This Week in Horror - Ozploitation with Director Brian Trenchard-Smith (Leprechaun 3 & 4, Night of the Demons 2)


This week we delve into the world of Ozploitation with genre-bending director Brian Trenchard-Smith. Join hosts Matt and Staci as they discuss exploitation films, crazy stunts and the art of the sequel with the man who has self proclaimed to have "Committed 42 crimes against cinema" - and now it's time to serve out his punishment in our studio. From lighting himself on fire to writing limericks for the Leprechaun himself , Brian Trenchard-Smith has worked in every genre and is like a walking film school of cinematic knowledge. Rounding out the show is Author Ric Meyers who joins us to discuss his latest book 'For one week only - The world of Exploitation films'.


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on THIS IS CINERAMA


Brian Trenchard-Smith shows off CINERAMA Back in the days when moviegoing was an event, the Roadshow Attraction was a special audience-pleaser designed to run for months in the same theater with reserved seating and, naturally, increased ticket prices. Of all the big-screen processes designed to lure audiences out of their living rooms and away from the dreaded picture tube, Cinerama was the most elaborate, requiring three projectors, a huge curved screen and multiple soundtracks to "put you in the picture". Numerous popular Cinerama productions followed, mostly travelogs, until the format was replaced by Ultra Panavision in the early sixties. And, as always, dig more legendary films at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers <b>...</b>


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MAN FROM HONG KONG Q&A with Dir. Brian Trenchard-Smith


Aussie exploitation director Brian Trenchard-Smith discusses MAN FROM HONG KONG with Lars and audience during Fantastic Fest 2008. He will introduce his movie TURKEY SHOOT at TERROR THURSDAY screening midnight Thurs. Sept. 25 at Alamo Ritz. (posted by vid/ed Anne Heller)


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on The Survivor


Brian Trenchard-Smith created this trailer for an Aussie supernatural thriller that never made it to American theaters. Director David Hemmings (star of Blow-Up) was determined to class up what was initially intended as a lowly horror movie, and rewrites of David Ambrose's script continued throughout production. Actor's Equity frowned on so many overseas cast members and refused to allow Susan George and Samatha Eggar to perform. Thom Eberhardt's 1983 Sole Survivor uses the same premise to a degree that it should almost be considered a remake, although there's no official connection.


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on MIGHTY PEKING MAN


Quintessential seventies cheese from the Shaw Bros. Hong Kong factory. In the Himalayas the Yeti-like giant ape Utan protects a sexy blonde jungle girl from fortune hunters and poachers. It took a Quentin Tarantino-backed 1999 reissue to revive interest in this wacked-out, so-bad-it's-good King Kong ripoff, which hardly set the boxoffice ablaze in its brief 1980 release as Goliathon. And, as always, dig more legendary films at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE MAN FROM HONG KONG


Brian blows it all sky high with THE MAN FROM HONG KONG Brian Trenchard-Smith's fourth directorial effort is a kinetic, over the top smashathon. Released in the US as The Dragon Flies, this Aussie/Hong Kong effort to turn Jimmy Wang Yu (The One-Armed Boxer) into a new Bruce Lee has spawned its own hard core cult following, although it remains undeservedly obscure to general audiences. As always, come fight with us around the world at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. www.facebook.com www.twitter.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on LAND RAIDERS


Brian Trenchard-Smith is one of the LAND RAIDERS Like some other gurus, Brian Trenchard-Smith got his start in the movie biz by cutting trailers. Here he wryly dissects his own work on the jazzed-up trailer for a middling Euro Western sporting arguably the greatest action score by Morricone collaborator Bruno Nicolai. And, as always, dig more legendary films at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on STUNT ROCK


Brian Trenchard-Smith's idelible entry into the new cult canon! Here's what you need to know about STUNT ROCK: Grant Page (Australian wild man) does stunts, while the rock group SORCERY plays truly-era-appropriate music. And, also, they do magic. Yes, MAGIC! Stunts + rock and roll + magic = you're sold; trust us. You can find more information on STUNT ROCK at IMDB here: www.imdb.com Or you can buy it from Amazon here: www.amazon.com As always, you can join us for more pyrotechnical magic on our worldwide rock tour at: www.trailersfromhell.com. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. You can find us all over the web at www.trailersfromhell.com Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com ABOUT TRAILERS FROM HELL: TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers.


