SHOUT! FACTORY GIVES THIS CULT CLASSIC ITS NORTH AMERICAN BLU-RAY DEBUT WITH A NEW AUDIO COMMENTARY & OTHER BONUS FEATURES!
Truth be told Vault Dwellers, I am fairly familiar with this movie, but I've never seen DANGER: DIABOLIK without a certain trio of silhouettes in the lower left side of my TV screen, lobbing insults at the film. Of course I'm talking about DANGER: DIABOLIK's appearance on the final (Mike era) episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000! Oddly enough though, I didn't really think this movie was truly bad enough to end up on the show, so I'm super glad to see it get a standalone Blu-ray release here in the States! If you enjoy Euro-crime thrillers and/or heist flicks, you may just want to check this one out Vault Dwellers!
Synopsis: The suave, psychedelic-era thief called Diabolik (John Phillip Law - THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD, SPACE MUTINY, BARBARELLA: QUEEN OF THE GALAXY) can't get enough of life's good – or glittery – things. Not when there are currency shipments to steal from under the noses of snooty government officials and priceless jewels to lift from the boudoirs of the super-rich.
The elusive scoundrel finds plenty of ways to live up to his name in this tongue-in-cheek, live-action caper inspired by Europe's popular Diabolik comics. He clambers up walls, zaps a press conference with Exhilaration Gas, smacks a confession out of a crime lord while freefalling with him from an airplane, and pulls off the heist of a twenty-ton gold ingot. Impossible? No, diabolical – DANGER: DIABOLIK, to be exact!
Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 105 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (?)
Extras:
NEW! Audio Commentary With Film Historians Troy Howarth And Nathaniel Thompson!
Audio Commentary With Actor John Phillip Law And Tim Lucas, Biographer Of Director Mario Bava!
Danger: Diabolik – From Fumetti To Film!
The Beastie Boys Music Video Body Movin’ With Optional Commentary By Adam Yauch!
Teaser Trailer
Theatrical Trailer
Shout! Factory's DANGER: DIABOLIK Blu-ray thankfully ports over all the extras from the previous Paramount DVD release, and tosses in that new audio commentary for good measure! DANGER: DIABOLIK will be available wherever Blu-ray discs are sold on Tuesday, May 19th and should cost between $24 - $30! If you want to get "Deep, Deep, Down" with John Phillip Law, order yourself a copy today from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.
TWO OF ANDY SIDARIS' MOST INFAMOUS FILMS MAKE THEIR WAY TO BLU-RAY WITH 4K RESTORATIONS AND SPECIAL FEATURES!
I am quite familiar with the works of Andy Sidaris, and yet I don't believe I've ever seen any of his films in their entirety. (I just realized that I actually own a bargain-priced 12-movie collection of his films that I've never even opened! Yikes!) So imagine my utter surprise when Mill Creek announced that they were bringing two of Andy's most well-known films to Blu-ray disc, with new restorations and .... EXTRAS?! (A rarity for most Mill Creek releases!) Unfamiliar with these films? Then read on and prepare to spend a few bucks this week Vault Dwellers!
HARD TICKET TO HAWAII (1987)
Synopsis: A Hawaiian drug kingpin plans to flood the islands with narcotics all financed by illegal diamond shipments to his private retreat. When his henchmen kill two DEA agents who were trying to stop the drug lord, the Agency sends in two of its best agents to break up the drug ring and take out the leader. Starring Hope Marie Carlton, Rodrigo Obregón, Rustam Branaman, Michael A. Andrews, and Kwan Hi Lim.
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 96 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio - DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Extras:
Intro with director Andy Sidaris and actress Julie Strain.
Audio commentary with director Andy Sidaris and his wife Arlene!
Behind the scenes featurette.
A dozen trailers for Andy Sidaris' "Malibu Bay" films.
Digital copy of the film!
HARD TICKET TO HAWAII is now available and will cost you somewhere between $11 - $14. Order a copy now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, or DIABOLIK DVD!
MALIBU EXPRESS (1985)
Synopsis: What appeared to be a simple murder case for private investigator Cody Abilene becomes a complicated matter when you have to factor in all the beautiful women, including the widow, who are potential suspects. Starring Darby Hinton, Sybil Danning, Art Metrano, Shelley Taylor Morgan, and Brett Baxter Clark. Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 101 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio - DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Extras:
Short intro with Andy Sidaris, Julie Strain, and John Brown.
Audio commentary with director Andy Sidaris and his wife Arlene!
Behind the scenes featurette!
A dozen trailers for Andy Sidaris' "Malibu Bay" films.
Digital copy of the film!
MALIBU EXPRESS is now available to purchase on Blu-ray and should cost you between $11 - $14! Get your copy now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, or DIABOLIK DVD!
