Once again, titles in "Volume II" set include The Last Man on Earth, The Comedy of Terrors, Dr. Phibes Rises Again, Tomb of Ligeia, The Raven, Return of the Fly and the William Castle favorite The House on Haunted Hill.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Vincent Price Collection II Cover Art Revealed
Get a look at Scream Factory's cover art for the upcoming Vincent Price Collection Volume II, due out October 21st. Should look nice lined up next to Volume I.
Once again, titles in "Volume II" set include The Last Man on Earth, The Comedy of Terrors, Dr. Phibes Rises Again, Tomb of Ligeia, The Raven, Return of the Fly and the William Castle favorite The House on Haunted Hill.
Once again, titles in "Volume II" set include The Last Man on Earth, The Comedy of Terrors, Dr. Phibes Rises Again, Tomb of Ligeia, The Raven, Return of the Fly and the William Castle favorite The House on Haunted Hill.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Trailer Roundup - Life After Beth, Into The Storm, At The Devil's Door & The Midnight Game
Tons of new trailers have come out today so I've rounded up some of my favorites. Up first is Life After Beth, sort of a reverse My Boyfriend's Back starring Aubrey Plaza and the legendary John C. Reilly. Zombie comedy has been absolutely done to death at this point, but I have to admit I check most of them out and I have a good time with them more often than not, so I'm looking forward to this one. This one will be out August 15th.
Up next is the tale of a real son of a bitch of a storm called Into The Storm from the director of Final Destination 5, which opens in theaters August 8th.
No poster for this one, but here's a new trailer for At The Devil's Door, formerly known as Home but changed because there are a ton of movies already called Home. This one hits VOD August 8th, and you'll be able to purchase it early September.
Renee Olstead takes on spooky rocking chairs, an ice...zombie (?) and some kind of nude goat man in The Midnight Game, coming from Anchor Bay August 12th.
No poster for this one, but here's a new trailer for At The Devil's Door, formerly known as Home but changed because there are a ton of movies already called Home. This one hits VOD August 8th, and you'll be able to purchase it early September.
Renee Olstead takes on spooky rocking chairs, an ice...zombie (?) and some kind of nude goat man in The Midnight Game, coming from Anchor Bay August 12th.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Bleeding Skull Video's 'Cards of Death' Available Now
Bleeding Skull Video's first release, the ultra obscure 1986 film Cards of Death is now available exclusively on VHS over at Mondo Tees. I'm sure this is a very limited release, though I can't seem to find the actual quantity it's limited to, so those of you interested should snatch up a copy now.
Shadows stalk the night. Some belong to desperate men in hobo masks; others to switchblade-wielding new wave dominatrixes. But they’re all cast against the urine-soaked asphalt by the throbbing pulse of sex-colored neon and remorseless gunfire. Welcome to hatred, pain, suicide, misanthropy and inescapable hopelessness. Welcome to swastika cummerbunds, barbed wire strangulations and gambling-addicted priests impaled on wrought-iron fences. The apocalypse has a name. And it’s Cards Of Death.
Written and directed in 1986 by Hollywood veteran W.G. MacMillan (who appeared in the Dirty Harry sequel The Enforcer), this shot-on-video scuzz-sex-slice-and-dicer has long been described as the “holy grail of slasher movies,” mostly for its sheer rarity among VHS collectors. Though it was an American production, Cards Of Death was briefly released on VHS exclusively in Japan before disappearing completely, without even a listing on IMDB. The BLEEDING SKULL! VIDEO release of Cards Of Death marks the first release of the movie on home video in the United States.
Directed by W.G. MacMillan
90 minutes / 1986 / Color
Includes MINIMUM UNDERDRIVE #1, an exclusive ‘zine on Cards Of Death.
I haven't seen this one yet, but here is a review from Bleeding Skull posted several months ago. And one from A Slash Above. I'd post more review links but I honestly don't know that more than a couple dozen people even seen this thing before, it's that rare.
I'd love to see a future DVD release, though I doubt that will happen. I personally don't really collect VHS - sure I've got a few dozen tapes, which I guess counts as a collection, but I'm not really into dropping more than a few bucks for a tape because I'm so paranoid that my VCR is going to crap out halfway through a movie and ruin the tape. If that were to happen to one I paid more than a few dollars for I'd shit.
Shadows stalk the night. Some belong to desperate men in hobo masks; others to switchblade-wielding new wave dominatrixes. But they’re all cast against the urine-soaked asphalt by the throbbing pulse of sex-colored neon and remorseless gunfire. Welcome to hatred, pain, suicide, misanthropy and inescapable hopelessness. Welcome to swastika cummerbunds, barbed wire strangulations and gambling-addicted priests impaled on wrought-iron fences. The apocalypse has a name. And it’s Cards Of Death.
Written and directed in 1986 by Hollywood veteran W.G. MacMillan (who appeared in the Dirty Harry sequel The Enforcer), this shot-on-video scuzz-sex-slice-and-dicer has long been described as the “holy grail of slasher movies,” mostly for its sheer rarity among VHS collectors. Though it was an American production, Cards Of Death was briefly released on VHS exclusively in Japan before disappearing completely, without even a listing on IMDB. The BLEEDING SKULL! VIDEO release of Cards Of Death marks the first release of the movie on home video in the United States.
Directed by W.G. MacMillan
90 minutes / 1986 / Color
Includes MINIMUM UNDERDRIVE #1, an exclusive ‘zine on Cards Of Death.
I haven't seen this one yet, but here is a review from Bleeding Skull posted several months ago. And one from A Slash Above. I'd post more review links but I honestly don't know that more than a couple dozen people even seen this thing before, it's that rare.
