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!


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