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DAY OF THE PANTHER (1988) BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH IS GOD! #FULL MOVIE!#


It was entirely remiss of me to not include at least one Brian Trenchard-Smith creation here! It had to be done since my obsession with Oz cinema goes back many, many years. WWW.GIALLOGOBLIN.COM


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on REVOLT OF THE SLAVES


Brian Trenchard-Smith encourages the REVOLT OF THE SLAVES Regrettably, we haven't paid much attention here at TFH to the flood of Euro sword-and-sandal coproductions that followed the international success of the Steve Reeves Hercules films. Brian Trenchard-Smith remedies this oversight with his analysis of one of the most typical examples of the peplum genre that clogged cinemas throughout the early 60s. And, as always, dig more legendary films at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on DR. NO


Brian Trenchard-Smith stares down DR. NO The first entry in the greatest tentpole series of all time, seven of which starred Sean Connery in the role that made him an international star. Amazingly, author Ian Fleming wanted composer-actor Hoagy Carmichael to play his licensed-to-kill Agent 007. The then-groundbreaking amorality of the concept led Patrick McGoohan to turn down the role, as did Richard Johnson (who later played in two Bond-like Bulldog Drummond films) and Roger Moore, who later replaced Connery as Bond. And, as always, dig more legendary films at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring LeaThompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on BMX BANDITS


Brian Trenchard-Smith expounds on his direction of one of the most beloved teenpix of the 1980s, a kind of Aussie pre-vis of The Goonies-- introducing an almost unrecognizably nubile Nicole Kidman, wearing Art Garfunkle's hair. Genre specialist Severin Films is releasing a restored widescreen version on DVD and Blu ray on March 15. Some coincidence, huh? You can find more information about BMX BANDITS over on the IMDB: www.imdb.com For information about the Severin Films release of BMX BANDITS, head here: www.severin-films.com Or you can simply head over to Amazon and pick up a copy: www.amazon.com Asalways, you can find more of the trailers and guru commentaries you love if you hop on your BMX bike and race over to www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT TRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. You can find us all over the web at www.trailersfromhell.com Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com ***This episode of Trailers From Hell was originally programmed for March 14, 2010m as part of "Three Gurus on their Own Movies" week***


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on BATTLE OF THE BULGE


Brian Trenchard-Smith experiences the BATTLE OF THE BULGE The flat plains of Spain make a visually inaccurate backdrop for this sprawling but none too accurate recreation of one of the major operations of World War II, which took place across the forests of Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. It's a nearly three hour Roadshow spectacle with the usual all star cast, efficiently showcased by director Ken Annakin. And, as always, dig more legendary films at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on DJANGO


Although it made almost no impact in the American market, Sergio Corbucci's violent entry in Europe's Sergio Leone copycat western sweepstakes made the charismatic Franco Nero into an international star and led to over 30 unofficial "sequels", most of which simply appropriated the name and don't even feature a character named Django. Nero repeated the character in only one authorized sequel, Django Rides Again. ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL: TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Brian Trenchard Smith and Grant Page Interview (2002)


Director Brian Trenchard Smith (The Man From Hong Kong) and Stunt Man Grant Page (Mad Max) discuss their various film collaborations and Australian Film classics on The Movie Show (SBS). Originally aired 17-Apr-2002.


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Squidflicks Reel Talk - Brian Trenchard-Smith (1/3)


A new series by SquidFlicks, Reel Talk is a show where hosts Shelby Jones and Patrick Farmer interview and discuss various film directors, actors, writer, and anyone associated with making a film! Today's guest is Brian Trenchard-Smith as he discusses with Patrick Farmer about his stint as director of "Leprechaun 3" and "Leprechaun 4: In Space." This marks the 2010 edition of St. Patrick's Day Reel Talk.


