Prolific and prominent Australian producer Antony I. Ginnane was the man behind a number of well regarded 70s and 80s Ozploitation works (Quentin tarantino is one of his more prominent fans), three of which have been gathered together in a single box set for an October 2009 release from BritFilms.
In the 1979 Thirst, a global network of vampires who call themselves the HymaCult are running out of the precious blood they need to survive. To ensure that they can feed the cult creates farms, where they keep kidnapped teenagers alive for the purpose of feasting on their blood. Directed by Rod Hardy, who went on to direct episodes of The X Files, Touching Evil and Battlestar Galactica.
The 1980 Harlequin is modern twist of the Rasputin story. A mysterious stranger, Gregory Wolfe (Robert Powell) miraculously cures the ill son of politician Nick Rast (David Hemmings); from there he gradually installs himself in to the family circle and gains their trust in order to manipulate the politician. However, other more deadly forces have their eyes on the career of Nick Rastand they will do anything to ensure their ambitions are met. Directed by Simon Wincer, who won an AFI award for his direction and went on to win an Emmy for the TV mini-series Lonesome Dove.
In the 1981 The Survivor, a passenger Jetliner plummets to the ground killing all on board except its pilot Keller (Robert Powell again). After the investigation declares that no one should have survived the crash, Keller finds himself tortured with guilt and sets upon a journey of discovery to find out who was responsible and how he managed to survive. based on the novel by James Herbert, the film was directed by actor-turned-filmmaker David Hemmings and also stars Jenny Aguter and, in his final screen role, Joseph Cotton.
The Antony I. Ginnane Hooror Box Set will be released on 19th October 2009 at the RRP of £12.99. |