STOCK YOUR VAULT: New DVDs & Blu-rays for 06/11/2019!

Vault Master's Pick of the Week!

Greetings Vault Dwellers and welcome to the triumphant return of the News Vault's weekly STOCK YOUR VAULT column! A few weeks ago yours truly was on vacation, and then mere days after returning home, Vault HQ was hacked and taken out of commission for several days! But have no fear, the Vault is back and better than ever, and regular updates have resumed!

This week saw an impressive number of great new releases from all of our favorite labels: I really hope you have some expendable income to dip into gang! Steve Kostanski's LEPRECHAUN RETURNS finally gets a release on physical media, Marvel/Disney brings CAPTAIN MARVEL to Blu-ray and 4K UHD, and Universal's seemingly forgotten CAPTIVE STATE quietly comes to home video.

Scream Factory flexes some major muscle this week with their new Collector's Editions of THE ENTITY and FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN, plus a brand new Limited Edition Steelbook of Joe Dante's PIRANHA, while their parent company brings the pseudo-biography of The Village People, CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC, to Blu-ray disc! Not to be outdone, Kino Lorber Studio Classics fires back with the Michael Caine vehicle KIDNAPPED, Michael Crichton's PURSUIT, and a Special Edition of THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS!

But the creme de la creme this week has to be Sony's 5-Disc Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook of GHOSTBUSTERS I & II! While the set contains the previous extras (and audio & video clarity) of the previous 4K discs, there are now over TWO HOURS of new extras! This may very well be the definite release for these films, so be sure to snap it up before it goes out of print!

Also available today: Redemption Films' DEVIL'S KISS, Synapse's SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENTS, Full Moon Features' EVIL BONG 666 and EVIL BONG 777, Cult Epics' MY NIGHTS WITH SUSAN, SANDRA, OLGA, and JULIE, and Arrow UK's new Blu-ray of DEF-CON 4!

There are still plenty of other new new DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K discs now available that I haven't even mentioned yet - To see the full list be sure to scroll down!


NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
The 27 Club
Captain Marvel
Captive State
Devil's Kiss (Redemption Films)
Hozuki's Coolheadedness 2
Kidnapped (Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
Kill Order
Leprechaun Returns
Pursuit (Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
Soul Copyright


NEW TO BLU-RAY
Barbarella
Berserk: The Complete Series
Can't Stop the Music (Shout! Factory)
The Concessionaires Must Die!
Def-Con 4 (Arrow UK - Region B)
The Entity (Collector's Edition - Scream Factory)
Evil Bong 666 (Full Moon Features)
Evil Bong 777 (Full Moon Features)
Fast Five (4K UHD)
Fast & Furious (2009 - 4K UHD)
The Fast & The Furious: 8-Film Collection (4K UHD)
Final Stab (Massacre Video)
Frankenstein Created Woman (Collector's Edition - Scream Factory)
Ghostbusters & Ghostbusters II (Limited Edition Steelbook - 4K UHD)
The Godfather Trilogy: Corleone Legacy Edition
Kamisama Kiss: Season One
Lord Marksman and Vanadis: The Complete Series
My Nights With Susan, Sandra, Olga, & Julie (Cult Epics)
Piranha (Limited Edition Steelbook - Scream Factory)
Slaughter of the Innocents (Synapse Films)
Star Trek Trilogy: The Kelvin Timeline
Terror in Resonance: The Complete Series
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974 - Limited Edition Steelbook)
They Might Be Giants (Special Edition - Kino Lorber Studio Classics)
Tokyo ESP: The Complete Series


NEW TO DVD
#FollowMe
60 Seconds to Die
The Adult Version of Jekyll & Hyde (Special Edition - Something Weird Video)
The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.: The Complete Series
Alien Psychosis
Chained Girls / Daughters of Lesbos (Special Edition - Something Weird Video)
Crisis Hotline
The Dark Side of the Moon
Deadly Strangers
Evil Deeds
Hi-Death
Metamorphosis (2012)
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Season 2 (Limited Edition Steelbook)
Naked Massacre (1976 - Uncut)
Naruto Shippuden Uncut Set 38
Nemesis 5: The New Model
One More Shot
The Possession Diaries
The Red Rider (The Complete Serial)
Shanty Tramp (Cheezy Flicks)
Timeless: Season 2 Finale
V: The Final Battle

Scream Factory's Trio of June 11th Titles are Must-Haves for Collectors!

RAPEY GHOSTS, EXPERIMENTAL PIRANHA, AND CLASSIC HAMMER HORROR ARE ON SCREAM FACTORY'S MENU THIS WEEK!

It's week's like this, that I wish I had way more expendable income! On June 11th (i.e. tomorrow!) Scream Factory is unleashing new Collector's Editions of THE ENTITY and FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN (both of which I really need to see), as well as a Limited Edition Steelbook of Joe Dante's PIRANHA, which comes with a new 4K transfer, Roger Corman commentary, and (if you order directly from Shout! Factory) an exclusive lithograph! Continue reading about this trio of new releases to get even more excited Vault Dwellers!

THE ENTITY (1983 - COLLECTOR'S EDITION)

Synopsis: Oscar-nominee Barbara Hershey (the INSIDIOUS series, BLACK SWAN) stars as Carla Moran, a hard-working single mother whose life becomes a nightmare when she is attacked in her bedroom by someone – or something – that she cannot see. Disbelieved by her friends and dismissed by skeptical psychiatrists, Carla begins to lose her grip as she is repeatedly attacked in her car, in the bath, and even in front of her children. Could this be a case of hysteria, a manifestation of childhood sexual trauma, or something even more horrific? Seeking help from a group of daring parapsychologists, Carla will attempt an unthinkable experiment: to seduce, trap and ultimately capture the depraved spectral fury that is THE ENTITY.

