Tuesday, November 28, 2017

STOCK YOUR VAULT: New DVDs & Blu-rays for 11/28/2017!


Vault Master's Pick of the Week!

Well gang, November is about to come to a close and the month's genre releases are petering out big time! There are a few titles worth mentioning, but this is kind of a "breather" week before the holidays arrive.

Scream Factory gives MISERY a nice Collector's Edition release, while their parent company Shout! Factory compiled the HALO: COMPLETE VIDEO COLLECTION which contains HALO: LEGENDS, HALO 4: FORWARD UNTO DAWN, HALO: NIGHTFALL, and HALO: THE FALL OF REACH.

Garagehouse Pictures releases another must-have trailer compilation, namely TRAILER TRAUMA 4: TELEVISION TRAUMA, Cult Epics gives DEATH LAID AN EGG its Blu-ray debut, Blue Underground graced fans of DEATHDREAM with an impressive Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD combo, and the critically acclaimed coming-of-age thriller SUPER DARK TIMES is now available on DVD!

There's not too much more to mention here, so scroll down to see this week's paltry list of new DVDs & Blu-rays.


NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
Acts of Vengeance
Animal Factory (Special Edition)
Halo: The Complete Video Collection
M.F.A.
Rememory
The Woman in Red


NEW TO BLU-RAY
Death Laid an Egg
Deathdream (Limited Edition)
Doc Hollywood
Eyes of Laura Mars (12/1 - Indicator)
Misery (Collector's Edition)
Trailer Trauma 4: Television Trauma
Wolf (12/1 - Indicator)


NEW TO DVD
Creep 2
GoShogun: The Complete TV Series
Psycho Killer
Super Dark Times


Umbrella Entertainment's December 2017 releases!


ON DECEMBER 6TH, UMBRELLA ENTERTAINMENT GIVES US KILLER WHALES, HIDDEN PREHISTORIC WORLDS, AND CANNIBALS!

While a tad light on the Horror, Cult, and Exploitation titles, Umbrella has a really solid lineup of films for December! Of particular interest are the Dino de Laurentiis-produced ORCA (which boasts one of the most disturbing scenes in cinematic history!), the World War II-era fantasy-adventure THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT, and the (in my opinion) criminally underseen CANNIBAL APOCALYPSE (aka INVASION OF THE HEADHUNTERS), starring John Saxon! For full details on these titles (and a list of Umbrella's other releases) continue onward!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
  • Umbrella's 4K-restored Blu-ray of SUSPIRIA is now available after a brief delay. You can order it HERE.
  • FAIR GAME will be released for the first time ever on Blu-ray on January 3rd! You can pre-order yourself a copy of this region free disc HERE. This release is packed with extras, including an audio commentary with the director, five short films, storyboard & image galleries, interviews, and more!
  • Also due out on January 3rd is STEPHEN KING'S SILVER BULLET! Along with cool new cover art, the disc boasts a director's commentary, cast & crew interviews, isolated score selections with commentary by composer Jay Chattaway, and MORE! Order your copy HERE!


CANNIBAL APOCALYPSE (1980)

Synopsis: The horrors of war take on a whole new meaning for Vietnam vet Norman Hopper (John Saxon, ENTER THE DRAGON), whose quiet domestic life in Atlanta is shattered by the return of Charlie Bukowski, a combat buddy who dredges up terrifying flashbacks of flesh eating and bloodshed in the war-torn jungles.

Now on the run from the law after taking a bit out of an unwilling victim, Charlie begs Norman to help him get out of town with another fellow veteran, Tom. Soon the ragtag team of cannibals are fighting for their lives, spreading a deadly contagion through the city before heading into the sewers for a gut-wrenching climax you won't soon forget!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 93 minutes | Region Free
Video - 1080p Widescreen (16:9)
Audio - 1.0 Dual Mono Dolby

Extras: 
  • Apocalypse in the Streets featurette.
  • European theatrical trailer.
  • Japanese theatrical trailer.
  • Alternate U.S. opening sequence.
  • Poster & Stills Gallery
  • The Butchering of Cannibal Apocalypse essay.

CLICK HERE to order CANNIBAL APOCALYPSE on DVD! 




THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT (1975)

Synopsis: Prepare for a trip into the unknown with a screen epic packed with monsters and thrills! Bowen Tyler (Doug McClure, HUMANOIDS FROM THE DEEP, AT THE EARTH'S CORE) is among a small group of survivors taken in by a German submarine after it sunk their ship. The castaways end up marooned on a mysterious uncharted island, which is inhabited by giant carnivorous creatures.

In order to stay alive, they're pitted to the death against deadly dinosaurs, fearsome sea monsters, soaring pterodactyls, and marauding tribes of primitive humans. Will they escape their prehistoric prison, or will they become THE PEOPLE THAT TIME FORGOT?!

Note: This title will also be available on DVD!

Disc Specs:
Rated PG | Color | 90 minutes | Region Free
Video - 1080p Widescreen (16:9)
Audio - Mono DTS-HD

Extras:
  • None.

 CLICK HERE to get yourself a copy of THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT on Blu-ray! CLICK HERE if you'd rather own it on DVD!




ORCA (1977)

Synopsis: Captain Nolan (Oscar nominee Richard Harris, HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE) is a man of the sea. Brave and headstrong, he is a fisherman who takes up the fight of his life against one of nature’s most fearsome creatures – the killer whale.

Orca seeks to avenge the death of his pregnant mate, left murdered in blood red waters. Rising from the ocean, leaving behind it a wake of destruction and mayhem, the deadly marine creature lures his human adversaries to a match of wits and survival in the chilly arctic waters.

Also starring Bo Derek (10), Charlotte Rampling (THE NIGHT PORTER), Will Sampson (ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST), Keenan Wynn (DR. STRANGELOVE) and Robert Carradine (DJANGO UNCHAINED) and featuring the music of award winning composer Ennio Morricone, ORCA is a thrilling aquatic adventure of breathtaking scope.

Disc Specs:
Rated PG | Color | 92 minutes | Region Free
Video - 1080p Widescreen (16:9)
Audio - 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio & Mono DTS-HD Master Audio

Extras:
  • Audio commentary by film historian Lee Gambin.
  • Moby Dick a la Laurentiis: Martha De Laurentiis remembers ORCA.
  • Theatrical Trailer

 CLICK HERE now to order your copy of ORCA on Blu-ray!


Also available on December 6th from UMBRELLA ENTERTAINMENT:
As always, all of the titles listed above are REGION FREE and exclusively available from Umbrella Entertainment's website!


Wednesday, November 22, 2017

STOCK YOUR VAULT: New DVDs & Blu-rays for 11/21/2017!


Vault Master's Pick of the Week!

Greetings Vault Dwellers! Turkey Day is tomorrow (and that means it's time for MST3K's annual Turkey Day marathon), so before you go out hunting for some Black Friday deals after dinner, I best tell you about the new DVDs & Blu-rays that are out there in the wild for you to find!

This week is very light on new releases, but as always, there's some cool titles if you take the time to look. Shout! Factory gives us their (quite possibly) final volume of their wonderful Mystery Science Theater 3000 boxed sets! This one contains GIRLS TOWN, THE AMAZING TRANSPARENT MAN, DIABOLIK, and "Satellite Dishes," a disc that contains all of the host segments from the dozen or so episodes we may never get to own on DVD!

Criterion just released Terry Gilliam's JABBERWOCKY, Warner Archive Collection has gave DOLORES CLAIBORNE its Blu-ray debut, the odd (but fun) DAVE MADE A MAZE is now available on DVD & Blu-ray, and THE MAN FROM EARTH received an extras-packed Special Edition Blu-ray release!

There's not much else to brag about this week, so scroll on down to see the full roster of new DVDs & Blu-ray discs! And also be sure to have a great (and safe!) Thanksgiving with your family and/or friends tomorrow gang!


NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
American Mary
Birth of the Dragon
Bunnyman Vengeance
Dave Made a Maze
The Hitman's Bodyguard
Housebound
Jabberwocky (Criterion Collection)
Jungle
The Night Watchmen
Porco Rosso
Red Dwarf XII
Savage Dog
The Secret World of Arrietty
Under the Bed
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
The Villainess


NEW TO BLU-RAY
Dolores Claiborne
Fritz Lang: The Silent Films
Gate: Premium Box Set
The Man From Earth (Special Edition)
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 1 (Collector's Edition)
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 2 (Collector's Edition)
Schoolgirl Hitchhikers (Region Free)
Teenage Slumber Party Massacre


NEW TO DVD
Daughter of Dr. Jekyll
The Incredible Hulk: The Complete Series
The Librarians: Season 3

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXXIX
Scarecrowd
Superman and the Mole Men


Wednesday, November 15, 2017

STOCK YOUR VAULT: New DVDs & Blu-rays for 11/14/2017!



Vault Master's Pick of the Week!
Greetings my devoted Vault Dwellers, and fellow collectors of physical media! This week is pretty light on new genre releases, BUT what it lacks in quantity, it surely makes up for it in quality!

Arrow Video unveiled their mighty impressive GEORGE A. ROMERO: BETWEEN NIGHT AND DAWN boxed set (full details HERE), gave J.D.'S REVENGE a nice 2-disc special edition, and gifted steelbook collectors with a new Limited Edition release of Clive Barker's HELLRAISER!

Norman Bates fans will be happy to know that the entirety of the PSYCHO series is now in a Blu-ray set from Universal. Sadly the sequels seem to be bare bones, so if you have the coin, you may want to spring for those pricier Scream Factory discs!

Additionally, Kino Classics brings NIGHTKILL to Blu-ray, AMITYVILLE: THE AWAKENING finally sees the light of day, and Shout Select gives the Collector's Edition treatment to THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN!

Also delivering the goods this week is Scream Factory, with their new Blu-ray release of ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE, as well as their awesome new Paul Naschy boxed set! It's rather impressive, and comes with dual audio options, and a good number of extras. You can read more about it HERE.

There's not too much else to brag about, so scroll down to see what's new this week!


NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
Amityville: The Awakening
Atomic Blonde
Doctor Who: The Complete Tenth Series
The Ice Cream Truck
Le Samourai (Criterion Collection)
The Man Who Died Twice
Nightkill
Preacher: Season Two


NEW TO BLU-RAY
Attack of the Puppet People
Channel 13 (Limited Edition)
Dragon Ball Z: Seasons 1 - 9
George A. Romero: Between Night and Dawn
Hellraiser (Limited Edition Steelbook)
The Incredible Shrinking Woman (Collector's Edition)
J.D.'s Revenge (2-Disc Special Edition)
The Paul Naschy Collection II
Psycho: Complete 4-Movie Collection
The Thingy: Confessions of a Teenage Placenta


NEW TO DVD
Guilty
Homicycle
Kung Fu: The Complete Series
The Lost Worlds of Gerry Anderson
Tekken: Kazuya's Revenge
Unlisted Owner


NEW MULTI-FILM COLLECTIONS ON DVD
5-Movies: Evil Spirits
Contains: The Devil's Partner, Cruel Will, Kill.... Baby Kill!, 19 Doors, and Dominique is Dead.

18-Movie Haunting Collection
Contains: ?

Night of the Living Dead + 19 Bonus Movies
Contains: Night of the Living Dead (1968) and ?



Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Arrow Video wants to show you what Romero did BETWEEN NIGHT AND DAWN!


NEW ARROW VIDEO BOXED SET FEATURES THREE FILMS DIRECTED BY GEORGE A. ROMERO IN BETWEEN HIS FIRST TWO ZOMBIE CLASSICS!

UPDATE (03/23/2018): All three films from this set are now available separately! For those of you who felt that this collection was too expensive, or just didn't want all three films, you can now order just the titles you want, including THE CRAZIES, SEASON OF THE WITCH, and THERE'S ALWAYS VANILLA!

If you're a big fan of the late and extremely great George A. Romero, you will most definitely want to pick up this Arrow Video release. Featuring THE CRAZIES, SEASON OF THE WITCH, and THERE'S ALWAYS VANILLA, this set (which is only missing MARTIN) boasts brand new high-def restorations of Romero's films and contains tons of special features!

