When a former model is brutally murdered, her wealthy husband is arrested for the slaying, and the ensuing trial uncovers a series of lurid secrets.

THE NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE WITH OVER 6 HOURS OF NEW SPECIAL FEATURES

From writer/director Murray Markowitz comes the shocking drama inspired by one of Canada's most infamous homicides: When a former model (Elke Sommer of BARON BLOOD) is brutally murdered, her wealthy husband (Donald Pilon of THE UNCANNY) is arrested for the slaying. But the trial that follows will uncover a lurid saga of illicit lovers, escaped serial killers, a scorching performance by Sommer, and enough graphic mayhem to merit its condemnation as a Video Nasty. Chuck Shamata (THE HOUSE BY THE LAKE), Cindy Girling (MEATBALLS) and five-time Canadian heavyweight champion George Chuvalo co-star in this 1978 Canuxploitation rarity - also known as LEFT FOR DEAD and DROP DEAD, DEAREST - featuring the first score by three-time Oscar® winner Howard Shore (THE LORD OF THE RINGS), now scanned in 2K from the National Archive's only known 35mm print.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Disc 1: I MISS YOU, HUGS AND KISSES

Audio Commentary With Filmmaker And Historian Stephen Broomer

Directing I MISS YOU, HUGS AND KISSES - Interview With Murray Markowitz

The True Nature Of Donald Pilon - Interview With Actor Donald Pilon

Crimes Of Dispassion - Film Programmer Eric Peretti On The Demeter Case And I MISS YOU, HUGS AND KISSES

Trailer

Disc 2: RECOMMENDATION FOR MERCY

Audio Commentary With Filmmaker And Historian Stephen Broomer

Alternate Commentary With Film Writer Kier-La Janisse In Conversation With Director Murray Markowitz

Tainted Love - Interview With Actress Michele Fansett

Original Canadian Release Ending

Media

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Bonus Materials

• Audio Commentary For I MISS YOU, HUGS AND KISSES With Filmmaker And Historian Stephen Broomer
• Directing I MISS YOU, HUGS AND KISSES - Interview With Murray Markowitz
• The True Nature Of Donald Pilon - Interview With Actor Donald Pilon
• Crimes Of Dispassion - Film Programmer Eric Peretti On The Demeter Case And I MISS YOU, HUGS AND KISSES
• I MISS YOU, HUGS AND KISSES Trailer
• Audio Commentary For RECOMMENDATION FOR MERCY With Filmmaker And Historian Stephen Broomer
• Alternate Commentary For RECOMMENDATION FOR MERCY With Film Writer Kier-La Janisse In Conversation With Director Murray Markowitz
• Tainted Love - Interview With Actress Michele Fansett
• RECOMMENDATION FOR MERCY Original Canadian Release Ending

 

Cast & Crew

Actors:

•       Elke Sommer as Magdalene Kruschen
•       Donald Pilon as Charles Kruschen
•       Chuck Shamata as Gershen Isen
•       George Touliatos as Tibor Zanopek
•       Cindy Girling as Pauline Corte
•       George Chuvalo as George Weiller
•       Cec Linder as Chief Parker
•       Richard M. Davidson as Barrington
•       Miguel Fernandes as John MacGregor
•       Michelle Fansett as Johanna Luger
•       Corinna Carlson as Angela Kruschen
•       Linda Sorensen as Cynthia
•       Susan Hogan as Secretary
•       Larry Solway as Newscaster
•       Ned Conlon as Judge
•       Henry Cohen as Court Clerk
•       Bill Walker as Mayor
•       Lawrence Elion as Alliston
•       Barry Bellchamp as Judge Foreman
•       James Morris as Man in Office
•       James Millington as Police Sergeant
•       David Hovan as Reporter
•       Don Ferguson as Journalist
•       Kim Bailey as Cynthia's Daughter

Director: Murray Markowitz

Producer: Murray Markowitz

Producer: Charles Z. Markowitz

Producers: Murray Markowitz

Producers: Charles Z. Markowitz

Additional Details

Label: Severin Films

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Run Time: 87 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 02/28/23

UPC: 760137118541