No film better exemplifies our mission statement of breaking the barriers between art-house and grind house than Abel Ferraras notorious 1981 revenge classic Ms .45, with its mixture of gritty violence, heady existentialism and remarkable cinematography, all of which are on full display in this brand new clip showcasing our stunning HD restoration of the film:
Now, over thirty years later, Ms .45 returns to theaters digitally remastered and uncut for the first time beginning this Friday the 13th! Initially hitting fourteen cities, including Austin, Denver, New York, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle, Ms. 45 will continue playing into 2014 you can see all currently scheduled dates here with more to be announced!
Mondo unveiled Shawn Knights poster for the film, which goes on sale Friday at a random time (follow @MondoNews on Twitter for the exact sale time). The 18x24 print is part of an edition of 90 and will sell for $35.
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