#338: WOODS, Jack: Equinox (1970)

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WOODS, Jack (United States)
Equinox [1970]
Spine #338
DVD


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.

82 minutes
Color
Monaural
1:33:1 aspect ratio
Criterion Release 2006
Director/Writers


Based on a story by Mark McGee.
Written and directed by Jack Woods.

The Film

Film Rating (0-60):

60

The Extras

The Booklet

Thirty-two page booklet featuring tributes from George Lucas and Ray Harryhausen and an essay by Brock DeShane.

Commentary
  1. Featuring writer-director Woods and producer Jack H. Harris, on the 1970 release.
  2. Featuring effects photographer, producer, and director Dennis Muren; writer-coordinator McGee; and matte artist, cel animator, and effects technician Jim Danforth, on the 1967 version.
Original

1967 version of the film, The Equinox . . . A Journey into the Supernatural.
Video introduction

By Forrest J. Ackerman.
Interviews

With Muren and actors Bonner, Hewitt and Duron.
Deleted scenes and outtakes

From the 1967 version.

The Magic Treasure

A rare animated fairy tale by Equinox effects animator David Allen.

Acclaimed Kong Volkswagen commercial

By Allen, including test footage.

Zorgon: The H-Bomb Beast from Hell (1972)

A short film featuring Equinox crew.

Archival stop-motion test footage

Extensive gallery

Featuring rare stills, promotional material, and more.

Trailer and radio spots

From the 1970 theatrical release.
Extras Rating (0-40):

39

60 + 39 =

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