Thursday, August 31, 2017

Available now on Blu-ray: Scream Factory's latest triple threat of THE MANSTER, TIMEBOMB, & VICIOUS LIPS!


SCREAM FACTORY'S ADDS "THE MANSTER," "TIMEBOMB," & "VICIOUS LIPS" TO ITS MIGHTY CATALOG! GET THEM ALL ON BLU-RAY TODAY!

While I have become a fan of Arrow Video and Umbrella Entertainment, my heart will always belong with Scream Factory! And their latest trio of cinematic oddities is just three more reasons why I love them!

THE MANSTER (1959)

Synopsis: "Before you startled eyes, a man will change into a monster!" An American reporter in Japan becomes the unwitting guinea pig in the experiments of a research scientist in this tale of ambition gone berserk.

Larry Stanford assigned to a story on evolutionary theorist Dr. Suzuki visits his secluded laboratory high in the mountains for Japan. Unwittingly injected with an experimental drug, Stanford becomes increasingly bitter and irritable towards his boss and his wife. Then one day, the appearance of a third eye on his shoulder hurls the reporter into a state of terror. The eye soon develops into a second head setting in motion a rampage of mayhem, madness and murder.

THE MANSTER (aka THE SPLIT) was originally released as the second half of a double feature. The first film was a dubbed version of Georges Franju's horror classic, EYES WITHOUT A FACE (re-titled THE HORROR CHAMBER OF DR. FAUSTUS).
 
Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Black & White | 79 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.66:1)
Audio - ?

Extras:
  • None.
THE MANSTER is now available at all retailers, including AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, and can also be ordered directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.



TIMEBOMB (1991)

Synopsis: "Eddy Kay was a target. Now, he's a TIMEBOMB." Michael Biehn (THE TERMINATOR, ALIENS) and Patsy Kensit (LETHAL WEAPON 2, ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS) star in the pulse-pounding action thriller, TIMEBOMB!

When unassuming watchmaker Eddy Kay (Biehn) finds himself the prey in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, it triggers a series of disturbing flashbacks ... to a past he does not remember. Seeking help from the beautiful psychiatrist Dr. Anna Nolmar (Kensit), Eddy uncovers the shocking truth about his true nature: he is the product of a shadowy government plot to create and program assassins.

Shattered by this explosive revelation, the normally reserved Eddy leaps into action to shut down the assassination program before it's too late. The odds seem insurmountable ... but his adversaries quickly learn that nothing can stop Eddy Kay when he gets tick ... tick ... ticked off.

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 96 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - ?

Extras:
  • None.
TIMEBOMB is currently available at most retailers, including AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, and SHOUT! FACTORY.


VICIOUS LIPS (1986)

Synopsis: "In the cold of space, they're the hottest band around!" When "Vicious Lips" bandmates Bree (Gina Calabrese), Mandoa (Shayne Farris), and Wynzi (Linda Kerridge, FADE TO BLACK) get their one shot to make it as the galaxy's next big thing, they're over the moon with excitement.

But their hopes soon come crashing back to Earth: Their lead singer Ace dies, and their big gig in the sky seems light years away! Hastily signing up the wide-eyed Judy Jetson (Dru-Anne Perry) to replace their Ace, the Lips blast off on a cosmic road trip to launch their meteoric rise to superstardom.

Written and directed by Albert Pyun (THE SWORD AND THE SORCERER, CAPTAIN AMERICA, CYBORG), VICIOUS LIPS takes you on a wildly unique trip to some of the strangest rocks in the universe!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 80 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - ?

Extras:
  • NEW! Interview With Executive Producer Charles Band!
Like the previously mentioned titles, VICIOUS LIPS is now available wherever Blu-rays are sold, including AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, and SHOUT! FACTORY.


Tuesday, August 29, 2017

STOCK YOUR VAULT: New DVDs & Blu-rays for 08/29/2017!


Vault Master's Pick of the Week!

August is about to end Vault Dwellers, and it is going out in style! After a few light weeks of genre titles, we finally have a big release day chock full of stuff we all love!

Severin Films has released some cool oddities, including THE OTHERWORLD and TWO FEMALE SPIES WITH FLOWERED PANTIES, Blue Underground gives us AMSTERDAMNED, and Olive Films brings the Blaxploitation classic, HELL UP IN HARLEM to Blu-ray!

But its Arrow Video and Scream Factory that have really won the week, because both labels have put out some really cool titles today! Arrow wins out with its Special Editions of ERIK THE CONQUEROR, NEW BATTLES WITHOUT HONOR & HUMANITY, RONIN, and THE SLAYER!

Scream Factory fires back with the triple threat of THE MANSTER (a staple of late-night TV back in the day), TIMEBOMB (with Michael Biehn!), and VICIOUS LIPS!  Also of interest: Warner Archives released THE MAN WITH TWO BRAINS, Hen's Tooth Video ports its TRINITY TWIN-PACK over to Blu-ray, and Warner Bros. created a nice little KING OF HORROR COLLECTION Blu-ray set that contains Stephen King's IT, CAT'S EYE, SALEM'S LOT, and THE SHINING!

There are plenty of other titles of interest this week, so scroll on down to see them all!


NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
Batman & Harley Quinn
Gotham: The Complete Third Season
The Originals: The Complete Fourth Season
The Otherworld
Ripper Street: The Complete Fifth Season
Star Wars Rebels: The Complete Third Season
Two Female Spies with Flowered Panties
Ushio & Tora: The Complete TV Series


NEW TO BLU-RAY
Amsterdamned (Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD combo)
Clue: The Movie
Erik the Conqueror (2-Disc Special Edition)
Hell Up in Harlem
The King of Horror Collection
The Manster
The Man With Two Brains
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity
Ronin (Special Edition)
The Slayer (2-Disc Special Edition)
Throat: 12 Years After
Timebomb
Trinity Twin-Pack: They Call Me Trinity / Trinity is Still My Name
Vicious Lips


NEW TO DVD
2069: A Sex Odyssey & Run Virgin Run (Double Feature)
Asura: The City of Madness
Busty Bombshells of the Atom Age
Crow
Demon
The Evil in Us
Girls Girls Girls of the 1970s Collection
The Hollow One
Killing Hasselhoff
Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective
Peekarama: Sunny & More Than Sisters (Double Feature)
Safe Inside
Suffer, Little Children


Friday, August 25, 2017

A Dan O'Bannon Classic is being RESURRECTED by Scream Factory on September 12th!


