A look at the Synapse release of three horror films from Brazil - The Coffin Joe Trilogy - At Midnight Ill Take Your Soul , This Night Ill Possess Your Corpse - Embodiment of Evil
I met mr Mojica several times, few people knew that in the late 1990's he used to throw what he called "creativity workshops" with his daughter, both in their characters of Coffin Joe and Vampyra, funny duo they were. She took care of him in old age, she was by his side in life and at the bitter end. He once jokingly said that he never found the superior woman but he made a superior woman, I guess he was right.
Coffin Joe!! I've only seen the first film. Once. Lots of great imagery in it, but a lost of it is really hard to take. I saw the preview to the second film and decided to pass on it. But I remember the cool coffin shaped box set that was for sale about ten years ago. I kind of regret not picking that up.
Great review.I bought the 8 film ,region 2 ,Coffin Joe Collection(Anchor Bay) on a trip to the U.K. a few years back.Great stuff and still available at a low price.They start getting really weird after the first 2.
Hi Wayne. I like the way you described the series. It's weird as hell, but there was some enjoyment in it as well. I've been eyeing that Synapse trilogy. I might have to snap it up.
About 10 years ago or so I purchased the Coffin Joe DVD Trilogy that came in a brown cardboard coffin, and comic books for the 3 films. The set was limited to 10,000 if I remember, and each box was individually numbered. I wonder what the difference in transfer is, and if Synapse plan on a blu ray release as a box set at some point?
So it isn’t just me who watches his films and wonders just how he goes about using the toilet in real life what with those damn fingernails of his, lol. I’m guessing he must have an assistant who wipes his ass for him, not a particularly enviable job, but as Embodiment of Evil proves Coffin Joe does have his devoted followers. Incidentally i was watching a HBO drama series recently called 'Magnifica 70', which is set amidst the backdrop of the 1970s Brazilian porn industry and is really an eye-opener about the extreme censorship regime that Brazil was suffering under back then. After watching that series you can really understand why the Coffin Joe films had all the censorship problems that they did (the first episode of Magnifica 70 does even include a brief reference/homage to Coffin Joe himself).
I met mr Mojica several times, few people knew that in the late 1990's he used to throw what he called "creativity workshops" with his daughter, both in their characters of Coffin Joe and Vampyra, funny duo they were. She took care of him in old age, she was by his side in life and at the bitter end. He once jokingly said that he never found the superior woman but he made a superior woman, I guess he was right.
Interesting thanks for sharing
I saw these on IFC late night about 2005. Good deal. Good review. Thanks 🙏🏻
thx
Coffin Joe R.I.P. *1936 +2020
yes. very sad
Interesting dude!
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Coffin Joe!! I've only seen the first film. Once. Lots of great imagery in it, but a lost of it is really hard to take. I saw the preview to the second film and decided to pass on it. But I remember the cool coffin shaped box set that was for sale about ten years ago. I kind of regret not picking that up.
they are interesting films and historically important. I'd recommend picking them up
I've only just seen the most recent sequel, and didn't know anything about the earlier parts of the trilogy. Very informative review, cheers!
You gotta buy the set Parry. Great stuff
@@retrohorror5418 - it's on my to-do list for sure. The list is now longer than Joe's fingernails.
Great review.I bought the 8 film ,region 2 ,Coffin Joe Collection(Anchor Bay) on a trip to the U.K. a few years back.Great stuff and still available at a low price.They start getting really weird after the first 2.
thank you. Coffin Joe is definitely a must see for all euro horror fans
Hi Wayne. I like the way you described the series. It's weird as hell, but there was some enjoyment in it as well. I've been eyeing that Synapse trilogy. I might have to snap it up.
Hi Todd, I definitely recommend picking it up. It has a unique history within the horror genre
About 10 years ago or so I purchased the Coffin Joe DVD Trilogy that came in a brown cardboard coffin, and comic books for the 3 films. The set was limited to 10,000 if I remember, and each box was individually numbered. I wonder what the difference in transfer is, and if Synapse plan on a blu ray release as a box set at some point?
great questions. This release was my first introduction to coffin joe. i bet that set from 10 years ago is worth some cash
So it isn’t just me who watches his films and wonders just how he goes about using the toilet in real life what with those damn fingernails of his, lol. I’m guessing he must have an assistant who wipes his ass for him, not a particularly enviable job, but as Embodiment of Evil proves Coffin Joe does have his devoted followers.
Incidentally i was watching a HBO drama series recently called 'Magnifica 70', which is set amidst the backdrop of the 1970s Brazilian porn industry and is really an eye-opener about the extreme censorship regime that Brazil was suffering under back then. After watching that series you can really understand why the Coffin Joe films had all the censorship problems that they did (the first episode of Magnifica 70 does even include a brief reference/homage to Coffin Joe himself).
interesting. I would think any of the south american dictatorship countries would be near impossible to work under as an artist
coffin joe really reminds me of Anton LaVey
he is different but in a good way
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