Massacre Video Release: Snuff 102-The Interview

Our good pal Louis over at Massacre Video is at it again.  With a track record consisting of re-releasing the shot on video gem 555, bringing Kiyotaka Tsurisaki’s documentaries Orozco the Embalmer and Junk Films stateside, and most notably re-releasing a VHS of Brent McCormick’s gore orgy The Abomination, we look forward to every announcement to say the least he has to offer.  Recently ol’ Louis took time out of his day to shoot me some information on his next release, Mariano Peralta’s Argentinean Horror flick Snuff 102 and answer some of my questions.

Sunday Snuff:

Before we get into Snuff 102 questions.  I was wondering why you didn’t do a multi edition for Abomination.  It seems like that would be a huge seller.

Massacre Video:

Well I would LOVE to give The Abomination a full treatment, but it is sadly not in the cards....the rights owner does not want to give up the DVD rights.

Sunday Snuff:

Well, they’ll eventually die and bequeath the rights to someone who needs money!  When did you first get introduced to Snuff 102 and what about it made you track down the releasing rights?

Massacre Video:

I first got introduced to Snuff 102 via the Toe Tag Inc. (then Toe Tag Pictures) web forum in 2007 when it came out.  There was tons of buzz about the film and I was on the "ooo lets find some shit" kick.  I ended up snagging a copy and really enjoyed the film, it was not just a shock film....overall I thought it was a solid horror film with some good extreme elements!

Pretty much the film kinda sat in the back of my mind and I didn't think of it much. One random night I started thinking about it and pulled out my copy to watch, then I knew it would fit well with the Massacre catalog. I contacted a friend, RaroVHS, whom is from Argentina and he helped me get into contact with the director!

Sunday Snuff:

Was the director forthcoming with the re-release?  Or was it a process?

Massacre Video:

He was pretty interested, we discussed a really nice release. There were a few minor set backs due to a little 18 year old with a pipedream fudging up the mix, but other than that...it has been smooth sailing!

Sunday Snuff: 

Last time I heard 18-year-old, pipe, and fudging all in one sentence I ended up getting kicked out of Mexico and I was down an epididymis, moving on. 

Since it was initially released, from what I understand, on DVDr what  special features will there be on the Massacre release?

Massacre Video:

The cut on Snuff 102 is going to be a tad different from the DVDr the director released. As many people know, the film has some copyrighted music and naturally that had to be changed. But as far as extras go, this is the first Massacre DVD that will be two discs! There are excellent interviews with the cast and director, an awesome “making of” feature that shows a more light hearted version of the cast as well as some nice FX shots!

Sunday Snuff:

When I was chatting with you a little while ago you were saying you had a preview of a release at a horror convention.  It ended up being 102, how'd that go over?

Massacre Video:

Haha, yeah I whipped up a little teaser trailer for a small local horror convention. The trailer played directly after the screening of some shitty comedic zombie film. After the zombie film, everyone stood up and cheered and all that jazz.  Then the trailer came on, I don't want to ruin what scene I previewed but it involved the pregnant character in the film. After the trailer ended....there was just silence and one single clap happened.  You could hear people muttering, "What the fuck was that?" Two people even got up and left during the short teaser. I would say it went over pretty well!!!!

Sunday Snuff:

As usual, there will be VHS release, any special layout or VHS color?

Massacre Video:

We will be limiting it to 100 copies and it will be based on old Argentinean tapes! We decided to go with a white VHS, such a clean color for such a filthy film.

Sunday Snuff:
I have a pretty good reputation for being an idiot, so why the hell is this movie called SNUFF 102?  Is it like a class title, I.E. Biology 101 or Algebra 104?

Massacre Video:

Essentially the killer in the film numbers his tapes when he is done! I don't really want to ruin any of the story for people who have not seen the film yet!

Sunday Snuff:

Ah, I can put that issue to bed finally.  When will this be on sale?

Massacre Video:

It will be on sale hopefully by the end of June, depends on the printers.  For updates go to www.massacrevideo.com and sign up for the newsletter.

Sunday Snuff:

Sounds good man, we’ll keep our eyes peeled and will be reviewing this flick in due time.  Thanks!

Interview by Jimmy Squarejaw