FROM THE DIRECTOR OF "RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD," COMES A LOVECRAFTIAN HORROR TALE THAT HAS BEEN LONG OUT OF PRINT!

As a casual H.P. Lovecraft fan, I have to admit that I am excited for this release. This is mostly because I have never seen Dan O'Bannon's THE RESURRECTED (aka SHATTERBRAIN), which is based upon Lovecraft's "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward." I'm really looking forward to this Scream Factory title and can't wait to own it on September 12th!

Synopsis: Death used to be the end. Now it’s just the beginning… Since the beginning of time, man has struggled with death. Now Charles Dexter Ward (Chris Sarandon - FRIGHT NIGHT), a wealthy scientist, may have found a way to beat it. Using an ancient diary and human remains, Ward begins a terrifying and bloody pursuit for immortality. By the time his wife Claire (Jane Sibbett - ARRIVAL II) hires private investigator John March (John Terry - ZODIAC, FULL METAL JACKET) to halt the horrible experiments, it's too late … the dead have already been resurrected!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 108 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - TBA

Extras:
  • NEW! 2K Remaster from the vaulted interpositive film element!
  • NEW! Claire's Conundrum – An interview with actress Jane Sibbett!
  • NEW! The Strange Case of Charles Dexter Ward – An interview with S.T. Joshi, author of I Am Providence: The Life and Times of H.P. Lovecraft!
  • Audio Commentary with producers Mark Borde and Kenneth Raich, screenwriter Brent V. Friedman, actor Richard Romanus, and make-up effects artist Todd Masters!
  • The Resurrected Man – An interview with Chris Sarandon.
  • Abominations & Adaptations – An interview with screenwriter Brent Friedman.
  • Grotesque Melodies - An interview with composer Richard Band.
  • Lovecraftian Landscapes – An interview with production designer Brent Thomas.
  • Human Experiments – An interview with special effects artist Todd Masters.
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes from the workprint.
  • Home Video Trailer & Japanese Trailer
  • Photo Gallery
Wow! A 2K remaster and tons of extras?! Sign me up! Once again, Scream Factory's Blu-ray of THE RESURRECTED will be available on Tuesday, September 12th. You can order it now from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY. As is usually the case, if you order from Shout!, you'll receive your movie two weeks early!



Shout! Factory brings Russia's GUARDIANS to the United States!


SHOUT! FACTORY BRINGS RUSSIA'S HIT SCI-FI ACTIONER TO AMERICAN SHORES ON DVD & BLU-RAY LATER THIS YEAR!

Ever since I first laid eyes on the trailer for GUARDIANS, I knew I had to see what appears to be Russia's version of the Fantastic Four. The main selling point for me? A werebear! There is a character in this film can turn into a mini-gun toting bear-man! As soon as I saw that, I was sold! 

Synopsis: Defenders of the world, unite! Brace yourselves for non-stop action and edge-of-your-seat thrills with a massive werebear, a man who can move mountains, a martial artist, and a blademaster! Alone, they are freaks. Together, they’re the Guardians!

During the Cold War, the secret organization “Patriot” created an elite squad of superheroes to defend the Soviet republic from threats far beyond the capabilities of mortal men. For years, these heroes hid in the shadows… but now, four must emerge to defend their homeland from a menace unlike any other they have faced before: The diabolical, power-hungry scientist Kuratov.

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 88 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio - English & Russian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Extras:
  • New interviews with cast and crew.
  • Character Profiles 
  • Image Gallery 
  • Trailers
Once again, GUARDIANS will be a Wal-Mart exclusive and arrive in stores on September 5th, and will then become available everywhere else on December 5th!  You can pre-order the Blu-ray or DVD from AMAZON, or have it in your hands after Labor Day weekend by visiting the electronics department of your local Wal-Mart.





Arrow Video re-releases Brian Yuzna's SOCIETY in a new Limited Edition Steelbook!


STOP SHUNTING AND GET ARROW'S LIMITED EDITION "SOCIETY" STEELBOOK BEFORE IT'S GONE!

This is the third time Arrow Video has released SOCIETY, and the only thing that sets it apart from the single-disc Special Edition is the packaging. So unless you are a hardcore collector of Steelbook releases, or don't already own this movie, you may just want to let this disc slip on by.

Synopsis: After producing Stuart Gordon’s hit Re-Animator, Brian Yuzna (Bride of Re-Animator, Return of the Living Dead III) turned his hand to directing with 1989’s Society, and gave birth to one of the ickiest, most original body horror shockers of all time.

Teenager Bill Whitney (Billy Warlock) has always felt like the odd one out in his wealthy, upper-class Beverly Hills family. For some reason, he just doesn’t seem to fit in. But his sense of alienation takes a sinister turn when he hears an audio recording of his sister’s coming-out party, which seems to implicate his family and others in a bizarre, ritualistic orgy. And then there are the strange things he’s been seeing – glimpses of people with their bodies contorted impossibly out of shape… Is Bill going mad or is there something seriously amiss in his neighborhood?

Packing stomach-churning gore and thought-provoking social commentary in equal measure, Society is a biting horror satire which culminates in one of the most gag-inducing “climaxes”’ in all of horror history.

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 99 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio - English LPCM 2.0 Stereo

Extras:
  • New Steelbook packaging featuring classic poster art!
  • Newly remastered 2K digital transfer of the film, approved by director Brian Yuzna!
  • Brand new audio commentary by Director Brian Yuzna!
  • Governor of Society – A brand new interview with Brian Yuzna.
  • The Masters of the Hunt – A brand new featurette including interviews with stars Billy Warlock, Devin DeVasquez, Ben Meyerson, and Tim Bartell.
  • The Champion of the Shunt – New featurette with FX artists Screaming Mad George, David Grasso, and Nick Benson.
  • 2014 Q&A with Brian Yuzna, recorded at Celluloid Screams Festival.
  • Brian Yuzna in conversation backstage at the Society world premiere.
  • Persecution Mania – Screaming Mad George music video.
  • Collectors booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic Alan Jones, illustrated with original archive stills and posters.
This steelbook release of SOCIETY is currently available at most retailers, including AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, and DIABOLIK DVD! Get yours before this limited edition title goes out of print!



Thursday, August 24, 2017

The American Genre Film Archive gives EFFECTS a new lease on life!


THE AGFA CONTINUES ITS MISSION TO RESCUE & PRESERVE 
FILMS WITH THEIR 4K RESTORATION OF DUSTY NELSON'S
"EFFECTS!"

