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| Category | Dramas DVDs, Music (General) Movies, Pop/Rock Videos, Recommended, Essential Cinema, Rock Bands, Cult, Satire, Drugs, Los Angeles, California, Naked Women, Campy, Hollywood, Camp | | Starring | Marcia McBroom, John LaZar, Cynthia Myers, Dolly Read, Charles Napier, Harrison Page, Phyllis Davis, Michael Blodgett, Duncan McLeod, Edy Williams, Erica Gavin, David Gurian, James Iglehart | | Director | Russ Meyer | | Music Performer(s) | Strawberry Alarm Clock | | Producer | Russ Meyer | | Screenwriter | Russ Meyer, Roger Ebert |
This psychedelic 60s Russ Meyer film was lambasted by critics byt did well at the box office. Extras include interview with Roger Ebert, documentaries, reflections from crew members, audio commentary, and more. BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS is a riotous camp tale about three buxom young women, all aspiring pop singers, who move to Hollywood with hopes of making it big. In Russ Meyer's BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS, all-girl rock band the Kelly Affair moves to Los Angeles in pursuit of fame and fortune. Upon meeting wealthy rock scenester Ronnie "Z-Man" Barzell (John Lazar) at one of his lavish parties, they believe they've met the man who can bring them fame. Changing their name to the Carrie Nations, they navigate their way through a maze of sexual misadventures, drugs, and brushes with some very unpleasant characters only to find that fame comes at a price. Livening up the considerably frantic proceedings are Meyer starlets Edy Williams and Erica Gavin (VIXEN), as well as an appearance by the Strawberry Alarm Clock.
Finally invited to work within a major studio (20th Century Fox) following the enormous success of 1968's VIXEN, Meyer, along with screenwriter Roger Ebert, created the ultimate sex, drugs, and rock & roll film of the psychedelic era. An altogether odd mixture of comedy, drama, and left-field shocks punctuated with memorably wacky lines, BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS lets Meyer's reliably decadent formula mingle agreeably with the psychedelia of the time. BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS was scripted by film critic Roger Ebert.
Meyer and Ebert were hired by Fox to do an actual sequel to THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS, but were forced to ad a disclaimer, making it clear that the finished film had no connection to Jacqueline Susann's book, after Susann saw the finished product.
Z-Man's (John Lazar) exclamation "This is my happening...and it freaks me out!" is borrowed verbatim in AUSTIN POWERS: INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY.
Another memorable Z-Man phrase "You will drink the black sperm of my vengeance!" is later quoted again in Meyer's BENEATH THE VALLEY OF THE ULTRAVIXENS.
Meyer regular Haji makes a cameo appearance in the film.
The film was rated X upon its original release, but was reclassified as NC-17 when it finally appeared on video in the 1990s. Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls Quotes/Excerpts: "Come on over to my pad! I've got a wading pool full of mayonnaise!"--Porn star Ashley St. Ives (Edy Williams) to dance partner
"This is my happening...and it freaks me out!"--Z-Man (John Lazar) at his big party
"They thrive on the humidity...and they never let me forget that all Los Angeles is a jungle."--Z-Man explaining the ferns in his mansion
"You're a groovy boy! I'd like to strap you on sometime!"--Ashley to Harris (David Gurian) at Z-Man's party
"You will drink the black sperm of my vengeance!"- Z-Man to Lance (Michael Blodgett) after Lance spurns his advances Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls Reviews: 3 stars out of 5 -- "[I]t foretells the last days of hippy naivety..."-- Mark Powell, Total Film
This is the only Marcia McBroom video. Stars also making their debut in this video: John LaZar, Cynthia Myers, Dolly Read, Erica Gavin, David Gurian. Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls | List Price | $26.98 (You save $5.53) | | Studio | 20th Century Fox | | Orig Year | 1970 | | All Time Sales Rank |  6512  | | CD Universe Part number | 7054782 | | Catalog number | 2234634 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Jun 13, 2006 | | Rating | NC-17 (MPAA) | | Also Known As | Hollywood Vixens | | Running Time | 109 Minutes | | Additional Info | Special Edition | | Movie Details | Color; Special Edition; 2-Disc Special Edition |
Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls Movie Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   Not a sequel to J Susann's film
First, this is not a sequel to Valley of the Dolls. Intended for mature audiences, the film depicts a trio of young women who form a rock band and head to the decadent city of Hollywood CA. Upon arriving, they meet a unique agent to the stars nicknamed Z-Man who puts them under contract and starts them on a whirlwind 70's trip of sex, drugs, and hard rock music. Considered a cult classic by fans of the director, a man named Russ Meyer, the film inspired similar films such as Rocky Horror Picture Show. It also inspired the term "skin flick" which was used to decribe the numerous nude
scenes throughout the films of this era. Made during the year of the Sharon Tate murders, some said it was based in part on those events, but in truth, the film's plot was actually based on Russ's vision of the 60's and
70's lifestyles in Hollywood.
Altogether, quite an experience!
Submitted by treker1028 (Chicago, IL) 
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 Great Stuff!
Not as wild as other Russ Meyer Releases but it is worth it just for the dialogue. If you are a Russ Meyer fan then this is a must have for your collection. This edition comes with lobby cards too. Nice packaging.
Submitted by greg (tucson)
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THE GREATEST FILM EVER MADE LOVINGLY REMASTERED
Not only do you get the fully-remastered BTVOTD film (far superior to previously available versions) but this package has everything a Dolls/Russ Meyers fan could ever want. Trailers, commentaries and second disc full of featurettes, one of the greatest films of all-time finally gets the long-overdue respect it deserves! It's especially a treat to see the actors reunited 37 years later, looking as wonderful as ever!
Submitted by nakedhighway (New York, NY)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Totally Suspense
This ol' school flic was crazy. It'll keep you at the edge of your seat. Suspense,Love,Action and Drama is where you'll find it. Overall I Liked it.
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This is the best movie ever made...
...no contest...hands down. This movie is amazing and shocking even today. If you like John Waters...you must see this.
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Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls DVD 2-Disc Set
Special Edition
Full Frame -
1.33
Widescreen -
1.85
Audio:
(unspecified) - English
Disc 1: BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS - Feature Presentation
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary:
1. Roger Ebert - Screenwriter
2. Cast
Disc 2: BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS - Supplemental Material
Additional Release Material:
Documentary: "Sex, Drugs, Music & Murder - Signs of the Time, Baby"
Bonus Footage: Event Footage
Behind the Scenes: Screen Tests (5)
Featurette:
1. "Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley"
2. "Look on Up at the Bottom"
3. "The Best of Beyond: Psychedelic Scrapbook"
Trailers:
1. Theatrical Trailers (3)
2. Teaser Trailer
3. Archival Promotional piece
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