HIDEAKI ANNO'S DIVISIVE REBOOT OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST MOVIE MONSTER IS NOW ON BLU-RAY, COURTESY OF FUNIMATION!
SHIN GODZILLA (aka SHIN GOJIRA, GODZILLA: RESURGENCE) has garnered fans and detractors alike since its brief theatrical release last October. And now it is available, in all of its glory, on Blu-ray (and DVD) from FUNimation. If you enjoyed this movie as much as "Silent" Steve and I did, then add it to your Godzilla collection today!
Synopsis: Make way for the ultimate homage to one of the most enduring legends of the big screen - Godzilla! The King of the Monsters is back in Tokyo for a city-crushing crusade that speaks to the very roots of the world-renowned franchise.
It’s a peaceful day in Japan when a strange fountain of water erupts in the bay, causing panic to spread among government officials. At first, they suspect only volcanic activity, but one young executive dares to wonder if it may be something different… something alive. His worst nightmare comes to life when a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and begins tearing through the city, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.
As the government scrambles to save the citizens, a rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster’s weakness and its mysterious ties to a foreign superpower. But time is not on their side as the greatest catastrophe to ever befall the world is about to evolve right before their very eyes.
Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 120 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (16:9)
Audio - Japanese and English Dolby TrueHD 3.1
Extras:
Godzilla vs. The Nerds Interview
Trailers
For twenty-five dollars (or more), you'd think that this release would have contained a good number of extras. (Especially when you consider that the Japanese release was apparently loaded with goodies.) Regardless, it's a new Japanese Godzilla film, and if you are a big fan of the character, this is a must own. SHIN GODZILLA is available now and can be purchased at AMAZON, BULLMOOSE, or DIABOLIK DVD!
GARAGHOUSE PICTURES GIVES "THE INTRUDER" A NEW LEASE ON LIFE WITH A STUNNING BLU-RAY DEBUT!
I happily own many of the titles released by Garagehouse Pictures, a relatively new label that acts as a rescue shelter for forgotten films. Their trio of TRAILER TRAUMA compilations are fantastic, and because of this company, I discovered (and subsequently fell in love with) NINJA BUSTERS!
And once again (see also THE DISMEMBERED), they've gone above and beyond to bring fans of Horror cinema an obscure slasher title! I am so stoked for this movie, and can't wait to pick up a copy of it in the very near future!
Synopsis: Mickey (THE MANIPULATOR) Rooney, Yvonne (THE MUNSTERS) De Carlo, Ted (THE ADDAMS FAMILY) Cassidy, and Chris (STANLEY) Robinson (who also wrote, produced and directed) star in a story of greed, murder and irrational madness. The lust for gold brings eleven visitors to a remote island retreat, but an unseen, seemingly unstoppable evil follows to stalk them one by one.
The bodies don't stop dropping until the final shattering conclusion. Who or what is THE INTRUDER? One thing is for certain: It will not stop until it kills them all! Pre-dating the slasher movie craze that would become popular several years later, THE INTRUDER is a bloody Agatha Christie-style horror thriller with a body count that rivals FRIDAY THE 13TH and BAY OF BLOOD, with creepy photography by Jack (DERANGED, DEATHDREAM) McGowan.
Garagehouse Pictures is pleased to introduce Chris Robinson's never-before-released 1975 "proto-slasher" on Blu-ray, in a painstakingly restored High Definition transfer from the only 35mm film print in existence!
Disc Specs:
Not Rated | Color | 87 minutes | Region Free
Video - 1080p Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio - Mono
Extras:
NEW! 4K transfer from only known 35mm print, presented in its original aspect ratio!
Sound digitally
remastered from the original optical tracks!
Audio commentary with Chris Robinson!
Archival interview
with Chris Robinson!
Liner notes.
Garagehouse Pictures trailers!
You can pick up a copy of THE INTRUDER right now from AMAZON or DIABOLIK DVD! Wary about buying this Horror flick that was nearly lost to the annals of time? Then scope out the trailer below before you make your final decision!
