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Title: Alternate Titles
Post by: RCMerchant on May 09, 2020, 06:41:53 PM
Lots of (usually bad) movies go under alternate titles. Al Adamson made a living selling his movies under sometimes 3 or more titles!
Example- Most of us BAD movie fans have seen the WILD WORLD OF BATWOMAN (1966) at some time or another. But it also went under the title SHE WAS A HIPPY VAMPIRE (!).

(https://i.imgur.com/5tmlaLd.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)

So, can you name some other films known under other titles?
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 09, 2020, 10:36:11 PM
I can't find an image of the most obscure title:  THE NIGHT ANDY CAME HOME (1974) but google just that and you'll find the two most familiar titles right away:  

DEATHDREAM

(https://www.dvddrive-in.com/images/a-d/deathdream.jpg)

    or

DEAD OF NIGHT  
 
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/20/Deathdream.jpg)  


Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: claws on May 09, 2020, 11:25:03 PM
Switchblade Sisters (1975) aka
The Jezebels (1975) aka
Maggie's Stiletto Sisters (1975) aka
Playgirl Gang (1975)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Alex on May 10, 2020, 02:17:15 AM
Deathline was released as Raw Meat in the US.


(https://i.imgur.com/30UxHJ4.jpg)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: RCMerchant on May 10, 2020, 03:30:50 AM
^ also from the Isles- DRACULA (1958) is known by HORROR OF DRACULA in the States.

(https://i.imgur.com/ucTQDL8.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: zombie no.one on May 10, 2020, 04:11:04 AM
A BAY OF BLOOD
aka
ECOLOGY OF CRIME
aka
CHAIN REACTION
aka
CARNAGE
aka
TWITCH OF THE DEATH NERVE
aka
BLOOD BATH
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: pacman000 on May 10, 2020, 06:52:50 AM
In the US, Godzilla Raids Again was initially released as Gigantis: The Fire Monster
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 10, 2020, 12:07:21 PM
CITY OF THE DEAD (1960) released in the USA as HORROR HOTEL 

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8e/Horror-Hotel-poster.jpg) 

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6VdAmR0V8hg/TXEfFhhQ1OI/AAAAAAAAAFA/EgfoA7Z9ef8/s1600/H120.jpg)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: RCMerchant on May 10, 2020, 09:48:22 PM
TEENAGE ZOMBIES (1959) is also known by the more appropriate title TEENAGE TORTURE.

(https://i.imgur.com/Eb1QDxV.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 10, 2020, 10:37:28 PM
Quote from: RCMerchant on May 10, 2020, 09:48:22 PM
TEENAGE ZOMBIES (1959) is also known by the more appropriate title TEENAGE TORTURE.

(https://i.imgur.com/Eb1QDxV.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)

:bouncegiggle: :bouncegiggle: :bouncegiggle:  That's splendid horsesh!t! 
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: zombie no.one on May 11, 2020, 08:55:51 AM
not those 'regular' terror cages you get... these ones are 'weird'...
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: zombie no.one on May 11, 2020, 08:57:18 AM
apparently THE SIXTH SENSE was released as HE'S A GHOST in Asia... ermmm.  
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Rev. Powell on May 11, 2020, 10:47:57 AM
ZOMBIE (1971) was changed to I EAT YOUR SKIN so it could play on a double bill with I DRINK YOUR BLOOD.
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Alex on May 11, 2020, 11:30:33 AM
Quote from: zombie no.one on May 11, 2020, 08:57:18 AM
apparently THE SIXTH SENSE was released as HE'S A GHOST in Asia... ermmm.  

If I recall correctly in a similar vein 'The Crying Game' came out in China as 'My Girlfriend Has A Penis'.
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: lester1/2jr on May 11, 2020, 12:10:25 PM
I still call 36 Chambers of Shaolin The Master Killer because its shorter
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: RCMerchant on May 11, 2020, 12:24:52 PM
HORROR OF THE BLOOD MONSTERS (1970) went under various titles-
CREATURES OF THE PREHISTORIC PLANET, CREATURES OF THE RED PLANET, the FLESH CREATURES, VAMPIRE MEN OF THE LOST PLANET, and SPACE MISSION TO THE LOST PLANET!