I'd love to see a future DVD release, though I doubt that will happen. I personally don't really collect VHS - sure I've got a few dozen tapes, which I guess counts as a collection, but I'm not really into dropping more than a few bucks for a tape because I'm so paranoid that my VCR is going to crap out halfway through a movie and ruin the tape. If that were to happen to one I paid more than a few dollars for I'd shit.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Hear Some Tracks From Waxwork's Friday the 13th & Chopping Mall Scores
Waxwork Records is set to put out vinyl releases for Harry Manfredini's Friday the 13th and Chuck Cirino's Chopping Mall scores this summer, and they revealed the new cover art and some sample tracks over on Fangoria the other day. Read on below for more details and the sample tracks:
Friday the 13th features include liner notes from director Sean Cunningham and composer Harry Manfredini, a heavyweight tip-on-old-style gatefold jacket featuring full artwork by Jay Shaw, and a printed 12”x12” insert with artwork by Jacqui Oakley. Releases August 29th
Vinyl details include: Camp Blood vinyl: Woodland Green and Brown haze with Blood Splatter Crystal Lake vinyl: Deep Murky Green Crystal Lake Blood Filled vinyl (limited to 100 units)
Chopping Mall packaging details include 180 gram fluorescent pink vinyl housed in a heavyweight tip on jacket with film laminate gloss finish. A limited run of 500 neon yellow with neon green haze variants will be available via Waxwork Records. Full package artwork including a 12” x 12” inserted art print has been created by Australian artist duo We Buy Your Kids. Chopping Mall will be out a month earlier than Friday the 13th, on July 29th.
Friday the 13th features include liner notes from director Sean Cunningham and composer Harry Manfredini, a heavyweight tip-on-old-style gatefold jacket featuring full artwork by Jay Shaw, and a printed 12”x12” insert with artwork by Jacqui Oakley. Releases August 29th
Vinyl details include: Camp Blood vinyl: Woodland Green and Brown haze with Blood Splatter Crystal Lake vinyl: Deep Murky Green Crystal Lake Blood Filled vinyl (limited to 100 units)
Chopping Mall packaging details include 180 gram fluorescent pink vinyl housed in a heavyweight tip on jacket with film laminate gloss finish. A limited run of 500 neon yellow with neon green haze variants will be available via Waxwork Records. Full package artwork including a 12” x 12” inserted art print has been created by Australian artist duo We Buy Your Kids. Chopping Mall will be out a month earlier than Friday the 13th, on July 29th.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Scream Invites You To Motel Hell
Scream Factory has also announced the extras for their upcoming release of Motel Hell with this full press release. This one was also previously issued by Arrow Video, but this is the Blu-ray debut in the US.
A Twisted Horror Comedy from Celebrated British Filmmaker Kevin Connor
Finally Arrives on Blu-ray™!
MOTEL HELL
Starring Rory Calhoun, Nancy Parsons, Nina Axelrod, Paul Linke and Wolfman Jack
COLLECTOR’S EDITION BLU-RAY+DVD COMBO PACK
HITS HOME ENTERTAINMENT SHELVES ON AUGUST 12, 2014
Pre-Order This Highly Anticipated SCREAM FACTORY Home Entertainment Release Today!
People
come from far and wide to sample Farmer Vincent's distinctively
flavored dried, smoked sausages, but one might well ask why there are so
few people staying at the nearby kitschy Motel Hello. Also, have you
ever wondered about the secret ingredients that make
his meats taste so darn good? The ‘80s cult classic horror-comedy film
MOTEL HELL, directed by Kevin Connor (At The Earth's Core,
The House Where Evil Dwells) takes on a frighteningly funny look
into the different kinds of critters that make up Farmer Vincent's
fritters with plenty of surprises.
On
August 12, 2014, Shout! Factory is bringing MOTEL HELL Collector’s Edition Blu-ray+ DVD combo pack to home entertainment shelves in the U.S and Canada. Packed with
insightful
bonus content and all-new interviews, this definitive collector’s
edition also contains a collectible cover, featuring newly rendered
retro-style artwork, a reversible cover wrap with original theatrical
key art. A must-have for collectors and horror enthusiasts, MOTEL HELL Collector’s Edition Blu-ray+DVD combo packed is priced to own at $29.93 SRP.
***Avid fans and collectors please take note: those who order
MOTEL HELL Collector’s Edition from ScreamfactoryDVD.com will
receive the exclusive 18”x24” poster featuring the newly commissioned
artwork! These are only available while supplies last.***
Pre-order now at:
A film by Kevin Connor, this crazy chiller stars Rory Calhoun (Angel), Paul Linke (CHiPS), Nancy Parsons (Porky's), Nina Axelrod (Cobra),
and legendary DJ Wolfman Jack. While many of its contemporaries were literally trying to scare the wits out of people,
MOTEL HELL balanced horror with humor, making audiences cringe
and laugh at its lurid tale. A modest success upon its theatrical
release, video rentals and cable showings have kept it alive and
solidified its slasher status. Its creepy chainsaw battle
still excites today.
Farmer
Vincent Smith (Rory Calhoun) and his sister Ida (Nancy Parsons) run the
respectable Motel Hello where they also produce and sell popular meat
products.
But the wonderful flavor that makes up Vincent's locally legendary
smoked meats has a special ingredient. Their secret garden is filled
with "animals" that they ambush, capture, and raise buried in the earth.
But when the seemingly kindly couple, who gleefully
dispatch their victims with aplomb, take in and care for a young woman
(Nina Axelrod) who survived a motorcycle accident, she creates a rivalry
between Vincent and his unsuspecting, slow-witted sheriff brother (Paul
Linke) for her affection. Will the sibling
squabble unravel Vincent and Ida's undercover enterprise?