I've heard of this film, but like so many others,  I haven't had a chance to watch it yet. EFFECTS was shot on a shoestring budget, and features Tom Savini, Joe Pilato (Captain Rhodes in DAY OF THE DEAD), and John Harrison (TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE: THE MOVIE)!

Rescued from oblivion, the AGFA has made an all new transfer from the last known print of the film! EFFECTS has been meticulously cleaned up, frame by frame, and lovingly restored in 4K in order to give us the best possible presentation of this forgotten classic!

Synopsis: Cobbled together with loose change by George Romero's friends, EFFECTS is a mesmerizing D.I.Y. frightmare that no one talks about, but everyone should! A group of coked-up filmmakers -- including Tom Savini, Joe Pilato, and John Harrison -- gather in Pittsburgh to make a slasher flick.

As filming begins and accidents happen, it's clear that something isn't right, and no one can be trusted. Landing somewhere between SNUFF and a student film by John Carpenter, EFFECTS is a meta-enhanced takedown on the philosophy of horror that doubles as a sleazy and terrifying movie on its own.

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 84 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

Extras:
  • NEW! 4K scan from the only 35mm theatrical print in existence!
  • Archival commentary track with John Harrison, Dusty Nelson, and Pasquale Buba.
  • AFTER EFFECTS documentary with optional commentary track.
  • UBU short film
  • BEASTIE short film
  • Liner notes by Joseph A. Ziemba of AGFA and Bleeding Skull!
This is the AGFA's second Blu-ray release this year (coming just behind THE ZODIAC KILLER) and is part of their long term goal of creating archival 4K scans of hundreds of rare and forgotten films! EFFECTS is a piece of cinematic (Horror) history that deserves a spot in your collection, so be sure to order a copy today from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, or DIABOLIK DVD!



James Gunn's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 now available on all formats!


JAMES GUNN'S HIT SEQUEL PROVIDES AN AWESOME MIX OF ACTION, HUMOR, AND MUSIC! GET IT TODAY ON DVD, BLU-RAY, OR 4K UHD!

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 was (thus far) my favorite film of 2017! It's funny, has some great action sequences and effects, and so many surprisingly heartfelt moments. It's a big step up from the previous installment, and I for one cannot wait to see Marvel's Cosmic Cinematic Universe expand to include more characters! (Also, more James Gunn films please!)

I should also note that this release is the first title that Disney has released on 4K! So it looks like James Gunn's got even more bragging rights now!

Synopsis: Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, the film's storyline continues the team's adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians (Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax, Vin Diesel as the voice of Groot, and Bradley Cooper as Rocket) must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes' aid as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand!

Blu-ray Disc Specs:
Rated PG-13 | Color | 136 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.39:1)
Audio - English: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, Frenchy & Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1

4K UHD Disc Specs:
Video - 2160p Widescreen (2.39:1)
Audio - English Dolby Atmos, English/Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio, and French 5.1 Dolby Digital.

Extras:
  • The Making of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 – A four-part, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, done in the style of classic-rock album liner notes.
  • Visionary Intro with Director James Gunn.
  • Guardians Inferno Music Video featuring David Hasslehoff and "The Sneeps."
  • Gag Reel
  • Deleted Scene
  • Audio Commentary with Director James Gunn.
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 is currently available wherever discs are sold! Get the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo pack from AMAZON or BULLMOOSE today! If you have the latest high-tech movie viewing equipment that's on the market, then pick up the 4K/Blu-ray/Digital HD combo pack at AMAZON or BULLMOOSE





Shout! Factory flexes its Blu-ray might with a double dose of HERCULES!


ENJOY THE HERCULEAN ADVENTURES OF LOU FERRIGNO WITH THIS PAIR OF SHOUT! FACTORY RELEASES!

I've seen my fair share of classic Hercules adventures and Peplum films, but somehow I have never had a chance to watch the completely insane 80s Herc films featuring the original Incredible Hulk himself, Lou Ferrigno! Now, thanks to Shout! Factory, I can enjoy both of these Cannon Films classics in high-definition, with new and vintage special features!

Synopsis for HERCULES: "The strongest man on Earth … in a super-adventure odyssey." The incredible Lou Ferrigno steps into the sandals of the most durable demigod in myth and motion pictures: Hercules! With the strength of an army, our hero battles the forces of darkness in one unbelievable exploit after another.

From bloodthirsty bears and loathsome reptiles to giant robots and laser beams, he stands tall against all who oppose him in his battle against the nefarious Minos (William Berger). But even the mighty Hercules himself may not be impervious to the bewitching charms of Sybil Danning in the role of the seductive and sultry Adriana. (And can you blame him?)

From Luigi Cozzi (credited as Lewis Coates), the director/co-writer of the cult favorite STARCRASH, HERCULES is a fantastic flight of the imagination and a ridiculously entertaining, 80s-induced take on the legendary mythology

Disc Specs:
Rated PG | Color | 98 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - ?

Extras:
  • NEW! The Wrath Of Hercules: Interviews With Director/Screenwriter Luigi Cozzi, and Set Designer Antonello Geleng!
  • Hercules Backstage: Vintage Featurette
  • The Casting For Cassiopeia: Vintage Featurette
  • The Location Of Hercules: Vintage Featurette
  • Cronache Dall’infinito: Vintage TV Show
  • Theatrical Trailer
Buy this title now at AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.




Synopsis for THE ADVENTURES OF HERCULES II: "From a mythic world beyond your imagination ... Hercules returns!" When three traitorous goddesses steal seven magical thunderbolts with unearthly power, it falls to one man with the strength of one hundred to save the universe from eternal chaos and darkness: Hercules (the incredible Lou Ferrigno)!

As an Olympian array of monstrous villains line up to claim Hercules' head, our protagonist must summon every last ounce of his formidable strength to defeat them all, recover the thunderbolts, and take to the cosmos itself for one final battle with his archnemesis, King Minos.

THE ADVENTURES OF HERCULES II features the man, the myth, the legend himself in his most titanic labor yet!

Disc Specs:
Rated PG | Color | 88 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - ?

Extras:

  • NEW! Hercules Is Back: Interview With Director/Screenwriter Luigi Cozzi!
  • Theatrical Trailer
You can pick up THE ADVENTURES OF HERCULES II now from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or SHOUT! FACTORY.



Wednesday, August 23, 2017

STOCK YOUR VAULT: New DVDs & Blu-rays for 08/22/2017!