(https://i.imgur.com/EnkOhBg.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: LilCerberus on May 11, 2020, 12:42:22 PM
This was the VHS box cover I Bought
(http://i.pinimg.com/originals/90/44/82/9044826413b988e2c69ae5d5b6d503da.jpg)

This was the dullorama I was actually watching
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYWZjZDRkNDgtOTQxYi00MjhiLTliNjItNDE5OGNhYmQ1MjJhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNDUxNjc5NjY@._V1_UY1200_CR56,0,630,1200_AL_.jpg)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: RCMerchant on May 11, 2020, 12:49:22 PM
^ Uh! That movie is ...beyond words.  :bluesad:
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: zombie no.one on May 11, 2020, 01:44:32 PM
Quote from: Alex on May 11, 2020, 11:30:33 AM

If I recall correctly in a similar vein 'The Crying Game' came out in China as 'My Girlfriend Has A Penis'.

wonder what FRIDAY 13TH was called... "JASON'S MOTHER IS THE KILLER, IT'S NOT JASON. BUT IN THE SEQUELS IT WILL BE JASON, JUST A HEADS UP, SO YOU KNOW IN ADVANCE. KTHXBYE"


Quote from: LilCerberus on May 11, 2020, 12:42:22 PM
This was the VHS box cover I Bought
(http://i.pinimg.com/originals/90/44/82/9044826413b988e2c69ae5d5b6d503da.jpg)
looks more like an 80s thrash metal sleeve...
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 11, 2020, 03:54:52 PM
Quote from: zombie no.one on May 11, 2020, 01:44:32 PM
...looks more like an 80s thrash metal sleeve...

One of those REALLY BAD 80s thrash metal sleeves...
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: The Burgomaster on May 11, 2020, 04:54:06 PM


I got this a couple days ago. "X-Ray" aka "Hospital Massacre" . . . with Barbi Benton!



(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91Ntge3Ex6L._SL1500_.jpg)

Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: zombie no.one on May 11, 2020, 07:42:11 PM
^ I love that film...

Quote from: Allhallowsday on May 11, 2020, 03:54:52 PM
Quote from: zombie no.one on May 11, 2020, 01:44:32 PM
...looks more like an 80s thrash metal sleeve...

One of those REALLY BAD 80s thrash metal sleeves...


yeah... in fact a lot of thrash metal covers from the 80s look like they could be bad movie artwork. Anthrax's first 2 albums spring to mind...
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: retrorussell on May 11, 2020, 08:15:08 PM
THE MUTILATOR (1984) also went by..
FALL BREAK!
Error 404 (Not Found)!!1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR5q3b-xhCo#)

Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 11, 2020, 10:32:54 PM
Quote from: zombie no.one on May 11, 2020, 07:42:11 PM
^ I love that film...
Quote from: Allhallowsday on May 11, 2020, 03:54:52 PM
Quote from: zombie no.one on May 11, 2020, 01:44:32 PM
...looks more like an 80s thrash metal sleeve...
One of those REALLY BAD 80s thrash metal sleeves...
yeah... in fact a lot of thrash metal covers from the 80s look like they could be bad movie artwork. Anthrax's first 2 albums spring to mind...

Y'mean like this? 