THE CRAZIES (1973)

Synopsis: Evans City's reservoir has become infected by a militarized virus that turns the townsfolk into insane killers. A completely unprepared military tries to contain the epidemic as everything becomes a total free for all as the town's inhabitants fall victim to the far too effective bio-weapon.

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 103 minutes | Region A & B
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.66:1)
Audio - Uncompressed PCM (Mono)

Extras:
  • Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negative!
  • Brand new audio commentary by Travis Crawford! 
  • Romero Was Here: Locating The Crazies - Romero historian Lawrence DeVincentz takes us on a guided tour of Evans City, PA and the locations used in the film! 
  • Crazy for Lynn Lowry - Cult star Lynn Lowry discusses her early career including her role in The Crazies. 
  • Q&A with Lynn Lowry filmed at the 2016 Abertoir Film Festival. 
  • Audio interview with producer Lee Hessel. 
  • Behind-the-scenes footage with optional commentary by Lawrence DeVincentz. 
  • Alternate Opening Titles 
  • Image Galleries 
  • Trailers & TV Spots




SEASON OF THE WITCH (1973)

Synopsis: Joan Mitchell (Jan White) is unhappy and bored with being a suburban housewife, so naturally she turns to witchcraft as a hobby. Soon she suffers from strange nightmares, casts a love spell, and ultimately commits murder in a film that was once promoted as a softcore porno called HUNGRY WIVES!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 90 minutes (theatrical cut) & 104 minutes (extended cut) | Region A & B
Video - 1080p Fullscreen (1.37:1)
Audio - Uncompressed PCM (Mono)

Extras:
  • Brand new 4K restoration of the original theatrical version from the camera negative [90 mins]!
  • Alternate extended version [104 mins]! 
  • Brand new audio commentary by Travis Crawford! 
  • When Romero met Del Toro - Filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro in conversation with George Romero! 
  • The Secret Life of Jack's Wife - Archival interview with actress Jan White! 
  • Alternate Opening Titles 
  • Memoribilia Gallery 
  • Trailer




THERE'S ALWAYS VANILLA (1971)

Synopsis: Chris Bradley (Raymond Laine) is a former U.S. soldier turned drifter who returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh. Torn between starting a new life, or just following in the footsteps of his father, Chris must come to terms with the fact that sometimes you don't get what you want, but get what you need.

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 93 minutes | Region A & B
Video - 1080p Fullscreen (1.37:1)
Audio - Uncompressed PCM (Mono)

Extras:
  • Brand new 2K restoration from original film elements!
  • Brand new audio commentary by Travis Crawford!
  • Affair of the Heart: The Making of There's Always Vanilla - A brand new documentary featuring interviews with producers John Russo and Russell Streiner, stars Judith Streiner and Richard Ricci, and sound recordist Gary Streiner! 
  • Digging Up the Dead: The Lost Films of George A. Romero - Archival interview with Romero discussing his early films THERE'S ALWAYS VANILLA and SEASON OF THE WITCH.
  • Location Gallery with audio commentary by Romero historian Lawrence DeVincentz.
  • Memoribilia Gallery 
  • Trailer


Arrow's GEORGE A. ROMERO: BETWEEN NIGHT AND DAY limited edition set is now available wherever discs are sold! Along with the extras mentioned above, this set includes reversible cover sleeves for all three films, plus a 60-page booklet featuring new writing on the films by Kat Ellinger, Kier-La Janisse and Heather Drain!

Order your copy of BETWEEN NIGHT AND DAY now from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from ARROW VIDEO!


Monday, November 13, 2017

Scream Factory's PAUL NASCHY COLLECTION II comes to Blu-ray on November 14th!


SCREAM FACTORY'S LATEST COLLECTION GATHERS TOGETHER FIVE MORE PAUL NASCHY CLASSICS!

Yetis! Werewolves! Exorcisms! Hunchbacks! This set of Naschy flicks has something for everyone! On November 14th, pick up Scream Factory's THE PAUL NASCHY COLLECTION II for over seven hours of Spanish Horror cinema!

