Region Code: 1
Rating: Unrated
Duration: 62 Minutes
Audio: English Dolby Digital 2.0
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)
Director: Chris Alexander
Cast: Ali Chappell, Joseph Lopez, Lynn Lowry, Augie Duke
Synopsis: A re-imagining of the 1986 Empire Pictures exploitation classic, NECROPOLIS: LEGION tells the tale of the malevolent vampire sorceress Eva (Ali Chappell), whose midnight rituals are interrupted when her vengeful husband (Joseph Lopez) executes her, sending her soul to the netherworld. Years later, when occult writer Lisa (Augie Duke, BAD KIDS GO TO HELL, TRAUMA IS A TIME MACHINE) moves into the reputedly haunted house, she begins having vivid, perverse dreams. Slowly, surely, Eva's spirit begins taking over the young woman's mind, using her body as a vessel to return to earth. Also starring cult movie legend Lynn Lowry (David Cronenberg's SHIVERS) and directed by Chris Alexander (QUEEN OF BLOOD) with a startling original score by composer Richard Band (RE-ANIMATOR). NECROPOLIS: LEGION is an atmospheric, surreal horror head trip.
In this re-imagining of the Empire Pictures flick Necropolis (1986) occult-writer Lisa (Augie Duke, The Badger Game) travel to a rural town to explore the mystery of it's most infamous resident, a 17th century witch named Eva (Ali Chappell, Psycho Biddies). The opening prologue gives a bit of insight into the sexual-sorcery and general evil nature of Eva, we see her drain the life essence a virgin sacrifice with her toothsome titties just before letting letting her lady sidekicks drink from those those very same toothy-titties , right before her preacher husband confronts her and plunges a stake into her evil-heart. It's a whiz-bang of an intro that certainly captures a horror hounds heart with it's eye-catching visuals by way of the sexual sorcery and toothy-titties.
A couple of centuries later occult-writer Lisa is the guest of honor at a sparsely attended book signing in town when she is approached by a woman (Lynn Lowry, Shivers) who warns her to leave town, that she should not be meddling in the past when it comes to the evil of Eva, fearful that she might awaken her long dormant spirit. Lisa's a bit spooked by the encounter but in nonetheless undeterred, continuing on to the farmhouse outside of town where Eva was murdered by her husband those many years ago. Of course the harbinger was correct and Lisa is seduced by the evil of Eva's unread spirit, her possession instigated by a blood-fueled resurrection.
Necropolis: Legion (2019) might not be the second-coming of Full Moon Entertainment but it is hell of a good horror romp, Director Chris Alexander (Queen of Blood) is in his element here, able to continue exploring his love of euro-cult cinema by channeling the slow-burning arthouse of Jean Rollins with the bloody gore of 80's era Lucio Fulci in a way that owes a lot to what came before it, it is a re-imagining after all, but is also interesting in it's own right. There's plenty of low-budget gore and blood to be found in this sixty-minute flick as well as some imaginative special effects that brought a smile to my face. Those toothy-titties are tremendous fun, even if their toothy little mouths aren't the most articulated, just the idea alone is worth the price of admission. These are the best evil breasts since those demonic-titties from Mausoleum (1983), it's a great bit of horror business, as is a resurrection of Eva's heart that forms from a pool of blood collected under the floorboards after Lisa cuts her foot on broken glass. All these set-pieces adds to the enjoyment of this fun little fright flick, as does the cinematography that does a lot with a little, and it's all enhanced by a Richard Band (Re-Animator) score.
Actress Augie Duke (The Badger Game) has some nice screen presence and she's easy on the eyes, a pint-sized little lady who has got plenty of spunk, and it's always great to see Lynn Lowry doing her thing in low-budget horror, like the coolest grandma ever, and still a cutey too.
Audio/Video: Necropolis: Legion (2019) arrives on DVD from Full Moon Features with an anamorphic widescreen presentation with Dolby Digital 2.0 audio, there are no subtitles. It's an attractive presentation with good color saturation and strong black levels throughout. The disc has plenty of extras, beginning with a pair of audio commentaries, the first with Director Chris Alexander and a second with Editor/Producer Phil Pattison. We also get a pair of behind-the-scenes special effects video detailing the melting heart and the killer tits, plus interviews with actresses Ali Chappell , Augie Duke and Lynn Lowry, The disc is buttoned-up with a selection of Full Moon Features trailer.
Special Features:
- Audio Commentary with Director Chris Alexander
- Audio Commentary with Editor/Producer Phil Pattison
- Behind-the-Scenes: Building the Breasts of Death
- Behind-The-Scenes: Melting Heart FX
- Interview with Ali Chappell
- Interview with Augie Duke
- Interview with Lynn Lowry
- Trailers: Necropolis: Legion (2 min), Weedjies: Hallowed Night (2 min), Blade: Iron Cross (2 min), Corona Zombies (2 min), Barbie and Kendra Save the Tiger King (2 min), Puppet Master 3 (2 min)
Necropolis: Legion (2019) delivers the goods, it's got imaginative and bloody gore, highlighted by the toothy-titties, and some slow-burning atmosphere that sets it apart from a lot of current low-budget horror flicks. Director Chris Alexander put together a solid bit of horror business with this one, a fun re-imaging that's dripping with his love for vintage euro-cult, a definite recommend for Full Moon freaks and lovers of cool low-budget horror.
Special Features:
- Audio Commentary with Director Chris Alexander
- Audio Commentary with Editor/Producer Phil Pattison
- Behind-the-Scenes: Building the Breasts of Death
- Behind-The-Scenes: Melting Heart FX
- Interview with Ali Chappell
- Interview with Augie Duke
- Interview with Lynn Lowry
Necropolis: Legion (2019) delivers the goods, it's got imaginative and bloody gore, highlighted by the toothy-titties, and some slow-burning atmosphere that sets it apart from a lot of current low-budget horror flicks. Director Chris Alexander put together a solid bit of horror business with this one, a fun re-imaging that's dripping with his love for vintage euro-cult, a definite recommend for Full Moon freaks and lovers of cool low-budget horror.
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