Take An Easy Ride Blu-ray Arrives September 22 from Screenbound Pictures

Take An Easy Ride (1976), directed by Kenneth F. Rowles, arrives on Blu-ray from British label Screenbound Pictures on September 22. This cult sexploitation film stars Derek Slater, Gennie Nevinson, Ina Skriver, Kenneth F. Rowles, and Margaret Heald.

The film, originally positioned as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hitchhiking for young women, has gained recognition as one of Britain's notable sexploitation titles of the era. The Blu-ray release includes several special features that deepen the insight into the film and its director’s work.

Bonus material features the 30-minute TV pilot Go Girl (1972), an unbroadcast pilot from Rowles’s proposed series, as well as documentaries such as No Easy Rides focusing on Ken Rowles' filmmaking career. Interviews include Go Françoise!, featuring Françoise Pascal, and Hitching a Ride with Ken Rowles. An audio commentary by Rowles and author Simon Sheridan of Keeping the British End Up is also included.

The disc offers optional subtitles in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Importantly, this release is region-free, making it accessible to collectors worldwide.

Release Contents:

• Go Girl: 1972 TV pilot for Ken Rowles' unbroadcast series.
• No Easy Rides: Documentary about Ken Rowles’ career in filmmaking.
• Go Françoise!: Interview with Françoise Pascal.
• Hitching a Ride with Ken Rowles: Additional featurette.
• Audio commentary by Ken Rowles and Simon Sheridan.

Release Date: September 22, 2025