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Therese, a beautiful but naive young girl, who finds herself being passed around from depraved pervert to depraved pervert, enduring just about every kind of sexual degradation there is while still believing that some kind stranger will eventually help her.

Despite being drastically cut, this exceptionally rare tape still commands sky-high prices in excess of £500, typically from die-hard collectors, keen to acquire everything from the Go catalogue. That said though, this guide price estimate could be very much out of synch as it has been so long since one publicly changed hands, the reality could double in an open auction.

This kinky, but faithful screen adaptation of the infamous de Sade novel was directed by the late Claude Pierson, a French filmmaker who started making a number of film shorts before shooting the 1964 Black & White television series “Bayard” with French star René Roussel.

Pierson’s film was a lot more polished than most of its kind, as adapted jointly for the screen by Huguette Boisvert and Pierson himself. The filmmaker went on to direct no less than 40 features, all of which were of an adult theme. The Violation of Justine (original title “Justine de Sade“) was the only such film to feature French actress Alice Arno, who was later inexplicably given star billing in Jess Franco’s unfinished “Justine de Sade” which was hijacked and completed by Italian filmmaker Joe D’Amato. This obscure 1975 reworking of the de Sade novel, drastically re-edited by D’Amato, transformed Franco’s unfinished work by inserting hardcore footage throughout is 104 running time. Alice Arno was nowhere to be seen, yet cheekily D’Amato added her name to the credits, leading to confusion between D’Amato’s sexploitation edit and Claude Pierson’s earlier film, both of which are completely unrelated.

When Go Video released this film, they used a heavily cut cinema print, which was missing around 25m of footage! The Violation of Justine was also promoted in an early 1982 issue of Continental Film & Video Review, as offered by London based wholesaler, Garpalm Video - who offered a mail order "Full Unabridged Version" for the now bargain price of £39.95. Very little is known about this particular release however. More recently, DVD releasing company Orinoco Entertainment issued an uncut edition, which clocks in at 104m 11s.

The story opens with Celestine eluding arrest with a friend as the police raid a brothel. While hiding out in the hayloft of the Count de la Braquette's estate, she meets the hayseed handyman Sébastien and the butler Malou, who reward her favors with the offer of employment. In a manner recalling Terence Stamp's effect on the household in TEOREMA, Celestine's open and relaxed attitude toward sexuality has a transformative effect on the isolated, moribund inhabitants of the mansion, imbuing them with gift of renewed life for the men and women alike, that remains even after a third act twist that forces her to betray them.

The first go release an one of the rarest, this was the initiator of Go's first four titles comprising of this soft core adult nature. Of all the Go titles this is incredibly sought after in collectors circles, currently its likely that to secure one of these would cost you near, if not over a four figure sum and places it as one of the most valuable tapes ever released in the UK. The few known examples are well tucked away in collections.

In the last five years only one new example has surfaced and Celestine has changed hands on just three occasions that are known, two of those were the same tape. It is without doubt one of the most sought after tapes from the pre cert era and if its not on your wants list, your not in the big game.

A bizarre mixture of crime, eroticism and strange complications at a rural castle.

After Celestine this is the next most difficult title to source and some even claim it to be no 1. Deep pockets and almost deeper levels of patience are required to obtain this delightful tape. Only a handful are known to exist, the pre cert forums database only references six owners, although this is by no means any indication of total numbers, it does give an indication of its rarity due to the density of the pre cert collectors community membership of the site.

After a stint producing the Jean Brismée Euro-schlock epic The Devil’s Nightmare, would-be first time filmmaker, Pierre-Claude Garnier took to directing his own film. This daring first effort was written by Patrice Rhomm, (under the pseudonym Mike Starr) who would also soon turn his hand at directing, later coming up with “Captive Women 4”, which is perhaps better known to UK viewers as “Elsa Fräulein SS”. This was one of the better Nazi-exploitation films, appearing briefly on Peter Burr and Aubrey Ross’ Modern Films, which was a subsidiary of Mountain Video.

