 Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 Corrections – 0:25 “Emanuelle and the White Slave Trade” Review – 1:25 “Black Emmanuelle, White Emmanuelle” Review– 7:28 “Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions” Review– 11:27 “Female Mercenaries on Zombie Island” and “Female Mercenaries 2: The Mad Doctor of Zombie Island!” Review – 22:40 Pervert Card “True Story Of A Woman In Soapland: Tear!” Review – 30:12 “The Johnsons” Review – 34:01 “The Visitors” Review – 40:25 Patreon Pick “A Star is Born” Review – 46:00 Blindspot “House” Review – 51:11 Questions/ Answers/ Question of the Week “Favorite company to import movies from?" –1:05:37 Patreon Draw/ Update – 1:15:30/ 1:17:13 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Emanuelle and the White Slave Trade" Blu-Ray Review (Full Moon) Emanuelle as you will never see her again! Laura Gemser returns to the role that made her famous in this scintillating work of depraved erotica, one of the many controversial entries in Italian director Joe D'Amato's "Black Emanuelle" series. EMANUELLE AND THE WHITE SLAVE TRADE (aka LA VIA DELLA PROSTITUZIONE and EMANUELLE AND THE GIRLS OF MADAME CLAUDE) sees Gemser's comely and sexually curious journalist tracking down a notorious Mafia boss to the jungles of Kenya in hopes of interviewing him for her newspaper. Along the way, Emanuelle inadvertently stumbles upon an even more sensational story, that of a vile international white slavery ring, run by the sadistic Madame Claude. Once again, Emanuelle must go undercover, this time as a prostitute in Madame Claude's clandestine San Diego bordello, engaging in all manner of carnal couplings while secretly working to bring down the Madame's evil empire. EMANUELLE AND THE WHITE SLAVE TRADE is one of D'Amato's finest works, a beautifully photographed (by the director himself) work of sex and sadism with a pumping soundtrack by composer Nico Fidenco (EMANUELLE AROUND THE WORLD, BOCCACCIO '70) and a cast that includes Ely Galleani (Lucio Fulci's A LIZARD IN A WOMAN'S SKIN), Gabriele Tinti (VIOLENCE IN A WOMAN'S PRISON) and Gota Gobert (EMANUELLE IN AMERICA). Full Moon is excited to present this classic Eurosleaze epic completely uncut and remastered in HD from the best available materials. Full Moon Entertainment – https://www.fullmoondirect.com/ “Emanuelle And The White Slave Trade” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/emanuelle-and-the-white-slave-trade-blu-ray "Black Emmanuelle, White Emmanuelle aka Black Velvet " Blu-Ray Review (Full Moon) The Seamy Side of Paradise! The stunning Laura Gemser (EMANUELLE IN AMERICA, EMANUELLE AND THE WHITE SLAVE TRADE) returns to the character that has defined her career in this lush erotic drama. EMANUELLE: BLACK VELVET (aka BLACK EMMANUELLE, WHITE EMMANUELLE and VELUTTO NERO) sees Gemser playing an incarnation of the famous globe-trotting model/reporter (here inexplicably referred to as just "Laura") as she travels to the sweltering deserts of Egypt with her macho fashion photographer boyfriend Carlo (Gabrielle Tinti, LISA AND THE DEVIL). Initially planning to simply visit her wealthy friend Crystal (Nieves Navarro, DEATH WALKS AT MIDNIGHT), the depressed damsel soon finds herself falling into a series of increasingly sensual encounters, while fixing her lustful attentions on Crystal's comely daughter Pia (Annie Belle, LIPS OF BLOOD and HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THE PARK). Sexually charged, beautifully photographed (by Gastone di Giovanni, THE NIGHT EVELYN CAME OUT OF THE GRAVE), edited by the notorious Bruno Mattei (HELL OF THE LIVING DEAD) and almost entirely free of conventional narrative trappings, EMANUELLE: BLACK VELVET is the directorial work of frequent Federico Fellini co-writer Brunello Rondi (8 1/2, LA DOLCE VITA) and also stars Italian exploitation legend Al Cliver (Lucio Fulci's ZOMBIE). Full Moon is proud to be presenting this rarely seen masterclass in '70s European softcore cinema remastered from the originally camera negative. Full Moon Entertainment – https://www.fullmoondirect.com/ “Emanuelle: Black Velvet” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/emanuelle-black-velvet-blu-ray-blu-ray "Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions" Blu-Ray Review (Saturn's Core) Details This special limited edition embossed slipcover was limited to 1,200 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover. Saturn's Core Audio & Video is a New Jersey based home video label devoted to releasing underground oddities and shot on video cinema on VHS, and now, blu-ray discs! In partnership with OCN Distribution, Saturn's Core will exhume forgotten or under-seen genre cinema from the 80s and 90s, with an emphasis on SOV horror features. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line! Mail Order Murder: The Story of W.A.V.E. Productions is the first true and uncensored account of the New Jersey based horror and custom video movie studio W.A.V.E. Productions. Since its start in 1987, W.A.V.E. founder/director Gary Whitson has produced a staggering filmography of over 400 shot on video features by allowing his fans to script and finance their custom movies specifically tailored to satiate their own idiosyncratic video obsessions. In this all new documentary, directors Ross Snyder and William Hellfire chart the history and subsequent 30 year phenomenon of W.A.V.E. Productions with in-depth and candid interviews from a multitude of Gary's stars and collaborators, including Tina Krause, Pamela Sutch, Debbie D, Dave Castiglione, Laura Giglio, Deanna Demko, Aven Warren, Clancy McCauley and many more. With the W.A.V.E. Productions filmography remaining an important and relatively uncharted expanse for the majority of cult film aficionados worldwide, Mail Order Murder: The Story of W.A.V.E. Productions is required viewing for devotees of obscure, bizarre and brain melting cinema; providing a rare snapshot into the career of one of the most enigmatic and prolific underground filmmakers in history. directed by: William Hellfire, Ross Snyder featuring: Ron Bonk, Tina Krause, Zack Carlson, Debbie D, Art Ettinger, Michael Gingold 2020 / 97 min / 1.78:1 / English • Region Free Blu-ray • Commentary • Interviews • Trailer • Music video • Bonus movie • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles “Mail Order Murder: The Story of W.A.V.E. Productions” Blu-Ray – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage-partner-labels/products/mail-order-murder-saturns-core "Female Mercenaries on Zombie Island Collection" Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Review (Camp Motion Pictures) In the Year 2008, Women Control the Zombie Force! FEMALE MERCENARIES ON ZOMBIE ISLAND (1995) delivers all the classic '90s W.A.V.E. tropes - Damsels in Distress, Cannibalism, Wonder Women, Torture, Bondage, Cat Fights and Mad Scientists - in 2-hours of eye-popping, jaw dropping micro-budget entertainment as astonishing now as the day it was shot. Camp Motion Pictures proudly presents this Shot-On-S-VHS Epic and its equally outlandish sequel MAD DOCTOR OF ZOMBIE ISLAND to home media as a Blu-ray / DVD Combo with two never-before-released Super 8 bonus featurettes, "The Misadventures of Fanny Starr" and "If a God Should Fail". FEMALE MERCENARIES ON ZOMBIE ISLAND - It's a post-apocalyptic uprising as mercenaries battle an Evil Doctor employing brain transplants, cloning and cannibalism to rule the world! Starring Tina Krause, Pamela Sutch and Deanna Demko. MAD DOCTOR OF ZOMBIE ISLAND - The fiendish Doctor is back with a new army of clones, to continue her quest for world domination! IF A GOD SHOULD FAIL - To save the mankind, Zeus sends Hercules to earth to battle a cyborg! THE MISADVENTURES OF FANNY STARR - Investigating her sister's murder, Private Detective Fanny Starr uncovers a satanic plot to open a doorway between Hell and earth! Bonus Materials Interview with Director Gary Whitson Super 8 short: If a God Should Fail Super 8 short: The Misadventures of Fanny Starr Mad Doctor of Zombie Island (Female Mercenaries Part 2) Feature Double Sided Wrap w/ Retro '90s art & New Illustration Camp Motion Pictures – https://alternativecinema.com/collections/camp-motion-pictures “Female Mercenaries On Zombie Island Collection” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – https://mvdshop.com/products/female-mercenaries-on-zombie-island-collection-blu-ray-dvd Pervert Card "True Story Of A Woman In Soapland: Tear!" DVD Review (Impulse Pictures) Nikkatsu Films takes you behind the curtain into the seedy "soapland" sex shops of Japan! While engaging with his young mistress, Kikuta learns that his high school flame Hasekura has taken up residence as a prostitute at the local soapland. With his curiosity sparked, Kikuta tracks Hasekura down as she leaves her shift and they soon engage in an affair of their own. While Kikuta promises the many women in his life that he'll break up with the others, he continues on with all of them, increasing his kinks and desires along the way - until his wife finally convinces him that he has to come back to his family. But saying goodbye to Hasekura won't be as easy as hoped - for either Kikuta or Hasekura. Digging into one of Japan's sex industry "soaplands", Nikkatsu takes you behind the curtain and up close and personal with the prostitutes in SOAPLAND: TEAR! Bonus Materials Newly Translated Removable English Subtitles Impulse Pictures – https://impulse-pictures.com/ “True Story of a Woman in Soapland: Tear!” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/true-story-of-a-woman-in-soapland-tear-dvd "The Johnsons" DVD Review (Anchor Bay) According to an ancient Indian tale a giant monster embryo residing in a crystal vase is predetermined to fertilize a blue-eyed woman. She will give birth to something evil to unleash horror and destruction upon human kind. Ugly septuplet brothers reproduced within the framework of mysterious genetic experiments terrorize a young innocent girl who seems to be chosen for the sinister predestination. “The Johnson” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Johnsons-Monique-van-Ven/dp/6305388857 "The Visitors" DVD Review (Import) Frank, Sara and their two children have recently moved into the house of their dreams on the countryside. Frank is disturbed by mysterious sounds and somebody tears down the wallpaper from the walls. He contacts a ghost-hunter, Allan, to find out the truth. “The Visitors” Import – https://www.amazon.com/Visitors-Bes%C3%B6karna-NON-USA-FORMAT-Reg-2/dp/B0036OP0DY/ Patreon Pick "A Star is Born" Streaming Review (HBO Max) Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons. “A Star is Born” HBO Max – https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GX9ucPAOneK3DYQEAAAF_ Blindspot "House" Blu-Ray Review (Criterion) How to describe Nobuhiko Obayashi’s indescribable 1977 movie House (Hausu)? As a psychedelic ghost tale? A stream-of-consciousness bedtime story? An episode of Scooby-Doo as directed by Mario Bava? Any of the above will do for this hallucinatory head trip about a schoolgirl who travels with six classmates to her ailing aunt’s creaky country home and comes face-to-face with evil spirits, a demonic house cat, a bloodthirsty piano, and other ghoulish visions, all realized by Obayashi via mattes, animation, and collage effects. Equally absurd and nightmarish, House might have been beamed to Earth from some other planet. Never before available on home video in the United States, it’s one of the most exciting cult discoveries in years. SPECIAL FEATURES New, restored high-definition digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition Constructing a "House," a new video piece featuring interviews with director Nobuhiko Obayashi, story scenarist and daughter of the filmmaker Chigumi Obayashi, and screenwriter Chiho Katsura Emotion, a 1966 experimental film by Obayashi New video appreciation by director Ti West (House of the Devil) Theatrical trailer New and improved English subtitle translation PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by critic Chuck Stephens Cover design by Sam Smith Criterion – https://www.criterion.com/ “House” Blu-Ray – https://www.criterion.com/films/27523-house Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-231-audio-version/ Question of the WeekFavorite company to import movies from? Update4K 1. Halloween 2. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers Blu-Ray 3. Phantasm 1 and 2 4. A Stranger is Watching 5. Dead Zone 6. Kolchak: The Night Stalker Series 7. 4K Clash 8. Knife Under the Throat/ Black Venus 9. La Traque aka The Track 10. Night of Death 11. La Saignee aka The Contract 12. The Blood Rose 13. Raped by an Angel 4: The Raper’s Union 14. Raped by An Angel 3: Sexual Fantasy of the Chief Executive 15. Raped by an Angel 2: The Uniform Fan 16. The Untold Story 2 17. Bilocation 18. Bio-Zombie 19. Sex & Zen 2 20. Horrible High Heels 21. 3 Days of a Blind Girl 22. Fatal Vacation 23. Body Weapon 24. Bless this House 25. Sleep Curse, the Film NotesEmanuelle and the White Slave Trade – 1978 – Joe D’Amato
Black Emmanuelle, White Emmanuelle aka Black Velvet – 1976 – Brunello Rondi Mail Order Murder: The Story Of W.A.V.E. Productions – 2019 – William Hellfire/ Ross Snyder Female Mercenaries on Zombie Island – 1995 – Gary Whitson Female Mercenaries 2: The Mad Doctor of Zombie Island! – 2008 – Gary Whitson True Story Of A Woman In Soapland: Tear! – 1987 – Takashi Kodama The Johnsons – 1992 – Rudolf van den Berg The Visitors – 1988 – Jack Ersgard/ Patrik Ersgård A Star is Born – 2018 – Bradley Cooper House – 1977 – Nobuhiko Ōbayashi
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 Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 Cinema Wasteland Talk/ Tascam Talk – 0:12 “Howling Village” Review – 7:03 “Queen of Spades” Review– 11:37 “La Casa” Review– 14:53 “Star Vehicle” Review – 18:41 “Witching & Bitching” Review – 26:45 “Cthulhu Mansion” Review – 32:47 Pervert Card “Hunter’s Sense of Touch” Review – 37:40 Patreon Pick “The Hills Run Red” Review – 43:44 1970 “Sinthia: The Devil’s Doll” Review– 51:08 1970 “Bizarre” Review – 55:16 1970 Short Film Block “The Grandmother” and “Crimes of the Future” Reviews– 58:55/ 1:00:36 You Ain’t Seen!? “The Black Cauldron” Review – 1:03:17 Questions/ Answers/ Question of the Week “Favorite horror films from 2021?" – 1:19:01 Update/ Cinema Wasteland Update – 1:33:25/ 1:43:56 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Howling Village" Blu-Ray Review (Dread Central)  Where every howl is one of terror! A young psychologist heads to an infamous haunted place named 'Howling Village' in order to find out her family's dark history. Dread Central – https://store.dreadcentral.com/ “Howling Village” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/howling-village-blu-ray "Queen of Spades" Blu-Ray Review (Dread Central) SHE WILL REIGN. According to legend, an ominous entity known as the "Queen of Spades" can be summoned by performing an ancient ritual. Those brave enough, draw a door and a staircase on a mirror, in darkness, say her name three times, and what happens next must be experienced to be believed. Four teenagers decide to summon the Queen as a joke, but they could never imagine the horrors this innocent prank would condemn them and their loved ones to. The evil entity won't stop until she gets their souls. Dread Central – https://store.dreadcentral.com/ “Queen of Spades” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/queen-of-spades-blu-ray "La Casa" Blu-Ray Review (Dread Central) Inspired by real events. Responding to an urgent call for help, a police officer becomes trapped by the evil spirits. Inspired by real events. Responding to an urgent call for help, a police officer becomes trapped by the evil spirits of a cursed house. Searching for an escape, he must battle against the malevolent forces which are determined to drag him to hell. Dread Central – https://store.dreadcentral.com/ “La Casa” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/la-casa-blu-ray "Star