MASSACRE VIDEO BRINGS RICOU BROWNING'S FORGOTTEN EXPLOITATION CLASSIC TO BLU-RAY, FULLY UNCUT AND RESTORED IN HIGH-DEFINITION!
Ricou Browning's claim to fame was being the Gill Man in all of the aquatic scenes in the CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON trilogy, as well as being the creator of FLIPPER! But what many do not know is that Ricou (who directed family-fare like SALTY and the Gentle Ben TV Series) also directed a little film called MR. NO LEGS. I first heard about this movie from Hudson Horror Show frontman Chris Alo years ago, and listened in disbelief as he told me all about it. And now, thanks to the efforts of Massacre Video, this long lost gem is can continue to build up a cult following!
Synopsis: Double amputee, Mr. No Legs, may not seem much of a threat at first, but cross him and you’ll see why he’s Florida’s ruthless drug kingpin D’Angelo’s deadliest enforcer. With his unique martial arts mastery and shotgun-wielding wheelchair, Mr. No Legs is virtually unstoppable. But when a henchman kills the sister of a straight-shooting cop, D’Angelo’s whole enterprise may come undone, and threaten to bring No Legs down with it.
Director Ricou Browning brings us into a world full of double crosses, cover-ups, bloody bar brawls, and weaponized wheelchairs with MR. NO LEGS (aka KILLERS DIE HARD)!
Massacre Video proudly presents this wild, wheeled 70s crime story for the first time in HD, with a brand new 2K restoration from the only known 35mm film elements in existence!
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 88 & 91 minutes | Region Free
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - LPCM Mono
Extras:
NEW! 2K Restoration from EXTREMELY RARE French 35mm Print!
English, French, and German Audio Options.
Uncut Composite from 35mm Print and Video Masters!
Extensive Stills Gallery.
Trailers for other Massacre Video releases.
Plus other Surprises....
Rescued from obscurity by the folks at Massacre Video, MR. NO LEGS (previously released in a now out of print Limited Edition Blu) is now ready to be rediscovered in this wonderful release that contains two cuts of the film, reversible cover art, and "other surprises." MR. NO LEGS should cost between $20 - $24 and is easily obtainable from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, and directly from MASSACRE VIDEO!
EVIL FLESH-EATING SPACE BRAINS AND ONE ASTOUNDINGLY GIGANTIC SPIDER THREATEN HUMANITY IN SCREAM FACTORY'S LATEST BLU-RAY RELEASES!
While I'm not ecstatic over Scream Factory's price increases or steelbook double-dips, I do applaud them for their continued efforts in bringing classic sci-fi & Horror fare, as well as obscure 80's cult and exploitation titles, to Blu-ray! Along with their Hammer Horror offerings and IFC Midnight releases, Scream has truly cornered the market on the types of films that I love, and for that reason I continue to support them when I can. Speaking of which, I can't wait to add both THE BRAIN and TARANTULA to my Blu-ray collection!
THE BRAIN (1988)
Synopsis: Imagine a pulsating mass of gray matter, expanding in size and strength as it takes control of human minds and devours human bodies. It could never happen, right? Just watch Independent Thinking, starring Dr. Anthony Blakely (David Gale - RE-ANIMATOR, THE GUYVER, SYNGENOR), a hot new TV program. But as the show's ratings continue to soar, so does the suicide and murder rate among its viewers. What they don't know is that Dr. Blakely has teamed with an alien brain and plans to gain control of all humanity.
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 94 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Extras:
NEW! 4K Scan Of The Original Negative!
NEW! Audio Commentary With Director Ed Hunt!
NEW! Audio Commentary With Composer Paul Zaza!
NEW! Audio Commentary With Actor Tom Bresnahan!
NEW! Canada On The Mind – An Interview With Actress Cynthia Preston!
NEW! From Monster Kid To Monster Man – An Interview With Actor George Buza!
NEW! Brain Art – An Interview With Assistant Art Director Michael Borthwick!
NEW! Food For Thought: A Love Letter To The Brain!
Still Gallery
What? No trailer?! (Just kidding!) WOW is all I have to say about this release Vault Dwellers! For decades I've watched a bootleg DVD-R of this film when the mood hit but now we've got a Blu-ray release that this Canadian Horror oddity can truly be proud of! A new 4K transfer, three audio commentaries, and cast & crew interviews made this one a must-own for yours truly, and I can't wait to watch my copy when it arrives in the mail! Get yours now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.
TARANTULA (1955)
Synopsis: Biochemist Gerald Deemer (Leo G. Carroll, who's over a barrel - NORTH BY NORTHWEST) has a plan to feed the world by using a growth formula on plants and animals. Instead he creates terror beyond imagining when his work spawns a spider of mammoth proportions!
Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Black & White | 81 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - 2.0 Mono (?)
Extras:
NEW! 2K Scan Of The Original Film Elements!
NEW! Audio Commentary With Film Historians Tom Weaver, Dr. Robert J. Kiss, And David Schecter!
Theatrical Trailer
Still Gallery
Though rather light on extras, Scream Factory still gave this classic creature feature more love than Universal ever did! Get TARANTULA on Blu-ray today from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.