Vault Master's Pick of the Week!

As August 2017 nears its end, the list of genre titles on DVD and Blu-ray has slimmed down dramatically. This week boasts a lot of TV shows on Blu-ray (e.g. ASH VS. EVIL DEAD, DAREDEVIL, JESSICA JONES, LUCIFER, SUPERGIRL, and THE WALKING DEAD), plus a few cool titles from some of our favorite genre labels.

Shout! Factory gives us a double dose of Lou Ferrigno in HD with their release of HERCULES and THE ADVENTURES OF HERCULES II, Arrow Video delights SOCIETY fans with a gorgeous new limited edition Steelbook, and the American Genre Film Archive gives quasi-snuff thriller EFFECTS some love on Blu-ray!

Also worth noting is Marvel's release of James Gunn's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. 2. Not only is it out on DVD and Blu-ray, but Marvel also made it their first ever 4K UHD title! (Way to go James!)

There are a handful of other releases this week, so scroll down to scope 'em all out!


NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
Ash vs. Evil Dead: Season 2
Blood Ransom
Daredevil: The Complete Second Season
Funny Bones
Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2
Jessica Jones: The Complete First Season
Kill Switch
Lucifer: The Complete Second Season
Supergirl: The Complete Second Season
Visit to a Small Planet
The Walking Dead: Season 7


NEW TO BLU-RAY
The Adventures of Hercules II
Beyond the Boundary - I'll Be Here
Effects
Hercules
Jezebeth
My Blue Heaven (Warner Archive Collection)
Society (Limited Edition Steelbook)


NEW TO DVD
Dark Silence
Dead Story
The Domicile
Hitler's Last Train
Naughty Nymphs
Root of Darkness
A Wrinkle in Time
Zombies Have Fallen


NEW MULTI-FILM COLLECTIONS ON DVD
Holiday Horrors Triple Feature
Contains: Paranormal Halloween, Deadly XMas, and Summer Camp Massacre.


The VAULT-CAST returns with two new episodes!


It's been a long time coming, but THE VAULT-CAST has finally returned! We're trying to maintain a new monthly schedule (as opposed to, "whenever"), and so far we are off to a good start with two new consecutive episodes!

EPISODE 13: SHIN GUARDS
Released on July 29th, our "Shin Guards" cast features an in-depth review and analysis of SHIN GOJIRA... while we drove home from the theater and avoided potholes! This latest entry into the Godzilla series has been pretty divisive, but we both enjoyed it and went to bat for what is likely the most realistic kaiju political drama ever made! You can download this episode now from LibSyn, or stream it below!





EPISODE 14: VAULT-CAST VS. VERSUS
Our newest episode (released today!) is a short one that focuses on VERSUS films! We discuss the major players (e.g. KING KONG VS. GODZILLA, FREDDY VS. JASON, ALIEN VS. PREDATOR) and the fundamental flaws inherent to cinematic crossovers. Are versus films all broken, and if so, is there a way to fix them? The answer to both questions is a definite YES! Enjoy this short (but sweet) Vault-Cast as your hosts toss back some cold ones, take potshots at each other, and somehow once again go off on a Godzilla tangent. (Like we do every episode!) Stream it below or download it HERE.




Thanks for listening Vault Dwellers, and be sure to tune in next month for our long-planned show focusing on dinosaur movies! From its primeval cinematic roots (THE LOST WORLD, KING KONG) to its modern day resurgence (JURASSIC WORLD), we plan on covering the entire history of dino-cinema in one mega-cast!


Tuesday, August 15, 2017

STOCK YOUR VAULT: New DVDs & Blu-rays for 08/15/2017!


Vault Master's Pick of the Week!

We're halfway through August (and yours truly is now officially another year older) and we've hit a dry spell Vault Dwellers! This week doesn't have much to brag about, but as always, there are several diamonds in the rough!

Shout! Factory gives MISSING IN ACTION a Collector's Edition release, Code Red heaps love upon ONE DARK NIGHT in their new Special Edition Blu-ray (and DVD), and Kino Lorber has released a new 50th Anniversary Blu-ray for THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE UGLY that you need to have in your spaghetti western collection!

There's also a few Stephen King re-releases (not surprising, with THE DARK TOWER being in theaters) and 20th Century Fox's ALIEN: COVENANT makes its 4K UHD and Blu-ray debut!

There's a bit more to get excited for, so scroll on down for this week's meager offering of genre releases!


NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
Alien: Covenant
DC's Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Second Season
Once Dark Night (Special Edition)
Once Upon A Time: The Complete Sixth Season
Orion
Shakes the Clown


NEW TO BLU-RAY
Alien: 6-Film Collection
Bluebeard
Children of Dune (Region Free Import from Umbrella Entertainment!)
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly (50th Anniversary Edition)
Missing in Action (Collector's Edition)
Pet Sematary
Promethues (4K UHD)
The Scarehouse


NEW TO DVD
The Dead Zone (1983)
Pet Sematary Two
Rogue Warrior: Robot Fighter
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle Collection


Monday, August 14, 2017

Umbrella Entertainment's September Genre Releases!


UMBRELLA'S SEPTEMBER ROSTER PROMISES WASHED-UP SUPERHEROES, GIANT CROCODILES, AND RAPEY GHOSTS!

Umbrella's August releases were impressive, but their September lineup is looking absolutely fantastic! Out of all of their upcoming titles, I am personally most excited for DARK AGE, which hasn't seen a legitimate release here in North America since the halcyon days of VHS! I'm also mega-excited for their new DVD of THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN INVINCIBLE, a superhero musical starring Alan Arkin and Christopher Lee that was directed by Philippe Mora (director of HOWLING III: THE MARSUPIALS and other cult favorites!).

But enough celebrating: Continue onward to learn more about the following titles, which will be available on September 6th!



DARK AGE (1987)

Synopsis: A classic tale of terror from the golden age of Aussie exploitation, DARK AGE features outback stalwart John Jarratt (WOLF CREEK) as Northern Territory wildlife ranger Steve Harris, a stoic survivor charged with conserving the ever diminishing crocodile population from encroaching hunters, hell-bent on destruction of the species.

Faced with formidable opposition from gung-ho hunter John Besser (Max Phipps, MAD MAX 2),
Steve is joined by girlfriend Cathy (Nikki Coghill, THE TIME GUARDIAN) and sets out to relocate a giant crocodile to a breeding ground sanctuary, well out of harm’s way. Aided by expert tracker Oondabund (Burnham
Burnham, GROUND ZERO) and Adjaral (David Gulpilil, THE TRACKER) the intrepid foursome risk life and limb in a terrifying journey that will test their nerves and transform the tranquil Territory waters into a raging red torrent of death!

