MOVIE SUMMARY
Special Silencers is a legendary entry into the Indonesian “cult
film” canon. Chock full of crazy martial arts, unbelievably yucky
special effects, a touch of black magic – and even torture by smelly
shoes. This one has got it all.
The plot is simplicity itself. A corrupt politician in rural
Indonesia wants to impose himself as the boss of the local
territory. To do this he has to eliminate the competition. To do
that he uses his “special silencers” - small red pills apparently
intended to enhance meditative states. But when taken with food or
drink they erupt inside the victim’s stomach and emerge through the
flesh like ragged, blood covered tree branches. It literally has to
be seen to be believed.
But that’s not all… the film features the dynamic duo (soon to be
husband and wife) of Eva Arnaz and Barry Prima. Big stars in
Indonesia at the time and both skilled martial artists. Seeing Eva
kick bad-guy ass is a joy to behind. She, along with Barry, was one
of the jewels in the crown of Indonesian exploitation cinema and
Special Silencers has lots of her. This is the first ever video
release of the film in its intended aspect ratio and it’s a
revelation, with widescreen, jaw dropping real-time action and stunt
work. Director Arizal was famed for his high energy set pieces in
films such as The Stabilizer and Final Score. Here he outdoes
himself. Not to be missed!
DISC FEATURES
-HD Restored Feature Supplied by Parkit Films -Extended Version of Feature -Mondo Macabro Episode on Indonesian Cinema
-Audio Commentary from Andrew Leavold -New Art work by Justin Coffee
REVIEWS “Special
Silencers has pretty much everything you’d want from an Indonesian
exploitation movie” Todd Stadtman
“Not only is there plenty of action, amusing moments and a
genuinely bizarre plot, there's also a heaping helping of blood and
gore.” The Bloody Pit of Horror
“The insanity levels are cranked up higher and higher as the
movie goes on, but the ending has to be seen to be believed… I was
left speechless.” mondoexploito.com
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