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/26/2c/5e/262c5e3905665b72d790c2c88c347f00.jpg) 
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: bob on May 11, 2020, 10:36:20 PM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/54/Blood_waters.jpg)

also known as Zaat, Hydra, and Attack of the Swamp Creatures
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: claws on May 12, 2020, 01:01:57 AM
The House on Tombstone Hill (1989)

(https://i0.wp.com/www.bloodywhisper.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/the-house-on-tombstone-hill.jpg?resize=230%2C345)

was filmed as "The Road" and released as The House on Tombstone Hill to cinemas and on VHS when Troma got their hands on it. After the success of Home Alone Troma jumped on the bandwagon and re-released The House on Tombstone Hill as Dead Dudes in the House

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pbo6QLg91E8/R_0yU3RuozI/AAAAAAAAARc/aittVvcfkbg/s320/cover.jpg)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: zombie no.one on May 12, 2020, 03:20:05 AM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on May 11, 2020, 10:32:54 PM

Y'mean like this? 

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/26/2c/5e/262c5e3905665b72d790c2c88c347f00.jpg) 

haha, yep..  could be a sequel to this

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/502a2a23e4b0ce22e4c42f9d/1412864872931-3M18WPGDO1YCLN135J9F/HBTMDVD.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Trevor on May 12, 2020, 05:15:03 AM
Quote from: Alex on May 11, 2020, 11:30:33 AM
Quote from: zombie no.one on May 11, 2020, 08:57:18 AM
apparently THE SIXTH SENSE was released as HE'S A GHOST in Asia... ermmm.  

If I recall correctly in a similar vein 'The Crying Game' came out in China as 'My Girlfriend Has A Penis'.

:bouncegiggle: :teddyr:

I believe that Dr No was released in Japan titled "We Don't Need A Doctor"  :wink:
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Trevor on May 12, 2020, 05:17:46 AM
There's a South African film about Dr Albert Schweitzer starring Malcolm MacDowell which has more than a few titles.

Albert Schweitzer
Schweitzer
Lambarene
Light In the Jungle
Out of Darkness.
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Ticonderoga 64 on May 14, 2020, 01:05:13 AM
ASSIGNMENT TERROR(1970) also known as "Dracula vs Frankenstein" or "The Monsters Of Terror"

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMzIwOTlmNDQtYjY1ZC00YTg2LWE0ZjQtZGM4Y2NlZjc2MzkyXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTQ2MjQyNDc@._V1_.jpg)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Alex on May 14, 2020, 04:14:20 AM
So to avoid confusion with any other properties called The Avengers, the first Avengers movie got this title in the UK...

(https://i.imgur.com/EzUvVRy.jpg)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: RCMerchant on May 14, 2020, 06:11:42 AM
BLOOD OF DRACULA (1957) was known as BLOOD IS MY HERITAGE in the UK.
Which makes more sense, being the name 'Dracula' was never used in the film whatsoever.



(https://i.imgur.com/ieu8tlb.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: RCMerchant on May 14, 2020, 07:12:40 AM
 Made in the UK, MOTHER RILEY MEETS THE VAMPIRE (1952) was released in the US as VAMPIRE OVER LONDON and then re-released in 1963 as MY SON THE VAMPIRE with a snappy theme song by Alan Sherman! It also went under the title as simply the VAMPIRE.


(https://i.imgur.com/QmUDhMJ.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)

(https://i.imgur.com/PU7bfsF.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)

(https://i.imgur.com/DGL9eL1.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Ticonderoga 64 on May 14, 2020, 10:45:48 AM
BLUE EYES OF THE BROKEN DOLL(1974) went out in the US as HOUSE OF PSYCHOTIC WOMEN

(https://pics.filmaffinity.com/Blue_Eyes_of_the_Broken_Doll_House_of_Psychotic_Women-850204275-large.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/Onuqr6HjyoJXBN0NIXj7M5VE6YqwweSS62HrMTTnpIH4DLhwkLNx6ZAdSD39O2SJNSd1i85_oyON2NHvnL9qYaZvU2MqJslUwxmzHiolaaEP6KBH2VAT-srFg7VURY7CsSEan4_ztQE)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: RCMerchant on May 14, 2020, 05:15:41 PM
ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948) was shown in the UK as ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE GHOSTS!

(https://i.imgur.com/2i9Jn8c.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Ticonderoga 64 on May 15, 2020, 08:23:33 AM
WITCHFINDER GENERAL(1968) was released in the US as THE CONQUEROR WORM..