MARSUPIAL WEREWOLVES, HAMMER HORROR, AND A BIZARRE MONSTER MASH ALL HEAD TO BLU-RAY COURTESY OF SCREAM FACTORY!
Scream Factory's first quarter release slate is impressive to say the least! And though Scream Factory's prices have gone up noticeably (a point of contention with many fans & collectors) it'll be hard not to buy some of these new titles!
Next Tuesday be on the lookout for the totally absurd HOWLING III, which features Australian Marsupial Werewolves with Epilepsy, PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES, a classic Hammer Horror flick featuring black magic and the undead, and also SATURDAY THE 14TH, a low-budget 80s Horror spoof filled with rubber monsters! To learn more about this trio of new Scream Factory Blus, continue onward Vault Dwellers!
HOWLING III (1987)
Synopsis: The race is on as a colony of marsupial werewolves attempts to outwit and outlast their human counterparts in the offbeat horror film THE HOWLING III. Long ago, the now-extinct marsupial wolf (a.k.a. Tasmanian Tiger) roamed the Australian Outback.
Today, a werewolf colony that has descended from these marsupials has taken over the land. This race of human-like creatures roams the outback, preying on the unsuspecting to feed their growing numbers. The race for survival is on as the humans struggle to contain these out of control creatures.
Disc Specs:
Rated PG-13 | Color | 98 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - ?
Extras:
NEW! Digital Transfer Sponsored By The National Film And Sound Archive Of Australia!
NEW! Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Philippe Mora, Moderated By Filmmaker Jamie Blanks!
NEW! A Conversation With Philippe Mora – An Interview With The Writer/Director!
Vintage Interviews From The Documentary Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! By Director Mark Hartley!
Theatrical Trailer
This strange HOWLING sequel (that I lovingly refer to as the "TROLL 2 of the HOWLING franchise") will be available on Tuesday, January 15th and will cost approximately $24. Order a copy now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.
THE PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES (1966)
Synopsis: In a remote 19th-century Cornish village, an evil presence lurks within the darkness of the witching hour. A mysterious plague relentlessly consumes lives at an unstoppable rate. Unable to find the cause, Dr. Peter Tompson enlists the help of his mentor, Sir James Forbes.
Desperate to find an antidote, they instead find inexplicable horror: empty coffins with the diseased corpses missing! Following a series of strange and frightening clues, they discover a deserted mine where they discover a world of black magic and a doomed legion of flesh-eating slaves ... the walking dead!
Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 91 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.66:1)
Audio - ?
Extras:
NEW! Audio Commentary With Filmmakers Constantine Nasr And Ted Newsom And Film Historian Steve Haberman!
NEW! Audio Commentary with Author/Film Historian Troy Howarth!
NEW! Restored Audio!
World Of Hammer – Mummies, Werewolves & The Living Dead
Raising The Dead: The Making Of The Plague Of The Zombies
Restoration Comparison
Theatrical Trailers
Still Gallery
THE PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES also comes to Blu-ray on January 15th and costs $24! Order this Hammer Horror classic now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.
SATURDAY THE 14TH (1981)
Synopsis: It's the second unluckiest day of the year. Pennsylvania is beginning to look a lot like Transylvania in the horror spoof SATURDAY THE 14TH! John (Richard Benjamin - LOVE AT FIRST BITE) and Mary (Paula Prentiss - THE STEPFORD WIVES) can't believe their good fortune when they inherit the vast estate of John's recently departed uncle.
Sure, it's a fixer-upper. But there's nothing that can't be taken care of with a fresh coat of paint, a little dusting ... and maybe an exorcist! It turns out that they've just moved into the most eerie house in Erie, PA — and one that some loathsome looky-loos are simply dying to take off their hands! Monsters, mayhem, and mirth descend upon the house — and only a mysterious book can save this everyday normal family from Saturday's paranormal activity.
Disc Specs:
Rated PG | Color | 75 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - ?
Extras:
NEW! 2K Scan Of The Original Film Elements!
NEW! Interview With Producer Julie Corman!
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spot
Photo Gallery
SATURDAY THE 14TH can be yours on January 15th for the cost of $23! To secure yourself a copy, order it now from AMAZON, BULL MOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.
NICOLAS CAGE SEEKS BLOODY RETRIBUTION IN THE NEWEST FEATURE FILM FROM PANOS COSMATOS!
While I didn't love it as much as other folks did, I will say that MANDY is definitely worth a look. It has a dreamlike quality to it, is frequently atmospheric, and a definite step up from the director's previous effort, BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW! MANDY has already garnered a devoted cult following after its limited theatrical run and Video on Demand release, and is sure to gain more fans now that it is out on Blu-ray disc!
