Equinox
Equinox
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1h 22m
Directed by Jack Woods • 1970 • United States
Starring Edward Connell, Barbara Hewitt, Frank Boers Jr.
Before he took you to a galaxy far, far away, before he brought you face-to-face with living, breathing prehistoric beasts, Dennis Muren, the future nine-time Oscar-winning visual-effects artist (STAR WARS, JURASSIC PARK), joined forces with a group of talented young filmmakers to create an homage to the creature features of yore in the eerie monster mash EQUINOX. Deep within the woods and canyons of California, four teenagers happen upon an ancient book containing the secrets of a strange, malevolent world that coexists with that of mankind. This $6,500-budget wonder (originally called THE EQUINOX . . . A JOURNEY INTO THE SUPERNATURAL) was picked up for distribution by producer Jack H. Harris (THE BLOB), who shot new footage for the film with writer-director Jack Woods and released it in 1970 as EQUINOX. Since then, the film has gained a passionate cult following and inspired succeeding generations of horror/fantasy filmmakers.
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Forrest J. Ackerman on EQUINOX
Legendary writer, editor (of “Famous Monsters of Filmland” magazine), and science-fiction historian Forrest J. Ackerman discusses the two versions of EQUINOX, their impact on genre filmdom, and their legacy.
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Monstrous Origins: Outtakes
The silent outtakes and test footage presented here reveal the youthful energy and creativity behind the original version of EQUINOX, 1967’s THE EQUINOX . . . A JOURNEY INTO THE SUPERNATURAL.
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Monstrous Origins: Taurus Test Footage
The silent outtakes and test footage presented here reveal the youthful energy and creativity behind the original version of EQUINOX, 1967’s THE EQUINOX . . . A JOURNEY INTO THE SUPERNATURAL.