This French/Belgium co-production was touted as “Erotic sex drama at its best!!” which was emblazoned across the front of the minimalistic, yet strangely alluring UK video sleeve. Our story follows the shenanigans of greedy wife Loretta (Valérie Boisgel), who kills her first hubby in a supposed “hunting accident”, while her second, who suffers from a heart condition, is introduced to a trio of Euro lovelies (a cast headed by Euro starlet Erica Blanc) who take it in turns to produce the desired effect of a heart attack by literally shagging the poor guy to death! By the time her third husband croaks, local police Inspector Garner muscles’ in, seeking to foil her plans, spelling blackmail & intrigue… During production, Rhomm was re-united with Blanc – an Italian actress who has worked with a number of prominent filmmakers throughout her career, spanning nearly five decades, who started as an extra in the farcical Tinto Brass space drama, The Flying Saucer (original title “Il disco volante”).

Garnier’s first film appeared in French cinemas as “Le tango de la perversion”, premiering in March 1974. His work never saw the light of day in UK theaters, so it was just as well that Go acquired the film for release on tape, where it appeared as ‘House of Perversity’ sometime in 1981 in a subtitled variant alondside the French audio. This exceptionally rare video unspooled to UK viewers in an abridged edition, which was missing some six minutes of sleazy footage. Miraculous therefore that it is this same censored tape that should command such high prices from collectors, whom are literally queuing-up to scoop these rarest of Go tapes in order to complete their collections. Likewise, this title has been known to occasionally command prices in excess of £500 within collector’s circles.

Seven tourists sent by Satan to a castle are caught by a ghastly woman as they commit deadly sins.

The easiest and cheapest of the early soft core GO titles, hardly what you may call cheap as it is likely to still set you back three figures to get hold of one.

Jean Brismée writes and directs this rare Belgian/Italian co-production of hers, based loosely on the 7 deadly sins. Likewise, the story hinges upon seven unlucky tourists who become stranded when they miss their ferry. Taking refuge in an old nearby castle, each ‘guest’ falls victim to a particularly macabre and sinister series of temptations, each representative of one of the infamously perilous deadly sins...

When Devil’s Nightmare was first presented for a cinema release, it was heavily cut for its July 1972 screening, as handled by Target International Films. This rare Go release (Original title: “La plus longue nuit du diable”) reproduced the same censored version, which was missing nearly six minutes of footage. When Salvation Films re-submitted the film in May 1999, Brismée’s Devil’s Nightmare was given the all-clear and was finally seen uncut in the UK.

Interestingly, fans of the original soundtrack for Devil’s Nightmare can rejoice - released in Italy as "La terrificante notte del demonio". The lead singer, Giulia Alessandroni, is the sister of the multi-talented guitar player and whistler Alessandro, who is the composer of the soundtrack and long-time collaborator of film music legend Ennio Morricone.

The allure of collecting early first release tapes has never shined brighter than here, while the original censored Go tape remains a prized collectable among like-minded enthusiasts, whom will seek out this incredibly scarce edition in favour of the longer Salvation release. So desirable are these that mint-conditioned examples can fetch inexplicable prices, often in excess of £100 at auction.

A middle-aged woman, traumatised from the death of her adulterous lover, moves into a room at a New Orleans boarding house where the blind landlord becomes suspicious to her activities of continuing her affair with her dead lover.

This film was seized by the police, but not classed as a Section 3 video nasty.

Another of the high profile cases. Once the DPP got wind of the film they intervened. Go were given an ultimatum, face prosecution or cease the sales of the title, Go chose the later. However considering the number of units out in the 'wild' it would appear this action was not that successful on behalf of the DPP.

This is probably one of the easiest of the Go Video collection to acquire, along with Apocalypse it will feature in Ebay's listings on most weeks of the year. Still a great sleeve, which caused some controversy at the time (See adverts section), which to be fair is more interesting than the film itself, a bt of a snoozer in our opinion.

If there was ever any doubt that Mario Bava’s son, Lamberto lacked his director father’s creativity, then Macabre would undoubtedly destroy any such thoughts. This was one of Lamberto Bava’s earliest films and what a daring and twisted attempt it was. XTRO star Bernice Stegers played Jane, an ex-mental patient, whose obsession with her former lover - who was decapitated in an accident just one year earlier - showed no limits or boundaries. Macabre (Original title “Macabro”) is a seriously twisted tale of unhinged love, while mixing it up good style with a double-dose of such social taboos as mental illness!