Vehicle" Blu-Ray Review (Unearthed Films) Dying for a ride? "Star Vehicle" follows the downward spiral of movie driver Donald Cardini, a self-professed movie buff with a penchant for explosive violence when provoked. Driving the stars of low-budget movies, along with their fragile egos, to and from locations in the middle of nowhere, pushes Don's buttons in all of the wrong directions. When Luke, the young and self-absorbed writer/director challenges Don's authority, murder and mayhem ensues. The movie's Scream Queen' starlet, Riversa Red, to her dismay finds herself the target of Don's obsession. With his encyclopedic knowledge of her "body" and body of work, Don worms his way onto Riversa's good side, no easy task. Not knowing whether to fear or friend Don, Riversa finds herself at the center of a cyclone with Luke and Don both vying for her attention. A mysterious Hotel Bellboy and an unknown "watcher in the woods" lend themselves to the growing suspense as the cast and crew hold-up at Forest Grove Lodge. After a couple of grueling days into the movie shoot, Don goes berserk, getting himself kicked off of the show. But letting go of Don doesn't come without a price. When he shows up the next day, 9 mm handgun in tow, the cast and crew are forced to act in Don's own home movie. Those who make a stand are dealt a deadly hand and those that await their fate wish they never stepped into the "Star Vehicle". Once the wheels of horror start rolling, there's no turning back. Bonus Materials Commentary with Director Ryan Nicholson and Lead Actor Dan Ellis Left Coast TV presents: 'On the Set of Star Vehicle' Behind the Wheel of Bleading Lady Making of Star Vehicle Makeup Students + Acting Students Deleted Scenes Alternate Opening Splatterfest! at the Plaza Theatre Dead Nude Girls Photo Gallery Trailer Unearthed Films – https://unearthedfilms.com/ “Star Vehicle” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/star-vehicle-blu-ray "Witching & Bitching" Blu-Ray Review (IFC Midnight) Two unemployed men (Mario Casas and Hugo Silva) commit a robbery and, fleeing persecution by the police (Nieto and Secun Pepón de la Rosa) and the ex-wife of one of them (Macarena Gómez), delve into the impenetrable forests of Navarre and fall into the clutches of a horde of crazed women that eat human flesh. IFC Midnight – https://www.ifcfilms.com/category/midnight “Witching & Bitching” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Witching-Bitching-Blu-ray-Hugo-Silva/dp/B09BTHH2NC/ "Cthulhu Mansion" Blu-Ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome) After a drug deal gone wrong, a group of punks attempt to flee a local amusement park by taking a mysterious old magician named Chandu (Frank Finlay; Lifeforce) and his beautiful daughter hostage. While trying to evade the police, the punks force Chandu to take them to his secluded mansion where they plan to seek refuge for the night and wait for the heat to die down. Unbeknownst to them, Chandu's obsession with the black arts and the occult has summoned an evil that not even he can control. As the house itself begins to terrorize and kill the trespassers, the survivors desperately attempt to uncover the horrifying secret to the mansion’s magical spells, along with Chandu’s own dark past... One of the last films directed by Spain’s notorious Juan Piquer Simón (Slugs), CTHULHU MANSION is a lavish and expectedly grotesque H.P. Lovecraft inspired chiller that, despite its early 90s production date, is firmly rooted in the aesthetics, gore, and creature effect work of prime 80s Euro horror. Never before on disc in the U.S., Vinegar Syndrome proudly presents this gothic gem in a new 2K restoration of archival 35mm film elements. directed by: Juan Piquer Simón starring: Frank Finlay, Marcia Layton, Luis Fernando Alvés, Brad Fisher 1992 / 92 min / 1.66:1 / English Additional info: • Region Free Blu-ray • Newly scanned & restored in 2k from 35mm archival elements • "The Simon's Jigsaw: A Trip To The Universe of Juan Piquer Simón" - A Spanish feature length documentary tribute on the life and work of director Juan Piquer Simón, featuring many of the collaborators he's worked with over the years, including director Carlos Puerto, actor Jack Taylor, actress Hilda Fuchs, cinematographer Juan Mariné, FX artist Colin Arthur and many more... • “The Special Effects Make-up Magician” - an interview with sfx artist Colin Arthur • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “Cthulhu Mansion” Blu-Ray – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/cthulhu-mansion Pervert Card: "Hunter's Sense of Touch" Review A police detective investigating a vicious string of homosexual murders discovers that the latest victim appears to be the married executive who was his college lover ten years before. “Hunter’s Sense of Touch” IMDB – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291292 Patreon Pick "The Hills Run Red" Streaming Review (VUDU) TRESPASSERS WILL BE SLAUGHTERED… A group of young horror fans go searching for a film that mysteriously vanished years ago but instead find that the demented killer from the movie is real, and he’s thrilled to meet fans who will die gruesomely for his art. “The Hills Run Red” Blu-Ray – https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/the-hills-run-red?product_id=7376 1970 "Sinthia: The Devil's Doll" Review HALF CHILD… BUT ALL WOMAN. HOW ABNORMAL CAN A GIRL BE? Cynthia Kyle enters puberty with a vengeance, murdering her parents as they make love: she’s wanted her father to love only her. Eight years later, she’s free and wants to marry, but nightmares plague her so she seeks psychiatric help. The doctor asks her to describe a dream: it’s long and elaborate with dreams within dreams of Lucifer, Hell, and her parents in various guises. To shed her guilt, the shrink recommends that she commit suicide in her next dream. In it, she falls in love with an artist who reminds her of her father, responds to a woman who finds her attractive, and celebrates her first school-yard kiss. The dream takes her back to her parents’ bedside. Is any cure possible? “Sinthia: The Devil’s Doll” YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBEqOfSVh5Y&t=20s 1970 "Bizarre" DVD Review (Synapse) AN EROTIC AND HORRIFYING JOURNEY INTO THE MIND OF THE UNDEAD An offbeat anthology film, mix of sex, horror and humor filmed in varied styles. “Bizarre” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/bizarre-dvd 1970 Shorts "The Grandmother" and "Crimes of the Future" Review The Grandmother TO LIVE IS TO DIE. A young boy plants some strange seeds and they grow into a grandmother. Crimes of the Future Crimes of the Future is set in a future where sexually mature women appear to have been obliterated by a plague produced by the use of cosmetics. It details the wanderings of Adrian Tripod director of the dermatological clinic the House of Skin. Tripod seems at a loss following the disappearance of his mentor Antoine Rouge. “Eraserhead” Blu-Ray (The Grandmother) – https://www.criterion.com/films/28382-eraserhead “The Brood” Blu-Ray (Crimes of the Future) – https://www.criterion.com/films/28439-the-brood You Ain't Seen!? "The Black Cauldron" Blu-Ray Review (Disney Movie Club) HIDDEN BY DARKNESS. GUARDED BY WITCHES. DISCOVERED BY A BOY. STOLEN BY A KING. WHOEVER OWNS IT WILL RULE THE WORLD. OR DESTROY IT. Taran is an assistant pigkeeper with boyish dreams of becoming a great warrior. However, he has to put the daydreaming aside when his charge, an oracular pig named Hen Wen, is kidnapped by an evil lord known as the Horned King. The villain hopes Hen will show him the way to The Black Cauldron, which has the power to create a giant army of unstoppable soldiers. “The Black Cauldron” Blu-Ray – https://member.disneymovieclub.go.com/shop/details/22226 Question of the WeekFavorite 2021 horror films and recommendations? Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-230-audio-version/ Update4K 1. The Deer Hunter 2. Transformers: The Movie Blu-Ray 3. Alone in the Dark 4. Encounter of the Spooky Kind 5. The Old Dark House 6. The Man Who Laughs 7. The Hunchback of Notre Dame 8. The Screaming Woman 9. The Victim 10. Scream, Pretty Peggy 11. Blades 12. Devil Story 13. Resurrection 14. Shallow Grave 15. Debbie Does Dallas 2 16. WNUF Halloween Special 17. Duck! The Carbine High Massacre 18. What Really Happened to Baby Jane? 19. Primetime Panic (Dreams Don’t Die, Freedom, Death Ride to Osaka) Wasteland Update 20. 4K Demons 1 and 2 21. Brotherhood of the Wolf 22. King Kong 23. The Devil’s 8 24. Hallucination Generation 25. Over the Edge 26. Near Dark 27. The Garden of Torment 28. 4K Don’t Look Now 29. One Cut of the Dead Hollywood Edition 30. Riki-Oh Story of Ricky 31. Robotrix 32. Blood, Guts, and Sunshine 33. Overboard 34. Snowbeast 35. Evil Toons 36. Shock Cinema 37. Lovedump 38. Flesh Eater X 39. Sons of Steel 40. Hansel & Gretel Get Baked 41. Mexico Barbaro 42. Logan 43. The Dead Lands 44. This Girl is Badass 45. Merantau 46. Brawler DVDs 47. Frank and Jesse 48. The Underground 49. Flesh Contagium Film NotesHowling Village – 2019 – Takashi Shimizu Queen of Spades – 2021 – Patrick White La Casa – 2019 – Jorge Olguín Star Vehicle – 2010 – Ryan Nicholson Witching & Bitching – 2013 – Álex de la Iglesia Cthulhu Mansion – 1992 – Juan Piquer Simón Hunter’s Sense of Touch – 1995 – Hisayasu Satô The Hills Run Red – 2009 – Dave Parker Sinthia: The Devil’s Doll – 1970 – Ray Dennis Steckler Bizarre – 1970 – Antony Balch The Grandmother – 1970 – David Lynch Crimes of the Future – 1970 – David Cronenberg The Black Cauldron – 1985 – Ted Berman/ Richard Rich  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 “Death Screams” Review – 0:12 “1974: The Possession of Altair” Review – 7:18 “The Collingswood Story” Review– 11:32 “Evil Dead Trap” Review– 16:17 “Star of David: Beautiful Girl Hunter” Review – 24:16 “The Rape of the Virgin Girls” Review – 29:48 Patreon Pick “The Crush” Review – 35:16 1970 “The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun” Review – 39:47 1970 “Gamera vs Jiger” Review – 45:35 1970 “Devil Woman” Review– 50:07 1970 “The Snake God” Review – 52:51 1970 “In the Folds of the Flesh” Review– 55:32 1970 “Queens of Evil” Review – 59:24 1970 “Crescendo” Review – 1:01:27 1970 “Wizard of Gore” Review – 1:04:32 1970 “Road to Salina” Review – 1:09:54 1970 “Deep End” Review – 1:15:04 1970 “Sudden Terror” Review – 1:19:39 Blindspot “The Watcher in the Woods” Review with Jeremy – 1:22:35 Questions/Answers/Question of the Week “Favorite actor to use for sixth degrees of separation game?” – 1:37:26 Update – 1:51:05 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Death Screams" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) The last scream you hear... is your own! In one of the most unlikely cinematic pairings of all time, David Nelson (who rose to fame as a child star playing alongside his real-life family in the wholesome TV show The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet) directs Playboy Playmate and adult star Susan Kiger in this bodycount-heavy, long overlooked slice of Southern fried hack-and-slash - 1982's Death Screams! Late one night, a young couple are brutally murdered at a make-out spot by an unseen assailant, their bodies tossed into the nearby river. As the lifeless lovers drift slowly downstream, the residents of the town excitedly prepare themselves for their annual carnival, unaware that a machete-wielding maniac with a twisted grudge is lurking in their midst. When a group of teen revellers plan a late-night after party down in the local cemetery, they unwittingly set the stage for a bloodbath. Death Screams, which was released on US VHS as House of Death (and on UK DVD with the reels in the wrong order!) oozes early '80s regional slasher charm from its every pore, boasting an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink final reel featuring slashed throats, bisected bodies and exploding heads. At long last arriving on Blu-ray and lovingly restored from the only-known existing 35mm print, this little-seen slasher classic is ready to carve its way into the bleeding hearts of horror fans everywhere! Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from an archival 35mm print Original uncompressed mono audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary with producer Charles Ison and special effects artist Worth Keeter moderated by filmmaker Phil Smoot Brand new audio commentary with The Hysteria Continues All the Fun of the Scare: The Making of Death Screams - newly-produced making-of documentary featuring interviews with producer Charles Ison, special effects artist Worth Keeter, writer Paul Elliott, actors Hanns Manship and Curt Rector and many others TV and Radio Spots Image Galleries House of Death Alternate VHS Opening Titles Two versions of the screenplay under the original title of Night Screams [BD-ROM content] Reversible sleeve featuring original artwork and a newly-commissioned reimagining of the original VHS artwork by Sadist Art Designs presented with die-cut slipcover Fully-illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Brian Albright Arrow Video – https://arrowfilms.com/ “Death Screams” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/death-screams-limited-edition-blu-ray "1974: The Possession of Altair" Blu-Ray Review (Cauldron Films) One of the Most Horrifying Events in Mexican History When newlywed Altair claims to have found a way of communicating with God, she builds a black brick door in her bedroom but her increasingly erratic behavior points to something more sinister. Her spiral is documented on the 8mm films shot by her husband and later found after their disappearance. Cauldron Films is proud to present the world wide Blu-ray debut of the Mexican found footage film 1974: La posesión de Altair. Shot on super8 film and directed by Victor Dryere, this meticulously created descent into madness uses atmosphere and brooding sound design to shape an unnerving experience. Bonus Materials •Sound design featurette •Trailer •CD Soundtrack •Reverse Blu-ray wrap with alternate artwork •Spanish 5.1 Surround •Spanish 2.0 Stereo •Optional English subtitles •Optional Spanish subtitles Cauldron Films – https://www.cauldron-films.com/ “1974: The Possession of Altair” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/1974-la-posesion-de-altair-blu-ray "The Collingswood Story" Blu-Ray Review (Cauldron Films) A Revolutionary Experiment in the Supernatural When Rebecca went away to college, her boyfriend John thought video chatting would help them stay in touch. But idle curiosity leads to a dark secret when Rebecca and John video chat with Vera Madeline, an online psychic, who initiates a deadly reign of terror over their lives. The Collingswood Story is an innovative and acclaimed micro budget horror film by writer/director Mike Costanza. It's the first found footage film to be viewed through webcams, which helped pave the way for future hits such as Host, Paranormal Activity, and Unfriended. Its macabre tale of murder, ritual, and mystery is told through an immersive interface where each character uses a cam for their own voyeuristic purposes - to communicate, to investigate, and to victimize - ultimately becoming witness to a shocking and disturbing finish! Cauldron Films is proud to present the worldwide Blu-ray debut of The Collingswood Story - the innovative and creepy supernatural found footage horror film, newly remastered from the original source tapes by writer/director Mike Costanza! Bonus Materials •Remastered for Blu-ray by director Michael Costanza Stephanie Dees Interview John Burton & Grant Edmonds Interview Continuity/Set Polaroids image gallery Behind The Story featurette Director commentary Trailer Reverse Blu-ray wrap with alternate artwork Optional English SDH subtitles Cauldron Films – https://www.cauldron-films.com/ “The Collingswood Story” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-collingswood-story-blu-ray "Evil Dead Trap" Blu-Ray Review (Unearthed Films) RAW HORROR KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES! A TV station employee takes a camera crew out to an abandoned factory to investigate a purported snuff film that was made there, only to end up running for her life. Nami hosts a late night home video program. She receives a tape which appears to be a real snuff film. She and her crew investigate the location where she meets a man looking for his brother who warns her to stay away. As she gets closer to the truth, she and her friends are subjected to a brutal nightmare. Bonus Materials Audio Commentary with Director Toshiharu Ikeda and SPFX Manager Shinichi Wakasa Audio Commentary by filmmaker Kurando Mitsutake (KARATE KILL, GUN WOMAN) Audio Commentary with James Mudge of easternKicks Trappings of the Dead - Reflecting on a Japanese Cult Classic Storyboards Behind the Scenes Stills Promotional Artwork Trailer Unearthed Films – https://unearthedfilms.com/ “Evil Dead Trap” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/evil-dead-trap-blu-ray "Star of David: Beautiful Girl Hunter" Blu-Ray Review (Impulse Pictures) From the director of SEX AND FURY and SCHOOL OF THE HOLY BEAST comes this horrific masterpiece of Japanese cinema. From the director of SEX AND FURY and SCHOOL OF THE HOLY BEAST comes the controversial and horrifying masterpiece, STAR OF DAVID: BEAUTIFUL GIRL HUNTER! Tatsuya (Shun Domon) is a young man hiding a dark secret. Born a bastard after his mother was sexually assaulted, Tatsuya grows up in an abusive household. Taking on characteristics of his evil biological father, he becomes obsessed with Nazi Holocaust imagery and abducts women for his own deadly sexual games. Now presented in a beautiful new high-definition remaster from Nikkatsu, STAR OF DAVID: BEAUTIFUL GIRL HUNTER contains vivid torture sequences, eye-popping sexual imagery and violent situations that may be too extreme for some viewers. You have been warned! Bonus Materials New digital transfer from original vault materials in the original filmed aspect ratio of 1.33:1 Audio Commentary from director Norifumi Suzuki Video interview with director Norifumi Suzuki Original theatrical trailer Removable English subtitles Explicit 'Reversible' Cover Artwork Impulse Pictures – https://impulse-pictures.com/search/ “Star of David: Beautiful Girl Hunter” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/star-of-david-beautiful-girl-hunter-blu-ray "The Rape of the Virgin Girls" DVD Review (One 7 Movies) Plot Summary: In São Paulo, the gang of the former pimp Marcus abducts another virgin girl. They trade them with three wealthy sick old men that pay a little fortune to deflower the girls. Then the gang of sex maniacs kills the women and dumps their bodies in the backwoods. The police know that the gang has already abducted sixteen women, but they don't have any lead to find the criminals. “The Rape of the Virgin Girls” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Rape-Virgin-Girls-Francisco-Cavalcanti/dp/B09BY3NSBS/ Patreon Pick "The Crush" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory) Synopsis "A really unsettling movie and one that marked Silverstone out as a major talent." – Den of Geek A man who should know better. A much younger teenager. No way should there be any kind of romance between them. Yet from the moment 14-year-old Adrian met Nick, she was crazy about him. There must be something she can say or do... some way that she can show him this is not just a crush. What can she do? What won't she do? Romantic obsession has harrowing consequences in The Crush, a suspense thriller starring Cary Elwes (Saw, The Princess Bride), Jennifer Rubin (Bad Dreams, Screamers) and Alicia Silverstone (Clueless, The Babysitter) in her breakthrough role. Elwes plays Nick, at first flattered by Adrian's flirtation, then gripped with outright fear... because what Adrian wants, Adrian gets. If she can't have her Mr. Right, no one can. Bonus Features NEW Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Alan Shapiro NEW The Doting Father – An Interview With Kurtwood Smith NEW Stung By Love – An Interview With Actress Jennifer Rubin Theatrical Trailer TV Spot “The Crush” Blu-Ray – https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/the-crush The 1970 Block"The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun" HER FIRST MISTAKE WAS GETTING INTO THE CAR. Dany Longo is blonde, beautiful, disturbed, passionate–and nearsighted. As she speeds through the south of France in a purloined Thunderbird on an errand for her employer and his wife, no one, including Dany herself, knows where she is headed–or why she is going there. “The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun” YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGVPLZRI7Vw "Gamera vs Jiger" (Blu-Ray) WATCH OUT FOR EXTREME ULTRASOUND! When a giant stone statue on Wester Island is disturbed, the legendary monster Jiger appears and heads for Japan. Gamera tries to stop this new rival, only to be injured when Jiger lays eggs inside of him. As two boys in a submarine go on a dangerous quest inside of Gamera’s body to save him, Jiger threatens the Expo ’70 world’s fair in Osaka. “Gamera Showa Era” Blu-Ray Set – https://mvdshop.com/products/gamera-the-showa-era-blu-ray "Devil Woman" (Blu-Ray) A woman is born with the power to control snakes. She uses these powers to seek revenge on the villagers who killed her parents along with the help of a local gang. “Devil Woman” Blu-Ray – https://www.ebay.com/itm/114910964054 "The Snake God" VOODOO SEXUAL RITUALS TO THE EQUATOR!!! A beautiful Italian woman is told by her black friend about the Carribean love god Jambaya who appears in the form of the snake. By the end of the movie, Cassini has decided to give herself to Jambaya while Cunningham departs with her white friend’s ex-lover, establishing a neat symmetry between their respective fantasies of exoticism. “The Snake God” YouTube – https://youtu.be/Kb0wwVvI6fQ "In the Folds of the Flesh" (DVD) Pascal Gorriot, an escaped criminal, accidentally witnesses Lucille disposing of her second husband Andre’s body at sea. Thirteen years later, Andre’s cousin turns up at Lucille’s villa with his Alastian dog. It’s not long before creepy Colin, Andre’s son, strangles the unfortunate hound and Falaise, Andre’s daughter, stabs their unwelcome family member to death. Another unwanted visitor friend arrives and rapidly seduces Falais. Colin is jealous and warns the Don Juan about the dangers of being a male praying mantis and it’s not long before Falaise decapitates him. Pascal, the ex-convict who witnessed the murder of Andre is the next intruder. He takes the family hostage and demands blackmail money, prompting them to do away with him in an acid bath. The police investigate and a chain of deception and murder is revealed… “In the Folds of the Flesh” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Folds-Flesh-FOLDS-FLESH/dp/B001B187H0 "Queens of Evil" (Blu-Ray) A young hippie kills a man, and seeks refuge at the lakeside house of three beautiful sisters, who seem to be hiding a dark secret. “Queens of Evil” Blu-Ray – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/product/queens-of-evil-standard-edition "Crescendo" (DVD) AND . . . FOR LOVERS OF THE MACABRE An innocent project transforms into a perilous nightmare when researcher Susan Roberts arrives in France in search of information on a deceased composer. She contacts his widow whose mental deterioration, precipitated by the death of her husband, manifests itself in psychotic dementia. The young woman’s arrival triggers an obsessive desire to marry her crippled son to Susan, ensuring by this union that the genius of the father will be passed on to future generations. “Crescendo” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Crescendo-James-Olson/dp/B0026RB2J8/ "The Wizard of Gore" (Blu-Ray) IS IT MAGIC? OR WHOLESALE SLAUGHTER? A TV talk-show hostess and her boyfriend investigate a shady magician whom has the ability to hypnotize and control the thoughts of people in order to stage gory on-stage illusions using his powers of mind bending. “The Wizard of Gore” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/wizard-of-gore-the-blu-ray "Road to Salina" (Blu-Ray) Jonas is on the road to Salina. He stops at a gas station/restaurant and its owner, Mara, is struck by his resemblance to her dead son, Rocky. He decides to stay on and meets Mara’s friend Warren and Rocky’s sister Billie, but dark facts are to be revealed about the death of Rocky. “Road to Salina” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/the-road-to-salina-aka-la-route-de-salina-dvd "Deep End" (Blu-Ray) IF YOU CAN’T HAVE THE REAL THING— YOU DO ALL KINDS OF UNREAL THINGS. London, England. Mike, a fifteen-year-old boy, gets a job in a bathhouse, where he meets Susan, an attractive young woman who works there as an attendant. “Deep End” Blu-Ray – https://shop.bfi.org.uk/deep-end-flipside-019-dual-format-edition.html "Sudden Terror" (Blu-Ray) A boy who cries wolf witnesses a political assassination on the island of Malta. But will anyone other than his granddad believe him? “Sudden Terror” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/sudden-terror-special-edition-aka-eyewitness-blu-ray Blindspot "The Watcher in the Woods" Blu-Ray Review (Disney Club) Plot Summary Legendary actress Bette Davis stars in this frightening and atmospheric thriller. When an American teenager joins her family in an English country house, she experiences strange and supernatural occurrences. Mrs. Aylwood (Davis), the kindly caretaker, knows the dark secret behind the happenings. and prepares for the return of a young girl who died mysteriously some thirty years earlier. The Watcher In The Woods weaves a haunting, riveting tale that stays with you long after the explosive ending. Blu-ray Bonus Extras Include: • NEW! Chilling, never-before-released alternate opening titles • Alternate Endings • Bonus varies by format. “The Watcher in the Woods” Blu-Ray – https://member.disneymovieclub.go.com/shop/details/22639 Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-229-audio-version/ Question of the WeekFavorite actor to use for the six degrees of separation game? Update4K 1. Bram Stoker’s Dracula Blu-Ray 2. Dementia 13 3. Boys from County Hell 4. Violation 5. Straight Time Film NotesDeath Screams – 1982 – David Nelson
1974: The Possession of Altair – 2016 – Victor Dryere The Collingswood Story – 2002 – Michael Costanza Evil Dead Trap – 1988 – Toshiharu Ikeda Star of David: Beautiful Girl Hunter – 1979 – Norifumi Suzuki The Rape of the Virgins – 1983 – Francisco Cavalcanti The Crush – 1993 – Alan Shapiro The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun – 1970 – Anatole Litvak Gamera vs. Jiger – 1970 – Noriaki Yuasa Devil Woman – 1970 – Jose Flores Sibal The Snake God – 1970 – Piero Vivarelli In the Folds of the Flesh – 1970 – Sergio Bergonzelli Queens of Evil – 1970 – Tonino Cervi Crescendo – 1970 – Alan Gibson The Wizard of Gore – 1970 – Herschell Gordon Lewis Road to Salina – 1970 – Georges Lautner Deep End – 1970 – Jerzy Skolimowski Sudden Terror – 1970 – John Hough The Watcher in the Woods – 1980 – John Hough  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 R.I.P. Norm “Dirty Work” Review – 0:12 “Midnight” Review – 11:17 “A Day of Judgment” Review– 17:37 “The Fourth Victim” Review– 22:24 “Threshold” Review – 26:07 “Ten Minutes to Midnight” Review – 30:07 “Malignant” Review – 33:46 “The Thing” 4K Review – 42:31 Patreon Pick “Tightrope” Review – 59:40 The Weekly Western “The Quick and the Dead” Review– 1:04:39 1970 “The Brutes” Review – 1:12:48 1970 “The Psycho Lover” Review– 1:18:23 1970 “Night of the Witches” Review – 1:22:10 1970 “Horror of Frankenstein” Review – 1:24:33 Blindspot “The Crow” Review with Jeremy – 1:28:36 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week? “Best ensemble cast?” – 1:46:46 Update – 1:54:05 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Dirty Work" Blu-Ray Review (Olive Films)  REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED DIRTY. Unemployed and recently dumped, Mitch and his buddy Sam start a revenge-for-hire business to raise the $50,000 that Sam’s father needs to get a heart transplant. The dirty duo brings down a movie theater manager and hires hookers to pose as dead bodies during a live TV ad. When a wealthy developer hires the guys to trash a building (so that he can have it condemned), problems arise and a feud ensues. “Dirty Work” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Work-Blu-ray-Norm-MacDonald/dp/B013C6OXGU/ "Midnight" Blu-Ray Review (Severin)  when the clock strikes death. A decade after co-writing NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, writer/director John Russo gathered members of George Romero's Pittsburgh crews to film a new shocker fueled by equal parts grisly grindhouse jolts and '80s satanic panic: Fleeing her pervy alcoholic stepfather (Lawrence Tierney of RESERVOIR DOGS infamy), a hitchhiking teen (Melanie Verlin) is abducted by a family of crazed homicidal rednecks for an ordeal of graphic butchery, shag carpet and devil worship. John Amplas (MARTIN) co-stars in this "greasy, grimy guilty pleasure" (DVD Talk) featuring gore effects by Tom Savini and executive produced by Sam Sherman (DRACULA VS. FRANKENSTEIN) - released in some US markets as BACKWOODS MASSACRE and seized in the UK as a Section 3 'Video Nasty' - now scanned in 4K from the negative of the long-rumored uncut version with all-new Special Features. Bonus Materials Interview with Writer / Director John A. Russo Interview with Producer Samuel M. Sherman Interview with Actor John Amplas Interview with SFX Artist Tom Savini Trailer Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Midnight” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/midnight-blu-ray "A Day of Judgment" Blu-Ray Review (Severin)  The night HE came to collect his own From Earl Owensby Studios - the South's biggest producer/distributor of '70s/'80s regional horror and exploitation hits - comes what may be the most obscure and bizarre slasher movie of the entire godless genre: In a 1930s small town rife with lust, corruption and sin, a mysterious figure wielding a scythe arrives to cut an unholy swath of murder, madness and moralizing that may lead straight to Hell. William T. Hicks (DEATH SCREAMS), Brownlee Davis (WOLFMAN), Jerry Rushing (FINAL EXAM) and Harris Bloodworth star in this "early '80s oddity worth seeing as something very different" (The Slasher Report) produced by Earl Owensby (TALES OF THE THIRD DIMENSION) and Worth Keeter (L.A. BOUNTY), now scanned in 2K from the IP for the first time ever. Bonus Materials The Atheist's Sins - Interview With Author Of NIGHTMARE USA Stephen Thrower Tales Of Judgment - Interview With Filmmaker Worth Keeter And Writer Thom McIntyre Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “A Day of Judgement” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/a-day-of-judgment-blu-ray "The Fourth Victim" Blu-Ray Review (Severin)  ADAPTED FROM THE HITCHCOCK MYSTERY MAGAZINE! In this rarely-seen but always-surprising giallo - made between A QUIET PLACE TO KILL and KNIFE OF ICE - Golden Globe® winning/Academy Award® nominated Hollywood exile Carroll Baker (BABY DOLL, SOMETHING WILD) stars as the new bride of a wealthy British playboy (Oscar® nominee Michael Craig of THE ANGRY SILENCE and MYSTERIOUS ISLAND) whose three previous wives met with suspiciously accidental deaths. Marina Malfatti (ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK) co-stars in this 1971 Italian/Spanish co-production directed by Eugenio Martín (HORROR EXPRESS) and co-written by Santiago Moncada (HATCHET FOR THE HONEYMOON) with a score by Piero Umiliani (FIVE DOLLS FOR AN AUGUST MOON) - also known as DEATH AT THE DEEP END OF THE SWIMMING POOL and THE LAST MRS. ANDERSON - now scanned in 2K from the original negative. Bonus Materials Eugenio Martín, Auteur – Interview With Eugenio Martín Biographer Carlos Aguilar Deleted Scene Trailer Sales Points Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “The Fourth Victim” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-fourth-victim-blu-ray "Threshold" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) A curse tests the bonds of blood on a cross country road trip that will ravage their souls if the spell can't be broken When a phone call from out of the blue brings Leo (Joey Millin) back into contact with his sister, Virginia (Madison West), long estranged from her family due to years of drug abuse, he arrives to find her alone in a bare apartment in the midst of an apparent overdose. After the convulsions and nausea subside, Virginia insists to Leo that she has been clean for 8 months due to the help of a mysterious group. She confides to her cynical brother that her edginess and paranoia actually stem from a sinister ritual conducted by the group that took her in at her lowest and eventually revealed themselves to be a cult. This curse bound her emotions and physical sensations to a man she has never met before. With his marriage on the rocks, Leo has his own demons to face. Nonetheless, he is reluctantly persuaded by Virginia to embark on a cross-country road trip to track down this shadowy stranger under the caveat that if he's nowhere to be found and it's all in her head, she'll go to rehab. However, as their date with destiny draws nearer, Leo begins to suspect his sister's tall tale might have some substance. Threshold, the second feature from co-directors Powell Robinson and Patrick R Young, following their debut Bastard (2015), was improvised and shot on two iPhones over the course of a 12-day road trip with a crew of just three. The result is an inventive and compelling psychological thriller with hints of the supernatural that recalls such indie cult classics as Ben Wheatley's Kill List (2011) and Justin Benson And Aaron Moorhead's Resolution (2013). Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary with directors Powell Robinson & Patrick R. Young, producer Lauren Bates and lead actors Joey Millin and Madison West Brand new audio commentary with directors Powell Robinson & Patrick R Young, and editor William Ford-Conway Crossing the Threshold, a feature-length documentary on the making of Threshold Elevating iPhone Footage: Color Correction Breakdown Something from Nothing: Indie Genre Director Roundtable moderated by Scott Weinberg with directors Powell Robinson & Patrick R Young (Threshold), Brandon Espy (We Follow You), James Byrkit (Coherence), Zach Donohue (The Den) and Elle Callahan (Witch Hunt) The Power of Indie Horror - Acting for Unconventional Film roundtable discussion moderated by Zena Dixon with the actors Madison West and Joey Millin (Threshold), Kelsey Griswold (Followed), Gabrielle Walsh and Ryan Shoos The Sounds of Threshold original soundtrack Threshold original outline script Trailer and original teaser Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Coffee and Cigarettes FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated Collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Anton Bitel Arrow Video – https://arrowfilms.com/ “Threshold” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/threshold-blu-ray "Ten Minutes to Midnight" Blu-Ray Review  She's mad as hell and she's not going to take it anymore Caroline Williams returns to the DJ booth for the first time since her star-making turn in 1986's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 as veteran punk rock disc jockey Amy Marlowe, bitten by a rabid bat on the eve of her final broadcast. When a raging storm traps Amy, her mysterious replacement (Nicole Kang, Batwoman) and the uneasy staff inside their small-town radio station, reality begins to fracture as they move further and further into the graveyard shift. Is it rabies? Or something far more sinister? Bonus Materials Behind The Scenes: Take One Audio Commentary: Erik & Carson Bloomquist + Caroline Williams Caroline Williams Featurettes: Immortality, Love Story, Memory Play Interviews: CTV, Grimmfest Intros: Grimmoire Academy, Popcorn Frights Festival Teaser “Ten Minutes to Midnight” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/ten-minutes-to-midnight-blu-ray "Malignant" Streaming Review (HBO Max)  A NEW VISION OF TERROR. Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities. “Malignant” HBO Max – https://www.hbomax.com/malignant "The Thing" 4K Review  MAN IS THE WARMEST PLACE TO HIDE. In remote Antarctica, a group of American research scientists are disturbed at their base camp by a helicopter shooting at a sled dog. When they take in the dog, it brutally attacks both human beings and canines in the camp and they discover that the beast can assume the shape of its victims. A resourceful helicopter pilot and the camp doctor lead the camp crew in a desperate, gory battle against the vicious creature before it picks them all off, one by one. “The Thing” 4K – https://www.amazon.com/Thing-Blu-ray-Kurt-Russell/dp/B098Z28MSY/ Patreon Pick "Tightrope" Blu-Ray Review  A COP ON THE EDGE. Wes Block is a detective who’s put on the case of a serial killer. His victims are young and pretty women, which he rapes and murders. The murders are getting personal when the killer chooses victims who are acquaintances of Block. Even his daughters are threatened. “Tightrope” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Tightrope-Blu-ray-Region-Free/dp/B00JJ2Q2NY The Weekly Western "The Quick and the Dead" 4K Review  THINK YOU ARE QUICK ENOUGH? A mysterious woman comes to compete in a quick-draw elimination tournament, in a town taken over by a notorious gunman. “The Quick and the Dead” 4K – https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Dead-Blu-ray-Gene-Hackman/dp/B07CXGS4FT/ 1970 "The Brutes" Review TWO MEN, ONE GIRL, A FATEFUL LONG NIGHT On the edge of a big city on a go-kart track, Mike and Werner meet Alice and her friends. They like the girl. Mike manages to separate Alice from her group and get into the car with Werner. It had been decided to go to a lake with the others to take a bath at night. Too late Alice realizes that Mike and Werner did not drive to the agreed lake, but to a lonely gravel pit. The friends will not come anymore. And she realizes the intentions of her companions. “The Brutes” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Brutes-M%C3%83%C2%A4dchen-Gewalt-Blu-Ray-Germany/dp/B01M65ZFVA/ 1970 "The Psycho Lover" Review A SHOCKING STORY… A MORE SHOCKING ENDING! A psychiatrist plots to murder his wife, but with a new twist: he will brainwash a patient he is treating into committing the crime. “The Psycho Lover” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Psycho-Lover-Heat-Madness/dp/B00008975K/ 1970 "Night of the Witches" Review THEY’LL LEAVE YOU SIX FEET UNDER! A lecherous thief posing as a preacher is wandering in northern coastal Mexico. After stealing a car and evading police, he stumbles on a small coven of mysterious witches living in a seaside mansion. The preacher attempts to extort money from the witches, not knowing how dangerous they really are. “Night of the Witches” – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066145/ 1970 "Horror of Frankenstein" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)  The dead shall rise again! "Horror Of Frankenstein remains a solid, often surprising film that is perfect for horror fans who can appreciate a few sly laughs being mixed in with the usual chills." – AllMovie.com Young Victor Frankenstein returns from medical school with a depraved taste for beautiful women and fiendish experiments. When he runs out of fresh body parts for his research, he turns to murder to complete his gruesome creation. Now, his monster (David Prowse, the Star Wars films) has unleashed its own horrifying killing spree. The true horrors of Dr. Frankenstein have only just begun ... Bonus Features Presented In Two Aspect Ratios – 1.66:1 And 1.85:1 NEW Audio Commentary By Film Historian Bruce G. Hallenbeck NEW Interview With Assistant Director Nicholas Granby NEW Veronica Carlson: A Portrait Of Hammer – An Interview With The Actress NEW Jimmy Sangster: An Exclusive Interview – An Interview With The Producer/Director Gallows Humor: Inside The Horror Of Frankenstein Audio Commentary With Producer/Director Jimmy Sangster And Hammer Films Historian Marcus Hearn Frankenstein, Dracula, And Me: A Conversation With Veronica Carlson Theatrical Trailer Still Gallery “Horror of Frankenstein” Blu-Ray – https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/horror-of-frankenstein?product_id=7136 Blindspot "The Crow" Blu-Ray Review BELIEVE IN ANGELS. Exactly one year after young rock guitarist Eric Draven and his fiancée are brutally killed by a ruthless gang of criminals, Draven – watched over by a hypnotic crow – returns from the grave to exact revenge. “The Crow” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Crow-Blu-ray-Digital-Brandon-Lee/dp/B08F6DJ617 Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-228-audio-version/ Question of the WeekBest ensemble cast? UpdateBlu-Ray
Film NotesDirty Work – 1998 – Bob Saget
Midnight – 1982 – John A. Russo A Day of Judgement – 1981 – Christopher Reynolds The Fourth Victim – 1971 – Eugenio Martín Threshold – 2020 – Patrick Robert Young/ Powell Robinson Ten Minutes to Midnight – 2020 – Erik Bloomquist Malignant – 2021 – James Wan The Thing – 1982 – John Carpenter Tightrope – 1984 – Richard Tuggle The Quick and the Dead – 1995 – Sam Raimi The Brutes – 1970 – Roger Fritz The Psycho Lover – 1970 – Robert Vincent O’Neill Night of the Witches – 1970 – Keith Larsen Horror of Frankenstein – 1970 – Jimmy Sangster The Crow – 1994 – Alex Proyas  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 Corrections – 0:12 “Cold War Creatures: Four Films From Sam Katzman” Review – 1:05/5:19/7:59/10:48 “True Romance” 4K Review– 14:02 “I Saw the Devil” Review– 25:21 “Fear No Evil” Review – 27:30 1970 “The Butcher” Review – 29:57 1970 “Goodbye Gemini” Review – 34:08 1970 “Shadow of Illusion” Review – 37:41 1970 “The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion” Review – 40:30 1970 “Space Amoeba” Review– 43:34 1970 “Dr. Frankenstein on Campus” aka “Flick” Review – 46:02 1970 “Santo and Blue Demon Against the Monsters” Review– 48:15 Patreon Pick “The Craft” Review – 52:07 Blindspot “Dune” 4K – 1:01:47 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week? “Would anyone like to see any new segments added to the show or any improvements?” – 1:23:43 Update – 1:38:23 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Cold War Creatures: Four Films from Sam Katzman" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) Zombies! Werewolves! Atomic Mutations! Let this quartet of classic terrors take you back to the golden age of B-Movies! Not purchasing for a business? See our consumer site. Zombies! Werewolves! Atomic Mutation! Intergalactic Avians! Let this quartet of classic terrors take you back to the golden age of B-Movie Monsters! A mob boss hires an ex-Nazi scientist to reanimate his dead thugs in Creature with the Atom Brain. An auto-accident survivor is used as an experimental subject to create a vaccine for nuclear fallout with hair-raising side-effects in The Werewolf. Treasure hunters get more than they bargained for in the search for a cargo of diamonds that went down with a sunken ship when they discover the zombified crew members are guarding the loot in Zombies of Mora Tau. Meanwhile, an enormous bird from outer-space descends to chow down on the people of planet Earth in The Giant Claw! Four fantastic feature presentations from prolific producer Sam Katzman with a bounty of brand new extras and a raft of new writing by a range of respected raconteurs. These Cold War Creatures are coming for you! Bonus Materials LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentations of all 4 films Original uncompressed mono audio for all films Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Fully illustrated 60-page collector’s book featuring extensive new writing by Laura Drazin Boyes, Neil Mitchell, Barry Forshaw, Jon Towlson and Jackson Cooper 80-page collector’s art book featuring reproduction stills and artwork from each film and new writing by historian and critic Stephen R. Bissette 2 double-sided posters featuring newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork for each film by Matt Griffin DISC 1 - CREATURE WITH THE ATOM BRAIN Brand-new introduction by historian and critic Kim Newman Brand-new audio commentary by critic Russell Dyball Sam Katzman: Before and Beyond the Cold War Creatures, a brand-new feature-length illustrated presentation on the life, career and films of Sam Katzman by historian and critic Stephen R. Bissette Condensed Super 8mm version of Creature with the Atom Brain, produced for home cinema viewing Theatrical trailer Image gallery DISC 2 - THE WEREWOLF Brand-new introduction by critic Kim Newman Brand-new audio commentary by critic Lee Gambin Beyond Window Dressing, a brand-new visual essay exploring the oft-overlooked role of women in the films of Sam Katzman by historian and critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas Condensed Super 8mm version of The Werewolf, produced for home cinema viewing Theatrical trailer Image gallery DISC 3 - THE ZOMBIES OF MORA TAU Brand-new introduction by critic Kim Newman Brand-new audio commentary by critic Kat Ellinger Atomic Terror: Genre in Transformation, a brand-new visual essay exploring the intersection of mythical horror creatures and the rational world of science in the films of Sam Katzman by critic Josh Hurtado Theatrical trailer Image gallery DISC 4 - THE GIANT CLAW Brand-new introduction by critic Kim Newman Brand-new audio commentary by critics Emma Westwood and Cerise Howard Family Endangered!, a brand-new visual essay examining the theme of Cold War paranoia in Sam Katzman monster movies, by critic Mike White Condensed Super 8mm version of The Giant Claw, produced for home cinema viewing Theatrical trailer Image gallery Arrow Video – https://arrowfilms.com/ “Cold War Creatures: Four Films from Sam Katzman” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/cold-war-creatures-four-films-from-sam-katzman-limited-edition-blu-ray ttps://mvdshop.com/products/dune-limited-edition-4k-ultra-hd "True Romance" 4K Review (Arrow Video) STEALING. CHEATING. KILLING. WHO SAYS ROMANCE IS DEAD? In 1993, action movie supremo Tony Scott teamed up with a hot new screenwriter named Quentin Tarantino to bring True Romance to the screen, one of the most beloved and widely-quoted films of the decade. Elvis-worshipping comic book store employee Clarence Worley (Christian Slater) is minding his own business at a Sonny Chiba triple bill when Alabama Whitman (Patricia Arquette) walks into his life – and from then on, the two are inseparable. Within 24 hours, they’re married and on the run after Clarence is forced to kill Alabama’s possessive, psychopathic pimp. Driving a Cadillac across the country from Detroit to Hollywood, the newlyweds plan to sell off a suitcase full of stolen drugs to fund a new life for themselves... but little do they suspect that the cops and the Mafia are closing in on them. Will they escape and make their dream of a happy ending come true? Breathtaking action set pieces and unforgettably snappy dialogue combine with a murderers’ row of sensational performances from a stunning ensemble cast in Scott and Tarantino’s blood-soaked, bullet-riddled valentine, finally restored in dazzling 4K with hours of brilliant bonus features. New 4K restorations of both the Theatrical Cut and the Director’s Cut from the original camera negatives by Arrow Films Limited Edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Sara Deck 60-page perfect-bound collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Kim Morgan and Nicholas Clement, a 2008 Maxim oral history featuring interviews with cast and crew, and Edgar Wright’s 2012 eulogy for Tony Scott Double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sara Deck Six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of both