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on BILLY LIAR


One of the key works in the early British "kitchen sink" movement, John Schlesinger's screen adaptation of Keith Waterhouse's seriocomic novel spoke loudly to young people the world over. Tom Courtenay, taking over from Albert Finney in the stage version, made a big enough impression to go on to a strong career. But the revelation here is Julie Christie, luminous as the hero's free-spirited girlfriend in only her third film role. Schlesinger went on direct her Oscar-winning breakthough two years later with the lead role in Darling. As always, find more that you love at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on WHERE EAGLES DARE


Brian Trenchard-Smith knows WHERE EAGLES DARE World War II meets James Bond. Elliot Kastner's action-packed, enduringly popular superproduction was filmed on various impressive Austrian locations and features a top cast including Clint Eastwood, who distributor MGM didn't really want. The $21 million boxoffice take changed their minds. And, as always, dig more legendary films at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: ‪‪www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: ‪‪www.facebook.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on AT THE EARTH'S CORE


Brian Trenchard-Smith is AT THE EARTH'S CORE After hitting pay dirt with The Land That Time Forgot, Britain's Amicus Productions returned to Edgar Rice Burroughs for another lost world adventure, this time inspired by his public domain hollow-earth Pellucidar novels. Victorian scientist Peter Cushing's ornate drilling machine penetrates the center of the earth and lands Doug McClure and himself in a prehistoric labyrinth. If you like telepathic Pterodactyls this one's for you! As always, various misadventures await you at www.trailersfromhell.com And, as always, dig more legendary films at http ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL: TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on WINDJAMMER


Brian Trenchard-Smith takes a ride on the WINDJAMMER This spectacular documentary follows a Norwegian sailing ship on its voyage from Oslo to the east coast of the US and back. It was produced in Cinemiracle, a curved-screen process similar to Cinerama which was retired after this initial outing and bought out by Cinerama. Brian Trenchard-Smith explains the differences between the presentations and why many thought Cinemiracle an improvement over Cinerama. And, as always, dig more legendary films at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD


Brian Trenchard-Smith goes on the 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD A generation of baby boomers were forever enchanted by a passel of fabulous monsters in this now-classic fantasy hit. After years of working on Sam Katzman B pictures, FX genius Ray Harryhausen and his producer Charles Schneer moved up the ladder with a comparatively larger budget but still economical Arabian Nights adventure whose sleeper success spawned another two decades of Harryhausen magic. An enthusiastic Art Gilmore hawks the spectacle in this pre-release promo reel, almost a short subject in itself. Oddly, when this was reissued in 1975, Dynamation became Dynarama! And, as always, dig more legendary films at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on <b>...</b>


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on HELL TO ETERNITY


Brian Trenchard-Smith goes from HELL TO ETERNITY Allied Artists, the scruffy B-picture studio which sprang from the lowly origins of Monogram, made a short-lived bid for major studio status during the 1960s with movies like this large scale 132 minute WW II epic based on an unlikely but inspiring true story. And, as always, dig more legendary films at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE LAST WAVE


Brian Trenchard-Smith rides THE LAST WAVE A hypnotic achievement from Peter Weir's Australian mystical period. He claimed got the idea when he asked himself, "What if someone with a very pragmatic approach to life experienced a premonition?" Richard Chamberlain gives one of his best performances as a lawyer whose bad dreams lead to his representing the great Aboriginal actor David Gulpalil in a case that unleashes a spiritual tsunami to drench the world. And, as always, dig more legendary films at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith introduces Stunt Rock - Greats of Roth


02/25/08 - Eli Roth was home sick, so Julia from the New Beverly filled in. Here, Julia and director Brian Trenchard-Smith introduce Stunt Rock (1978) during the "Greats of Roth" film festival at the New Beverly Theater. "The Greats of Roth" is a two week festival of Roth-programmed double features at the New Beverly Cinema. (02/17/08 - 03/01/08) 02/25/08: The Apple (1980) Stunt Rock (1978) More information: www.firstshowing.net www.newbevcinema.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith Q&A after Stunt Rock - Greats of Roth


02/25/08 - Eli Roth was home sick, so Julia from the New Beverly filled in. Here, Julia and director Brian Trenchard-Smith discuss Stunt Rock (1978) immediately after its screening during the "Greats of Roth" film festival at the New Beverly Theater. "The Greats of Roth" is a two week festival of Roth-programmed double features at the New Beverly Cinema. (02/17/08 - 03/01/08) 02/25/08: The Apple (1980) Stunt Rock (1978) More information: www.firstshowing.net www.newbevcinema.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on NEVER TAKE CANDY FROM A STRANGER


