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The Resource Equinox, Jack H. Harris presents ; a Tonylyn production ; produced by Jack H. Harris ; written and directed by Jack Woods. Equinox: A journey into the supernatural / Berkshire Productions presents ; written and co-directed by Mark Thomas McGee ; produced and directed by Dennis Muren

Equinox, Jack H. Harris presents ; a Tonylyn production ; produced by Jack H. Harris ; written and directed by Jack Woods. Equinox: A journey into the supernatural / Berkshire Productions presents ; written and co-directed by Mark Thomas McGee ; produced and directed by Dennis Muren

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Summary
The story is simple: a quartet of college kids head out to a cabin in the woods and stumble across a dusty old manuscript that conjures demons. "Equinox" is noteworthy as a missing link of sorts between the fantastic cinema of "Jason and the Argonauts" and "Star Wars," marking the transition from artisans like Harryhausen to a new breed of special effects artist. Made by in 1967 for a mere $6,500 by future Industrial Light and Magic supervisor Dennis Muren and friends, it was distributed by Jack H. Harris (The Blob), after Harris had writer/director Jack Woods do some reshooting to give it a professional sheen. Released theatrically in 1970, the film gained a passionate cult following, inspiring succeeding generations of horror/fantasy filmmakers
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
2 videodiscs (82 min.)
Note
  • Based on a story by Mark Thomas McGee
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 1969
  • Booklet includes essays "A message from George Lucas," "A message from Ray Harryhausen," and "Backyard monsters: "Equinox" and the triumph of love" by Brock DeShane
Contents
  • Disc one: the film Video introduction by Forrest J. Ackerman
  • (7 min.)
  • Equinox
  • (1969) (82 min.)
  • Equinox: A journey into the supernatural
  • (1967) (71 min.). Special features: About Forrest J. Ackerman [text feature]; Equinox commentary with director Jack Woods and producer Jack H. Harris [optional audio feature]; Equinox: A journey into the supernatural commentary with producer, co-director and effects technician Dennis Muren, writer and co-director Mark McGee, and matte artist, cel animator, and effects technician Jim Danforth [optional audio feature]
  • Disc two: the supplements; Monstrous origins [outtakes, text feature] (9 min.); Dennis Muren Interview [featurette] (8 min.); Cast interview [featurette] (10 min.); Zorgon: the H-bomb beast from Hell [short] (1972) (9 min.); David Allen Appreciation [featurette, text feature] (21 min.); Equiphemera [text feature, slide show]; Trailer and radio spots (2 min.)
Instance
Label
Equinox
Title
Equinox
Statement of responsibility
Jack H. Harris presents ; a Tonylyn production ; produced by Jack H. Harris ; written and directed by Jack Woods. Equinox: A journey into the supernatural / Berkshire Productions presents ; written and co-directed by Mark Thomas McGee ; produced and directed by Dennis Muren
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Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
The story is simple: a quartet of college kids head out to a cabin in the woods and stumble across a dusty old manuscript that conjures demons. "Equinox" is noteworthy as a missing link of sorts between the fantastic cinema of "Jason and the Argonauts" and "Star Wars," marking the transition from artisans like Harryhausen to a new breed of special effects artist. Made by in 1967 for a mere $6,500 by future Industrial Light and Magic supervisor Dennis Muren and friends, it was distributed by Jack H. Harris (The Blob), after Harris had writer/director Jack Woods do some reshooting to give it a professional sheen. Released theatrically in 1970, the film gained a passionate cult following, inspiring succeeding generations of horror/fantasy filmmakers
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Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
  • 1969: Special photographic effects, Dennis Muren, David Allen, Jim Danforth ; director of photography, Mike Hoover ; editor, John Joyce ; music supervisor, John Caper
  • 1967: Special photographic effects, Dennis Muren, David Allen; matte artist, Jim Danforth ; music by Truman Fisher
Dewey number
791.43/72
Language note
In English with optional subtitles in English
LC call number
PN1995.9.H6
LC item number
E685669 2006
PerformerNote
  • 1969: Edward Connell, Barbara Hewitt, Frank Boers Jr. [i.e. Bonner], Robin Christopher, Jack Woods, Jim Phillips, Fritz Leiber, Patrick Burke, Jim Duron, Sharon Gray, Louis Clayton, Norvelle Brooks, Irving L. Lichtenstein
  • 1967: Skip Shimer, Barbara Hewitt, Frank Boers Jr., Robin Snider, Fritz Leiber, Louis Clayton, Jim Phillips, Patrick Burke, Sharon Gray, Jim Duron
