Wednesday, June 13, 2018

MVD Rewind Collection Brings Us Killer Bigfeet and Classic Van Dammage in mid-June!


ABOMINABLE AND LIONHEART JOIN THE RANKS OF THE MVD REWIND COLLECTION IN NEW 2-DISC SPECIAL EDITIONS!

Truth be told, I've never seen ABOMINABLE before, but it looks like it's a lot of fun! LIONHEART on the other hand I have seen an unhealthy number of times, as it's probably  my third favorite JCVD flick after BLOODSPORT and KICKBOXER. Now both films have been released in glorious high-definition with loads of cool features! If you're a fan of killer Sasquatches and illegal underground fighting rings, you'll want to pick up both of these fantastic Blu-ray/DVD combo sets!

ABOMINABLE (2006)

Synopsis: It has been sighted 42,000 times in 68 countries, a vicious creature of myth and legend called Sasquatch, Yeti, and perhaps most infamously, Bigfoot. It's been hunted for years, but what happens when it decides to hunt us?

After recovering from a horrific accident, paraplegic Preston Rogers (Matt McCoy) moves back into the remote cabin where he and his now-deceased wife once lived. When his new neighbor Karen, is attacked by a gigantic creature, Rogers contacts the local authorities. But after the police and those around him dismiss Rogers as a delusional widower, he sets out to stop the abominable creature himself.

Featuring an all-star cast that includes Matt McCoy (L.A. CONFIDENTIAL, HBO's Silicon Valley) Jeffrey Combs (RE-ANIMATOR, THE FRIGHTENERS), Paul Gleason (THE BREAKFAST CLUB, DIE HARD), Rex Linn (DJANGO UNCHAINED, A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST), Haley Joel (TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING), Phil Morris (Seinfeld, BLACK DYNAMITE), Dee Wallace (E.T., CUJO), Tiffany Shepis (TALES OF HALLOWEEN, VICTOR CROWLEY) and Lance Henriksen (ALIENS, HARD TARGET) in this wild and gruesome throwback horror shocker that Fangoria called ''The best serious fright film ever made about Bigfoot!''

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 94 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - LPCM 5.1

Steven Tyler's horrifying true form revealed!

Extras:
  • NEW! 2K Remaster of the film from the original camera negative!
  • NEW! Introduction from Director Ryan Schifrin!
  • NEW! Basil & Mobius: No Rest For The Wicked - Short film written and directed by Ryan Schifrin featuring a score by legendary composer Lalo Schifrin and starring Zachari Levi, Ray Park, Malcolm McDowell, and Kane Hodder! (16:28, HD)
  • Audio Commentary with writer/director Ryan Schifrin & actors Matt McCoy and Jeffrey Combs!
  • Back to Genre: Making ABOMINABLE featurette (SD)
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes (SD)
  • Outtakes and Bloopers (SD)
  • Shadows - Director Ryan Schifrin's USC Student Film (SD)
  • The original 2005 version of ''Abominable'' (Blu-ray only, 94 mins, SD)
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Poster & Still Gallery
  • Storyboard Gallery
  • Collectible Poster
Wowie, that's a lot of special features Vault Dwellers! I should also note that there are in fact TWO different cuts of ABOMINABLE included in this release. The original 2005 version (as listed above) and a new fully color-corrected, with improved CGI effects that were overseen by Director Ryan Schifrin and Editor Chris Conlee! If you're eager to own a copy of ABOMINABLE, you can order yourself a copy right now from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, or DIABOLIK DVD




LIONHEART (1990)

Synopsis: Jean-Claude Van Damme (BLACK EAGLE, HARD TARGET) stars as a soldier drawn into the world of modern-day gladiators fighting for the amusement of the rich in this fast moving action thriller co-written by Van Damme himself!

Upon receiving news that his brother in Los Angeles is seriously injured, Lyon Gaultier (Van Damme) deserts the French Foreign Legion from a remote outpost in North Africa. Fleeing from two of the Legion's security force who have orders to bring him back at any cost, Lyon reluctantly turns to the illegal, bare-knuckles underground fighting circuit to raise the money he needs to help his brother's family.

From legendary action director Sheldon Lettich (DOUBLE IMPACT, BLOODSPORT), this riveting action adventure also stars Harrison Page (BAD ASS), Brian Thompson (THE TERMINATOR), Ashley Johnson (THE HELP) and a cameo appearance by Jeff Speakman (THE PERFECT WEAPON) and combines the raw power and charisma of Van Damme with the exciting world of no-holds-barred street fighting.

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 105 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - Original 2.0 Stereo & LPCM 5.1

Extras:
  • Theatrical and Extended cuts of the film!
  • NEW! Lionheart: The Inside Story - Featuring interviews with cast and crew including star / co-writer Jean-Claude Van Damme, Director / Co-Writer Sheldon Lettich, Producer Eric Karson and stars Harrison Page and Deborah Rennard! (HD, 47:29)
  • NEW! Inside Lionheart with the Filmmakers and Cast - All new documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew including Jean-Claude Van Damme! (HD, 25:52)
  • NEW! Lionheart: Behind the Fights - Featuring interviews with cast and crew including Jean-Claude Van Damme! (HD, 10:19)
  • Archival Audio commentary by Shelon Lettich & Harrison Page (on Extended Cut only).
  • Archival Interview with Sheldon Lettich (SD, 25:51)
  • Archival Interview with Harrison Page (13:05)
  • 5 Promotional TV Clips (SD)
  • Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Collectible Mini Poster
MVD Rewind's 2-Disc Special Edition of LIONHEART is a definite must own for yours truly and will be available on Tuesday, June 19th wherever Blu-ray discs are sold! Get your copy today from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, or DIABOLIK DVD!



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