Brian Trenchard-Smith warns us to NEVER TAKE CANDY FROM A STRANGER Controversial and little seen in its day, this well done social problem drama made for an uncharacteristic and correspondingly uncommercial project for Hammer Films, which tried to sell it as a maniac-on-the- loose movie. British critics labeled it sordid and tasteless, but in fact it was ahead of its time in its consideration of child sexual abuse, and although there are suspense elements the subject is tastefully handled. Nervous US distributor Columbia released it through a subsidiary, but Sony recently brought it back from obscurity for its 3-disc DVD Icons of Suspense. And, as always, dig more legendary films at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow <b>...</b>


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE


Brian Trenchard-Smith sends regards FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE The success of Dr. No proved to be no fluke when its more adventurous followup became one of the biggest international boxoffice hits of the decade and set in motion a worldwide avalanche of 007 imitations. John F. Kennedy's favorite spy went on to spearhead the longest lasting movie franchise in history, though Kennedy didn't live to see the next installment, Goldfinger. And, as always, dig more legendary films at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on HOW THE WEST WAS WON


Brian Trenchard-Smith knows HOW THE WEST WAS WON The second dramatic film shot in three-panel Cinerama, this sprawling all-star western epic came too late to save the process, which was being replaced by a simpler single-lens system. Many action sequences were shot normally and converted to three-panel. By the time the brand-new Cinerama Dome in Hollywood opened in 1963 its initial "Cinerama" attraction, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, had been made entirely without the three-panel process the theater was built to showcase. Great score by Alfred Newman. And, as always, dig more legendary films at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Brian Trenchard-Smith on DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS


Belgian director Harry Kumel's most accessible film is a measured, erotic Euro horror about "The Blood Countess" Elizabeth Bathory, a Hungarian serial killer who legendarily tortured hundreds of young girls and bathed in virgins' blood to stay eternally young. The Dietrich-like Delphine Seyrig channels her performance in Last Year at Marienbad in the similarly dreamlike setting of the Grand Hotel des Thermes. The memorable music score is by Robert Enrico regular Francois de Roubaix. Find more at www.trailersfromhell.com ABOUT BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH BRIAN TRENCHARD-SMITH has been burning to make genre films ever since seeing Hitchcock's VERTIGO at age 13. So far he has directed 40 Crimes Against Cinema, and counting. (He's an enthusiastic recidivist.) His cult favorites include The Man from Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Stunt Rock, The Siege of Firebase Gloria. He has also made over 100 trailers ranging from Hammer horrors to Australian films of the 70's and 80's. He has just competed The Cabin, a romantic comedy starring Lea Thompson.. ABOUTTRAILERS FROM HELL TFH is the premier showcase for a breathtakingly eclectic assortment of trailers from classic era films both in their original form and punctuated with informative and amusing commentary by contemporary filmmakers. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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Squidflicks Reel Talk - Brian Trenchard-Smith (2/3)


A new series by SquidFlicks, Reel Talk is a show where hosts Shelby Jones and Patrick Farmer interview and discuss various film directors, actors, writer, and anyone associated with making a film! Today's guest is Brian Trenchard-Smith as he discusses with Patrick Farmer about his stint as director of "Leprechaun 3" and "Leprechaun 4: In Space." This marks the 2010 edition of St. Patrick's Day Reel Talk.


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Squidflicks Reel Talk - Brian Trenchard-Smith (3/3)


A new series by SquidFlicks, Reel Talk is a show where hosts Shelby Jones and Patrick Farmer interview and discuss various film directors, actors, writer, and anyone associated with making a film! Today's guest is Brian Trenchard-Smith as he discusses with Patrick Farmer about his stint as director of "Leprechaun 3" and "Leprechaun 4: In Space." This marks the 2010 edition of St. Patrick's Day Reel Talk.


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TURKEY SHOOT (1982, trailer)


Original trailer for the 1982 Brian Trenchard-Smith gore-soaked, sci-fi crossbreeding of "The Most Dangerous Game" and "The Big Bird Cage". Aka "Escape 2000" and "Blood Camp Thatcher", it stars Steve Railsback, Olivia Hussey, Lynda Stoner and Roger Ward.