Synopsis: Pacific Northwest. 1983 AD. Outsiders Red Miller and Mandy Bloom lead a loving and peaceful existence. When their pine-scented haven is savagely destroyed by a cult led by the sadistic Jeremiah Sand, Red is catapulted into a phantasmagoric journey filled with bloody vengeance and laced with fire.
The film was directed by visionary filmmaker Panos Cosmatos (BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW) and co-written with first-time screenwriter Aaron Stewart-Ahn. Mandy features the final score of the late renowned Oscar-nominated composer Jóhann Jóhannsson (SICARIO, THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING).
Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 121 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.39:1)
Audio - English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Extras:
Behind the Scenes Featurette
Deleted & Extended Scenes
MANDY can be obtained wherever Blu-rays are sold, and should cost between $14 - $18! Get your copy now from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, or DIABOLIK DVD!
PETER WELLER BATTLES A GIANT RAT IN GEORGE P. COSMATOS' "OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN!"
I was extremely excited to hear that Scream Factory had picked up this title Vault Dwellers! The film has been out of print for far too long, and is just one of several awesome films directed by the late George Cosmatos (who also directed TOMBSTONE, COBRA, RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II, and LEVIATHAN)! Never heard of this movie? Well then by all means continue reading so you can get as excited as I am!
Synopsis: When not mired in the corporate rat race, Wall Street executive Bart Hughes is king of his sleek Manhattan brownstone ... until he finds his castle under siege by the most determined of home intruders. Forced to enter a rat race of an entirely different sort, Bart takes a stand, with his survival and sanity at stake.
Peter Weller (ROBOCOP, Sons of Anarchy) stars in Of Unknown Origin, an eerie and nerve-tingling suspense thriller directed by George P. Cosmatos and the winner of Paris International Film Festival Awards for Best Picture and Actor. Cleverly and compellingly, the film draws you into a battle of wits, namely one with an intruder that's formidable, persistent and clever enough to lure Bart (Weller) along on an unwitting path to self-destruction. In the battle of man vs. beast, push has come to scream.
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 89 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - ?
Peter Weller is RodentCop!
Extras:
NEW! 2K Scan From The Interpositive!
NEW! The Origins Of Unknown Origin – An Interview With Executive Producer Pierre David!
NEW!That Rat Movie – An Interview With Writer Brian Taggert!
NEW! Hey, Weren't You In Scanners? – An Interview With Actor Louis Del Grande!
Audio Commentary With Director George P. Cosmatos And Actor Peter Weller!
Theatrical Trailers
Still Gallery
OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN will be released on Tuesday, May 22nd and will cost between $20 - $24. If you are a fan of Peter Weller, George P. Cosmatos, and/or movies featuring killer rats, then you NEED to pick this up. Order yourself a copy now at AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY if you want it two weeks early!
ARROW VIDEO UNLEASHES A 4K RESTORED SPECIAL EDITION OF THE CHIODO BROTHERS' CULT CLASSIC ON APRIL 24TH!
Few movies manage to fully embrace the absurdity of their premise as much as KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE does. It gleefully, and unapologetically revels in its insane concept, and made a lifetime fan out of me when I first laid eyes on it in my youth. And now, on the very cusp of KILLER KLOWN's 30th Anniversary, Arrow Video is delivering what may very well be the definitive release of this one of a kind tale of diabolical bozos from another world!
Synopsis: Step aside Pennywise... These KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE are outta this world! Literally! And they're packing deadly popcorn guns and cotton candy cocoons!
When Mike and his girlfriend Debbie warn the local police that a gang of homicidal alien-clowns have landed in the nearby area (in a spaceship shaped like a circus big-top, no less), the cops are naturally skeptical. Before long however, reports are coming in from other anxious residents detailing similar run-ins with the large-shoed assailants. There can no longer be any doubt the KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE are here, and they're out to turn the Earth s population into candy floss!
Written and produced by the Chiodo brothers knowns for their work on a host of special-effects laden hits such as TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE and the CRITTERS movies, KILLER KLOWNS is a cinematic experience unparalleled in this galaxy!
Disc Specs:
Rated PG-13 | Color | 86 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - Newly remastered stereo 2.0 and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Don't be a dummy - get this Blu-ray!
Extras:
NEW! Restoration from a 4K scan of the original camera negative!
Archival audio commentary with the Chiodo Brothers!
NEW! Let the Show Begin! Anatomy of a Killer Theme Song – An interview with the original members of the American punk band, The Dickies!
NEW!The Chiodos Walk Among Us: Adventures in Super 8 Filmmaking - Documentary highlighting the making of the Chiodo Brothers childhood films, from the giant monster epics made in their basement to their experiments in college!
NEW! HD transfers of the complete collection of the Chiodo Brothers 8mm and Super 8 films, including Land of Terror, Free Inside, Beast from the Egg, and more!