cuts Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Audio commentary by director Tony Scott Audio commentary by writer Quentin Tarantino Audio commentary by stars Christian Slater & Patricia Arquette Audio commentary by critic Tim Lucas Select scene commentaries by stars Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Brad Pitt and Michael Rapaport Brand new select scene commentary by star Saul Rubinek New interview with costume designer Susan Becker New interview with co-editor Michael Tronick New interview with co-composers Mark Mancina and John Van Tongeren New interview with Larry Taylor, author of Tony Scott: A Filmmaker on Fire New interview with Daniel Storm, co-founder of the annual True Romance Fest and owner of the original Cadillac Deleted scenes with optional commentary by Tony Scott Alternate ending with optional commentaries by Tony Scott and Quentin Tarantino Electronic press kit featurettes, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Tony Scott, Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper and Gary Oldman Trailers and TV spots Image galleries “True Romance” 4K – https://arrowfilms.com/product-detail/true-romance-limited-edition-uhd/FCD2154 "I Saw the Devil" Blu-Ray Review I SAW THE DEVIL PREY FOR REVENGE A shockingly violent and stunningly accomplished tale of murder and revenge from Korean genre master KIM Jee-woon (THE GOOD THE BAD THE WEIRD and A TALE OF TWO SISTERS). OLDBOY's CHOI Min-sik plays Kyung-chul, a dangerous psychopath who kills for pleasure. The embodiment of pure evil, he has committed horrifying and senselessly cruel serial murders on defenseless victims, successfully eluding capture by the police. “I Saw the Devil” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Saw-Devil-Blu-ray-Lee-Byung-hun/dp/B004P2VQXE/ "Fear No Evil" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber) This double-feature special edition includes new 2K restorations of Fear No Evil (1969) and its sequel Ritual of Evil (1970), both starring Louis Jourdan (Gigi, Octopussy). Fear No Evil – Dr. David Sorell (Jourdan), a psychiatrist specializing in the occult, becomes involved in the case of a man possessed by a spirit in an antique mirror. The man’s fiancée discovers that the mirror is able to bring back her former boyfriend, who had been killed in a car accident, from the dead. Co-starring Lynda Day George (Day of the Animals), Carroll O’Connor (All in the Family), Bradford Dillman (Chosen Survivors), Wilfrid Hyde-White (My Fair Lady), Marsha Hunt (Raw Deal) and directed by Paul Wendkos (The Mephisto Waltz). Ritual of Evil – Dr. David Sorell (Jourdan) investigates the death of one of his patients, a young heiress, and uncovers a cult of wealthy people who practice black magic, witchcraft and devil worship. Hyde-White returns as Harry Snowden, one of David’s associates. Co-starring Anne Baxter (All About Eve), Diana Hyland (Jigsaw), John McMartin (Sweet Charity), Belinda Montgomery (The Other Side of the Mountain) and directed by Robert Day (Tarzan the Magnificent). Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Fear No Evil/Ritual of Evil” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorberedu.com/film/fear-no-evil-ritual-of-evil-double-feature 1970 "The Butcher" Review An unlikely friendship between a dour, working class butcher and a repressed schoolteacher coincides with a grisly series of Ripper-type murders in a provincial French town. “The Butcher” IMDB – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064106/ 1970 "Goodbye Gemini" Blu-Ray Review (Scorpion Releasing) IN THE AGE OF AQUARIUS THE TWINS JULIAN & JACKIE SHARE EVERYTHING - LOVE, MEN AND MURDER Unnaturally close, jet-setting twins become enmeshed in the Swinging London scene, where their relationship is strained after they befriend a predatory hustler and his girlfriend. “Goodbye Gemini” Blu-Ray – https://www.ebay.com/itm/165051154235 1970 "Shadow of Illusion" Review A young woman is lured to Cairo, where a cult of devil worshippers wants to sacrifice her. “Shadow of Illusion” IMDB – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0123204/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 1970 "The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion" Blu-Ray Review Before the influence of Dario Argento's The Bird with the Crystal Plumage permeated every corner of the giallo genre, another strain of these distinctive Italian thrillers enjoyed considerable success. These "melodrama gialli", heavily inspired by Clouzot's Les diaboliques, relied less on graphic violence and high body counts and more on psychological tension. Minou (Dagmar Lassander, Lucio Fulci's The Black Cat) leads a pampered but dull life with her frequently absent husband, Peter (Pier Paolo Capponi, The Cat O' Nine Tails). One night, while out walking on the beachfront, Minou is accosted by a mysterious blackmailer (Simón Andreu, Death Carries a Cane) who informs her that Peter is a murderer. Driven by misplaced loyalty to her husband, Minou gives in to the blackmailer's every perverted whim in exchange for his silence. But as the blackmailer ups the ante, demanding that she submit to his increasingly obscene demands, can Minou hold on to what little remains of her sanity? Written by the prolific Ernesto Gastaldi (Torso), infused with a seductive score by the great Ennio Morricone (The Cat O' Nine Tails) and featuring a memorable turn by Nieves Navarro a.k.a. Susan Scott (Death Walks at Midnight) in the role of Minou's best friend, The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion is a trippy giallo delight that brings together the talents of many of the genre's leading lights on both sides of the camera. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack New audio commentary by Kat Ellinger, author and editor-in-chief of Diabolique Magazine Private Pictures, a newly-edited documentary featuring archival interviews with actress Nieves Navarro and director Luciano Ercoli, and new interview material with writer Ernesto Gastaldi The Forbidden Soundtrack of the Big Three, a new appreciation of the music of Forbidden Photos and 70s Italian cult cinema by musician and soundtrack collector Lovely Jon The Forbidden Lady, a Q&A with actress Dagmar Lassander at the 2016 Festival of Fantastic Films Original Italian and English theatrical trailers Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Twins of Evil FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by author and critic Michael Mackenzie Arrow Video – https://arrowfilms.com/ “The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/forbidden-photos-of-a-lady-above-suspicion-the-blu-ray 1970 "Space Amoeba" Review AN ALIEN AIMING FOR THE EARTH TRANSFORMS MONSTERS TO ATTACK! When a space probe crash-lands on a far-flung Pacific atoll, the craft’s alien stowaways decide to take over their new world one creature at a time. Soon, the parasitic life forms latch onto three indigenous critters – a squid, a crab and a snapping turtle – and transform them into colossal mutant monsters. “Space Amoeba” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Space-Amoeba-Akira-Kubo/dp/B000AC7P2Y 1970 "Dr. Frankenstein on Campus" aka "Flick" Review  Viktor Frankenstein, expelled from Ingoldstat U for doing weird experiments and for acting a bit looney, goes to college in Canada to study brain control under Prof. Preston. Campus radicals frame Viktor (photographed holding a joint) in an attempt to discredit both Preston and the Dean and Viktor is once again expelled. Vik injects Tae Kwan Do expert Tony with his new brain control pellets and soon Tony becomes an instrument of revenge, beating radicals to death, drowning the photographer in a developing tray, and karate-chopping a reporter in the throat to name a few. But why won’t Viktor remove his clothes when doing his often naked girlfriend and who is the “real Frankenstein”? “Dr. Frankenstein on Campus” IMDB – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0202358/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 1970 "Santo and Blue Demon Against the Monsters" Review ESCAPE THE MONSTER YOU HATE AND FEAR IN THE HORROR MANSION! Bruno Halder a sinister scientist seeking revenge against his brother and niece is resurrected by Waldo his faithful sidekick. Besides his minions of zombies Halder enlists the help of Wolfman, Franquestain, a Vampire, a Mummy and a Cyclops. Once again the survival of mankind is put in the hands of Santo “Santo and the Blue Demon against the Monsters” – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064932/ Patreon Pick "The Craft" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory) Sarah has always been different. So as the newcomer at St. Benedict's Academy, she immediately falls in with high school outsiders. But there's something different about her new friends, and it's not just that they won't settle for being a group of powerless misfits. They have discovered The Craft ... and they are going to use it. This spectacular horror thriller has an all-star cast including Neve Campbell (the Scream franchise, Wild Things), Robin Tunney (Supernova, The Zodiac), Fairuza Balk (The Island Of Dr. Moreau, American History X), Rachel True (Half Baked, Embrace Of The Vampire) and Skeet Ulrich (Scream, Riverdale). Bonus Features NEW Directing The Craft – An Interview With Co-writer And Director Andrew Fleming NEW Producing The Craft – An Interview With Producer Douglas Wick NEW Writing The Craft – An Interview With Co-writer Peter Filardi NEW Effecting The Craft – An Interview With Makeup Effects Supervisor Tony Gardner Audio Commentary With Director Andrew Fleming Vintage Featurette – Conjuring The Craft Vintage Featurette – The Making Of The Craft Deleted Scenes With Optional Audio Commentary Theatrical Trailer “The Craft” Blu-Ray – https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/the-craft-collector-s-edition?product_id=7004 Blindspot "Dune" 4K Review (Arrow Films) A World Beyond Your Dreams. A Film Beyond Your Imagination. David Lynch's Masterpiece Fully Restored in 4K. Following a notorious aborted attempt by Alejandro Jodorowsky in the 1970s, Frank Herbert's bestselling sci-fi epic Dune finally made it to the big screen as the third film by emerging surrealist wunderkind David Lynch, featuring an all-star cast that includes several of Lynch's regular collaborators. The year is 10,191, and four planets are embroiled in a secret plot to wrest control of the Spice Melange, the most precious substance in the universe and found only on the planet Arrakis. A feud between two powerful dynasties, House Atreides and House Harkonnen, is manipulated from afar by ruling powers that conspire to keep their grip on the spice. As the two families clash on Arrakis, Duke Atreides' son Paul (Kyle MacLachlan, in his screen debut) finds himself at the center of an intergalactic war and an ancient prophecy that could change the galaxy forever. Though its initial reception ensured that Lynch largely eschewed mainstream filmmaking for the rest of his career, Dune has since been rightly re-evaluated as one of the most startlingly original and visionary science fiction films of the 1980s. Its astonishing production design and visual effects can now be appreciated anew in this spellbinding 4K restoration, accompanied by hours of comprehensive bonus features. Bonus Materials 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negative 60-page perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the film by Andrew Nette, Christian McCrea and Charlie Brigden Large fold-out double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Dániel Taylor Six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Dániel Taylor DISC ONE - FEATURE & EXTRAS (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY) 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray™ presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Brand new audio commentary by film historian Paul M. Sammon Brand new audio commentary by Mike White of The Projection Booth podcast Impressions of Dune, a 2003 documentary on the making of the film, featuring interviews with star Kyle MacLachlan, producer Raffaella de Laurentiis, cinematographer Freddie Francis, editor Antony Gibbs and many others Designing Dune, a 2005 featurette looking back at the work of production designer Anthony Masters Dune FX, a 2005 featurette exploring the special effects in the film Dune Models & Miniatures, a 2005 featurette focusing on the model effects in the film Dune Costumes, a 2005 featurette looking at the elaborate costume designs seen in the film Eleven deleted scenes from the film, with a 2005 introduction by Raffaella de Laurentiis Destination Dune, a 1983 featurette originally produced to promote the film at conventions and publicity events Theatrical trailers and TV spots Extensive image galleries, including hundreds of still photos DISC TWO – BONUS DISC (BLU-RAY) Beyond Imagination: Merchandising Dune, a brand new featurette exploring the merchandise created to promote the film, featuring toy collector/producer Brian Sillman (The Toys That Made Us) Prophecy Fulfilled: Scoring Dune, a brand new featurette on the film’s music score, featuring interviews with Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, Toto keyboardist Steve Porcaro, and film music historian Tim Greiving Brand new interview with make-up effects artist Giannetto de Rossi, filmed in 2020 Archive interview with production coordinator Golda Offenheim, filmed in 2003 Archive interview with star Paul Smith, filmed in 2008 Archive interview with make-up effects artist Christopher Tucker Arrow Video – https://arrowfilms.com/ “Dune” 4K – https://mvdshop.com/products/dune-limited-edition-4k-ultra-hd Podcast Versionhttps://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-227-audio-version/ Question of the WeekWould anyone like to see any new segments added to the show or any improvements? UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Erotic Ghost Story Film NotesCreature of the Atom Brain – 1955 – Edward L. Cahn