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 125 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio - DTS-HD Master Audio Stereo 2.0, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DTS-HD Master Audio 4.1

Extras:

• NEW! Inner Strength – An Interview With Actress Barbara Hershey!
• NEW! Seeing Is Believing – An Interview With Actor David Labiosa!
• NEW! High Dread – An Interview With Composer Charles Bernstein!
• NEW! Spirits & Sprocket Holes – An Interview With Editor Frank J. Urioste!
• NEW! Audio Commentary With Author/Filmmaker Daniel Kremer (Sidney J. Furie: Life And Films)!
• Trailers From Hell – The Entity With Audio Commentary By Luca Guadagnino (Suspiria - 2018)!
• The Entity Files Featurette
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Original TV Spots
• Original Radio Spots
• Still Gallery

THE ENTITY will be available at most Blu-ray retailers on Tuesday, June 11th and should cost between $25 - $28! Get your copy of this supernatural rape-fest now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY (which also comes with an 18 x 24 poster of the new cover artwork)!

FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN (1967 - COLLECTOR'S EDITION)

Synopsis: She's a vision of loveliness ... with a murderous mission from beyond the grave!

In this "most conceptually wild and outrightly science-fictional of the Hammer Frankenstein films" (Moria Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Film Review), Baron Frankenstein (Peter Cushing) and Dr. Hertz (Thorley Walters) are embarking upon an experiment to capture the souls of the dead and impose them into other bodies. When their assistant, Hans (Robert Morris), is unjustly accused of murdering his girlfriend Christina's father and is himself put to death, the two men claim his body and trap his soul in their laboratory. Meanwhile, Christina (Susan Denberg) is consumed with grief over the death of her beloved Hans and commits suicide.

Frankenstein and Dr. Hertz are able to transfer Hans' soul into Christina's healed body, which results in a vision of beauty. Their experiment appears successful until Frankenstein discovers that Christina's seductive appetites are being driven by the spirit of Hans and his passion for revenge ...

Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 92 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.66:1)
Audio - English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0

Extras:

• NEW! 2K Scan From The Original Film Elements!
• NEW! Audio Commentary With Author/Film Historian Steve Haberman And Filmmaker/Film Historian Constantine Nasr!
• NEW! Interview With Actor Robert Morris!
• NEW! Interview With Camera Assistant/Clapper Loader Eddie Collins And 2^nd Assistant Director Joe Marks!
• Audio Commentary By Actors Derek Fowlds, Robert Morris, And Film Historian Jonathan Rigby!
• World Of Hammer Episode The Curse Of Frankenstein.
• World Of Hammer Episode Hammer Stars: Peter Cushing.
• Hammer Glamour Featurette
• Theatrical Trailers
• TV Spots
• Radio Spots
• Still Galleries – Movie Stills, Posters, And Lobby Cards

It's great to see another Hammer Horror title make it to Blu-ray! (Even better? There are a lot more coming later this year!) Scream's Collector's Edition of FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN arrives on Blu-ray on June 11th at most Blu-ray retailers, and should cost between $25 - $28! Add this classic Horror titles to your collection now by ordering it from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY (which will also net you a cool 18 x 24 poster featuring this disc's new artwork)!

PIRANHA (1978 - LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK)

Synopsis: While searching for missing teenagers, novice skip tracer Maggie McKeown (Heather Menzies) and one of the locals, town boozer Paul Grogan (Bradford Dillman) stumble upon a top-secret Army laboratory doing genetic research on piranha fish for the purpose of developing biological warfare. When they are accidentally released from the compound, the deadly school of eating machines head downstream and eat everything, and anything, in their path.

Just when you thought it was safe to go in the river ...

PIRANHA features a stellar group of talent in front of as well as behind the camera. The top-notch cast of cult stars includes Kevin McCarthy (INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS), Barbara Steele (BLACK SUNDAY), Belinda Balaski (THE HOWLING), Dick Miller (A BUCKET OF BLOOD), Paul Bartel (EATING RAOUL) and Richard Deacon (The Dick Van Dyke Show).

Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 92 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English: LPCM 2.0 & Dolby Digital 2.0

Extras:

• NEW! 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative Approved By Director Joe Dante!
• NEW! Audio Commentary With Executive Producer Roger Corman!
• Audio Commentary With Director Joe Dante And Producer Jon Davison.
• The Making Of Piranha – Interviews With Executive Producer Roger Corman, Director Joe Dante, And Actors Dick Miller, Belinda Balaski And More...
• Behind-The-Scenes Footage
• Bloopers And Outtakes
• Stills Galleries
• Behind-The-Scenes Photo Gallery Featuring Photos From Creature Designer/Animator Phil Tippett's Archives.
• Additional Scenes From The TV Version
• Theatrical Trailers
• TV Spots
• Radio Spots

Ugh, I really hate to double-dip but the new Corman commentary and 4K transfer (and gorgeous new artwork) are admittedly very enticing! Scream Factory's Limited Edition Steelbook is also available on the 11th and goes for between $20 - $25. Get it now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or from SHOUT! FACTORY (especially if you want the exclusive lithograph)!

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!