This early Go release presented Bava’s film dubbed into English with clear, sharp image quality that certainly belied its murky subject matter. In February 1987, Go Video owner Des Dolan was so impressed he also released the film on his MOGUL video label, which was followed by Apocalypse: the Untold Story in November of the same year.

(a.k.a. Primitives)

Three students, Tommy, Rita, and Robert, and their guides head into the jungle to study primitive tribes separated from civilisation. However, the students say the one tribe they visit isn't primitive enough, and they want to find some really savages, and to locate the legendary cannibal tribe supposedly living in the area.

Savage Terror was on the Section 3 Nasties List and were liable for seizure and forfeiture by the police. No UK re-release.

Dr. Frankenstein is left for dead in the woods. His daughter, Dr. Vera Frankenstein, hunts for his attacker: Dr. Cagliostro, a mad scientist who’s created a race of human-animal hybrids.

The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein was on the Section 3 Nasties List and were liable for seizure and forfeiture by the police. Released uncut in the U.K. on 22nd Jan, 2018, with an “18” certificate.

This title has become far scarcer of late and due to the Franco connection has raised its profile significantly in the value stakes.

Oddly GO moved away from the traditional card like sleeve for this release, a move they would repeat later in the range.

This was the first title to bear the 2nd logo, the squaring of the firms name following the fashion at the time and moving away from the staid plain font previously used. This move followed the direction that the owners knew was critical for any future success, brand and brand recognition. In a viciously competitive marketplace as the video boom geared up into full swing the company invested heavily in marketing. Its likely that this was the point of entry of the embossed boxes, further promoting the brand.

Yet another low budget effort from Spanish filmmaker Jesus Franco – who’s used more aliases throughout his career than James Bond. This Euro horror, released here on GO Video as The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein (Original title: “La maldición de Frankenstein”) was surprisingly an uncensored ‘Hot version’ intended for release in Europe. Starring Howard Vernon, an inadvertent GO Video regular, appearing in no less than three other GO-endorsed films, all of which directed by Franco (as Clifford Brown) namely: Celestine, The Demons and Sinner.

This longer version contained additional nudity and a perversely bizarre flagellation sequence, involving the silver-skinned Frankenstein and a naked couple bound over a spiked floor! Franco shot his film in Portugal in 1972 and this GO tape remains the UK’s only known release of this film. Today, good-conditioned examples of this tape can soar in excess of £100 making this a genuine collector’s item for folks in the know.

(a.k.a. Les Démons)

A group of nuns become possessed by demons and are then tortured in a dungeon of horrors during the Inquisition.

The Demons was on the Section 3 Nasties List and were liable for seizure and forfeiture by the police. A composite version was passed uncut in 2008 and the original version was passed uncut in 2017.

The only Go title released twice, this being its first outing, its argued which is rarer though its generally thought this is the slightly easier version to find. Like most of the early Go's in this genre this title commands big money when they rarely come up for sale and you will be into three figures to secure this one.

Review: One of the trashiest and seedier of all Go releases; this sordid Jess Franco produced (using the pseudonym Clifford Brown) S&M-styled account of the 17th century witch trials was rejected in March 1972 when submitted for a cinema certificate. Times have changed however and Redemption Films, possessing a version that was over 20 minutes longer than this Go release, finally got the film through unscathed. This ‘Restored Version’, one of three known extant variations of this film, is perhaps more familiar to fans in Europe as Les demons. This comparatively polished work by Franco certainly wasn’t without its faults. Several scenes were shot out of focus, while others lingered shakily after a zoom, giving the production a sort of well deserved cheap ’n nasty feel.

This was one of no less than three films which Go licensed from CFFP (Comptoir Français du Film Production) library in Paris. Others included Diary of a Nymphomanic (AKA “Sinner”) and The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein. As well as being one of the trashier titles Go had to offer, it is also one of the rarest.

(original title: Des diamants pour l’enfer)

A small-time hood brings the attention of the law with an insurance scam and diamond theft, but things become even more interesting when his moll murders him and is slammed behind bars where she faces all manner of electric shock treatments to various parts of her anatomy.