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1947-
  • 1946-
  • 1942-
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  • Harris, Jack H
  • Woods, Jack
  • McGee, Mark Thomas
  • Muren, Dennis
  • Connell, Edward
  • Hewitt, Barbara
  • Bonner, Frank
  • Christopher, Robin
  • Tonylyn Productions
  • Berkshire Productions
  • Criterion Collection (Firm)
Runtime
82
Series statement
The Criterion collection
Series volume
338
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  • Teenagers
  • Imaginary books and libraries
  • Incantations
  • Monsters
  • Hiking
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
Equinox, Jack H. Harris presents ; a Tonylyn production ; produced by Jack H. Harris ; written and directed by Jack Woods. Equinox: A journey into the supernatural / Berkshire Productions presents ; written and co-directed by Mark Thomas McGee ; produced and directed by Dennis Muren
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Publication
Note
  • Based on a story by Mark Thomas McGee
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 1969
  • Booklet includes essays "A message from George Lucas," "A message from Ray Harryhausen," and "Backyard monsters: "Equinox" and the triumph of love" by Brock DeShane
Accompanying material
1 booklet (28 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.)
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
monaural
Contents
  • Disc one: the film Video introduction by Forrest J. Ackerman
  • (7 min.)
  • Equinox
  • (1969) (82 min.)
  • Equinox: A journey into the supernatural
  • (1967) (71 min.). Special features: About Forrest J. Ackerman [text feature]; Equinox commentary with director Jack Woods and producer Jack H. Harris [optional audio feature]; Equinox: A journey into the supernatural commentary with producer, co-director and effects technician Dennis Muren, writer and co-director Mark McGee, and matte artist, cel animator, and effects technician Jim Danforth [optional audio feature]
  • Disc two: the supplements; Monstrous origins [outtakes, text feature] (9 min.); Dennis Muren Interview [featurette] (8 min.); Cast interview [featurette] (10 min.); Zorgon: the H-bomb beast from Hell [short] (1972) (9 min.); David Allen Appreciation [featurette, text feature] (21 min.); Equiphemera [text feature, slide show]; Trailer and radio spots (2 min.)
Dimensions
4 3/4 in. +
Dimensions
other
Extent
2 videodiscs (82 min.)
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
037429195420
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
EQU020
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)ocm68693809
  • (OCoLC)68693809
System details
DVD; Region 1, NTSC; Dolby digital mono; aspect ratio 1.33:1
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Equinox, Jack H. Harris presents ; a Tonylyn production ; produced by Jack H. Harris ; written and directed by Jack Woods. Equinox: A journey into the supernatural / Berkshire Productions presents ; written and co-directed by Mark Thomas McGee ; produced and directed by Dennis Muren
Publication
Note
  • Based on a story by Mark Thomas McGee
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 1969
  • Booklet includes essays "A message from George Lucas," "A message from Ray Harryhausen," and "Backyard monsters: "Equinox" and the triumph of love" by Brock DeShane
Accompanying material
1 booklet (28 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.)
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
monaural
Contents
  • Disc one: the film Video introduction by Forrest J. Ackerman
  • (7 min.)
  • Equinox
  • (1969) (82 min.)
  • Equinox: A journey into the supernatural
  • (1967) (71 min.). Special features: About Forrest J. Ackerman [text feature]; Equinox commentary with director Jack Woods and producer Jack H. Harris [optional audio feature]; Equinox: A journey into the supernatural commentary with producer, co-director and effects technician Dennis Muren, writer and co-director Mark McGee, and matte artist, cel animator, and effects technician Jim Danforth [optional audio feature]
  • Disc two: the supplements; Monstrous origins [outtakes, text feature] (9 min.); Dennis Muren Interview [featurette] (8 min.); Cast interview [featurette] (10 min.); Zorgon: the H-bomb beast from Hell [short] (1972) (9 min.); David Allen Appreciation [featurette, text feature] (21 min.); Equiphemera [text feature, slide show]; Trailer and radio spots (2 min.)
Dimensions
4 3/4 in. +
Dimensions
other
Extent
2 videodiscs (82 min.)
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
037429195420
Other physical details
sd., col.
Publisher number
EQU020
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)ocm68693809
  • (OCoLC)68693809
System details
DVD; Region 1, NTSC; Dolby digital mono; aspect ratio 1.33:1
Video recording format
DVD

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