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Santo vs. the Terror Riders AKA Santo contra los jinetes del terror AKA Santo vs. the Riders of Terror AKA Los leprosos y el sexo AKA Lepers and Sex (Blu-ray) (1970)
After a group of violent lepers break out of a sanitarium and commit crimes, the town's residents demand the sheriff take action.Director: René Cardona
Year of Copyright: 1970
Year of Production: 1970
OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL-
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Extras:* The Film: "Santo vs. the Riders of Terror" (78:50)
* The Film: "Lepers and Sex" (84:30)
Audio commentary on "Lepers and Sex" with film historian David Wilt (2024)
"The New Sheriff in Town: Armando Silvestre on His Early Career and Relationship with the Calderón Family" 2024 interview (12:14)
"Western a la Mexicana: The Killer Film on Santo vs. the Riders of Terror and Lepers and Sex" 2024 interview (11:42)
"Cardona Bonanza: Armando Hernandez on René Cardona and the Cardona Filmmaking Dynasty" 2024 interview (8:13)
French Titles (1:43)
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:03)
Santo vs. the Riders of Terror Image Gallery: Original Promotional Material (56 images) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Spanish LPCM 1.0 (48kHz, 16-bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:843501040409
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Notes:Limited edition of 4,000 individually numbered units for the USA.
Comes with an 80-page liner notes book with a new essay by Colin Gunckel, archival essays by Doyle Greene, Olivia Cosentino and Brian Price, archival interviews with El Santo and Viviana García Besné and full film credits.
Taken from a 2022 4K restoration of the original camera negative, master positive and track.
Both versions of the film are preceded by restoration credits and start at 0:28. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
Santo in the Wax Museum (Alfonso Corona Blake, Manuel San Fernando, 1963; 91:56)
Non-optional Introduction by film historian Dr. David Wilt (5:21)
Santo in the Treasure of Dracula (René Cardona, 1969; 76:10)
Non-optional introduction by film historian Dr. David Wilt (8:17)
Interview with filmmaker with René Cardona III (18:13)
DISC TWO
*The Film
Non-optional Introduction by film historian Dr. David Wilt (3:05)
Santo in the Vengeance of the Mummy (René Cardona, 1971; 90:57)
Non-optional Introduction by film historian Dr. David Wilt (forced) (3:09)
"The History of Santo" 2022 interview with film historian Dr. David Wilt (35:31)
DISC THREE
Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter (Miguel M. Delgado, 1972; 83:15)
Non-optional Introduction by film historian Dr. David Wilt (3:17)
Santo and Blue Demon vs. Dracula and the Wolf Man (Miguel M. Delgado, 1973; 93:56)
Non-optional Introduction by film historian Dr. David Wilt (4:16)
Santo Poster & Photo Gallery (4:29)
DISC FOUR
Santo & Blue Demon Vs Dr. Frankenstein (Miguel M. Delgado, 1974; 92:31)
Non-optional Introduction by film historian Dr. David Wilt (3:35)
Santo and Mantequilla Napoles in the Revenge of La Llorona (Miguel M. Delgado, 1974; 88:25)
Non-optional introduction by film historian Dr. David Wilt (3:26) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The English dub is newly-created.
Burned-on-demand BD-R.
Comes with an 8-page booklet. -
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Extras:* The Film: "Santo vs. the Riders of Terror" (78:50)
* The Film: "Lepers and Sex" (84:30)
Audio commentary on "Lepers and Sex" with film historian David Wilt (2024)
"The New Sheriff in Town: Armando Silvestre on His Early Career and Relationship with the Calderón Family" 2024 interview (12:14)
"Western a la Mexicana: The Killer Film on Santo vs. the Riders of Terror and Lepers and Sex" 2024 interview (11:42)
"Cardona Bonanza: Armando Hernandez on René Cardona and the Cardona Filmmaking Dynasty" 2024 interview (8:13)
French Titles (1:43)
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:03)
Santo vs. the Riders of Terror Image Gallery: Original Promotional Material (56 images) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Spanish LPCM 1.0 (48kHz, 16-bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:5060697922509
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Notes:Limited edition of 4000 individually numbered units for the UK.
Comes with an 80-page liner notes book with a new essay by Colin Gunckel, archival essays by Doyle Greene, Olivia Cosentino and Brian Price, archival interviews with El Santo and Viviana García Besné and full film credits.
Taken from a 2022 4K restoration of the original camera negative, master positive and track.
Both versions of the film are preceded by restoration credits and start at 0:28. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL
The Powerhouse releases are proper, pressed discs and have substantial extras.
Do note that the VCI has additional films, some unique extras but is a burn on demand BD-R.
This film exists in two version:
(1.) The original release under the "Santo vs. the Riders of Terror" title (78 minutes).
(2.) The reworked sexy version under the "Lepers and Sex" title (84 minutes). -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition America- Powerhouse Films - No cuts - Contains both the original "Santo vs. the Riders of Terror" version (77:50) and the reworked sexy "Lepers and Sex" version (84:30)
- Blu-ray ALL Santo: El Enmascarado De Plata America- VCI - No cuts (77:00)
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition United Kingdom- Powerhouse Films - No cuts - Contains both the original "Santo vs. the Riders of Terror" version (77:50) and the reworked sexy "Lepers and Sex" version (84:30)
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 23/03/22
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 04/04/24UPDATE LOG:
23/03/22: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
18/03/24: Note on versions, added the Powerhouse Films' releases.
24/03/24: Added Beaver link.
04/04/24: Typo.
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