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 90 minutes | Region Free
Video - 1080p Widescreen (16:9)
Audio - Dolby Digital 2.0

Extras:
  • Audio Commentary with Actor John Jarratt and Executive Producer Antony I. Ginnane.
  • A Bicentenary with Bite: Revisiting Dark Age
  • Panel discussion with film historians Lee Gambin, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Emma Westwood, and Sally Christie.
  • Uncut Not Quite Hollywood Interviews with John Jarratt and Antony I. Ginnane,
  • Living With Crocodiles 
  • Original Trailer Remastered in HD
  • More extras TBA!







THE ENTITY (1982)
Synopsis: After single mother Carla Moran (Academy Award® nominee Barbara Hershey, BEACHES) is violated and attacked by a seemingly invisible force, she seeks the help of therapist Dr. Phil Sneiderman (Ron Silver, TIMECOP).

Convinced Carla’s traumatic past is more akin to self-harm than anything supernatural, Sneiderman dismisses the wild claim. However, an insistent Carla invites two college students with an interest in the paranormal to visit her house in order to help her foil another visit from her terrifying invisible attacker.

This title will also be available on DVD!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 125 minutes | Region Free
Video - 1080p Widescreen (16:9)
Audio - Dolby Digital 5.1

Extras:
  • Finding a Voice: A Conversation composer Charles Bernstein.
  • Robert McNaughton Remembers The Entity.
  • Theatrical Trailer.
  • Poster and Stills Gallery.





OUT OF THE SHADOWS (2017)

Synopsis: "Welcome to your new home... moving in was the easy part." Unaware of its dark and sinister history, a detective and his pregnant wife move into their dream home, sparking a chain of events destined to haunt them beyond their wildest nightmares.

Fearing their baby is being tormented by a supernatural force they seek the help of a renegade demonologist who must investigate the past to save the family.

OUT OF THE SHADOWS  is a terrifying tale of suburban mayhem in the creepy tradition of INSIDIOUS, THE CONJURING, and THE BABADOOK!


Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 89 minutes | Region Free DVD
Video - 480p Widescreen (16:9)
Audio - Dolby Digital 5.1

Extras:
  • TBA





THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN INVINCIBLE (1987)

Synopsis: Starring Alan Arkin (EDWARD SCISSORHANDS) as the most unusual of superheroes, and Christopher Lee (THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY) as his devilish archnemesis, this is a classic superhero satire! WWII Veteran Captain Invincible (Alan Arkin) was a national hero until labelled a socialist during the anti-communist witch hunts of the 1950s.

Now an overweight alcoholic hiding in Australia - Who’s forgotten how to fly! - Invincible learns his arch
enemy Mr. Midnight (Christopher Lee) is back, and has stolen the US Government’s latest super weapon. Can the Captain get on the wagon and learn again to soar? Or will Mr. Midnight and his army of henchmen destroy the world?

Disc Specs:
Rated PG | Color | 101 minutes | Region Free DVD
Video - 480p Widescreen (16:9)
Audio - Dolby Digital 5.1

Extras:
  • TBA



Also available on September 6th from UMBRELLA ENTERTAINMENT:
  • CLASSIC AUSTRALIAN STORIES: ROBBERY UNDER ARMS (1985)
  • CLASSIC AUSTRALIAN STORIES: THE SHIRALEE (1987) 
  • THE KOJAK COLLECTION (1973-87)
  • LOOKING FOR INFINITY: EL CAMINO (2017)
  • THE RANDOLPH SCOTT COLLECTION (1946-60)
  • SIX SHOOTER CLASSICS: DRUMS ACROSS THE RIVER (1954)
  • SIX SHOOTER CLASSICS: THE MAN FROM COLORADO (1948)
  • TOKYO GODFATHERS (2003)
  • WORLD CLASSICS COLLECTION: STEPPENWOLF (1974)
All of the DVDs and Blu-rays mentioned in this post can be ordered directly from UMBRELLA ENTERTAINMENT, and are Region Free!


Sunday, August 13, 2017

ALIEN: COVENANT will hug your face on August 15th!


RIDLEY SCOTT'S SEQUEL TO 'PROMETHEUS' ARRIVES ON HOME VIDEO THIS TUESDAY (8/15)!

I was not a huge fan of PROMETHEUS, but I did enjoy its followup quite a bit. ALIEN: COVENANT is a solid entry into the franchise, and Michael Fassbender steals the show both as David, and a new synthetic human called Walter.

Also, if you plan on picking this up, but for some reason don't have all the other movies, there is a groovy new set featuring all six films be released Tuesday as well! You can order it HERE.

Synopsis: The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an unchartered paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a terrifying threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape.

Featuring an all-star cast including Academy Award Nominee Michael Fassbender (The X-MEN franchise, STEVE JOBS), Katherine Waterston (FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM), Billy Crudup (JACKIE), Danny McBride (THIS IS THE END) and Demián Bichir (THE HATEFUL EIGHT), ALIEN: COVENANT is loaded with bonus material!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 122 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.39:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1

Extras:
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes - Prologue (Extended), Walter in Greenhouse, Oram and Daniels (Extended), Walter Visits Daniels, Daniels Bedroom Flashback, Jacob's Funeral (Extended), Ledwards Fall, Crossing the Plaza (Extended) , Daniels Thanks Walter, Rosenthal Prayer, Walter Reports Back, and Stairs to Eggroom (Extended).
  • USCSS Covenant (Featurettes) - Meet Walter, Phobos, and The Last Supper.
  • SECTOR 87 - PLANET 4 (Featurettes) - The Crossing, Advent, and David's Illustrations – Image Gallery. 
  • Master Class: Ridley Scott - Documentary on the making of Alien: Covenant.
  • Director Commentary by Ridley Scott
  • Production Gallery
Fans can also pick up exclusive editions of this title at Walmart, Target and Best Buy!
  • Walmart – Includes "Alien Day" fan art designed t-shirt!
  • Target – Comes with a 36-page book, featuring an inside look at David's Lab and the creatures of ALIEN COVENANT, plus behind-the-scenes photography and concept sketches!
  • Best Buy – Alien baby Xenomorph SteelBook!
ALIEN: COVENANT is available everywhere on Tuesday, August 15th on 4K UHD and on a Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD combo pack! The film is guaranteed to have the best audio & video available, and has plenty of extras, so fans of the ALIEN series will definitely want to add it to their collection! Order it now from AMAZON or BULLMOOSE!