SCREAM FACTORY'S LATEST TRIO OF TITLES ARE CHOCK FULL OF LOST CIVILIZATIONS AND KILLER RATS!
Scream Factory's 2019 lineup of new Blu-ray releases has been stellar, and this week is no exception! Universal's lesser classic THE MOLE PEOPLE, Hammer's Fantasy-Adventure THE VENGEANCE OF SHE, and the 2003 redo of WILLARD have just been released with lots of cool extras and gorgeous HD transfers!
I for one am very excited for these new discs, and can't wait to add them to my collection! For more details on each Blu-ray release, please continue onward!
THE MOLE PEOPLE (1956)
Synopsis: John Agar (ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE), Hugh Beaumont (Leave It To Beaver) and Nestor Paiva (Creature From The Black Lagoon) star as three archaeologists who come upon an unusual race of albino beings who shun all forms of light and have mutant mole men as their slaves.
Because of their "magical cylinders of fire" (what we know as flashlights), these archaeologists are treated like gods – until they try to liberate the mole people. Can the archaeologists escape this hallowed mountain in Asia ... or will they be destroyed in a strange underground world?
Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Black & White | 77 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1 & 2.00:1)
Audio - ?
Extras:
The Film Presented In Two Aspect Ratios – 1.85:1 and 2.00:1
NEW! Audio Commentary With Film Historians Tom Weaver And David Schecter!
NEW!Of Mushrooms And Madmen: The Making Of The Mole People!
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Episode “The Mole People” (2/15/97) In Standard Definition
Still Galleries – Movie Stills, Posters And Lobby Cards!
Theatrical Trailer
THE MOLE PEOPLE is now available wherever Blu-ray discs are sold and should cost between $23 - $25. Order a copy now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.
THE VENGEANCE OF SHE (1968)
Synopsis: A young beautiful woman named Carol (Olinka Berova) is plagued by hallucinatory voices calling her "Ayesha" and is drawn by a mysterious force toward the east. During her voyage, she meets Dr. Philip Smith (Edward Judd) who decides to accompany Carol to her unknown destination. Eventually the two reach the lost city of Kuma where Carol is greeted as the reincarnation of Queen Ayesha, the beloved of King Killikrates (John Richardson).
Philip is imprisoned and meets Za-Tor (Noel Willman) who tells him of the high priest's deceitful plan to obtain the secret of immortality by bringing back Ayesha to King Killikrates. Will Philip escape in time to reveal the truth and save Carol from destruction?
Disc Specs:
Rated G | Color | 101 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.66:1)
Audio - ?
Extras:
NEW! 2K Scan Of The Original Film Elements!
NEW! Interviews With Assistant Director Terence Clegg, Visual Effects Artist Joy Cuff, And Clapper/Loader Trevor Coop!
NEW! Audio Commentary By The Monster Party Podcast Hosts Matt Weinhold, Shawn Sheridan, Larry Strothe, And James Gonis!
World Of Hammer – Lands Before Time
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spots
Still Gallery
Scream Factory's THE VENGEANCE OF SHE Blu is now available and should cost between $24 - $27! Add this to your Hammer Blu-ray collection now and get a copy from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.
WILLARD (2003)
Synopsis: For years, Willard Stiles (Crispin Glover, THE WIZARD OF GORE) has been trapped in a dead-end job with no friends and no future. Willard's life seems hopeless until he makes an eerie discovery: He shares a powerful bond with the rats that dwell in his basement.
Now a guy who has been trampled in the rat race his entire life is suddenly ready to tear up the competition ... beginning with his boss.
Crispin Glover leads the pack in this skin-crawling thriller that takes an unforgettable journey into the mind of a madman!
Disc Specs:
Rated PG-13 | Color | 100 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio - ?
Extras:
NEW! 2K Scan Of The Original Film Elements!
NEW! Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Glen Morgan And Director Of Photography Robert McLachlan!
NEW! Audio Commentary With Animal Trainers Mark Harden And David Allsberry Of Animals For Hollywood!
NEW!The Road To Willard – An Interview With Writer/Director Glen Morgan!
NEW! Destination Willard – An Interview With Director Of Photography Robert McLachlan!
NEW! The Rat Trainer’s Notebook – Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Animals For Hollywood!
Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Glen Morgan, Producer James Wong, Actors Crispin Glover, And R. Lee Ermey!
The Year Of The Rat – A Documentary On The Making Of Willard
Rat People: Friends Or Foes? – A Real Rat Documentary
Deleted/Alternate Scenes With Optional Commentary
Music Video Ben By Crispin Hellion Glover With Optional Commentary
Behind-The-Scenes Footage And Interviews From The Electronic Press Kit
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spots
Yowza! Three audio commentaries? New interviews and behind-the-scenes featurettes? A new 2K transfer?! Out of the three new titles out this week, WILLARD clearly received the most love, and you can pick it up today for $24 - $27! Order a copy of this rodent-remake now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.
MASSACRE VIDEO BRINGS RICOU BROWNING'S FORGOTTEN EXPLOITATION CLASSIC TO BLU-RAY, FULLY UNCUT AND RESTORED IN HIGH-DEFINITION!