THE DEVIL'S POSSESSED (AKA EL MARISCAL DEL INFIERNO - 1974)

Synopsis: Based on the real-life medieval activities of Gilles de Rais, Naschy stars as Barón Gilles de Lancré, an evil ruler who uses witchcraft to terrorize his subjects. But eventually, his reign of terror results in open rebellion!

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 95 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (?)
Audio - Castilian (Spanish) and English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

Extras:
  • Theatrical trailers (English and Spanish)




A DRAGONFLY FOR EACH CORPSE (AKA UNA LIBÉLULA PARA CADA MUERTO - 1975)

Synopsis: Directed by Leon Klimovsky, this giallo features Paul Naschy as Inspector Paolo Scaporella. The Inspector is on the trailer of a serial killer, who murders "deviants" on the streets of Milan, and leaves behind an ornamental dragonfly as his calling card!

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 85 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - Castilian (Spanish) and English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

Extras:
  • NEW! Audio Commentary By Author Troy Howarth!
  • Still Gallery


EXORCISM (AKA EXORCISMO - 1974)

Synopsis: A young woman unwittingly takes part in a Satanic ceremony and is possessed by the evil spirit of her father. To save her soul, Father Adrian Dunning (Paul Naschy) must attempt an exorcism!

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 90 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (?)
Audio - Castilian (Spanish) and English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

Extras:
  • NEW! Audio Commentary By Author Troy Howarth!
  • Alternate “Clothed” Versions Of The Nude Scenes For The Original Spanish Release.
  • Theatrical Trailers (Spanish And English)
  • English Credit Sequence
  • Still Gallery




HUNCHBACK OF THE MORGUE (AKA EL JOROBADO DE LA MORGUE - 1973)

Synopsis: A quasi-prequel to the tale of FRANKENSTEIN, Paul Naschy portrays Gotho, a hunchback that teams with a mad scientist after evading authorities for murders he committed in a morgue! This is one of Naschy's best roles, and actually earned him an award for Best Actor at the 1973 Paris Convention of Fantastic Cinema!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 87 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - Castilian (Spanish) and English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

Extras:
  • NEW Audio Commentary By Rod Barnett And Troy Guinn Of The Podcast,  NaschyCast
  • Theatrical Trailers (Spanish And English)
  • Still Gallery




THE WEREWOLF AND THE YETI (AKA LA MALDICIÓN DE LA BESTIA - 1975)

Synopsis: Paul Naschy reprises his most famous role as Waldemar Daninsky in what is perhaps the bloodiest of his El Hombre Lobo films! During an expedition in search of the legendary Yeti, Daninsky is captured by a pair of vampire women who turn him into a werewolf. And if you're wondering if the film fully delivers on the much-touted battle between the titular monsters, the answer is YES!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 94 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - Castilian (Spanish) and English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

Extras:
  • Still Gallery




Scream Factory's impressive PAUL NASCHY COLLECTION II will be available wherever Blu-rays are sold on Tuesday, November 14th. The 5-film set also includes a 24-page collectible booklet by author Mirek Lipinski, and should cost somewhere in the realm of fifty to sixty dollars. You can guarantee yourself a copy right now by ordering it from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or SHOUT! FACTORY.


Scream Factory & Shout Select's newest titles certainly won't SHRINK your collection!


ON NOVEMBER 14TH, GROW YOUR MOVIE COLLECTION WITH "ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE" AND "THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN!"

Shout! Factory and its sister labels have been releasing a lot of cool stuff lately, and these two titles are no exception. I've never seen either film before, but I look forward to scoping out the lilliputian adventures contained within in these two new Blu-ray releases!

ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE (1958)

Synopsis: "She's a living doll!" changes from a flattering expression to a terrifying reality when a certifiably deranged maniac creates a shocking device that shrinks people to foot-high figurines!

Mr. Franz is a kindly, old, silver-haired doll-maker ... who turns people into living puppets! He then forces his human re-inventions to put on parties and sing to him! But one day, tired of being toyed with, the puppets launch an attack, and suddenly Mr. Franz finds he'd better stop playing – and start praying – because the miniature moppets are hell-bent on revenge!