Also, feel free to scope out this comparison of the original film elements and the 4K restored transfer. Wow, what a difference!
FANS OF STEELBOOKS REJOICE! SCREAM FACTORY'S NEW LIMITED EDITION RELEASES OF "ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK," "THE FOG," AND "THEY LIVE" ARE JUST FOR YOU!
I've never been big on collecting steelbook releases (I've double-dipped enough thank you), but sometimes I will splurge on one if it looks appealing enough to me. That being said, had I not already owned these Scream Factory titles, I would be all over the new Steelbooks!
Aside from fancy new artwork, all the extras and transfers are exactly the same as before. This is strictly something for the steelbook crowd! Everyone else, just move along and stop grumbling about it, especially since Scream Factory dropped several other new titles today as well!
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK)
Synopsis: A thrilling landmark film that jolts along at a breakneck pace, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK leapt to cult status with high-octane action, edge-of-your-seat suspense and the mind-blowing vision of lone warrior Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) battling his way out of a post-apocalyptic Manhattan!
In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the US president (Donald Pleasence) crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken (Russell). But time is short. In 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake's mission – and his life – unless he succeeds!
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 98 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio - English DTS-Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0
Extras: DISC ONE
2K Scan Of The Interpositive, Struck From The Original Negative!
Audio Commentary With Actress Adrienne Barbeau And Director Of Photography Dean Cundey!
Audio Commentary With Director John Carpenter And Actor Kurt Russell!
Audio Commentary With Producer Debra Hill And Production Designer Joe Alves!
DISC TWO
Big Challenges In Little Manhattan: The Visual Effects Of ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK
Scoring The Escape: A Discussion With Composer Alan Howarth
On Set With John Carpenter: The Images Of ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK With Photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker.
I Am Taylor: An Interview With Actor Joe Unger.
My Night On The Set: An Interview With Filmmaker David DeCoteau.
Deleted Scene: The Original Opening Bank Robbery Sequence
Return To Escape From New York Featurette
Theatrical Trailers
Photo Galleries – Behind-The-Scenes, Posters And Lobby Cards
Synopsis: When the fog rolls in ... the terror begins! This moody horror classic from master of terror John Carpenter (THE THING) and producer Debra Hill (ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK) stars Adrienne Barbeau (SWAMP THING), Jamie Lee Curtis (HALLOWEEN), Tom Atkins (HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH), Hal Holbrook (CREEPSHOW) and Janet Leigh (PSYCHO). Don't get lost in the fog ...
The sleepy seaside village of Antonio Bay is about to learn the true meaning of the word "vengeance." This seemingly perfect town masks a guilty secret ... a past steeped in greed and murder. Exactly 100 years ago, a ship was horribly wrecked under mysterious circumstances in a thick, eerie fog. Now, shrouded in darkness, the long-dead mariners have returned from their watery grave to exact a bloody revenge.
Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 90 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio - DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and Mono
Extras:
1080p High-Definition Transfer Supervised By Cinematographer Dean Cundey!
Audio Commentary With Writer/Director John Carpenter And Writer/Producer Debra Hill.
Audio Commentary With Actors Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, And Production Designer Tommy Lee Wallace.
Interview With Jamie Lee Curtis.
Tales From The Mist: Inside The Fog Featurette
Fear On Film: Inside The Fog Featurette
The Fog: Storyboard To Film Featurette
Horror's Hallowed Grounds – A Look At The Film's Locations
Synopsis: They influence our decisions without us knowing it. They numb our senses without us feeling it. They control our lives without us realizing it. THEY LIVE.
Horror master John Carpenter (HALLOWEEN, THE THING) directs this heart-pounding thriller in which aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission. Humanity's last chance lies with a lone drifter who stumbles upon a harrowing discovery — a unique pair of sunglasses that reveals the terrifying and deadly truth. Disc Specs:
Rated R | Color | 93 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio - DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0
Extras:
Audio Commentary With Writer/Director John Carpenter And Actor Roddy Piper.