Spend ONE DARK NIGHT with Meg Tilly in Code Red's Newest Release!


CODE RED 
GIVES TOM MCLOUGHLIN'S "ONE DARK NIGHT" A WHOLE LOT OF LOVIN' IN THEIR NEW SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY!

While I am familiar with Tom McLoughlin, I must admit that anything past FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI and his band The Sloths is unknown territory for yours truly. So I'm very curious about Tom's ONE DARK NIGHT, especially since Code Red put so much effort into this release! Along with a new transfer and reversible cover art, they packed this Special Edition with tons of extras!

Synopsis: A world famous psychic is found dead along with several victims of his bizarre experiments. One the same day his body is interred in a mausoleum, high-schooler Julie Wells (Meg Tilly, PYSCHO II, THE BIG CHILL, BODY SNATCHERS) agrees to spend the night there all alone  as part of a hazing to join the clique, "The Sisters" (Robin Evans, E.G. Daily, Leslie Speights). Later that night, the sisters secretly return to torment Julie in an attempt to scare her out of her mind. But the girls are not alone.

The psychic s experiments continue even after death - on his own body and on the dozen resident corpses in various stages of decay. Soon they're exhumed and looking for fresh bodies! ONE DARK NIGHT haunts audiences' psyches with its claustrophobic setting, moody cinematography, foreboding score and ultra-realistic makeup effects. Tom McLoughlin (DATE WITH AN ANGEL, FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES) directed this terrifying chiller which co-stars the great Adam West (Batman, Family Guy).

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 89 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio - DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

Extras:
  • Brand New HD Master!
  • Audio Commentary with Director Tom McLoughlin and Writer Michael Hawes!
  • Work Print Version of the Film!
  • NEW! Commentary with Director Tom McLoughlin and Producer Michael Schroeder!
  • NEW! On-camera interviews with McLoughlin, Schroeder, Actress E.G. Daily, Make-up Person Paul Clemens, DP Hal Trussell, and Production Designer Craig Steams!
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
Undead psyhics, zombies, and Adam West?! Sign me up! ONE DARK NIGHT is currently available for purchase at BULLMOOSE and DIABOLIK DVD. It will also be available on AMAZON this coming Tuesday (August 15th)!



Shout! Factory's Collector's Edition of MISSING IN ACTION hits retailers on August 15th!


ON AUGUST 15TH, JOE ZITO'S "MISSING IN ACTION" FINALLY GETS A RELEASE WITH SPECIAL FEATURES, COURTESY OF SHOUT! FACTORY!

MISSING IN ACTION has been released countless times on DVD and Blu-ray, and all we've ever gotten as an extra was the trailer. Now with Shout! Factory's Collector's Edition of the film, we get a few new special features created just for this release, but it doesn't appear that the original theatrical trailer made the cut!

Synopsis: "The war isn't over until James Braddock brings back our POWs!" American servicemen are still being held captive in Vietnam – and it's up to one man to bring them home in this blistering, fast-paced action/adventure starring martial arts superstar Chuck Norris. Following a daring escape from a Vietnamese POW camp, Special Colonel James Braddock (Norris) is on a mission to locate and save MIA soldiers.

Aided by a beautiful State Department official (Lenore Kasdorf) and a former Army buddy (M. Emmet Walsh), Braddock amasses top secret information and state-of-the-art weaponry. Now this one-man army is prepared to blast his way into Vietnam ... but will he be able to blast his way back out?

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 102 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - TBA

Extras:
  • NEW! Audio Commentary With Director Joseph Zito!
  • NEW! Interview With Writer James Bruner!
Yeah, that's pretty light for a Collector's Edition release (seriously though, no trailer?!) BUT that new Zito audio commentary is probably more than worth the price of admission. And the fact that this release is going for fifteen dollars (or less) at the moment, makes this enticing enough to warrant the purchase. Once again, MISSING IN ACTION: COLLECTOR'S EDITION comes out on Tuesday, August 15th and can be ordered now from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY!




Saturday, August 12, 2017

On August 15th, THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE UGLY Goes 4K for its 50th Anniversary!


KINO LORBER GIVES SERGIO LEONE'S CLASSIC SPAGHETTI-WESTERN THE ROYAL TREATMENT FOR ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY!

In all honesty, while I do enjoy this entry into the "Man With No Name Trilogy," its not my absolute favorite. That being said, I'm really excited for Kino Lorber's brand new 2-disc Blu-ray of this classic title, which two cuts of the film (both restored in 4K!) and hours of extras features! Read onward fellow spaghetti western fans, so that you can rationalize buying this film yet again!

Synopsis: "For three men the Civil War wasn't hell... it was practice!" By far the most ambitious, unflinchingly graphic and stylistically influential western ever made, THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE UGLY is a classic actioner shot through with a volatile mix of myth and realism. Screen legend Clint Eastwood (A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS, FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE) returns as "The Man with No Name," this time teaming with two gunslingers to pursue a cache of $200,000 and letting no one, not even warring factions in a civil war, stand in their way.

From sun-drenched panoramas to bold hard close-ups, exceptional camerawork captures the beauty and cruelty of the barren landscape and the hardened characters who stride unwaveringly through it.  Hailed as "pure cinema" by Robert Rodriguez and "the best directed movie of all time" by Quentin Tarantino, this epic masterpiece was directed by the great Sergio Leone (ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST) and co-starred Lee Van Cleef (DEATH RIDES A HORSE, SABATA) as Angel Eyes, and Eli Wallach (THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN) in the role of Tuco.

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 163 & 179 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 & Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

Extras:
DISC ONE
  • NEW! 4K transfer of the Original U.S. Theatrical Cut Available for the first time in HD!
  • NEW! Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tim Lucas!
  • Trailers From Hell with Ernest Dickerson.
  • Restored 1967 UA Logo
  • Alternate Scene: The Optical Flip
  • Deleted Scenes 
  • Animated behind-the-scenes image gallery.
  • Posters & Lobby Cards animated image gallery.
  • Sergio Leone Westerns: Original Theatrical Trailers.

