Baba Yaga
(Corrado Farina; 1973)
(Blue Underground)
-Overview-
A beautiful fashion photographer is seduced by a mysterious woman by the name of Baba Yaga. Soon she is pulled into a world of sadism and lesbian depravity. Artsy fartsyness ensues.
Based on the infamous S&M comic strip Valentina by Guido Crepax, Baba Yaga is an artful rendition of the strip committed to film. Although not as depraved or shocking by today’s standards as the film boasts, it’s still an entertaining diversion and worth checking out for fans of unique and ambitious film. Plenty of T&A and some of the most interestingly shot sex scenes I have had the pleasure of witnessing. Recommended.
-Sound-
Excellent sound quality. Dolby Digital Mono.
-Picture-
An excellent transfer, presented in widescreen anamorphic format.
-Special Features-
- Deleted and Censored Scenes
- Farina and Valentina - Interview with Director Corrado Farina
- Freud in Color - Guido Crepax Documentary
- Theatrical Trailer
- Poster and Still Gallery
- Comic Book-to-Film Comparison (DVD-ROM)
-Packaging-
Standard DVD keep case.
Sound: 6
Picture: 7
Packaging: 5
(Rating scale is out of 10, with 1 being the worst and 10 the best)