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RE: @PNicholson77 - David Hemmings involvement with TURKEY SHOOT


@PNicholson77 wrote in to ask Brian Trenchard-Smith about the involvement of David Hemmings in TURKEY SHOOT (aka ESCAPE 2000 aka BLOOD CAMP THATCHER): "How did David Hemmings become involved in Turkey Shoot? And what was he like?" Well, sir, BTS has the answer in his own inimitable style. As always, we've more back on the MOTHERSHIP! www.trailersfromhell.com


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Stunt Rock (1978) Theatrical Trailer


Trailer for the amazing Ozpolitation classic Stunt Rock, starring king of the Australian stunt men Grant Page, featuring the band Sorcery and directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.


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Scene from "Stunt Rock" (1978)


aka Crash, Sorcery Clip features "Talking to the Devil" by Sorcery Review: Holy crap, this movie is friggin' great, no real plot, just stunt action, and rock music. Director Brian Trenchard-Smith (Escape 2000, Dead-End Drive In, Night of the Demons 2) and daredevil Grant Page made this cult film featuring stunt footage alongside C grade 70's rock outfit Sorcery and their hokey magic stage show, featuring a wizard fighting the devil. Fullscreen, In English, no subtitles. Quality B- Directed by: Brian Trenchard-Smith Starring: Grant Page, Monique van de Ven To order STUNT ROCK from Cinema De Bizarre, click link below... www.cinema-de-bizarre.com


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The Stunt Men (Grant Page - Aussie Stuntman) Part 1


This is Part 1 of the 70's documentary "The Stuntmen" which is directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and features the great Aussie stuntman Grant Page.


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Scene from "The Man From Hong Kong" (1975)


Review: Great Kung-Fu action, and car chases punctuate this hard to find adventure. The first Australian/Hong Kong co-production, and shot in English language. Sammo Hung handles the excellent martial arts choreography, while Jimmy Wang Yu provides the amazing stunt work. Widescreen, in English, no subtitles. Quality A- Directed by: Brian Trenchard-Smith Starring: Yu Wang, George Lazenby, and Sammo Hung To purchase THE MAN FROM HONG KONG from Cinema De Bizarre, click the link below... www.cinema-de-bizarre.com


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The Stunt Men (Grant Page - Aussie Stuntman) Part 2


This is Part 2 of the 70's documentary "The Stuntmen" which is directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and features the great Aussie stuntman Grant Page.


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The Stunt Men (Grant Page - Aussie Stuntman) Part 3


This is Part 3 of the 70's documentary "The Stuntmen" which is directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and features the great Aussie stuntman Grant Page.


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Sins of Cinema: The Man From Hong Kong (1975)


Rev. Phantom reviews the Ozploitation classic, THE MAN FROM HONG KONG, starring Jimmy Wang Yu, Roger Ward, Hugh Keays-Byrne and George Lazenby. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith. To purchase THE MAN FROM HONG KONG from Cinema De Bizarre, click the link below... www.cinema-de-bizarre.com


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The Stunt Men (Grant Page - Aussie Stuntman) Part 4


This is Part 4 of the 70's documentary "The Stuntmen" which is directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and features the great Aussie stuntman Grant Page.


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"Leprechaun 3" Director and Cast at The Cinefamily 2011


The director and members of the cast from the 1995 horror-comedy film, "Leprechaun 3," appear at a big screen showing (the first such screening this movie has ever had) at the Cinefamily in Hollywood, CA on St. Patrick's Day 2011, as part of the Cinefamily's triple-feature "Leprethon." The film plays before a raucous sold-out crowd. Guests include director Brian Trenchard-Smith, actor Tom Dugan, and actress Patricia Williams. In between their entertaining anecdotes about production of "Leprechaun 3," the trio of film professionals hold an impromptu contest of dirty limericks.


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Not Quite Hollywood Q&A


NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD director Mark Hartley & Aussie exploitation director Brian Trenchard-Smith answer questions after Fantastic Fest screening on Sept. 21. (posted by vid/ed Anne Heller)


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Grant Page and Buttercup


Here's a clip that has been requested a few times. I'm sorry it's dubbed in German language. Clip comes from the Danger Freaks television series directed by Brian Trenchard Smith which aired on German tv around 1980. Still, awesome footage of Grant demonstrating Buttercup. What a machine!! I would sell a kidney to own it!


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