“MOTEL HELL”
Starring RORY CALHOUN, PAUL LINKE , NANCY PARSONS, NINA AXELROD and WOLFMAN JACK
Produced by STEVEN-CHARLES JAFFE and ROBERT JAFFE
Executive Producer HERB JAFFE
Written by ROBERT JAFFE and STEVEN-CHARLES JAFFE
Directed by KEVIN CONNOR
Music by LANCE RUBIN
MOTEL HELL Collector’s Edition Blu-ray+ DVD combo pack
Special Features:
- NEW Audio Commentary with director Kevin Connor, moderated by filmmaker Dave Parker
- NEW It Takes All Kinds: The Making of MOTEL HELL featuring interviews with director Kevin Connor, producers/writers Robert Jaffe and Steven Charles Jaffe and actor Marc Silver
- NEW Shooting Old School with cinematographer Thomas Del Ruth
- Another Head on the Chopping Block: an interview with actor Paul Linke
- From Glamour to Gore: An interview with actress Rosanne Katon
- Ida, Be Thy Name: A look back at MOTEL HELL’s frightful female protagonist Ida Smith
- Theatrical Trailer
- Photo Galleries
BLU-RAYtm: 1080p High-Definition Widescreen (1.85:1)/ DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo
DVD: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)/ /Dolby Digital Stereo
You Gonna Be Da Worm Face! Squirm Coming Soon From Scream
I think I mentioned this when the Arrow release came out, but I'm not much of a fan of this one. I am excited about this release though, because if they have the rights to Squirm, one would have to assume they will surely be able to release the Mystery Science Theater episode, which is one of my all-time favorite episodes.
The worms crawl in and out this October when we release the 1976 nature-gone-berserk classic SQUIRM to Blu-ray for the first time in U.S. and Canada!
No details on extras yet but this will be in our “Collector’s Edition” series and new artwork will be revealed soon. Expect exact street date and pre-order links to go up sometime next month.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Bleeding Skull! Launches Bleeding Skull! Video Label
Here's some rather exciting and interesting news I just came across over at Bleeding Skull:
"With the help of our friends at MONDO, the art boutique of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, we’ve launched BLEEDING SKULL! VIDEO. Specializing in ultra-obscure, no-budget horror and exploitation movies from the 1980s and early 1990s, BLEEDING SKULL! VIDEO is a VHS and digital streaming label that is dedicated to sharing unreleased (or barely released) movies with the world. Our inaugural title is Cards Of Death. Written and directed in 1986 by Hollywood veteran W.G. MacMillan (who appeared in the Dirty Harry sequel The Enforcer), this shot-on-video scuzz-sex-slice-and-dicer has long been described as the “holy grail of slasher movies,” mostly for its sheer rarity among VHS collectors. Though it was an American production, Cards Of Death was briefly released on VHS exclusively in Japan before disappearing completely, without even a listing on IMDB. The BLEEDING SKULL! VIDEO release of Cards Of Death marks the first release of the movie on home video in the United States. Cards Of Death will be available June 24, 2014 on VHS.
Over the past fifteen years, we’ve been obsessed with discovering, collecting, and reviewing the world’s rarest exploitation films. After discovering an unreleased 1980s horror movie by one of our favorite filmmakers in the trunk of a used car, we knew that something had to be done. With Mondo’s help, we’re devoted to preserving and sharing these discoveries on the format that they were originally meant to be seen.
Each BLEEDING SKULL VIDEO! VHS title is authentically packaged to represent its respective era, from classy big boxes to photocopied clamshell cases. Every release also includes an issue of MINIMUM UNDERDRIVE, an in-depth ‘zine that features interviews, rare photos, and artwork specific to each movie. We’ll be releasing approximately four titles a year for the rest of forever. All of our releases will be available online at: BLEEDINGSKULLVIDEO.COM and MONDOTEES.COM.
PREPARE FOR FUN! NEVER DIE!"
Bleeding Skull has been one of my favorite review sites for years now, so I'll definitely be supporting Bleeding Skull! Video when Cards of Death comes out next week.
"With the help of our friends at MONDO, the art boutique of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, we’ve launched BLEEDING SKULL! VIDEO. Specializing in ultra-obscure, no-budget horror and exploitation movies from the 1980s and early 1990s, BLEEDING SKULL! VIDEO is a VHS and digital streaming label that is dedicated to sharing unreleased (or barely released) movies with the world. Our inaugural title is Cards Of Death. Written and directed in 1986 by Hollywood veteran W.G. MacMillan (who appeared in the Dirty Harry sequel The Enforcer), this shot-on-video scuzz-sex-slice-and-dicer has long been described as the “holy grail of slasher movies,” mostly for its sheer rarity among VHS collectors. Though it was an American production, Cards Of Death was briefly released on VHS exclusively in Japan before disappearing completely, without even a listing on IMDB. The BLEEDING SKULL! VIDEO release of Cards Of Death marks the first release of the movie on home video in the United States. Cards Of Death will be available June 24, 2014 on VHS.
Over the past fifteen years, we’ve been obsessed with discovering, collecting, and reviewing the world’s rarest exploitation films. After discovering an unreleased 1980s horror movie by one of our favorite filmmakers in the trunk of a used car, we knew that something had to be done. With Mondo’s help, we’re devoted to preserving and sharing these discoveries on the format that they were originally meant to be seen.
Each BLEEDING SKULL VIDEO! VHS title is authentically packaged to represent its respective era, from classy big boxes to photocopied clamshell cases. Every release also includes an issue of MINIMUM UNDERDRIVE, an in-depth ‘zine that features interviews, rare photos, and artwork specific to each movie. We’ll be releasing approximately four titles a year for the rest of forever. All of our releases will be available online at: BLEEDINGSKULLVIDEO.COM and MONDOTEES.COM.