The Werewolf – 1956 – Fred F. Sears Zombies of Mora Tau – 1957 – Edward L. Cahn The Giant Claw – 1957 – Fred F. Sears True Romance – 1993 – Tony Scott I Saw the Devil – 2010 – Kim Jee-woon Fear No Evil – 1969 – Paul Wendkos The Butcher – 1970 – Claude Chabrol Goodbye Gemini – 1970 – Alan Gibson Shadow of Illusion – 1970 – Mario Caiano The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion – 1970 – Luciano Ercoli Space Amoeba – 1970 – Ishirō Honda Dr. Frankenstein on Campus – 1970 – Gilbert W. Taylor Santo and Blue Demon Against the Monsters – 1970 – Gilberto Martínez Solares The Craft – 1996 – Andrew Fleming Dune – 1984 – David Lynch  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 “Silip: Daughters of Eve” Review – 0:12 “The Cannibal Man” Review – 5:13 “The Dark” Review– 11:09 “Adrenalin: Fear the Rush” Review– 16:57 “The Blackcoat’s Daughter” Review – 21:08 “Midsommar” Review – 25:13 “The Lighthouse” Review – 31:20 “Oculus” Review – 35:34 1970 “Your Hands on My Body” Review – 39:12 1970 “Whirlpool” Review– 43:26 1970 “Dream No Evil” Review – 49:10 1970 “Ritual of Evil” Review– 55:19 1970 “Robin Redbreast” Review – 58:21 1970 “Blood of the Iron Maiden” Review – 1:00:20 Patreon Pick “Happiness” with Jeremy – 1:03:36 Blindspot “Erotic Ghost Story” Review with Jeremy – 1:14:29 Questions/Answers/ Question of the week, “Which film label do you own the most films from?” – 1:25:26 Patreon Draw/Update – 1:35:09/ 1:36:31 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Silip: Daughters of Eve" Blu-Ray Review (Mondo Macabro)  In the tradition of Japanese “Pink” cinema comes this shocking, violent and sex-filled movie that caused a sensation when it was screened at the Chicago Film Festival. The film stars former Miss Philippines, the stunning Maria Isabel Lopez, in her most revealing role ever. It’s an eye-opening example of raw and savage film making from one of its country’s most innovative directors. Set on the beautiful and remote beaches of Ilocos Norte, the story tells of three women and their struggle to come to terms with their own sexuality against a background of religious repression and male brutality. The film contains images of sex and violence that may disturb some viewers. DISC FEATURES Region Free Worldwide HD Debut Audio choice of English or Tagalog with optional Eng Subs Brand new audio commentary from Filipino film expert Andrew Leavold Brand new interview with star Sarsi Emmanuelle Archival interview with star Maria Isabel Lopez Archival interview with director Elwood Perez Archival interview with the film's art director Mondo Macabro – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/ “Silip: Daughters of Eve” Blu-Ray – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/product/silip-retail-edition "The Cannibal Man" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films)  WHEN THE BUTCHER GOES BERZERK... From subversive Spanish writer/director Eloy de la Iglesia comes the international hit and DPP 39 'Video Nasty' that remains among the most notorious and misunderstood shockers of the '70s: When a slaughterhouse worker (Vicente Parra of NO ONE HEARD THE SCREAM) accidentally kills a man during a fight, it will trigger a desperate descent into madness, mass murder and "the most horrific use of a single apartment since Polanski's REPULSION" (Mondo Digital). Emma Cohen (CUT-THROATS NINE) and Eusebio Poncela (LAW OF DESIRE) co-star in this "unforgettable mix of Euro arthouse and exploitive sleaze" (DVD Drive-In) - also known as THE APARTMENT ON THE 13TH FLOOR and WEEK OF THE KILLER - now featuring both the International and extended Spanish Version newly scanned from the original negatives for the first time ever. Bonus Materials Cinema At The Margins – Stephen Thrower and Dr. Shelagh Rowan-Legg on Eloy de la Iglesia The Sleazy And The Strange – Interview with Carlos Aguilar Deleted Scenes Original Theatrical Trailer Includes both International and Extended Versions Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “The Cannibal Man” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/cannibal-man-blu/ https://mvdshop.com/products/the-cannibal-man-blu-ray "The Dark" Blu-Ray Review (MVD Rewind)  A CHILLING TALE OF ALIEN TERROR In this chilling tale of alien terror, a writer (William Devane, Rolling Thunder) takes a personal interest in a series of baffling, shocking murders in Los Angeles ... and evidence suggests the suspect may not be human. Every night "The Mangler" stalks the streets, attacking and mutilating random victims. On the creature's trail is TV reporter Zoe Owens (Cathy Lee Crosby, Coach) and police detective Dave Mooney (Richard Jaeckel, The Dirty Dozen), but the truth behind the murders is far more strange and horrifying than they could ever imagine in this 1979 cult classic from director John "Bud" Cardos (Kingdom of the Spiders, Mutant) and featuring Keenan Wynn (Dr. Strangelove), Casey Kasem (radio legend and "American Top 40" host) and Jacquelyn Hyde (They Shoot Horses, Don't They?) in her Saturn Award® nominated performance. Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) presentation of the main feature in 2.35:1 aspect ratio from the original camera negative. Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono English Subtitles Audio Commentary with producer Igo Kantor and director John “Bud” Cardos Interview with composer Roger Kellaway and director John “Bud” Cardos Vintage Interview with John “Bud” Cardos Photo Gallery Original Theatrical Trailer MVD Rewind Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MVDRewindCollection “The Dark” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-dark-collectors-edition-blu-ray "Adrenalin: Fear the Rush" Blu-Ray Review (Ronin Flix) THE HEART-STOPPING ACTION-PACKED ADVENTURE THAT KEEPS YOU ON THE EDGE! This pulse-pounding action-adventure stars Christopher Lambert (HIGHLANDER) as a police officer locked in a desperate, do-or-die race against time! Teamed with a rookie cop (Natasha Henstridge - SPECIES), he must quickly track down a savage killer who threatens the world. When the chase leads to the killer's dungeon, the hunters find they have become the hunted! Ronin Flix – https://roninflix.com/ “Adrenalin: Fear the Rush” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/adrenalin-fear-the-rush-blu-ray "The Blackcoat's Daughter" Blu-Ray Review  ABANDONED AS A CHILD. RAISED BY THE DARK. In the dead of winter, Kat and Rose, two very different girls, find themselves spending winter break at their prestigious prep school. What they don’t know is that Kat is being stalked by an evil entity, and their lives are about to change forever. Meanwhile, Joan, a young, troubled woman, makes her way across a frozen landscape towards the school. But why? “The Blackcoat’s Daughter” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Blackcoats-Daughter-Blu-ray-Emma-Roberts/dp/B06Y19JQXB/ "Midsommar" Streaming Review (Amazon) LET THE FESTIVITIES BEGIN. Several friends travel to Sweden to study as anthropologists a summer festival that is held every ninety years in the remote hometown of one of them. What begins as a dream vacation in a place where the sun never sets, gradually turns into a dark nightmare as the mysterious inhabitants invite them to participate in their disturbing festive activities. “Midsommar” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Midsommar-Blu-ray-Will-Poulter/dp/B07VRFYNVY/ "The Lighthouse" Blu-Ray Review  THERE IS ENCHANTMENT IN THE LIGHT. Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. “The Lighthouse” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Lighthouse-Blu-ray-Willem-Dafoe/dp/B07ZLJKM2P/ "Oculus" Streaming Review YOU SEE WHAT IT WANTS YOU TO SEE A woman tries to exonerate her brother’s murder conviction by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon. “Oculus” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Oculus-Blu-ray/dp/B00KNVF3US/ 1970 “Your Hands on My Body" Review Andrea, the only son of a rich publisher, is a neurotic young man obsessed by his mother. He is dominated by uncontrollable impulses and suicidal fantasies, while his regressive behaviour makes him lonely and frustrated. Incapable of having normal sexual relationships, he spies on his stepmother’s adulterous affairs and is obsessed by Carol, a young American girl he secretly films (even when she’s making love with her boyfriend), and whom he clumsily courts. Finally, Andrea wins Carol over but is still tormented by the fear of losing his own private world of memories and macabre games… “Your Hands on My Body” IMDB – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0211690/ 1970 “Whirlpool" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) SHE DIED WITH HER BOOTS ON… AND NOT MUCH ELSE. Tulia, a young model is invited to a photographer’s country home for what purports to be a quiet weekend retreat - but soon appears to be anything but. Arrow Video – https://arrowfilms.com/ “Jose Larraz Collection” Blu-Ray (Including Whirlpool) – https://mvdshop.com/products/blood-hunger-the-films-of-jose-larraz-blu-ray 1970 "Dream No Evil" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) A NIGHTMARE OF UNEXPECTED TERROR! Grace is a troubled young lady with some serious daddy issues. She was adopted as a young girl and raised up in a family of traveling faith healers. After the patriarch of that little group passes away Grace’s world is thrown into turmoil. The eldest brother turns his back on the family business in favor of medical school despite being engaged to Grace and she is left alone with the shady younger son who puts Grace in a skimpy leotard and incorporates some circus style showmanship to draw in the rubes. Arrow Video – https://arrowfilms.com/ “American Horror Project Vol. 2” (Including Dream No Evil) – https://mvdshop.com/products/american-horror-project-volume-2-limited-edition-blu-ray 1970 "Ritual of Evil" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber) This double-feature special edition includes new 2K restorations of Fear No Evil (1969) and its sequel Ritual of Evil (1970), both starring Louis Jourdan (Gigi, Octopussy). Fear No Evil – Dr. David Sorell (Jourdan), a psychiatrist specializing in the occult, becomes involved in the case of a man possessed by a spirit in an antique mirror. The man’s fiancée discovers that the mirror is able to bring back her former boyfriend, who had been killed in a car accident, from the dead. Co-starring Lynda Day George (Day of the Animals), Carroll O’Connor (All in the Family), Bradford Dillman (Chosen Survivors), Wilfrid Hyde-White (My Fair Lady), Marsha Hunt (Raw Deal) and directed by Paul Wendkos (The Mephisto Waltz). Ritual of Evil – Dr. David Sorell (Jourdan) investigates the death of one of his patients, a young heiress, and uncovers a cult of wealthy people who practice black magic, witchcraft and devil worship. Hyde-White returns as Harry Snowden, one of David’s associates. Co-starring Anne Baxter (All About Eve), Diana Hyland (Jigsaw), John McMartin (Sweet Charity), Belinda Montgomery (The Other Side of the Mountain) and directed by Robert Day (Tarzan the Magnificent). Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Fear No Evil/Ritual of Evil” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorberedu.com/film/fear-no-evil-ritual-of-evil-double-feature 1970 "Robin Redbreast" Review After the break-up of a long-term relationship, urban sophisticate Norah seeks refuge in a remote house in the country. The locals are friendly, if eccentric, and she toys with the idea of a flirtation with dishy young gamekeeper Rob. But events at Harvest Festival leave her feeling manipulated, and six months later, with the consequences all too evident, she finds herself trapped in what is more like a nightmare. What role is she destined to play in the cycle of the seasons – and of the generations? “Robin Redbreast” IMDB – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0498409/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 1970 "Blood of the Iron Maiden" Review An actress gets the lead in a movie, not aware that the director specializes in nudies and intends to use drugs on her during the filming. “Blood of the Iron Maiden” IMDB – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065479/ Patreon Pick "Happiness" DVD Review FINDING HAPPINESS CAN BE A TRAGIC COMEDY. The lives of many individuals connected by the desire for happiness, often from sources usually considered dark or evil. “Happiness” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Jane-Adams/dp/B00000IC7G/ Blindspot "Erotic Ghost Story" Review Three vixens have meditated for 1,000 years to able to shed their animal natures and become human. For the final month of their rigors, they have moved near a village where women pray to a god of fertility. One sister visits the god’s temple and thinks lustful thoughts. As she leaves, a priest confronts her, warning of dire consequences and of demons that will try to stop the vixens’ transformation. Soon, the youngest sister saves a poor scholar from bandits and becomes enamored of him. Each sister visits him, and before long, the youth has made love to all three. After they invite him to stay with them, the playfulness takes a scary turn. Where can they turn for help. 88 Films – https://88-films.myshopify.com/ “Erotic Ghost Story” Blu-Ray – https://88-films.myshopify.com/products/erotic-ghost-story Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-226-audio-version/ Question of the WeekWhat film label do you own the most films from? UpdateBook
Film NotesSilip: Daughters of Eve – 1985 – Elwood Perez
The Cannibal Man – 1972 – Eloy de la Iglesia The Dark – 1979 – John “Bud” Cardos Adrenalin: Fear the Rush – 1996 – Albert Pyun The Blackcoat’s Daughter – 2015 – Oz Perkins Midsommar – 2019 – Ari Aster The Lighthouse – 2019 – Robert Eggers Oculus – 2013 – Mike Flanagan Your Hands on My Body – 1970 – Brunello Rondi Whirlpool – 1970 – José Ramón Larraz Dream No Evil – 1970 – John Hayes Ritual of Evil – 1970 – Robert Day Robin Redbreast – 1970 – James MacTaggart Blood of the Iron Maiden – 1970 – Ben Benoit Happiness – 1998 – Todd Solondz Erotic Ghost Story – 1990 – Lam Nai-Choi  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 “Eloy De La Iglesia's Quinqui Collection” (Navajeros/El Pico/El Pico 2) Review – 0:11/7:29/10:38 “The Frenchman’s Garden” Review – 16:34 “The Babadook” Review– 24:39 “Big Bad Wolves” Review– 32:22 “Resolution” Review – 36:56 “Under the Skin” Review – 40:59 Patreon Pick “Byzantium” Review – 47:02 1970 “Lokis. A Manuscript of Professor Wittembach” Review – 51:12 1970 “Witchhammer” Review – 58:47 1970 “Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It” Review– 1:05:12 1970 “Your Sweet Body to Kill” Review – 1:08:18 1970 “Horror of the Blood Monsters” Review– 1:11:41 You Ain’t Seen!? “The Cat o’ Nine Tails” – 1:15:34 Questions/Answers/Question of the week “Favorite Folk Horror Film?” – 1:34:00 Update – 1:46:44 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"The Eloy De La Iglesia's Quinqui Collection" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films) THE AMERICAN DISC PREMIERE OF DE LA IGLESIA'S TEEN CRIME TRILOGY Short for quincallero (delinquent) and pronounced 'kinky', it was a brutal sub-genre of juvenile gang dramas produced in '70s/'80s Spain. But for Basque writer/director Eloy de la Iglesia (CANNIBAL MAN, NO ONE HEARD THE SCREAM), these three Cine Quinqui classics would become the most successful, controversial and tragically defining films of his entire career. José Luis Manzano - the charismatic street kid discovered by de la Iglesia - stars in this graphic neorealist trilogy that depicts the crime, violence and drug abuse that ravaged the post-Franco nation, and led to the filmmaker and actor's real-life addictions to heroin - and each other - that would ultimately destroy them both. NAVAJEROS, EL PICO and EL PICO 2 are now scanned in HD from the original negatives with all-new Special Features created especially for this collection. Bonus Materials José Sacristán on Eloy de la Iglesia – Interview with Actor José Sacristán Blood In The Streets: The Quinqui Film Phenomenon – An interview with Quinqui Historians Mery Cuesta and Tom Whittaker EL PICO Trailer Queerness, Crime, And The Basque Conflict In The Quinqui Films Of Eloy de la Iglesia – A Panel with Scholars Alejandro Melero and Paul Julian Smith, Moderated by Evan Purchell of Ask Any Buddy (appox. 