Uli in HD #3

Rather infamous cult label Dark Force is releasing "Was Schulmädchen verschweigen" on Blu-ray!

Although it's part of their 'drive-in' series, they apparently used a 4K master of the original uncut camera negative instead of the usual ragged 35mm print, so expectations are high.  Sadly, only the English audio is presented here.

It does however include a second feature, the more family-oriented "Wacky Taxi" from 1972 starring John Astin.

EDIT:

By now it's been confirmed this is actually the US version, meaning it's certainly not uncut nor a scan from the OCN.  Many shots have also been cropped to hide nudity.

So although it's a real treat to see Ulrike in full High Definition, it goes to show you can never take the word of a pseudo-wrestler accompanied by a diabetic dressed in a banana suit.

Uli behind-the-scenes

Martin Hentschel, author of this book, made an interesting video titled "Das traurige Schicksal der Ulrike Butz (1954-2000)".

It features some very rare behind-the-scenes footage from the set of "Liebesgrüße aus der Lederhose II. Teil: Zwei Kumpel auf der Alm", with Ulrike and director Franz Marischka!

 

 

Some screenshots:

 

 

 

Christina on Ulrike

A short while ago I was fortunate enough to meet the lovely Christina Lindberg:

 

"Exposed" (1971)

 

"Thriller - A Cruel Picture" (1973)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To my current knowledge, this beautiful Swedish brunette shared screen credits with Ulrike on six films, yet they only actually appeared together on screen once, when their characters meet briefly in a hallway in "Liebe in 3 Dimensionen" (1973).

 

So when I asked Christina about Ulrike, I was surprised that she instantly remembered her! 

She claims by the time they met on set, Ulrike was already a well known 'star'. 

However, the two of them didn't really get to know each other well, since at that time lots of girls got in and out of the business so fast, there was no point in making friends.

As I told Christina the news of Ulrike's passing, she seemed genuinely affected.  It appears she had no knowledge of Ulrike's unhealthy habits, but wasn't that surprised by it either.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to Christina Lindberg for taking the time to talk to me and sign loads of my stuff!

Lobby Cards #5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lobby Cards #4

 

 

 

 

Uli in HD #2

The first review of the upcoming Blu-ray of "Der Fluch der schwarzen Schwestern" is in, and it looks very promising!  You can read it here, at Mondo Digital.

Pre-orders can be made at Amazon or Diabolik, whichever tickles your fancy. 

The Blu-ray also features Joe Sarno's rarely seen 1962 effort "Sin You Sinners" and will be officialy released on October 25th.

 

Yes, that's Ulrike on the cover!

 

Just a reminder: the lovely Marie Forså is in this as well!!

 

Uli in HD

It looks like Film Media will be releasing "Der Fluch der schwarzen Schwestern" on Blu-ray!

Video Watchdog's Tim Lucas will be involved, as he posted the news on his site.

Not much else is known yet, since the release date is set for 4th October 2016.

Hopefully it will feature a restored uncut version in its correct aspect ratio.