PREPARE FOR FUN! NEVER DIE!"
Bleeding Skull has been one of my favorite review sites for years now, so I'll definitely be supporting Bleeding Skull! Video when Cards of Death comes out next week.
Friday, June 13, 2014
Halloween Complete Collection(s) Cover Art
Scream has also just revealed the cover art from their upcoming September 23rd release of the complete Halloween collection. Below is the cover the for regular 10-disc edition and the limited 15 disc edition. No word on extras yet, but they should be revealed next month.
"Happy Friday the 13th! In celebration of this infamous date (and with all due respect to that other masked fellow associated with today), Anchor Bay Entertainment and us at Scream Factory proudly unveil the official art for the September 23rd release of the HALLOWEEN Complete Collection Blu-ray! Creative attached is from the 15-disc Deluxe Edition - that includes a rigid slipcase to house all the films, a bonus disc packed with extras and a collectible 40-page book – and the 10-Disc edition (films only but will still have selected extras).
Stay tuned in the next month for more details, including updates on the bonus features and photos taken from behind the scenes! Pre-order now at http://amzn.to/1prVqsX #michaeliscominghome"
"Happy Friday the 13th! In celebration of this infamous date (and with all due respect to that other masked fellow associated with today), Anchor Bay Entertainment and us at Scream Factory proudly unveil the official art for the September 23rd release of the HALLOWEEN Complete Collection Blu-ray! Creative attached is from the 15-disc Deluxe Edition - that includes a rigid slipcase to house all the films, a bonus disc packed with extras and a collectible 40-page book – and the 10-Disc edition (films only but will still have selected extras).
Stay tuned in the next month for more details, including updates on the bonus features and photos taken from behind the scenes! Pre-order now at http://amzn.to/1prVqsX #michaeliscominghome"
Vincent Price Collection Volume II Coming This Fall
Scream Factory has just announced a 2nd Vincent Price Blu-ray Collection will be coming out this Fall; featuring 7 more classic Price films. The first volume was one of the best releases of 2013, so I'm super excited for this new set. Read on below for the details:
From Facebook:
"Happy Friday the 13th everyone! We have a busy one today (Halloween Complete Collection box set art reveal at 10:31AM PDT, Night of the Demons Screening Live at 7PM PDT) but we also wanted to kick off the day right with a big title reveal. So here it is…
THE VINCENT PRICE COLLECTION II Blu-ray set is now no longer a rumor and will officially arrive in October! Sales were great on the first volume (thank you!) and we are thrilled to be able to bring more of the legendary star’s films to light in HD. Titles in the set include The Last Man on Earth, The Comedy of Terrors, Dr. Phibes Rises Again, Tomb of Ligeia, The Raven, Return of the Fly and…the William Castle favorite The House on Haunted Hill.
Exact street date, pre-order link and artwork will be show up sometime next month. Extras will be announced sometime later this Summer."
From Facebook:
"Happy Friday the 13th everyone! We have a busy one today (Halloween Complete Collection box set art reveal at 10:31AM PDT, Night of the Demons Screening Live at 7PM PDT) but we also wanted to kick off the day right with a big title reveal. So here it is…
THE VINCENT PRICE COLLECTION II Blu-ray set is now no longer a rumor and will officially arrive in October! Sales were great on the first volume (thank you!) and we are thrilled to be able to bring more of the legendary star’s films to light in HD. Titles in the set include The Last Man on Earth, The Comedy of Terrors, Dr. Phibes Rises Again, Tomb of Ligeia, The Raven, Return of the Fly and…the William Castle favorite The House on Haunted Hill.
Exact street date, pre-order link and artwork will be show up sometime next month. Extras will be announced sometime later this Summer."
Thursday, June 05, 2014
Details Announced For Scream Factory's Without Warning
Our 4-month "Summer of Fear" celebration continues by announcing today the final list of extras for one of our titles within it: The 1980 film WITHOUT WARNING--on Blu-ray & DVD for the first time. (In fact, this marks the first time the film has EVER been released to Home Entertainment in the U.S.!)
• Audio Commentary with Producer/Director Greydon Clark
• New Interviews with:
- Cinematographer Dean Cundey
- Co-Writer/Co-Producer Daniel Grodnik
- Special Make-Up Effects Creator Greg Cannom
- Actors Christopher S. Nelson and Tarah Nutter
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Still Gallery
You can pre-order the title now at http://www.shoutfactory.com/screamfactory or other fine online retailers. Street date is 8/5. #summeroffear
Vinegar Syndrome Offers Free 720p Download of Silent Night, Bloody Night
Vinegar Syndrome has just updated their Gratis section with a free 720p download of Sugar Cookies director Theodore Gershuny's 1972 film Silent Night, Blood Night. Head on over to this link to download the file. The file is pretty huge, nearly 4GBs, so it may take a while to download depending on your connection. My internet crapped out the first time (and, as of this sentence, the second time) I tried to download the file so I haven't had a chance to check the quality, but the few screenshots on the site look great, much better than I've ever seen the film look.
Years after the mysterious death of Wilfred Butler, the head of a mental asylum, his grandson decides to sell the old asylum building. Despite warnings from the townspeople, the sale proceeds. Soon, however, a serial killer escapes from a nearby institution and begins murdering people connected to the house. What do these new killings have in common with the acts of violence at the house in years past, and what really happened to Wilfred Butler…
Year of Production: 1972
Director: Theodore Gershuny
Actors: Mary Woronov, Patrick O’Neal, James Patterson…
85 minutes / Color / AR: 1.85:1
This 720p mp4 file is DRM-free and playable on most all computers, mobile devices, smart TVs and streaming media platforms such as Roku, Boxee, Chromecast and Apple TV. Download by clicking on the link above.