Tales of Tobacco – An interview with star Grant Cramer.
Debbie’s Big Night – An interview with star Suzanne Snyder
Bringing Life to These Things – A tour of Chiodo Bros. Productions!
The Making of Killer Klowns – Archival production featurette.
Visual Effects with Gene Warren Jr. – Archival interview with co-writer/producer Charles Chiodo and visual effects supervisor Gene Warren Jr.
Kreating Klowns – Archival interview with Charles Chiodo and creature fabricator Dwight Roberts.
Komposing Klowns – Archival interview with composer John Massari.
Klown Auditions
Deleted Scenes with filmmaker’s audio commentary
Bloopers
Image Galleries
Original Theatrical Trailer
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sara Deck!
Egads! Not only has Arrow ported over all the stuff from MGM's previous releases, but they've included a lot of new stuff too! Coupled with the 4K transfer and newly remastered audio, and it looks like it'll be near damn impossible to ever top this release of KILLER KLOWNS! If you're as excited as I am, and need this Special Edition Blu-ray in your collection, then order it now! This disc is currently priced between $18 - $30, and is available at AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from ARROW VIDEO.
SCREAM FACTORY RESCUES "EYE OF THE CAT" FROM OBSCURITY WITH THIS FANTASTIC NEW BLU-RAY RELEASE!
"It's the EYE OF THE CA-AT, the thrill of the fright! Felines clawing at your face, and pu-king hair-balls!"
Up until Scream Factory announced this release, I had never even heard of EYE OF THE CAT! Written by Joseph Stefano (PSYCHO, THE KINDRED), this tale of conniving relatives and furious felines has definitely piqued my interest! I look forward to eventually adding this title to my collection!
Synopsis: From the screenwriter of PSYCHO comes another terrifying tale of horror! Wylie (Michael Sarrazin, THE REINCARNATION OF PETER PROUD) and Kassia (Gayle Hunnicutt, THE LEGEND OF HELL HOUSE) are looking for a way to get their hands on the hefty inheritance of Wylie's cat-loving, wealthy Aunt Danny (Eleanor Parker, THE SOUND OF MUSIC).
But there is one little problem: Wylie suffers from a severe case of ailurophobia – the fear of cats! In order for their plot to succeed, the pair must first eliminate Aunt Danny's legions of feline companions ... which ends up being much more difficult than expected.
Killer cats? You gotta be kitten me!
Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 102 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - ?
Extras:
NEW! HD Transfer Taken From Original Film Elements!
Television Version Of The Film (Standard Definition)!
Original Radio Spot
Theatrical Trailer
Still Gallery
Scream Factory has done Horror fans a great service by resurrecting this forgotten Horror title, and given it some major TLC. EYE OF THE CAT will be available wherever Blu-ray discs are sold on Tuesday, January 16th, and will cost between $20 and $25. Order your copy now from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY to get it two weeks early!
WATCH A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY TURN DEADLY IN SHOUT SELECT'S NEW BLU-RAY RELEASE OF "MACON COUNTY LINE!"
MACON COUNTY LINE is yet another movie that I just haven't gotten around to watching. But now that it's being released by Shout Select, the time may have finally come to experience this film for the first time! With an HD transfer, plus new and vintage special features, this seems like a disc worth owning, whether you're a fan of this cult classic, or a Macon County virgin like myself!
Synopsis: Louisiana, 1954: Brothers Chris & Wayne Dixon (Alan Vint and
Jesse Vint) are joyriding through the South before enlisting in the
Army. When the wife of a local Sheriff is brutally killed by a pair of
psychotic drifters, Chris and Wayne are mistaken for the murderers. Far
from home, on the run and out of time, they find themselves hunted by
the crazed lawman in a tragedy of rage and revenge that explodes in a
shocking climax ... once they cross the MACON COUNTY LINE.
"Not from 'round here, are ya?"
Best known for playing goofy Jethro Bodine on The Beverly
Hillbillies, Max Baer forever changed his image by producing, co-writing
and co-starring in this powerful movie. With a strong supporting cast
that includes Joan Blackman, Geoffrey Lewis, Cheryl Waters, James
Gammon, Doodles Weaver and Leif Garrett, Macon County Line became the
hit of 1974 as well as one of the most acclaimed drive-in classics of
all time!
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 88 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - TBA
Extras:
NEW! Interview With Editor Tina Hirsch!
Audio Commentary With Director Richard Compton.
Vintage Featurette – Macon County Line: 25 Years Down The Road
Theatrical Trailer
MACON COUNTY LINE is available at most retailers on January 16th, and depending on where you shop, it'll run you about $15 - $20. Order your copy now from AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, DIABOLIK DVD, or directly from SHOUT! FACTORY.
