Message has been available in the U.S. on DVD from Eastern Star since 2010 (it's the version I have), which contained the Japanese print with both Japanese and English audio. (My review of that disc can be found HERE.) I haven't seen the Shout! Factory edition as yet, so I can't speak as to the picture and audio quality, but the company usually does an exceptional job on their cult releases. As to the movie itself, it's one of my favorites of the International Star Wars rip-offs, and a lot of giddy fun.
The new Message From Space DVD is in stores now, and can be ordered through online retailers such as Amazon: Message From Space
I still love this movie every time that I see it. It's just bad enough to have some laughs with friends, but great enough to enjoy for its effects, action and great cast. It's a good example of how science fiction movies thrived in the 70's and went mainstream.
ReplyDeleteWell said, Steve!
DeleteNo Japanese? Drat.
ReplyDeleteI saw this on Netflix, based, I think, on an earlier article on this blog. It was awesome. It made virtually no sense, but, it was awesome.
ReplyDeleteCool! I remember seeing this gem at the theatre in Canada as a kid. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting for this release. Glad to see it available again!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those ones like STARCRASH that you really need to see to believe. I love these bastardized foreign Star Wars movies more than I should. Plus I never miss a good or bad Vic Morrow movie.
ReplyDeleteNow I can retire my crappy DVD-R copy and watch the magnificent Jillucian space-galleon sail through space in all its Liabe glory.
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