Beware The QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC!

The fine lads at Mondo Macabro are on a bit of a hot streak right now and that streak looks to keep right on rolling with their upcoming release of classic Indonesian cult horror title The Queen of Black Magic, fully restored and remastered and on DVD for the first time. Heck, this is the first time the film has ever been available in its proper aspect ratio on any format anywhere. Here's what Mondo has to say about it:

Following the astounding success of SILIP – DAUGHTERS OF EVE, Mondo Macabro returns with one of the most requested films in their history. From Rapi Films, the company that brought the world VIRGINS FROM HELL, MYSTICS IN BALI and THE DEVIL’S SWORD (all available on DVD from Mondo Macabro), comes the film that started the Indonesian exploitation boom – THE QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC.

The story is set in the exotic countryside of far-off Indonesia . A wedding ceremony goes dreadfully wrong and the groom suspects black magic. He seeks out the woman he believes is responsible and she is hurtled to her death over a high cliff. She is rescued from the dark jungle by a strange hermit, who tells her she must seek revenge. They accused her of black magic – now she must learn to use that magic against them and become the Queen of Evil. One of the first Asian horror movies to be widely released on video in the U.S, THE QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC is one of the true cult classics of Asian cinema. Setting the pattern for crazy special effects and wild gore sequences that were unique at the time and are still eye-popping today, it’s often been imitated but rarely been duplicated. Still fondly remembered by those who discovered it on cut and badly cropped VHS tapes, it is now available uncut and in all its widescreen glory for the first time anywhere! A wonderfully entertaining film that’s sure to please both old school horror fans and new devotees of Asian cinema madness, THE QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC is a real cult classic and one unforgettable movie experience!

Mondo Macabro’s DVD for QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC includes the following features:

* Brand new (2008) anamorphic transfer from the original negative.
* Interview with special FX creator El Badrun, produced by Mondo Macabro and exclusive to this release.
* Extensive background information about the film, written by Pete Tombs.
* Original theatrical trailer.
* Mondo Macabro’s ever-popular preview reel!

QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC is presented in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio, enhanced for 16x9 TVs.

You'll find a clip from the film below the break and hit the link below to check out some screen grabs from the new DVD.