Years after the mysterious death of Wilfred Butler, the head of a mental asylum, his grandson decides to sell the old asylum building. Despite warnings from the townspeople, the sale proceeds. Soon, however, a serial killer escapes from a nearby institution and begins murdering people connected to the house. What do these new killings have in common with the acts of violence at the house in years past, and what really happened to Wilfred Butler…
Year of Production: 1972
Director: Theodore Gershuny
Actors: Mary Woronov, Patrick O’Neal, James Patterson…
85 minutes / Color / AR: 1.85:1
This 720p mp4 file is DRM-free and playable on most all computers, mobile devices, smart TVs and streaming media platforms such as Roku, Boxee, Chromecast and Apple TV. Download by clicking on the link above.
Tuesday, June 03, 2014
Musical Slasher Stage Fright Hits Blu-ray July 8th!
July 8th will see the Blu-ray release of Jerome Sable's musical slasher Stage Fright. Not to be confused with Michele Saovi's absolutely insane 1987 slasher debut (which I read is supposed to be out this year at some point as well).
I kind of hate most movies that can be described as musicals, because I really don't like the kind of music generally associated with musicals, but I'm interested in this one and I'll tell you why. Meat Loaf. I'm not much of a fan of Mr. Loaf's music, but I do really like Meat as an actor; Roadie, Rocky Horror, Wayne's World, Fight Club, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, all highly entertaining movies, made all the more highly entertaining-er with an appearance by Meat Loaf.
STAGE FRIGHT is about a starry-eyed teenager Camilla Swanson who aspires to follow in the footsteps of her Broadway diva mother. Instead she's stuck working in the kitchen of a snobby performing arts camp. Determined to change her destiny, she sneaks in to audition for the summer showcase and lands a lead role in the play, but just as rehearsals begin, blood starts to spill, and Camilla soon finds herself terrified by the horror of musical theater.
STAGE FRIGHT stars Allie MacDonald, Douglas Smith, Brandon Uranowitz, Kent Nolan, Melanie Leishman, Minnie Driver, and Meat Loaf.
Bonus Features:
Audio Commentary
The Making Of Stage Fright
Outtakes
Deleted Scenes
Interviews: Writer/Director Jerome Sable
Co-Composer Eli Batalion
AXS TV: A Look at Stage Fright
“The Legend Of Beaver Dam”
Original Trailer
I kind of hate most movies that can be described as musicals, because I really don't like the kind of music generally associated with musicals, but I'm interested in this one and I'll tell you why. Meat Loaf. I'm not much of a fan of Mr. Loaf's music, but I do really like Meat as an actor; Roadie, Rocky Horror, Wayne's World, Fight Club, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, all highly entertaining movies, made all the more highly entertaining-er with an appearance by Meat Loaf.
STAGE FRIGHT is about a starry-eyed teenager Camilla Swanson who aspires to follow in the footsteps of her Broadway diva mother. Instead she's stuck working in the kitchen of a snobby performing arts camp. Determined to change her destiny, she sneaks in to audition for the summer showcase and lands a lead role in the play, but just as rehearsals begin, blood starts to spill, and Camilla soon finds herself terrified by the horror of musical theater.
STAGE FRIGHT stars Allie MacDonald, Douglas Smith, Brandon Uranowitz, Kent Nolan, Melanie Leishman, Minnie Driver, and Meat Loaf.
Bonus Features:
Audio Commentary
The Making Of Stage Fright
Outtakes
Deleted Scenes
Interviews: Writer/Director Jerome Sable
Co-Composer Eli Batalion
AXS TV: A Look at Stage Fright
“The Legend Of Beaver Dam”
Original Trailer
Hammer's The Quiet Ones On Blu-ray August 19th
Hammer's latest The Quiet Ones kind of came and went it seems, but luckily those of you, like me, who missed out on this one will be able to check it out on Digital HD August 5th, and it'll be available to purchase on Blu-ray and DVD August 19th. Take a look at the unfortunately uninspired cover below.
When a crazed university professor (Harris) and his team of students set out to cure a disturbed patient, the unthinkable happens. Trusting in their leader and his motives, Brian (Claflin) and his fellow students find themselves far from help...and all too close to a sinister force they never suspected.
Blu-ray special features include:
· "Welcome to the Experiment: Making The Quiet Ones" Documentary
· "Manifesting Evil: Visual Effects" Featurette
· Audio Commentary with Director John Pogue & Producer Tobin Armbrust
· Deleted Scenes
· Gag Reel
I hate to be one of those guys who bitches about a movie cover, but really, why not use the poster below? It's beautiful and classy, the cover they've chosen looks like any number of low rent turds you find 20 pages deep while browsing Netflix's horror selection, the kind you skip past without even reading the title.
When a crazed university professor (Harris) and his team of students set out to cure a disturbed patient, the unthinkable happens. Trusting in their leader and his motives, Brian (Claflin) and his fellow students find themselves far from help...and all too close to a sinister force they never suspected.
Blu-ray special features include:
· "Welcome to the Experiment: Making The Quiet Ones" Documentary
· "Manifesting Evil: Visual Effects" Featurette
· Audio Commentary with Director John Pogue & Producer Tobin Armbrust
· Deleted Scenes
· Gag Reel
I hate to be one of those guys who bitches about a movie cover, but really, why not use the poster below? It's beautiful and classy, the cover they've chosen looks like any number of low rent turds you find 20 pages deep while browsing Netflix's horror selection, the kind you skip past without even reading the title.