DISC TWO
  • 4K transfer of the Extended Cut!
  • Audio Commentary by Film Historian Richard Schickel
  • Audio Commentary By Noted Cultural Historian Sir Christopher Frayling
  • Leone's West: Making Of Documentary
  • Il Maestro: Ennio Morricone and GBU Featurette Part 1
  • Il Maestro: Ennio Morricone and GBU Featurette Part 2
  • The Leone Style: On Sergio Leone Featurette
  • The Man Who Lost The Civil War: Civil War Documentary
  • Reconstruction: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly 
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Original U.S. Theatrical Trailer
  • Original French Theatrical Trailer
Kino Lorber's 2-Disc Blu-ray of THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE UGLY seems like a worthwhile upgrade (though it apparently isn't the definitive release, according to this review), and you can order it now from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, and DIABOLIK DVD!



Tuesday, August 8, 2017

STOCK YOUR VAULT: New DVDs & Blu-rays for 08/08/2017!


Vault Master's Pick of the Week!

It's Tuesday, so that means one thing Vault Dwellers: NEW DVDS & BLU-RAYS! This week there are plenty of awesome titles to stock your vault with! Arrow Video gives us a definitive release of RE-ANIMATOR, featuring two versions of the movie, multiple cast & crew interviews, and a new feature-length documentary about the film!

Not one to shy away from a challenge, Scream Factory fires back with Collector's Edition Blu-rays of TEEN WOLF and TEEN WOLF TOO. The former boasts a feature-length documentary and new HD transfer, while the latter has a number of interviews with the cast of the sequel! Scream also gives us a cool double feature of NIGHT OF THE SORCERERS and THE LORELEY'S GRASP!

Also be on the lookout for a few titles from Shout! Factory today, including a nice 20th Anniversary Steelbook of FARGO and the complete CINEMATIC TITANIC collection!

There's still plenty of other new titles out today (lots of new direct-to-DVD fare!), so scroll down to see the full list!


NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
Among Us
The Dinner
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Kung Fu Yoga
Master of the Drunken Fist: Beggar So
Master fo the Shadowless Kick: Wing Kei-Ying
Tenement: Game of Survival
World War Blue


NEW TO BLU-RAY
Fargo (20th Anniversary Steelbook)
Fatal Fury: The Movie
King of Breasts: The Complete Collection
Night of the Sorcerers / The Loreley's Grasp (Double Feature)
Re-Animator (2-Disc Limited Edition)
Teen Wolf (Collector's Edition)
Teen Wolf Too (Collector's Edition)


NEW TO DVD
Adam K
Altered Spirits
Amelia 2.0
Apostle of Dracula
Bad Ass Babes 2
Bravengers: Age of Buldgetron
Charlotte
Cinematic Titanic: The Complete Collection
Dead Story
Diamond Cartel
Dimension Z
The Forbidden Cinema Collection: Bundle #2
Forbidden Cinema Vol. 19 - Ultra Rare Smokers
Haunted Maze
The Haunting at Woodland Hills
Midget Zombie Takeover
Midnight Scream Show: The Horror Within
Power Rangers - Operation Overdrive: The Complete Series
Robert Weine's FEAR
Theatre Fantastique: The Complete Series
Three Tears on Bloodstained Flesh
The Transfiguration


Goodbye Godzilla: Suitmation legend Haruo Nakajima has passed on.


RIP - Haruo Nakajima (January 1, 1929 - August 7, 2017)
It is with a heavy heart, that I bid farewell to actor Haruo Nakajima, who passed away yesterday at the age of 88. Starting out as a little-known actor playing bit parts, Nakajima eventually cemented himself as a staple of kaiju movies, with the release of 1954's GOJIRA. As the first person to ever climb inside a Godzilla suit, Nakajima instantly became a trailblazer, and would continue to portray the King of the Monsters in eleven more Showa era films.

But his bragging rights do not stop there: Nakajima-san was also the first to don the suits of other popular giant Japanese monsters, including Rodan, Mothra, Mogera (in THE MYSTERIANS), Varan, Baragon, Gaira (the Green Gargantua), and Gezora (from SPACE AMOEBA, aka YOG: MONSTER FROM SPACE).

As a lifelong Godzilla fan, I've managed to get my paws on tons of collectibles featuring my favorite mon-star. But all of that stuff (movies, soundtracks, action figures, Christmas ornaments, comic books, posters, etc.) pales in comparison to meeting Haruo Nakajima in person! It's an experience that I shall treasure always!

I could barely contain the joy of meeting my childhood hero!

I met Nakajima-san at Chiller Theatre in October 2014. Despite the fact that I had to get up early and drive to Parsippany, NJ, I foolishly attended a 35mm EVIL DEAD film festival the night before in Syracuse, NY. Because of this, I was running on approximately three hours of sleep on my way to Chiller. Once there, I waited in line for an agonizingly long period of time, just to get into the hotel. Then I waited nearly two more hours just to be in the same room as Nakajima-san, as well as Kenpachiro Satsuma and Tsutomo Kitagawa, two other notable Godzilla performers.

In the end, it was well worth the lack of sleep and long lines, because I got to meet a living legend! I was able to shake the hand of the surviving member of Godzilla's "Founding Fathers, which at one time also included the amazing quartet of Director Ishiro Honda, Producer Tomoyuki Tanaka, Composer Akira Ifukube, and Special Effects Supervisor Eiji Tsuburaya! Nakajima signed my old Ian Thorne Godzilla book (which he seemed to puzzle over for a moment), and gave me a quick photo op.

But before parting ways, I issued him a heartfelt thanks for bringing me hours upon hours of joy during my tumultuous childhood. Although I'm not quite sure he understood everything I said, there was no mistaking my excitement and enthusiasm. (Unbridled joy is a universal language!) Sadly, this would end up being the first and last interaction I would ever have with Nakajima-san.

I will treasure this always!
While that realization fills me with sorrow, I take solace in the fact that I had the opportunity to meet one of my heroes. On top of that, Nakajima-san's filmography is readily available, so we can continue to enjoy all of the films that he starred in as our favorite kaiju characters. As long as we keep Haruo Nakajima's memory alive, he will never truly be gone, and we can continue to enjoy, and share, his legacy with newer generations!

Thank you Nakajima-san: You will be missed, but you will not be forgotten! And though we may meet again in another place, for the time being, I must sadly say....
Goodbye now Godzilla, Goodbye now Godzilla, until then.
Take care now Godzilla, take care now Godzilla, my old friend.
Sayonara till we meet again.
To Haruo Nakajima's family, friends, and fans, please accept my deepest sympathies in your time of mourning. But take heart knowing that he was well-loved, and will long be remembered for his contributions to (kaiju) cinema.