(https://www.moriareviews.com/rongulator/wp-content/uploads/Matthew-Hopkins-Witchfinder-General-1968-poster-2.jpg)


(https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5B6%2F4%2F7%2F647291%5D%2Csizedata%5B850x600%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: RCMerchant on May 15, 2020, 09:38:42 AM
The UK's DARK EYES OF LONDON (1939) was released in the US as the HUMAN MONSTER.

(https://i.imgur.com/zgz0BiZ.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)

(https://i.imgur.com/mI0rLiP.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 15, 2020, 12:52:13 PM
The 1957 British film NIGHT OF THE DEMON was released stateside as CURSE OF THE DEMON.  BTW, a great film - a rare instance where I approve of the changes the producer wanted but the director hated!  Better because we do get a good look at the DEMON by the end...  :thumbup:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a9/Nightofthedemonposter.jpg)  

(https://houseofmysterioussecrets.com/images/product/D/curse_of_demon_poster_01.gif)  

Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Ticonderoga 64 on May 16, 2020, 02:23:21 PM
MARK OF THE WOLFMAN(1968) released here as FRANKENSTEIN'S BLOODY TERROR

(https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2437231/Mark-of-the-Wolfman-images-bf52768f-93d8-42b6-bed1-036751d66c4.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/57/75/04/57750429b5512f704be3b4af9ae606aa.jpg)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: RCMerchant on May 17, 2020, 10:44:34 AM
the Infamous DRACULA VS. FRANKENSTEIN (1971) went under a number of titles, including BLOOD OF FRANKENSTEIN, THEY'RE COMING TO GET YOU!, the REVENGE OF DRACULA and TEENAGE DRACULA!


(https://i.imgur.com/QrcoqAZ.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: RCMerchant on May 19, 2020, 11:41:06 AM
Quote from: Rev. Powell on May 11, 2020, 10:47:57 AM
ZOMBIE (1971) was changed to I EAT YOUR SKIN so it could play on a double bill with I DRINK YOUR BLOOD.



(https://i.imgur.com/uzsTniP.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: RCMerchant on May 21, 2020, 12:42:12 AM
the FUN HOUSE (1973) was re-released in 1976 as LAST HOUSE ON DEAD END STREET.

Is it me, or does lead actor/director Roger Watkins look like Bill Hader?

(https://i.imgur.com/Np7W2Ev.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)


(https://i.imgur.com/VtVf51I.gif) (https://lunapic.com)

Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: RCMerchant on May 22, 2020, 01:10:08 PM
HORRORS OF SPIDER ISLAND (1959) was originally released under the title IT'S HOT IN PARADISE .

(https://i.imgur.com/H3e7a93.jpg) (https://lunapic.com)
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 22, 2020, 01:28:52 PM
With ALEX D'ARCY !   :teddyr: :lookingup:  

I bought THE HORRORS OF SPIDER ISLAND which was the second time a DVD from Amazon didn't work and I wasn't quick enough to complain.   :lookingup:  It easily took me a year or more to try to play it.  If I remember right, that's a favorite of yours.  


GUN CRAZY (1950) is a.k.a. DEADLY IS THE FEMALE

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51w7LRtnpEL._AC_.jpg)  

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/xElXYkSB1QdFkojLv-RjkO4kpBv7VbNSB6-X3788U4L6tXOKBjGXpQ-MObW0Tlntax3-Jpbkd_splRtnLTBXDr-JJJk2y7jJIWNUBJyPQL_lFYQP7qWmKZZ2cw)

Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: RCMerchant on May 22, 2020, 02:23:47 PM
^ GREAT under-rated film!
Title: Re: Alternate Titles
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 22, 2020, 05:01:36 PM
Quote from: RCMerchant on May 22, 2020, 02:23:47 PM
^ GREAT under-rated film!
TCM shows GUN CRAZY sometimes.  I love it.