Porn Actress Homicide & Flesheating Mattresses - New This Week 6.3
Vinegar Syndrome's long-awaited Sugar Cookies blu-ray is finally out today. Those of you non-Troma fans out there, don't let Lloyd Kaufman's involvement scare you off, this is damn good stuff. It's a great, tragic story with some gorgeous cinematography and fine performances from Woronov and Lowry. Vinegar Syndrome has done a remarkable job on the 4K transfer on this one - those of you who've seen the old Troma disc will be pretty stunned when you pop this blu-ray disc in. With beautiful cover art, a great transfer and some very entertaining interviews, this is one of the best VS releases of the year.
Lynn Lowry (Shivers, The Crazies, Score) and Mary Woronov (Death Race 2000, Eating Raoul) star in one of the most unique psychological thrillers of the 70s, Theodore Gershuny’s SUGAR COOKIES.
After the mysterious death of erotic film actress Alta (Lynn Lowry) while in the company of sleazy sex-film producer Max (George Shannon), her manipulative agent Camilla (Mary Woronov) begins searching for a ‘perfect replacement.’ After discovering a young, aspiring actress, Julie (also Lynn Lowry), Camilla and Max slowly groom her into a mirror image of Alta, but as Julie begins to become more aware of the sinister motives of her new caretakers, she also starts fearing for her own life.
Written and produced by Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger), SUGAR COOKIES is a blisteringly erotic Hitchcockian thriller from New York’s outrageous underground film scene. Featuring Andy Warhol regular Ondine and Monique van Vooren (Flesh For Frankenstein), as well as an early appearance from sexploitation superstar Jennifer Welles, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present this forgotten gem of early 70’s exploitation cinema newly restored in 4K from its original camera negative and on blu-ray for the very first time.
Director: Theodore Gershuny
91 minutes / 1971 / Color / 1.85:1
Features Include:
+ Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack
+ New 4K Restoration from the 35mm Camera Negative + New video interview with Writer & Producer, Lloyd Kaufman
+ New video interview with Star Lynn Lowry
+ Interview with Star Mary Woronov + Original Theatrical Trailers
DiabolikDVD
Amazon
Scream Factory's "Summer of Fear" continues with their release of Antonia Bird's wonderfully dark horror comedy Ravenous. This is a great movie that I highly recommend if you haven't seen it before. Sadly, the transfer Scream was given for this release is pretty lacking, so don't expect the usual high quality A/V standards on this release, but it's still such an entertaining film I say it's still worth picking up, though I might recommend waiting for a sale, or coupon for this one.
Amazon
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats, one of comedian Patton Oswalt's favorite movies is out today on Blu-ray for the first time with a brand new HD transfer from Cult Epics.
Prepare yourselves... The strangest bedtime story ever told! Cult Epics brings you Death Bed, George Barry's uniquely weird journey through a world of wind demons, carnivorous furnishings and the spirit of Aubrey Beardsley!
At the edge of a grand estate, near a crumbling old mansion lies a strange stone building with just a single room. In the room there lies a bed. Born of demonic power, the bed seeks the flesh, blood and life essence of unwary travelers... Three pretty girls on vacation, searching for a place to spend the night. Instead, they tumble into nightmares and the cruel insatiable hunger of the Bed! Death Bed is one-of-a kind experience: comic, horrific and dreamlike, that truly has to be seen to be believed. Discover this neglected marvel of American horror for yourself!
Special Features:
In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Their drones are winning American wars around the globe and now they want to bring this technology to the home front. Alex Murphy (Kinnaman) is a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit. After he is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp utilizes their remarkable science of robotics to save Alex's life. He returns to the streets of his beloved city with amazing new abilities, but with issues a regular man has never had to face before.
Special Features:
And finally, Impulse Pictures has another pair of Nikkatsu films out there for us:
Reiko is a high class girl employed by a large corporation. She'll do anything necessary to help her employer land new business. Secretly bedding rival company executives on her own time, Reiko's world turns upside down when a former lover comes back to her for affection. The problem is he's married! With yet another shy employee vying for her attention, Reiko gets caught in a triple tryst that could change her future forever. Office Love: Behind Closed Doors is a beautifully photographed film.
Special Features:
It's coming up to competition time for the office girls of the Kara Cosmetics Company. Kei (Junko Asahina) and her co-workers are preparing their amateur rhythmic gymnastics team for an upcoming competition. In order to assist the ladies, Aoki (Funasaku Sasairi) is brought in as their new coach. As the team wonders about the coach's ability to perform both on and off the court, Kei's relationship with him is revealed. Long ago, Aoki slept with Kei before a competition and she lost. Now, he's worried it will happen again! Can the coach overcome his issues and help Kei win this time?
Special Features:
Lynn Lowry (Shivers, The Crazies, Score) and Mary Woronov (Death Race 2000, Eating Raoul) star in one of the most unique psychological thrillers of the 70s, Theodore Gershuny’s SUGAR COOKIES.
After the mysterious death of erotic film actress Alta (Lynn Lowry) while in the company of sleazy sex-film producer Max (George Shannon), her manipulative agent Camilla (Mary Woronov) begins searching for a ‘perfect replacement.’ After discovering a young, aspiring actress, Julie (also Lynn Lowry), Camilla and Max slowly groom her into a mirror image of Alta, but as Julie begins to become more aware of the sinister motives of her new caretakers, she also starts fearing for her own life.
Written and produced by Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger), SUGAR COOKIES is a blisteringly erotic Hitchcockian thriller from New York’s outrageous underground film scene. Featuring Andy Warhol regular Ondine and Monique van Vooren (Flesh For Frankenstein), as well as an early appearance from sexploitation superstar Jennifer Welles, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present this forgotten gem of early 70’s exploitation cinema newly restored in 4K from its original camera negative and on blu-ray for the very first time.