Directed by cult filmmaker Bert I. Gordon (EMPIRE OF THE ANTS, THE AMAZING COLOSSAL MAN), the film features an all-star cult movie cast including John Agar (NIGTHBREED, THE MOLE PEOPLE, THE BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS), John Hoyt (WHEN WORLD'S COLLIDE) and Susan Gordon (PICTURE MOMMY DEAD).

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Black & White | 79 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - TBA

Extras:
  • NEW! 2K Scan Of The Interpositive!
  • NEW! Audio Commentary With Author And Film Historian Tom Weaver!
  • Theatrical Trailer
ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE is due out on Tuesday, November 14th, and is available to order from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, and SHOUT! FACTORY.




THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN (1981)

Synopsis: She was an ordinary housewife who gave so much … and got so little.

Comedy legend Lily Tomlin stars in the effervescent 1981 comedy THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN. Exposed to a heady mix of household chemicals, Pat Kramer (Tomlin) contracts a strange side effect: She begins to shrink!

Baffling doctors, Pat's diminishing size starts to really bring her down … until her story captures the hearts of the American people and the attention of a sinister group of scientists bent on world domination. Getting out of this predicament while still taking care of her family will be no small feat!

Also starring Charles Grodin (MIDNIGHT RUN), Ned Beatty (DELIVERANCE, Homicide: Life On The Street), and Tomlin's fellow Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In alumnus Henry Gibson, and featuring makeup master Rick Baker (STAR WARS, KING KONG) as Sidney the gorilla, THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN is a smart little comedy with big laughs.

Disc Specs:
Rated PG | Color| 89 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - TBA

Extras:
  • NEW! 2017 High-Definition Transfer!
  • NEW! A Conversation With Actress Lily Tomlin And Writer/Executive Producer Jane Wagner!
  • NEW! Interview With Director Joel Schumacher!
  • NEW! Interview With Cinematographer And Visual Effects Supervisor Bruce Logan!
  • NEW! Audio Interview With Composer Suzanne Ciani!
  • NEW! On Location: Now And Then Featurette
  • “Edith Ann” Deleted Scene
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Still Gallery
Wow! That's a whole lotta love for a movie I think many of us totally forgot about! Shout Select's Collector's Edition of THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN will be available at retailers on Tuesday, November 14th, including AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, and SHOUT! FACTORY.



Wednesday, November 8, 2017

STOCK YOUR VAULT: New DVDs & Blu-rays for 11/07/2017!


Vault Master's Pick of the Week!

Welcome to November 2017 gang! Though there are a few turkeys out on DVD & Blu-ray, overall this is a pretty strong week for genre releases! THE (underwhelming) LIMEHOUSE GOLEM makes its home video debut as do a pair of spaghetti westerns, namely THE MERCENARY and DEATH RIDES A HORSE. (Both hailing from Kino Classics!)

VCI ventures into the post-apocalyptic future with THE AFTERMATH, Shout Select gives INTO THE NIGHT the Collector's Edition treatment, the first season of HBO's WESTWORLD hits Blu-ray and 4K UHD, and Scream Factory surges ahead of everyone with four new titles: DARKNESS RISING, KILLING GROUND, DARKMAN II: THE RETURN OF DURANT, and DARKMAN III: DIE DARKMAN DIE.

There are some other titles of interest (e.g. SATAN'S CHEERLEADERS, GHASTLIES) so scroll on down to see what's new.


NEW TO DVD  & BLU-RAY
Darkness Rising
Gun Shy
Killing Ground
The Limehouse Golem
Maze Runner 1 & 2
The Mercenary
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Collection 1
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Collection 2
Mother Krampus
The Show
The Untamed
Your Name
Westworld: The Complete First Season


NEW TO BLU-RAY
The Aftermath
Attack Force Z
Darkman II: The Return of Durant
Darkman III: Die Darkman Die
DC Universe 10th Anniversary Collection (30 films!)
Death Rides a Horse
Flying Witch (Premium Box Set)
Ghastlies
The Godfather Collection
Harry Potter Collection (4K UHD)
Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets (4K UHD)
Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire (4K UHD)
Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban (4K UHD)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (4K UHD)
Into the Night (Collector's Edition)
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Black Rose Saga
Satan's Cheerleaders
Speed Racer: The Complete Collection (Collector's Edition)
Wizarding World (9-Film Collection)


NEW TO DVD
2307: Winter's Dream
Beneath
Dead Still
Demon Hole
Ghostheads
The Nightmare
Project Itoh: Genocidal Organ
The Spanish Chainsaw Massacre
Skybound
Tam Cam: The Untold Story
The Tormenting


Scream Factory wants to complete your DARKMAN Blu-ray collection!


