Synopsis
Cult Epics presents the third release in the series Corpse Fucking Art; Jorg Buttgereit’s powerful masterpiece Der Todesking (aka The Death King), made in between Nekromantik (1987) and Nekromantik 2 (1991). Seven stories on Death and Suicide, each taking place on a different day of the week, enframed by the decomposition of a human body.
Warning: extremely graphic. Der Todesking, available for the fi rst time on DVD and Blu-ray, is presented Uncut and Uncensored in a new High Defi nition transfer, including the bonus Shockumentary Corpse Fucking Art; an in-depth look behind the scenes of Nekromantik, Nekromantik 2 and Der Todesking.
Special Features
- New Director’s Approved HD transfer (taken from the original 16mm negative)
- New Introduction by Jorg Buttgereit (2015)
- Audio Commentary by Jorg Buttgereit and co-author Franz Rodenkirchen
- The Making of Der Todesking
- Still Photo Gallery
- JB HD Trailers
- Corpse Fucking Art (Documentary) 1993, 60 mins.
- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
- Collectible Blu-ray Slipcase
Technical Specs
Germany / 1990 / Color / Approx. 80 Minutes / German Language with optional English Subtitles / Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 / Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo / Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Special Features
- New Director’s Approved HD transfer (taken from the original 16mm negative)
- New Introduction by Jorg Buttgereit (2015)
- Audio Commentary by Jorg Buttgereit and co-author Franz Rodenkirchen
- The Making of Der Todesking
- Still Photo Gallery
- JB HD Trailers
- Corpse Fucking Art (Documentary) 1993, 60 mins.
- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Technical Specs
Germany / 1990 / Color / Approx. 80 Minutes / German Language with optional English Subtitles / Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 / Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo / Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Reviews
“The Interior Worm: Jorg Buttgereits DER TODESKING.” Mondo Heather
“Der Todesking is highly recommended.” Twitch Film
Movie 3.5 out of 4 – Disc Package 4 out of 4. Fangoria
“Highly Recommended.” DVD Talk
“List Candidate of 335 Weird Movies.” 336 Weird Movies
