New on Blu-ray: BLACK PIT OF DR. M (1959) - Horror

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Product Description: From the vaults of Alameda Films comes the bone-chilling Black Pit of Dr. M (Misterios de ultratumba). Doctor Mazali (Rafael Bertrand) makes a pact with his dying colleague, Dr Aldama (Antonio Raxel), in order to learn the secrets of the afterlife. Instead, the spirit of Aldama exerts a supernatural influence on him from beyond the grave, summoning his daughter, Patricia (Mapita Cortés), to Mazali’s asylum, where a series of horrific events ensue. Directed by Fernando Méndez (The Vampire), Black Pit of Dr. M is a classic of Mexican macabre cinema, showcasing its beautiful photography and eerie production design.

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Director: Fernando Méndez

Starring: Gastón Santos, Rafael Bertrand, Mapita Cortés

Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

Runtime: 82 min

Rating: Not Rated

Language: Spanish

Studio: Powerhouse Films

Home Video Release Date: October 31, 2023

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• Blu-ray

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• Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
• Resolution: 1080p
• Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1
• Region: Region A/1

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• Blu-ray: None

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• Blu-ray: LPCM Mono

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Blu-ray: English

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• High Definition remaster
• Original mono audio
• Audio commentary with film programmer, curator and Mexican horror cinema expert, Abraham Castillo Flores (2023)
• Preserving a Legacy (2023, 20 mins): Daniel Birman Ripstein discusses the history of Mexico’s celebrated Alameda Films, and reflects on his relationship with his grandfather, the legendary producer and company founder Alfredo Ripstein, who also made a vital contribution to the preservation of Mexican cinema heritage
• Black Pit of Dr Méndez (2023, 26 mins): Eduardo de la Vega Alfaro, academic and author of Fernando Méndez, 1908–1966, discusses the life and career of the pioneering filmmaker
• Original Spanish-language theatrical trailer
• Image gallery: promotional and publicity material
• New and improved English translation subtitles

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