THE OFT-FORGOTTEN "DARKMAN" SEQUELS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY, COURTESY OF SCREAM FACTORY!

I really enjoy DARKMAN, and was super excited when I discovered that there were two direct-to-video sequels back in 2007. And then I watched them... and kind of forgot about them again. But now they're back and it's time to revisit the continued adventures of DARKMAN!

DARKMAN II: THE RETURN OF DURANT (1995)

Synopsis: The crime-fighting master of disguises returns in this action-packed sequel to the hit motion picture. Arnold Vosloo (THE MUMMY, G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA) stars as Darkman, and Larry Drake (DR. GIGGLES) reprises his role as the sadistic villain Robert G. Durant.

Co-starring Kim Delaney (NYPD Blue), DARKMAN II: THE RETURN OF DURANT is filled with nonstop action, suspense and special effects which will leave you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 93 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - ?

Extras:
  • NEW! Audio Commentary With Director Bradford May!
  • TV Broadcast Version Featuring Alternate And Extended Scenes (Standard Definition)
  • Trailer
  • VHS Promo
DARKMAN II: THE RETURN OF DURANT is now available wherever discs are sold! You can get your copy now at AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.




DARKMAN III: DIE DARKMAN DIE (1996)

Synopsis: DARKMAN IS BACK IN A NEW ACTION-PACKED SEQUEL! Arnold Vosloo returns as Dr. Peyton Westlake, a.k.a. Darkman, the crime-fighting master of disguises. In this action-packed adventure, Westlake matches wits with underworld drug-dealing villain Peter Rooker (Jeff Fahey), who will do anything to unmask the secret of Westlake's superhuman strength.

Agreeing to an experimental operation on his ravaged body, Westlake is flung into a vicious game of survival for himself, his priceless research and the lives of two innocent people. One false move and he will be locked into darkness forever.

From executive producers Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert, creators of the original film, DARKMAN III: DIE DARKMAN DIE, like its predecessors, is jam-packed with surprises, staggering special effects and never-ending thrills.

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 87 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - ?

Extras:
  • NEW! Audio Commentary With Director Bradford May!
  • Trailer
You can get DARKMAN III: DIE DARKMAN DIE now on Blu-ray from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or SHOUT! FACTORY.



Thursday, November 2, 2017

STOCK YOUR VAULT: New DVDs & Blu-rays for 10/31/2017!


Vault Master's Pick of the Week!

Happy belated Halloween Vault Dwellers! October ended on a rather quiet note, and honestly there's not a whole heck of a lot to be excited about in regards to new Blu-ray and DVD titles! Then again....

Lionsgate's Vestron Collector's Series adds SLAUGHTER HIGH to their slowly expanding catalog, while Severin Films unveils their new Blu-ray of THE DEVIL'S RAIN.

Blue Underground fires back with Blu-ray debuts for THE LIFT and DOWN (aka THE SHAFT), while Scream Factory delivers impressive Collector's Editions of the DAWN OF THE DEAD remake, and George A. Romero's LAND OF THE DEAD!

There are a few other titles of interest, so be sure to scroll down to see all of this week's major releases!


NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
Broken Sword Hero
Castle in the Sky
The Dark Tower
Dave Made a Maze
Humans 2.0
Kidnap
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Return of the Ape Man
The Salamander
Sherlock Gift Set
Stay Hungry
Young Doctors in Love


NEW TO BLU-RAY
Cannon for Cordoba
Dawn of the Dead (Collector's Edition)
The Devil's Rain
Down (aka The Shaft - Collector's Edition)
The Dragon Dentist
Fist of the North Star: The Complete TV Series
Halo: The Complete Video Collection
Land of the Dead (Collector's Edition)
The Lift (Collectors' Edition)
Orphan Black: The Complete Collection
Slaughter High (Vestron Collector's Series)
The Vampire's Ghost


NEW TO DVD
The Adventures of the Little Prince: The Complete Series
Beyond the Trek
Chargeman Ken! The Complete Series
Drifter
The Honor Farm
Killer Robots! Crash & Burn
The Shadow Man


Blue Underground will LIFT your spirits by giving you THE SHAFT!