Director: Theodore Gershuny
91 minutes / 1971 / Color / 1.85:1
Features Include:
+ Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack
+ New 4K Restoration from the 35mm Camera Negative + New video interview with Writer & Producer, Lloyd Kaufman
+ New video interview with Star Lynn Lowry
+ Interview with Star Mary Woronov + Original Theatrical Trailers
DiabolikDVD
Amazon
Scream Factory's "Summer of Fear" continues with their release of Antonia Bird's wonderfully dark horror comedy Ravenous. This is a great movie that I highly recommend if you haven't seen it before. Sadly, the transfer Scream was given for this release is pretty lacking, so don't expect the usual high quality A/V standards on this release, but it's still such an entertaining film I say it's still worth picking up, though I might recommend waiting for a sale, or coupon for this one.
It’s a recipe for nonstop action and excitement when the
inhabitants of an isolated military outpost go up against a marauding
band of cannibals in a deadly struggle for survival! Ever watchful of
the enemies who might literally tear them apart, the uneasy alliance of
soldiers must fight brutal elements of the Sierra Nevada wilderness: as
well as their own murderous instincts to stay alive. Directed by Antonia
Bird (Priest), this white-knuckle thriller stars Guy Pearce (Iron Man 3, Prometheus), Robert Carlyle (Once Upon A Time) and David Arquette (Scream 4).
• Commentary With Director Antonia Bird And Composer Damon Albarn
• Commentary With Screenwriter Ted Griffin And Actor Jeffrey Jones
• Commentary With Actor Robert Carlyle
• Deleted Scenes With Commentary By Antonia Bird
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spots
• Two Still Galleries – Costume Design And Production Design
• Commentary With Screenwriter Ted Griffin And Actor Jeffrey Jones
• Commentary With Actor Robert Carlyle
• Deleted Scenes With Commentary By Antonia Bird
• Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spots
• Two Still Galleries – Costume Design And Production Design
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats, one of comedian Patton Oswalt's favorite movies is out today on Blu-ray for the first time with a brand new HD transfer from Cult Epics.
Prepare yourselves... The strangest bedtime story ever told! Cult Epics brings you Death Bed, George Barry's uniquely weird journey through a world of wind demons, carnivorous furnishings and the spirit of Aubrey Beardsley!
At the edge of a grand estate, near a crumbling old mansion lies a strange stone building with just a single room. In the room there lies a bed. Born of demonic power, the bed seeks the flesh, blood and life essence of unwary travelers... Three pretty girls on vacation, searching for a place to spend the night. Instead, they tumble into nightmares and the cruel insatiable hunger of the Bed! Death Bed is one-of-a kind experience: comic, horrific and dreamlike, that truly has to be seen to be believed. Discover this neglected marvel of American horror for yourself!
Special Features:
- New HD Transfer
- Introduction By Stephen Thrower, Author Of Nightmare USA (2013)
- Introduction By George Barry (2003)
- Audio Commentary By George Barry And Stephen Thrower
- Nightmare USA - A Conversation Between Stephen Thrower And George Barry On Horror Films Of The 1970 s And 1980 s
- Behind-The-Scenes Of Death Bed In Detroit (2013)
- Original Death Bed Credit Music Track (1977)
In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Their drones are winning American wars around the globe and now they want to bring this technology to the home front. Alex Murphy (Kinnaman) is a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit. After he is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp utilizes their remarkable science of robotics to save Alex's life. He returns to the streets of his beloved city with amazing new abilities, but with issues a regular man has never had to face before.
Special Features:
- Deleted Scenes
- Omnicorp Product Announcement
- RoboCop: Engineered for the 21st Century
- The Illusion of Free Will: A New Vision
- To Serve and Protect: RoboCop's Weapons
- The RoboCop Suit: Form and Function
- Theatrical Trailer 1
- Theatrical Trailer 2
And finally, Impulse Pictures has another pair of Nikkatsu films out there for us:
Reiko is a high class girl employed by a large corporation. She'll do anything necessary to help her employer land new business. Secretly bedding rival company executives on her own time, Reiko's world turns upside down when a former lover comes back to her for affection. The problem is he's married! With yet another shy employee vying for her attention, Reiko gets caught in a triple tryst that could change her future forever. Office Love: Behind Closed Doors is a beautifully photographed film.
Special Features:
- Original Trailer
- Liner Notes from Film Scholar Jasper Sharp
It's coming up to competition time for the office girls of the Kara Cosmetics Company. Kei (Junko Asahina) and her co-workers are preparing their amateur rhythmic gymnastics team for an upcoming competition. In order to assist the ladies, Aoki (Funasaku Sasairi) is brought in as their new coach. As the team wonders about the coach's ability to perform both on and off the court, Kei's relationship with him is revealed. Long ago, Aoki slept with Kei before a competition and she lost. Now, he's worried it will happen again! Can the coach overcome his issues and help Kei win this time?
Special Features:
- Original Trailer
- Liner Notes from Film Scholar Jasper Sharp
Monday, June 02, 2014
Scream Factory's Summer of Fear Six Pack Sale June 2-29
In addition to putting out a ton of great titles with their "Summer of Fear" lineup, Scream Factory also has a few very cool things in store for fans including some webcast film screenings, and several "Six Pack Sales" throughout the month of June. I'll let the full email do the talking here:
SCREAM FACTORY™ is HEATING UP!
The
home entertainment horror brand celebrates its “Summer of Fear” release
slate with a killer sale and online events featuring exclusive
interviews with Director
JOHN CARPENTER and more talent.
Crocodiles, rats, werewolves, cannibals and more terrors invade
SCREAM FACTORY’s “Summer of Fear” DVD & Blu-ray line-up this
season and the brand is celebrating their arrivals with a promotion this
month that fans will die for!