Independent Thoughts – An Interview With Writer/Director John Carpenter.
Man Vs. Aliens – An Interview With Actor Keith David.
Woman Of Mystery– An Interview With Actress Meg Foster.
Watch, Look, Listen: The Sights & Sounds Of They Live – A look At The Visual Style, Stunts And Music With Director Of Photography Gary B. Kibbe, Stunt Coordinator Jeff Imada, and Co-Composer Alan Howarth.
Original EPK: The Making Of They Live
Never-Before-Seen Footage From Commercials Created For The Film
Greetings Vault Dwellers, and welcome to the first STOCK YOUR VAULT post of August 2017! The month is starting off rather slow, but there are a ton of great titles that you'll want to add to your collections ASAP!
Nacho Vigalondo's COLOSSAL makes its Blu-ray debut as does Toho's latest entry into the Godzilla franchise, the controversial SHIN GODZILLA. Kino Lorber gave the Macaulay Culkin thriller THE GOOD SON a special edition Blu-ray release, and Garagehouse Pictures rescued THE INTRUDER from total obscurity.
But the king of the week is (unsurprisingly) Scream Factory gang! They've released a few indie titles (THE HOUSE ON WILLOW STREET and DON'T KNOCK TWICE), a Collector's Edition Blu of James Gunn's SLITHER, and a trio of nice Steelbook's for THE FOG, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, and THEY LIVE!
There's not too much else out this week, but do scroll down just a tad to take it all in!
NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
The Circle
Colossal
Don't Knock Twice
The House on Willow Street
League of Gods
Mobile Suit Gundam The Origins: The Chronicle of Char and Sayla Collection
Phoenix Forgotten
Sleight
Young Dracula: The Complete 5th Season
NEW TO BLU-RAY
Escape from New York (Steelbook) The Fog (Steelbook) The Good Son (Special Edition) The Intruder
Shin Godzilla
Slither (Collector's Edition) They Live (Steelbook)
NEW TO DVD
Death Tunnel
Luna
The Phantom of the Opera (1962)
The Quija Collection
The Secret World of Alex Mack: The Complete Series
This past March, we here at the News Vault posted about an upcoming Blu-ray release of ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK (which has since been taken down). This limited edition Blu-ray was being spearheaded by a fledgling company called Cinspectral Films. After pre-ordering my copy (as well as a copy of their also-promised HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN Mediabook release), I sat and waited along with hundreds of others as the first release date came and went.
Some folks were understandably perturbed, and those that were angry received refunds with little to no trouble. But many of us hung in there. And then the second release date was missed and rescheduled. And then the third. Each time, the poor manufacturing on the Mediabooks was cited as the reason for the delay. On top of that, their online store was typically down, supposedly due to frequent DDoS attacks. It was worrisome, but still, hundreds(?) of us hung in there...
Then earlier this evening, I saw someone on Facebook had posted a translated forum post from CineFacts, that was written by someone from Cinepspectral. It was not good news....
Re: Elvira - Mistress of the Dark Limited Mediabook Edition (3x1000)
We would like to announce that ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE DARK on Blu-ray is canceled until further notice. All customers will receive their money back during the week.
Cinespectral Films will cease operations after completion of the repurchases. When and how it goes on with Elvira on Blu-ray you will soon find elsewhere. Our other 3 titles will also find a good home, so you will not have to do without the films.
This will also go out to all customers via e-mail, please be patient.
We say goodbye.
Rumor has it that a FOURTH delay was imminent, leading to someone in charge quitting out of frustration. Whether that's true or not, it's obvious that Cinespectral is shuttering its doors, even thought they hadn't officially released anything yet. This is a total shame because their Limited Edition Blu-ray of ELVIRA was boasting new cover art, tons of new and vintage extras, and a 4K transfer of the film. Better yet, this release was Region Free so it would've been playable worldwide.