DICK MAAS' PAIR OF KILLER ELEVATOR FLICKS COME TO BLU-RAY FROM BLUE UNDERGROUND!

I've been meaning to see THE LIFT, ever since I read a review for it over at BadMovies.Org so many years ago! And now that I can watch it in glorious high-definition, along with its remake, I can't even begin to explain how oddly excited I am at the prospect of finally watching both films! Curious? Then read on to get the full details on this Dick Maas' double feature!

THE LIFT (1983)

Synopsis: There is something very wrong with the elevator in a stylish office high-rise. The passengers never end up on the floor of their choice. They end up dead! When Felix, an inquisitive repairman, investigates the faulty deathtrap, he discovers that something other than malfunctioning machinery is to blame. Some dark, distorted power has gained control of the elevator for its own evil design. After his horrifying discovery is given the shaft by the authorities, he joins a nosy female journalist to battle the unholy force inside THE LIFT!

Huub Stapel (AMSTERDAMNED) and Willeke van Ammelrooy (ANTONIA'S LINE) star in this chilling cult classic from Writer/Director Dick Maas (SAINT), who also composed the score and later helmed the 2001 English-language remake, DOWN (aka THE SHAFT). Long unavailable on U.S. home video, Blue Underground now proudly presents THE LIFT in a brand-new 2K restoration from the original negative, approved by Dick Maas!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 95  minutes | Region Free
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.66:1)
Audio - Dutch DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0 and English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0.

Extras:
  • Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Dick Maas and Editor Hans van Donge!
  • Going Up - An Interview with Star Huub Stapel! 
  • Long Distance - A Short Film by Dick Maas (2003, 4 Minutes).
  • Dutch Trailer 
  • U.S. Trailer
  • Poster & Still Gallery 
  • Collectible Booklet with new essay by writer and filmmaker Chris Alexander!
THE LIFT (COLLECTOR'S EDITION) is now available to purchase wherever Blu-ray discs are sold. Get your copy now at AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from BLUE UNDERGROUND!




DOWN (A.K.A. THE SHAFT - 2001)

Synopsis: When the express elevators in New York City's 102-story Millennium Building start to malfunction, elevator mechanics Mark (James Marshall of TWIN PEAKS) and Jeff (Eric Thal of THE PUPPET MASTERS) are sent to find the cause. After a series of gruesome and deadly accidents occur, Mark joins forces with spunky reporter Jennifer (Naomi Watts of THE RING), who's on the hunt for a juicy story.

As the death toll rises and the building is sealed off amid claims of terrorism, Mark and Jennifer attempt to unravel the horrifying secret behind the mysterious behavior of the bloodthirsty lift before it takes them and the entire city DOWN!

Michael Ironside (SCANNERS), Edward Herrmann (THE LOST BOYS), Dan Hedaya (COMMANDO), and Ron Perlman (HELLBOY) co-star in this big-budget remake of THE LIFT helmed by original Writer/Director Dick Maas (AMSTERDAMNED). Previously released on home video in a cropped full-frame transfer as THE SHAFT, Blue Underground is now proud to present DOWN in a brand-new widescreen 2K restoration from the original negative, approved by Dick Maas!

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 111 minutes | Region Free
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio - English & French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0

Extras:
  • Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Dick Maas and Stunt Coordinator Willem de Beukelaer!
  • The Making Of DOWN 
  • Behind-the-Scenes Footage [Blu-ray Exclusive]
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Teaser Trailers 
  • Poster & Still Gallery
  • Collectible Booklet with new essay by author Michael Gingold!
Blue Underground's Collector's Edition release of DOWN is readily available and can be purchased at AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from BLUE UNDERGROUND!