The party began in May with the releases of
Final Exam, Evilspeak, Nosferatu the Vampyre, The House in the Alley and
Sleepaway Camp (Collector’s Edition) but the fun was just beginning…
Eleven more terrifying films are coming this Summer including Ravenous
(6/3), The Monkey’s Paw (6/17), The Final Terror (7/1),
Lake Placid (Collector’s Edition) (7/8), Deadly Eyes (7/15),
Ginger Snaps (7/22), The Phantom of the Paradise (Collector’s Edition) (8/5),
Without Warning (8/5), Motel Hell (Collector’s Edition) (8/12),
Leviathan (8/19) and The Legend of Hell House
(8/26).
Scream Factory is
unleashing two promotional stunts to further excite and engage its base
about their slate. Details are as follows:
THE SUMMER OF FEAR “DRIVE-IN” THEATER EXPERENCE: (June 6, 13, 20)
·
For three Fridays in June, viewers will be treated to a special live online screening of select films at
www.summeroffear.com and Scream Factory’s official YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/
·
Viewers will be able to interact with Scream Factory and fans during the broadcast. On the
www.summeroffear.com site, the audience can socialize using #summeroffear on Twitter. On YouTube, they can post their comment on the player page.
·
The viewing experience recreates the retro
drive-in theater feel (i.e. coming attractions, vintage refreshment ads
and so forth) and the webcast will include
never-before-seen EXCLUSIVE interstitials from talent associated with the films covering a variety of topics pertaining to the film.
·
The Webcast Schedule:
o
Friday, June 6th (7PM PST): Assault on Precinct 13 presented by Director
John Carpenter
o
Friday, June 13th (7PM PST): Night of the Demons presented by Director
Kevin Tenney and actress Amelia Kinkade
o
Friday June 20th (7PM PST): Witchboard
presented by Director Kevin Tenney.
THE SUMMER OF FEAR “SIX PACK” SALE: (June 2-29)
·
Throughout the month, weekly deals on six selected Scream Factory releases
will be offered, with some films seeing their lowest price points ever.
·
EXCLUSIVE custom-made Scream Factory-branded drink coasters will be offered with the purchase of sale items only while supplies last.
·
The sale items will be communicated to fans
on Facebook and Twitter and they will be directed to the following
website page within the Shout Factory e-commerce site to place their
order:
www.summeroffear.com
For the latest updates on the “Summer of Fear,” fans are encouraged to visit the
Scream Factory main website (www.screamfactorydvd.com), follow Scream Factory on
Facebook (www.facebook.com/Sunday, June 01, 2014
Vinegar Syndrome's Limited Runaway Nightmare Blu-ray - On Sale Now
Just a reminder that Vinegar Syndrome's limited edition Blu-ray of Runaway Nightmare is available for preorder, and according to the Facebook page they've already sold about 2/3 of the copies, so if you want this one jump on it now.
Our second in a series of limited-edition Blu-ray combos, this hand-numbered release is limited to just 1,000 units. This release will be exclusively available at DiabolikDVD.com, here on our website and at select conventions until they are sold out. We’ll be at Cinema Wasteland, Rock and Shock and a few others TBD. Note: if you miss out on this limited Blu-ray, RUNAWAY NIGHTMARE will always be available as a regular edition DVD.
After discovering a woman buried alive, two Death Valley worm farmers are kidnapped by an all-female cult of gun runners who, after making the men into their sex slaves, force them to assist in a plan to steal a suitcase full of platinum from the mafia. Combining black comedy with elements of horror, action, thriller, and surrealist cinema, director/writer/producer/editor/star Mike Cartel’s (Pets, Bitter Heritage) RUNAWAY NIGHTMARE stands as one of the most fiercely unique works of outsider/cult cinema to emerge from the 1970s and 80s. Also featuring a co-starring performance from Georgia Durante, author of The Company She Keeps and crewed by Rowdy Harrington (director of Road House) and Daryn Okada (cinematographer of Mean Girls).
Director: Mike Cartel
94 minutes / 1982 / Color / 1.85:1
Features Include:
+ Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack | Region Free | 16:9 Anamorphic | DTS-HD Mono
+ Scanned and Restored in 4k from 35mm original negatives
+ Commentary track with director Mike Cartel and co-star Mari Cartel
+ Alternate VHS scenes
Order direct from VS, or you can also get it from Diabolik.
Our second in a series of limited-edition Blu-ray combos, this hand-numbered release is limited to just 1,000 units. This release will be exclusively available at DiabolikDVD.com, here on our website and at select conventions until they are sold out. We’ll be at Cinema Wasteland, Rock and Shock and a few others TBD. Note: if you miss out on this limited Blu-ray, RUNAWAY NIGHTMARE will always be available as a regular edition DVD.
After discovering a woman buried alive, two Death Valley worm farmers are kidnapped by an all-female cult of gun runners who, after making the men into their sex slaves, force them to assist in a plan to steal a suitcase full of platinum from the mafia. Combining black comedy with elements of horror, action, thriller, and surrealist cinema, director/writer/producer/editor/star Mike Cartel’s (Pets, Bitter Heritage) RUNAWAY NIGHTMARE stands as one of the most fiercely unique works of outsider/cult cinema to emerge from the 1970s and 80s. Also featuring a co-starring performance from Georgia Durante, author of The Company She Keeps and crewed by Rowdy Harrington (director of Road House) and Daryn Okada (cinematographer of Mean Girls).
Director: Mike Cartel
94 minutes / 1982 / Color / 1.85:1
Features Include:
+ Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack | Region Free | 16:9 Anamorphic | DTS-HD Mono
+ Scanned and Restored in 4k from 35mm original negatives
+ Commentary track with director Mike Cartel and co-star Mari Cartel
+ Alternate VHS scenes
Order direct from VS, or you can also get it from Diabolik.