For those of you who pre-ordered, I wouldn't rely 100% on the promises of a refund from this now defunct company, so consider filing a PayPal claim ASAP! (Disputes can only be filed within 180 days of payment!) If that option isn't working, you can try to contact someone at Cinespectral via e-mail (support@movie2shop.com) or on Facebook!
Here's hoping that ELVIRA, HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN, FUNNY MAN, and any other titles that Cinespectral owned, get released by another distributor. (i.e. Arrow Video or Scream/Shout! Factory)
UPDATE: ON AUGUST 1ST, CINESPECTRAL FILMS POSTED THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE.
Dear Customers,
We have to apologize for the recent silence. Unfortunately we have to confirm that the release of ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK and HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN on Blu-ray for now is being put on hold. We were forced to face another delay which would have put the release into mid-September, which obviously would have been outside of the purchase protection period for all customers of the first two weeks of pre-order.
The general management decided that ALL customers will get their money refunded within the next 7 business days. Once that will be completed we will cease all activities. However, rumors that the company went into administration are entirely made up. Please note that we will work down the list of transactions in sequence of orders (starting with orders from 7th of March). PayPal complaints will be handled besides that, so delays on such refunds might appear.
A few customers sent us "payment-requests" for the total amount of their orders. We will decline such requests. We are working down all refunds / complaints like written above. Every transaction has to be handled manually to be refunded. We apologize, but this might take some time. We are aware of technical PayPal issues which are connected with come 11th of August date, however that is in no connection to our account.
Complaints/Refunds are already handled right now. For the customers who asked if the contents of our set might resurface on another release, there is a good chance right now that another German company will release the set in the way it was planned.
Sincerely,
Cinespectral Films
So there you have it Vault Dwellers, the Cinespectral saga has ended and it looks like some other company is going to buy the distribution rights and release ELVIRA and FROGTOWN instead. Kind of a bummer, but at least we'll all finally have closure (and refunds)!
July is over Vault Dwellers, and it is closing out in a big way! This week we get a good dose of genre fare with a lot of old classics getting a new lease on life in glorious high-definition!
Shout Select kicks things off with THE COMPLETE BILLY JACK COLLECTION, which features BORN LOSERS, BILLY JACK, THE TRIAL OF BILLY JACK, and BILLY JACK GOES TO WASHINGTON!
The Vestron Video Collector's series also drops a cool set this week featuring all three films in the WARLOCK saga! For a mere $25, you can have all three films remastered in HD, with a TON of extras. (More details HERE.)
Also worth noting are The American Genre Film Archive's release of THE ZODIAC KILLER, Warner Archives' BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM, Severin Films' BEYOND THE DARKNESS, and Blue Undergrounds Limited Edition release of THE STENDHAL SYNDROME!
There's a lot of other cool stuff, so be sure to scroll down and scope it them all out!
NEW TO DVD & BLU-RAY
Awaken the Shadowman
Bag Boy Lover Boy
Beyond the Darkness (Limited Edition w/CD)
The Complete Billy Jack Collection
Dragon Ball Super: Part One
Emerald City: Season One
The Final Master
Ghost in the Shell (2017)
Monster Musume: Every Day Life with Monster Girls
NEW TO BLU-RAY
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Set 1: Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency
The Night Shift
Scorchy
The Stendhal Syndrome (3-Disc Limited Edition)
The Warlock Collection
The Zodiac Killer
NEW TO DVD
Alien Arrival
Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX - The Complete Collection
Dancouga: The Complete TV Series
The Dark Below
Death Fighter
The Demonic Tapes
The Eyes
Fear the 80s: Collector's Edition
Freeway
The Glass Coffin
Goku: Midnight Eye - The Complete OVA Series
Lust of the Vampire Girls
Night of the Shadow People
Nocturne
Peekarama: Afternoon Delights / Slave of Pleasure
Peekarama: My Master My Love / Teenage Masseuse / More
Psybuster: The Complete Series
Sleeping Beauties
Spyfall
The Traveler: Director's Edition