Women Behind Bars was part of the infamous DPP list of 72 Video Nasties. Passed uncut in 2017.

Picked up by the DPP initially only later for the charges to be dropped and no prosecution case endured. This title is now considerably rare and commands a kings ransom on the exceptional occasions that one appears for sale. Many a collector looking to complete the DPP set find this one of, if not the final piece in the jigsaw.

Near the end of WW2, prisoners of war are used in experiments to perfect the Arian race.

SS Experiment Camp was on the DPP39 List of Video Nasties. Released uncut in 2005.

Due to its DPP status this title's valuation can sour or fall depending on whats happening in the community, at times of new books or documentaries on the topic this has been known to fetch over £300, its 'true' market value however is nearer the above.

This was the first title to bear the 2nd logo, the squaring of the firms name following the fashion at the time and moving away from the staid plain font previously used. This move followed the direction that the owners knew was critical for any future success, brand and brand recognition. In a viciously competitive marketplace as the video boom geared up into full swing the company invested heavily in marketing. Its likely that this was the point of entry of the embossed boxes, further promoting the brand.

Go certainly knew how to market their films. This gritty and exploitative war film from director Sergio Garrone, appeared on tape ahead of its equally contentious DPP companion-piece Cannibal Holocaust in January 1982. SS Experiment Camp was illustrated with graphic cover art, depicting a naked woman strung-up with ample swastikas on show. This particular release was uncensored, although its sleeve design was altered slightly to show the tortured woman wearing a strangely unfashionable G-string!

Garrone went on to make the even more exploitative Nazi shocker SS Camp 5: Women’s Hell, which appeared on tape throughout parts of Europe, but has unsurprisingly never been seen in the UK!

It’s amazing what a few years can do for a film – After causing such a stir back in the early 80’s, this outrageous trashy gem has finally reappeared in the UK, having undergone official classification in August 2005, following an astonishing 20 year ban! Marketed under its original title of ‘SS Experiment Love Camp’, the film is now available in high street shops, released by grey market outfit Blackhorse Entertainment.

Buyers beware: Some early Blackhorse prints were mistakenly released as Love Camp – an unremarkable film with Emmanuelle star Laura Gemser, which must have stunned collectors and pundits alike hoping to finally purchase Garrone’s film officially in the UK!

A New York University professor returns from a rescue mission to the Amazon rainforest with the footage shot by a lost team of documentarians who were making a film about the area's local cannibal tribes.

Cannibal Holocaust was on the DPP39 List of Video Nasties. Released in 2001 with 5 minutes 44 seconds cut to remove most animal cruelty and rape scenes. Re-released with 15 seconds cut to one animal cruelty scene in 2011.

Beware, this is probably one of the most pirated tapes out there. Due to its high desirability and reasonable price it has attracted the bootleggers abound over the years and many boots now circulate or sit in unknowing collectors collections.

One of GO's most left field piece of marketing accompanied this release. They had printed numerous bar mats and distributed to pub chains. Imagine that, granma and grandad enjoying a little sherry down the local with a cannibal chewwing on some intestines starring up at them, marvelous!

This was undeniably one of Go Video’s more daring releases. Featuring numerous scenes of cannibalism, rape and animal cruelty, Cannibal Holocaust was guaranteed to raise the eyebrows of even the strongest viewers, while Fleet Street officials prepared the way for its imminent ban, alongside many others. Despite the despicable animal cruelty this is a fabulous movie with a superb score. Its prominence in the pre cert world is well deserved and I would recommend a viewing to all.

Made with enormous style by Italian-born filmmaker Ruggero Deodato – The same director who would soon shoot permanent DPP fixture The House on the Edge of the Park. This was actually Deodato’s second Cannibal picture; his first was Ultimo Mondo Cannibale, which was shot in 1977 and was a sort of unofficial sequel to Umberto Lenzi’s surprisingly effective Deep River Savages where both pictures starred Ivan Rassimov and Me Me Lai.

Cannibal Holocaust is now available in high street shops throughout the UK, but not before our censors insisted on the removal of some 5m 44s of footage – largely to scenes of real animal cruelty and to eroticised sexual violence, in accordance with BBFC policy and guidelines.