"ANGUISH"

Zelda Rubinstein who shot her little way to fame in the blockbuster hit, "Poltergeist", returns in this twisted tale of reality, "Anguish". This film in my opinon has to be one of the best horror film sleepers of the 80's.
In the tradition of fame director William Castle, who in the 50's through 70's brought us films with an extra little gimmick to draw audiences. "Anguish", begins with a warning of subliminal messages along with the fear that the viewer themself may become hypnotized by viewing this film. A bizzare mother (Rubinstein), hypnotizes her son (Lerner) and sets him on a killing spree. With her telepathic commands our killer begins by carving the eyeballs from his victims. Meanwhile, while the audience is viewing this film, they themselves are becoming hypnotized by the subliminal messages. A killer lerks within the dark and traps the unsuspecting audience inside this macabre theatre. Is it a killer who has gone mad? or is it the messages from mom who commands him to kill?
Controversial Spanish Writer/Director Bigas Luna , known for such art films such as "Jamon, Jamon", creates one of the most acclaimed and unconventional horror films of the '80's. Anchor Bay brings "Anguish" to DVD , presented in it's original Widescreen Presentation (2.35:1) enchanced for 16 x 9 TV's. This transfer is beautiful in every way. Flawless of any grain. Crisp and Clean is the transfer and the sound is in Dolby Digital Surround 5.1. Also included in the Spanish Theatrical Trailer (with English Subtitles) and an original theatrical poster replica. Overall "Anguish" is a lot of fun and is very enjoyable little horror flick. The warning and the sublimal images alone make it all worth the while, and how can you go wrong the ultra fabulous Zelda Rubinstein.

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