- The Vault Master



Friday, August 4, 2017

Scream Factory gives you a double dose of hairy palms with TEEN WOLF and TEEN WOLF TOO!


SCREAM FACTORY BRINGS "TEEN WOLF" AND "TEEN WOLF TOO" TO BLU-RAY IN NEW COLLECTOR'S EDITIONS ON AUGUST 8TH!

TEEN WOLF has been one of my fave 80s flicks since forever! It has a memorable cast of characters, fairly decent makeup f/x, good tunes (Win In The End for the win!), and has a warm gooey message of "being true to oneself." The sequel.... not so much...

And though I would have preferred both films paired up in a single double-feature release, the new transfers and extras more than make up for it! If you're a fan of both films (i.e. TEEN WOLF, because honestly, who is even remotely excited for the sequel? Besides me?) then scroll on down to see the fulls specs and extras so that you can rationalize adding them to your collection!

TEEN WOLF Synopsis: "He Always Wanted To Be Special … But He Never Expected This!" Like all teenagers, Scott Howard (Michael J. Fox, the BACK TO THE FUTURE trilogy) is going through some … changes. But unlike the rest of the students at Beacontown High School, Scott's changes include long hair that covers his entire body, claw-like fingernails, fangs, a heightened sense of smell, superhuman strength and the extraordinary ability to … play basketball? And that's just the beginning.

Naturally, these uncanny new features turn this lovable loser into the most popular kid in school. But by embracing his newly minted popularity, has the "Teen Wolf" lost sight of what it truly means to be Scott Howard?

Disc Specs:
Rated PG | Color | 91 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

Extras:
  • NEW! High-Definition Film Transfer Taken From The Interpositive!
  • Never. Say. Die. The Story Of Teen Wolf – A Comprehensive Documentary About The Making And Legacy Of The Film, Including Brand-new Interviews With The Cast And Crew! (Run-time: 143 minutes!)
  • ​Original Theatrical Trailer
  • ​Still Gallery
Whoa! A new HD transfer plus a nearly two-and-a-half documentary?! That's totally worth the price of admission! You can order TEEN WOLF: COLLECTOR'S EDITION now from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or SHOUT! FACTORY! If you order from Shout! your disc will also come with a rolled 18x24 poster featuring the new key cover art! (While supplies last.)




TEEN WOLF TOO Synopsis: "High School Was Easy, But College Is A Whole Different Animal!" Jason Bateman (HORRIBLE BOSSES) stars as Todd Howard, a Hamilton University freshman with a full athletic scholarship — only Todd has no idea why, since he's far more interested in veterinary medicine than sports. But his boxing coach, Bobby Finstock, is very familiar with the Howard family secret and he's hoping he can use it to his advantage.

When the whole school — including Todd — finds out that he's a werewolf with superhuman abilities, Todd's popularity skyrockets and he becomes the big wolf on campus. But is his fame a gift? Or a curse?

And can he keep it from getting in the way of the relationships he has with his best friends and girlfriend? Perhaps a little guidance from his professor (Kim Darby, TRUE GRIT), who has a secret of her own, may help Todd learn the biggest lesson of all.

Disc Specs:
Rated PG | Color | 91 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - TBA (Assuming DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0)

Extras: 
  • Working With The Wolf – An Interview With Director Christopher Leitch.
  • Otherworldly – An Interview With Co-star Kim Darby.
  • A Man of Great ‘Stiles’ - An Interview With Co-star Stuart Fratkin.
  • Nerdy Girl Saves the Day – An Interview With Co-star Estee Chandler.
  • A Wolf In ‘80s Clothing – A Look At The Wardrobe Of Teen Wolf Too With Costume Designer Heidi Kaczenski.
  • Still Gallery
TEEN WOLF TOO: COLLECTOR'S EDITION also premieres on Tuesday, August 8th and will be available at AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, and SHOUT! FACTORY. As is the case with TEEN WOLF, if you order the sequel directly from Shout!, you will get a poster with it! (Again, while supplies last.)



Thursday, August 3, 2017

James Gunn's SLITHER: Now available on Collector's Edition Blu-ray from Scream Factory!


JAMES GUNN'S ALIEN INVASION/BODY HORROR CULT FAVE SLITHERS ONTO BLU-RAY THANKS TO SCREAM FACTORY!

I adored SLITHER when it hit theaters back in 2006, and was saddened to see it flop. (That's what happens when the studio has no idea how to promote your film. See also NIGHTBREED.)

So you can imagine the sheer joy I experienced when I found out that Gunn's film had garnered enough of a cult following to become part of Scream Factory's lineup! Now SLITHER finally has received the love it to richly deserves!

Synopsis: From the co-writer and director of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 1 & 2 and SUPER, comes the deliciously demented story of an unnamed evil wreaking havoc on a small town. Intent on devouring all life on Earth, this dark and slimy entity is infecting anyone in its path. Now it's up to the local sheriff, Bill Pardy (Nathan Fillion, Firefly, SERENITY), and his team to stop the spread of rampant devastation – and shocking mutilation – before it's too late!

This outrageously funny horror film also stars Michael Rooker (Yondu in both GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY films, The Walking Dead), Elizabeth Banks (THE HUNGER GAMES, PITCH PERFECT) and Gregg Henry (BODY DOUBLE, JASON BOURNE).

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 96 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0

Extras:
  • NEW! Audio Commentary With Writer/Director James Gunn and Actors Nathan Fillion, and Michael Rooker!
  • NEW! The Genesis Of SLITHER – An Interview With Writer/Director James Gunn.
  • NEW! The Other MacReady – An Interview With Actor Gregg Henry.
  • Audio Commentary With James Gunn And Nathan Fillion (From 2006)
  • Deleted And Extended Scenes With Optional Commentary By James Gunn
  • Visual Effects: Step By Step
  • Slithery Set Tour With Actor Nathan Fillion
  • The Sick Minds And Slimy Days Of SLITHER
  • Brewing The Blood – How To Make Blood
  • Bringing SLITHER's Creatures To Life
  • Lloyd Kaufman's Video Diary
  • Gag Reel
  • Who Is Bill Pardy? Featurette
  • Theatrical Trailer
Scream Factory's new Collector's Edition of SLITHER is definitely a must-own in my book, and is probably the most comprehensive release of this film we'll ever get. You can buy it right now from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.