie: The Ultimate Road Trip, the story behind The Psychedelic Priest with Chris PoggialiThe Hooked Generation behind-the-scenes footageThe Hooked Generation Still GalleryTHE NAKED ZOO + MAKO: JAWS OF DEATHIntroductions to the films by William GreféCommentaries for both film with William GreféWilliam Grefé’s original 92-minute Director’s Cut of The Naked Zoo, reassembled from various source materialsAlternate version of The Naked Zoo, as reedited by its original theatrical distributorBeyond the Movie: That's Sharksploitation!, a dive into the history of shark films with author/film journalist Michael GingoldThe Aquamaid Speaks!, audio interview with Mako actress Jenifer BishopSharks, Stalkers, and Sasquatch, audio interview with Mako writer Robert MorganMako Super-8 Digest VersionMako Original Trailers and PromosStill GalleriesWHISKEY MOUNTAIN + THEY CAME FROM THE SWAMP: EXTENDED CUTExtended cut of They Came from the Swamp: The Films of William GreféIntroduction with William Grefé for Whiskey MountainCommentary for Whiskey Mountain with William GreféThe Crown Jewels, featurette on independent film studio and distribution company Crown International PicturesWilliam Grefé Short, Bacardi and Coke BonanzaOn Location in Miami, an archival tour of filming locations with director William GreféWhiskey Mountain Trailer and Promo GalleryThey Came from the Swamp deleted scenesBonus Exploitation Trailer Gallery