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This is the first of a new weekly column where I’ll spotlight the more eclectic offerings in the world of home entertainment. This is courtesy of the fine folks over at DiabolikDVD.com and if you have the time then you should stop by their site;Â  it’s owned and run by film buffs and collectors. They specialize in hard-to-find releases; horror; Asian cinema; Art House; Adult; and Cult Classics you haven’t even heard of.

This week I’m spotlighting three DVD’s. Click the box art for more detailed information:

Subversive Cinema released their 5-disc set of ‘Dust Devil’ in 2006 and it is truly the definitive version of this remarkable film. The story centers on a lonely wife’s trek across the African desert and the shape-shifting killer that pursues her. It’s a dreamlike horror film, described by Steve Beard of The Face as “Tarkovsky on acid.” Included in this set are three documentaries by the director: ‘Voice of the Moon,’ ‘The Secret Glory’ and ‘The White Darkness.’Â  

‘Dust Devil’ is the brainchild of Richard Stanley, a South African-born filmmaker and all around cinema badass whose output isn’t as limited as you’re led to believe: He’s directed ten movies and has at least two in various stages of production. Visit his “unofficial” website to learn more about the man and his projects.  

So, if you consider yourself a film geek, then do yourself a favor and BUY THIS MOVIE.

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