65 mins) EL PICO 2 Trailer Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Eloy De La Iglesia's Quinqui Collection” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/eloy-de-la-iglesias-quinqui-collection-blu-ray "The Frenchman's Garden" Blu-Ray Review (Mondo Macabro) “The Frenchman” was what locals called the man who ran the bar and restaurant in the small town of Peñaflor in rural Spain in the early part of the 20th century. But Juan Andrés Aldije Monmejá was not your usual jolly inn keeper. He ran an illegal gambling den and pimped out the waitresses who worked for him, arranging abortions for them when the inevitable happened. Even though he was married to one of the richest women in town, Juan Andrés was not averse to visiting his own bordello for late night entertainment. Deciding that there were easier and quicker ways to exploit his customers, The Frenchman started slaughtering them, stealing their money and burying their corpses in the garden at the back of his inn. As his greed increased, so did the savagery of his murderous acts. It was not long before people started asking questions. This gruesome story of one of Spain’s most notorious serial killers was a very personal project for Paul Naschy, who wrote, directed and acts in the film alongside two of the hottest female stars of the time. This macabre tale of a “black legend” from Spain’s rural past was impossible to see for many years but is now available, fully uncut and restored, for the first time on US home video. DISC FEATURES Region A coded US home video debut Brand new 4K restoration from the OCN Spanish Language with optional Eng Subs Brand new audio commentary by The Naschycast's Troy Guinn and Rodney Barnett and Human Beast: The Films of Paul Naschy author Troy Howarth Archival interview with Paul Naschy Mondo Macabro – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/ “The Frenchman’s Garden” Blu-Ray – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/product/the-frenchman-s-garden-retail-edition "The Babadook" Blu-Ray Review (IFC Films) IF IT’S IN A WORD, OR IT’S IN A LOOK, YOU CAN’T GET RID OF THE BABADOOK. A single mother, plagued by the violent death of her husband, battles with her son’s fear of a monster lurking in the house, but soon discovers a sinister presence all around her. “The Babadook” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Babadook-Blu-ray-Essie-Davis/dp/B00SVDJ0JU/ "Big Bad Wolves" Blu-Ray Review (Magnet) SOME MEN ARE CREATED EVIL Tel Aviv, Israel. The twisted paths of three very different men brutally collide due to a chain of unspeakable murders: a grieving father who has been doomed to seek vengeance and a police detective who boldly crosses the narrow boundary between law and crime meet a religion teacher suspected of being the murderer. “Big Bad Wolves” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Big-Wolves-Blu-ray-Lior-Ashkenazi/dp/B00HYRYMZQ/ "Resolution" Blu-Ray Review Michael is committed to getting his best friend Chris to sober up and get his life back on track. With the best of intentions, Michael implements a plan to convince Chris to go to rehab before his drug addiction leads to an early death. But what begins as an attempt to save his friend’s life quickly takes an unexpected turn as the two friends confront personal demons, the consequences of past actions, and forces beyond their control. “Resolution” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Resolution-Blu-ray-DVD-Combo-Pack/dp/B00DT55P80/ "Under the Skin" Blu-Ray Review A seductive alien prowls the streets of Glasgow in search of prey: unsuspecting men who fall under her spell. “Under the Skin” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Under-Blu-ray-Digital-Scarlett-Johansson/dp/B00K0MM4AM/ Patreon Pick "Byzantium" Blu-Ray Review (IFC) IRRESISTIBLE. IMMORAL. IMMORTAL. Two mysterious women seek refuge in a run-down coastal resort. Clara meets lonely Noel, who provides shelter in his deserted guesthouse, Byzantium. Schoolgirl Eleanor befriends Frank and tells him their lethal secret—they were born 200 years ago and survive on human blood. As knowledge of their secret spreads, their past catches up on them with deathly consequences. “Byzantium” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Byzantium-Blu-ray-Gemma-Arterton/dp/B00DPUB59W/ 1970 "Lokis. A Manuscript of Professor Wittembach" Review A pastor studying folklore in remote parts of 19th century Estonia is invited to stay with a young nobleman. His mother is sequestered and mad. It seems she has been attacked by a bear as a young wife and local peasants whisper the young man may be the son of a bear. A doctor, who treats the mother with old-fashioned remedies, reveals this to the pastor. Young nobleman’s wife is found with a bite and the man has disappeared into the woods. Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “All the Haunts Be Ours: A Compendium of Folk Horror” Blu-Ray Boxset Including “Lokis” and “Witchhammer” – https://severin-films.com/shop/folk-horror-box/ 1970 "Witchhammer" Blu-Ray Review A ruthless inquisitor spins the superstitions of local peasants into religious heresy, finding cause to accuse dozens of innocent men and women of witchcraft. The inquisitor targets nobles and merchants, whose property and goods are then confiscated. After suffering an array of medieval tortures, most of the accused confess—only to be burned alive at the stake as helpless villagers watch. With its bold and striking cinematography, the film captures scenes of both daring nudity and brutal torture Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “All the Haunts Be Ours: A Compendium of Folk Horror” Blu-Ray Boxset Including “Lokis” and “Witchhammer” – https://severin-films.com/shop/folk-horror-box/ "1970 "Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It" After many years of living abroad, a troubled young man returns home due to the death of his father (who he suspects was actually murdered). He attempts to untangle that mystery while still carrying an unhealthy obsession toward his mother, who committed suicide ten years ago. This obsession then draws in his attractive cousin and takes a sexual turn. “Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It” – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066497/ 1970 “Your Sweet Body to Kill” Review Tells the story of a husband who wants to kill his unfaithful wife.He has many murderous fantasies in which he murders her.After the disposal of her beautiful dead body our hero looses an incriminating suitcase.It’s time to get the crime evidence back. “Your Sweet Body to Kill” – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066045/ 1970 "Horror of the Blood Monsters" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films) YOU’LL SCREAM YOURSELF INTO A STATE OF SHOCK! Astronauts land on a planet with prehistoric creatures and a war between a human-like tribe and a race of vampires. Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “Al Adamson Masterpiece Collection” Boxset (Horror of the Blood Monsters) – https://severin-films.com/al-adamson-the-masterpiece-collection/ You Ain't Seen?! "The Cat o' Nine Tails" 4K (Arrow Video) Dave's Pick for Jeremy  Caught between the truth and a murderer's hand! Following the success of his debut feature, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, distributor Titanus tasked writer/director Dario Argento with delivering a follow-up in short order. The resulting film, granted a greatly enhanced budget and heralded in its US marketing campaign as "nine times more suspenseful" than its predecessor, was The Cat O' Nine Tails. When a break-in occurs at a secretive genetics institute, blind puzzle-maker Franco Arnò (Karl Malden, Patton, One-Eyed Jacks), who overheard an attempt to blackmail one of the institute's scientists shortly before the robbery, teams up with intrepid reporter Carlo Giordani (James Franciscus, Beneath the Planet of the Apes) to crack the case. But before long the bodies begin to pile up and the two amateur sleuths find their own lives imperiled in their search for the truth. And worse still, Lori (Cinzia De Carolis, Cannibal Apocalypse), Franco's young niece, may also be in killer's sights... This second entry in the so-called "Animal Trilogy" found Argento further refining his distinctive style and cementing his reputation as the master of the giallo thriller. Co-starring Catherine Spaak (Il Sorpasso) and Rada Rassimov (Baron Blood), and featuring another nerve-jangling score by the great Ennio Morricone (The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, The Good, The Bad and the Ugly), The Cat O' Nine Tails remains one of Argento's most suspenseful and underrated films. Bonus Materials New 4K restoration from the original negative by Arrow Films 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Restored original lossless mono Italian and English soundtracks English subtitles for the Italian soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack Audio commentary by critics Alan Jones and Kim Newman Nine Lives, an interview with co-writer/director Dario Argento The Writer O’ Many Tales, an interview with co-writer Dardano Sacchetti Child Star, an interview with actress Cinzia De Carolis Giallo in Turin, an interview with production manager Angelo Iacono Script pages for the lost original ending, translated into English for the first time Original Italian, international and US theatrical trailers Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring an original essay on the film by Dario Argento, and writing by Barry Forshaw, Troy Howarth and Howard Hughes Fold-out double-sided poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Obviously Creative Six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproduction artcards Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring originally and newly commissioned artwork by Obviously Creative Arrow Video – https://arrowfilms.com/ “The Cat o’ Nine Tails” 4K – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-cat-o-nine-tails-uhd-limited-edition-4k-ultra-hd Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-225-audio-version/ Question of the WeekWhat is your favorite Folk Horror film? 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Film NotesNavajeros – 1980 – Eloy de la Iglesia
El Pico – 1983 – Eloy de la Iglesia El Pico 2 – 1984 – Eloy de la Iglesia The Frenchman’s Garden – 1978 – Paul Naschy The Babadook – 2014 – Jennifer Kent Big Bad Wolves – 2013 – Navot Papushado/Aharon Keshales Resolution – 2012 – Aaron Moorhead/Justin Benson Under the Skin – 2013 – Jonathan Glazer Byzantium – 2012 – Neil Jordan Lokis. A Manuscript of Professor Wittembach – 1970 – Janusz Majewski Witchhammer – 1970 – Otakar Vávra Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It – 1970 – Salvatore Samperi Your Sweet Body to Kill – 1970 – Alfonso Brescia Horror of the Blood Monsters – 1970 – Al Adamson The Cat o’ Nine Tails - 1971 – Dario Argento  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 “The Brotherhood of Satan” Review – 0:11 “Blind Beast” Review – 5:17 “Puzzle” Review– 10:21 “Incident in a Ghostland” Review– 14:19 Patreon Pick “Woyzeck” Review – 20:11 1970 “A Quiet Place to Kill” Review – 23:06 1970 “How Awful about Allan” Review – 31:03 1970 “House of Dark Shadows” Review – 33:26 1970 “The Mind of Mr. Soames” Review – 37:44 1970 “Fragment of Fear” Review– 40:19 1970 “Scream of the Demon Lover” Review – 43:35 Blindspot “Day of the Triffids”– 45:55 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week “Great performance in a movie that isn’t necessarily great?” – 1:11:13 Update – 1:23:11 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Video Version – https://youtu.be/J9o2BewX4QQ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"The Brotherhood of Satan" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video)  The Prince Of Darkness Arises From The Bowels Of The Earth! A small rural town and a family of outsiders, both trapped in the demonic grip of... The Brotherhood of Satan! Recently widowed Ben, his glamourous girlfriend Nicky and his small daughter K.T. are on a road trip across the Southwest, which comes to a screeching halt when they witness an accident. Heading to the nearby isolated desert town of Hillsboro to report it to the Sheriff (played by Jones), they are met with a hostile reaction from the locals, who are gripped by paranoia and fear due to a series of gruesome deaths, as well as the mysterious disappearance of eleven of the community's children. As the bodies continue to pile up around them, Ben and his family find themselves joining the sheriff, a local priest and the town's enigmatic physician Doc Duncan (Strother Martin, Cool Hand Luke) in the midst of a mystery that points towards a deadly satanic cult... Produced by Alvy Moore and L.Q. Jones, a veteran character actor best known for his work with Sam Peckinpah, The Brotherhood of Satan is an atmospheric and chilling tale of terror that provides a crucial missing link between Rosemary's Baby (1968) and The Devil's Rain (1975) in the cycle of turn-of-the-seventies shockers involving sinister devil-worshipping cults lurking within the dark shadows of modern-day America. Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed mono audio Optional English subtitles Brand new audio commentary by writers Kim Newman and Sean Hogan Satanic Panic: How the 1970s Conjured the Brotherhood of Satan, a brand new visual essay by David Flint The Children of Satan, exclusive new interview with actors Jonathan Erickson Eisley and Alyson Moore Original Trailers and TV and Radio Spots Image Gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Richard Wells FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated booklet featuring new writing by Johnny Mains and Brad Stevens Arrow Video – https://arrowfilms.com/ “The Brotherhood of Satan” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-brotherhood-of-satan-blu-ray "Blind Beast" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Video) The masterpiece of the Japanese New Wave is a sensual study in surreal slaughter! Blind Beast is a grotesque portrait of the bizarre relationship between a blind sculptor and his captive muse, adapted from a short story from Japan's foremost master of the macabre, Edogawa Rampo (Horrors of Malformed Men, The Black Lizard, Caterpillar). An artist's model, Aki (Mako Midori), is abducted, and awakens in a dark warehouse studio whose walls are decorated with outsized women's body parts - eyes, lips, legs and breasts - and dominated by two recumbent giant statues of male and female nudes. Her kidnapper introduces himself as Michio (Eiji Funakoshi), a blind sculptor whom she had witnessed previously at an exhibition in which she featured intently caressing a statue of her naked torso. Michio announces his intention of using her to sculpt the perfect female form. At first defiant, she eventually succumbs to his intense fixation on her body and finds herself drawn into his sightless world, in which touch is everything. Blind Beast is a masterpiece of erotic horror that explores the all-encompassing and overwhelming relationship between the artist and his art and the obsessive closed world that the artist inhabits, with maestro director Yasuzō Masumura (Giants and Toys, Irezumi) conjuring up a hallucinogenic dreamworld in which sensual and creative urges combine with a feverish intensity. Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed Japanese mono audio Optional English subtitles Brand new audio commentary by Asian cinema scholar Earl Jackson Newly filmed introduction by Japanese cinema expert Tony Rayns Blind Beast: Masumura the Supersensualist, a brand new visual essay by Japanese literature and visual studies scholar Seth Jacobowitz Original Trailer Image Gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated booklet featuring new writing by Virginie Sélavy Arrow Video – https://arrowfilms.com/ “Blind Beast” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/blind-beast-blu-ray "Puzzle" Blu-Ray Review (VCI Entertainment)  A Shocking Italian "Giallo" from Director Duccio Tessari (The Return of Ringo)! Stranded in London with no memory and no identity that he can recall, a man who believes his name is Peter (Luc Merenda) struggles with amnesia after a car accident. With little information to help him solve the puzzle of who he is, an attempted murder and a strange series of events lead him to the discovery that his name is in fact Ted and that he has a beautiful wife, Sara (Senta Berger), waiting for him in the world-famous Italian resort town of Portofino. Traveling to Italy in the hope of unravelling the mystery of his identity, he finds that the hurt, lonely Sara - believing that she had been abandoned by her husband knowingly - has made tentative steps to rebuild her life with the help of her best friends Whiskey the dog and Luca (Duilio Cruciani), the straight-talking and slightly infatuated young child to whom she lives next door to. With the Hitchcockian flair of the absolute best gialli from the 1970s, Sara and Ted together try to unravel the mystery of his missing months - and they have their hands full. Not only are there murders, international criminal plots, betrayals, but they are tormented by a mysterious woman with a hidden agenda (Anita Strinberg) and a mystery man with chronic allergies (Bruno Corazzari). Things only continue to get even more increasingly peculiar, more complicated, and more dangerous for the newly reunited couple. Bonus Materials Commentary Track by Kat Ellinger, Editor-in-Chief of DiaboliqueMagazine.com and DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS Podcast Host Giallo Poster Gallery Liner Notes by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, author of The Giallo Canvas: Art, Excess and Horror Cinema Italian and English Theatrical Trailers of Blood and Black Lace and The Bird With the Crystal Plumage VCI Entertainment – https://www.vcientertainment.com/ “Puzzle” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/puzzle-luomo-senza-memoria-4k-restoration-blu-ray-dvd "Incident in a Ghostland" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)  From director Pascal Laugier, who in 2008 shocked audiences around the world with his gruelling genre game-changer Martyrs, comes Incident in a Ghostland – a terrifying excursion into abject horror filled with creepy antique dolls, murderous maniacs and thrilling jump scares. The subject of a brutal home invasion along with her mother and sister several years ago, horror novelist Beth has found solace in her writing – detailing the harrowing ordeal in her latest book, “Incident in a Ghostland”. But when she receives a call from her sister Vera, apparently in a state of extreme distress, Beth is prompted to return to the isolated family home where the terrifying truth of that awful night soon begins to unravel… Combining the intensity of Martyrs with the spine-tingling chills of his later The Tall Man, Incident in a Ghostland confirms director Pascal Laugier’s status as a fully-fledged master of horror, having scooped up numerous awards on the film festival circuit and now finding its rightful home on Blu-ray with Arrow Video. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Uncompressed 5.1 and Stereo audio options Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Exclusive, newly-produced interview with writer-director Pascal Laugier The Phantom Image – feature-length documentary taking a look behind-the-scenes of Incident in a Ghostland Interviews with actors Crystal Reed, Emilia Jones and director Pascal Laugier Trailer Reversible sleeve featuring two artwork options Arrow Video – https://arrowfilms.com/ “Incident in a Ghostland” Blu-Ray – https://arrowfilms.com/product-detail/incident-in-a-ghostland-blu-ray/FCD1792 Patreon Pick "Woyzeck" Blu-Ray Review (BFI) SHAME, VENGEANCE, TERROR ... LOVE. Having fathered an illegitimate child with his lover, Marie, feckless soldier Franz Woyzeck takes odd jobs around his small town to provide some extra money for them. One of them is volunteering for experiments conducted by a local doctor, who puts Woyzeck on a diet of peas. This serves to drive him close to madness, and the discovery that Marie is involved in an affair with the local drum major exacerbates the situation. Pushed too far, Woyzeck resorts to violence. BFI Herzog Blu-Ray Collection – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Werner-Herzog-Collection-Blu-ray/dp/B00I7TXG7U/ 1970 "A Quiet Place to Kill" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films) A QUIET PLACE TO KILL (1970): In her third collaboration with director Umberto Lenzi, Carroll Baker stars as a glamorous racecar driver entangled in a lurid affair with her ex-husband (Jean Sorel of BELLE DU JOUR and A LIZARD IN A WOMAN’S SKIN), his wealthy new wife, and a twisted web of lust, murder and deception. Luis Dávila (EAGLES OVER LONDON) co-stars in this 1970 Italian/French/Spanish co-production – released in Italy as PARANOIA, though not to be confused with the 1969 U.S. re-title of ORGASMO – featuring a taut screenplay co-written by Bruno Di Geronimo (WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO SOLANGE?) and Marcello Coscia (LET SLEEPING CORPSES LIE), plus edgy cinematography by Guglielmo Mancori (WILD BEASTS) with Aristide Massaccesi/Joe D’Amato (ANTHROPOPHAGUS), now scanned from the original camera negative for the first time ever in America. Disc Specs for A Quiet Place to Kill: Aspect ratio: 2.35:1 Audio: Italian mono DTS, English mono DTS Subtitles: Subtitles for Italian audio / SDH for English audio Region FREE Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “The Complete Lenzi/Barker Collection” Blu-Ray – https://severin-films.com/shop/lenzi-baker-collection/ 1970 "How Awful About Allan" Review A TENSE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER After an eight-month stay in a mental hospital, a tormented man comes home to live with his sister; but a mysterious boarder may be trying to kill him. “How Awful About Allan” YouTube – https://youtu.be/To4jBX5jV68 1970 "House of Dark Shadows" Blu-Ray Review COME SEE HOW THE VAMPIRES DO IT The story of vampire Barnabas Collins, the possible cure offered him by Dr. Julia Hoffman, and his search for love amidst the horror. “House of Dark Shadows” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/House-Dark-Shadows-BD-Blu-ray/dp/B008JLBNJE/ 1970 "The Mind of Mr. Soames" Blu-Ray Review (Indicator) Based on a best-selling novel by Charles Eric Maine, Amicus Productions’ The Mind of Mr. Soames is a contemporary reworking of the Frankenstein story. Terence Stamp (The Collector, Far from the Madding Crowd) is a young man left comatose from birth, who is awakened live on TV into a world he can’t comprehend, and exploited as a living curiosity. Remarkably prescient in its depiction of reality television and media turpitude, the film also boasts a superb supporting cast, including Robert Vaughn, Nigel Davenport, Christian Roberts, Donal Donnelly and Vickery Turner, and features luminous cinematography by the great Billy Williams (Women in Love, The Wind and the Lion, Gandhi). INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES • High Definition remaster • Original mono audio • Audio commentary with Kevin Lyons, editor of The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film and Television, and Jonathan Rigby, author of English Gothic: Classic Horror Cinema 1897–2015 • The Mind of Mr Stamp (2018, 19 mins): new and exclusive interview with Terence Stamp in which he discusses his early career and the time he spent away from acting • Memories of Mr Soames (2018, 5 mins): actor Christian Roberts, cinematographer Billy Williams, researcher John Comfort, and sound mixer John Aldred recall their experience of working on the film • Original theatrical trailer • Image gallery: promotional photography and publicity material • New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Powerhouse Films – https://www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/ “The Mind of Mr. Soames” Blu-Ray – https://www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/products/the-mind-of-mr-soames-le 1970 "Fragment of Fear" Review MURDER IN POMPEII. VOICES IN THE NIGHT. DESPAIR IN THE GUTTER. A PHANTASMAGORIA OF FRIGHT! A reformed drug addict travels to Italy to find out who murdered his aunt. Powerhouse Films – https://www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/ “Fragment of Fear” Blu-Ray – https://www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/products/fragment-of-fear-le 1970 "Scream of the Demon Lover" Review A beautiful young woman travels to a remote estate to seek employment as a biochemist for Baron Janos Dalmar. She finds herself attracted to him, so immerses herself in her work to suppress her lusty desires. A rash of rather brutal murders occurs in the area and she soon discovers that the Baron is not what he seems. Not long thereafter, the Baron transforms into a demon, and the beautiful young woman becomes his very own love slave “Scream of the Demon Lover” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Castle-Erna-Schurer/dp/B00007KK2Q/ Blindspot "The Day of the Triffids" Review BEWARE THE TRIFFIDS… THEY GROW… KNOW… WALK… TALK… STALK… AND KILL! A shower of meteorites produces a rare night time spectacle that blinds anyone that looks at it. As it was such a beautiful sight, most people were watching, and as a consequence, 99% of the World’s population go completely blind. In the original novel, this chaos results in the escape of Triffids: farmed plants harvested for their oils, which are capable of moving themselves around and are carnivorous. In this film version, however, the Triffids are not indigenous plants. Instead they are space aliens whose spores have arrived in this and an earlier meteor shower. Derided by the original novel’s author, John Wyndham, for straying so far away from the source material. “Day of the Triffids” DVD Import – https://www.amazon.com/Day-Triffids-DVD-Nicole-Maurey/dp/B01N21QHEQ/ Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-224-audio-version/ UpdateBlu-Ray
Film NotesThe Brotherhood of Satan – 1971 – Bernard McEveety
Blind Beast – 1969 – Yasuzō Masumura Puzzle – 1974 – Duccio Tessari Incident in a Ghostland – 2018 – Pascal Laugier Woyzeck – 1979 – Werner Herzog A Quiet Place to Kill – 1970 – Umberto Lenzi How Awful About Allan – 1970 – Curtis Harrington House of Dark Shadows – 1970 – Dan Curtis The Mind of Mr. Soames – 1970 – Alan Cooke Fragment of Fear – 1970 – Richard C. Sarafian Scream of the Demon Lover – 1970 – José Luis Merino Day of the Triffids – 1962 – Steve Sekely/ Freddie Francis  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 “Django” 4K Contest Drawing – 0:12 “Two Evil Eyes” 4K Review – 1:08 “One Dark Night” Review– 10:12 “No One Heard the Scream” Review– 15:48 “A Quiet Place in the Country” Review – 19:32 “Sinister” Review – 22:36 “Maniac” Review – 30:42 “It Follows” Review – 37:35 “Mandy” Review – 43:34 Patreon Pick “Beverly Hills Ninja” Review– 50:32 1970 “Death Occurred Last Night” Review – 57:17 1970 “The Man Who Haunted Himself” Review – 1:03:03 1970 “Scream and Scream Again” Review – 1:08:41 1970 “Nightmares Come at Night” – 1:13:18 Blindspot “The Skin I Live In” Review with Jeremy – 1:16:06 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week “Favorite horror movie performance from a non-horror actor?” – 1:32:38 Update – 1:46:16 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Video Version – https://youtu.be/kL0RuuPB7To Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Screamingtoiletcontest@gmail.com Video Reviews"Two Evil Eyes" 4K Review (Blue Underground)  A Double Dose of Terror from the Directors of DAWN OF THE DEAD and SUSPIRIA The Masters of Modern Horror - George Romero and Dario Argento - bring you an unprecedented pair of shockers inspired by the tales of Edgar Allan Poe. In Romero's The Facts In The Case Of Mr. Valdemar, a conniving wife (Adrienne Barbeau of THE FOG) and her lover use a hypnotic trance to embezzle a fortune from her dying husband, only to receive some chilling surprises from beyond the grave. Then in Argento's The Black Cat, a deranged crime scene photographer (Harvey Keitel of FROM DUSK TILL DAWN) is driven to brutal acts of madness and murder by his girlfriend's new pet. But will this cunning feline deliver a final sickening twist of its own? Martin Balsam (PSYCHO), E.G. Marshall (CREEPSHOW), John Amos (THE BEASTMASTER) and Tom Atkins (NIGHT OF THE CREEPS) co-star in this wild horror hit that also features grisly makeup effects by Tom Savini (MANIAC). Blue Underground's acclaimed restoration of TWO EVIL EYES, scanned in 4K 16-bit from the original camera negative, is now presented with Dolby Vision HDR and a new Dolby Atmos audio mix, packed with hours of Extras! Bonus Materials Ultra HD Blu-ray (2160p) Widescreen 1.85:1 feature presentation and Bonus Extras Blu-ray Audio: Dolby Atmos (English); 2.0 DTS-HD (English); 1.0 DTS-HD (French) Subtitles: English SDH, Francais, Espanol Audio Commentary with Troy Howarth, Author of 'Murder By Design: The Unsane Cinema of Dario Argento' Theatrical Trailer Poster & Still Gallery Two Masters' Eyes - Interviews with Directors Dario Argento & George Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Supervisor Tom Savini, Executive Producer Claudio Argento, and Asia Argento Savini's EFX - A Behind-the-Scenes look at the film's Special Make-Up Effects At Home With Tom Savini - A personal tour of Tom Savini's home Adrienne Barbeau on George Romero Before I Wake - Interview with Star Ramy Zada Behind The Wall - Interview with Star Madeleine Potter One Maestro And Two Masters - Interview with Composer Pino Donaggio Rewriting Poe - Interview with Co-Writer Franco Ferrini The Cat Who Wouldn't Die - Interview with Assistant Director Luigi Cozzi Two Evil Brothers - Interview with Special Make-Up Assistant Everett Burrell Working With George - Interview with Costume Designer Barbara Anderson “Two Evil Eyes” 4K – https://mvdshop.com/products/two-evil-eyes-4k "One Dark Night" Blu-Ray (MVD Rewind Collection) A NIGHT TO REMEMBER UNTIL THE DAY YOU DIE. World renowned psychic Raymar is found dead after announcing that he had uncovered the secret of how to become even more powerful in death by the use of telekinetic powers. At the same time, two high school girls plan an initiation night for their friend Julie (Meg Tilly, The Big Chill), who is determined to shed her "goody goody" image. Her test is to spend the night locked in the crypt - the same one that Raymar has been buried in that very day. The crypt soon becomes a battlefield of horror involving unmated special effects with vaults cracking and exploding open, coffins sliding out and splintering open to release decayed corpses at Raymar's bidding. The climatic surprise ending will chill the audience and consume them with terror in this shocking tale of horror from writer/director Tom McLoughlin (Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives) that takes you beyond fear! Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) presentation of the main feature in 1.78:1 aspect ratio from the original camera negative. Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono English Subtitles Audio commentary with director Tom McLoughlin and writer Michael Hawes Work print version of the film Commentary with director Tom McLoughlin and producer Michael Schroeder Interviews with director Tom McLoughlin, producer Michael Schroeder, actress E.G. Daily, make-up person Paul Clemens, director of photography Hal Trussell, production designer Craig Stearns and Nancy McLoughlin. MVD Rewind Collection – https://www.facebook.com/MVDRewindCollection “One Dark Night” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/one-dark-night-collectors-edition-blu-ray "No One Heard the Scream" Blu-Ray (Severin Films) THE AMERICAN DISC PREMIERE OF DE LA IGLESIA'S SUSPENSE SHOCKER One year after his international breakthrough with CANNIBAL MAN, defiant Basque filmmaker Eloy de la Iglesia co-wrote and directed this twisted thriller - his last under Spain's repressive Franco regime - that instantly made him "the father of Spanish giallo" (Spanish Fear): When a woman spies her neighbor disposing of his wife's corpse, she will cross the line from witness to accomplice to something far more depraved. Vicente Parra (CANNIBAL MAN), Carmen Sevilla (THE GLASS CEILING), María Asquerino (THAT OBSCURE OBJECT OF DESIRE) and Antonio Casas (THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY) star in "a must for all European film fans, with a final twist that will resonate with you for a very long time" (The Gore Splattered Corner), now featuring an HD scan from the original negative. Bonus Materials Eloy de la Iglesia And The Spanish Giallo – An Interview with Film Scholar Dr. Andy Willis Severin Films – https://severin-films.com/ “No One Heard the Scream” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/no-one-heard-the-scream-blu-ray "A Quiet Place in the Country" Blu-Ray (Scream Factory) Synopsis "Creepy Italian gothic horror film..." – TV Guide A prominent painter Leonardo (Franco Nero, John Wick: Chapter 2) is plagued by nightmares that include himself and his lover/press agent Flavia (Vanessa Redgrave, The Devils). His agent is convinced that he just needs some rest. So, he rents a villa in the countryside. Between creating a new painting and trying to fix up the dilapidated cottage, Leonardo's nightmares continue but … they are now getting worse. Will the nightmares continue and take the artist into a downward spiral into madness? Bonus Features NEW High-Definition Film Transfer NEW Interview With Actor Franco Nero NEW Audio Commentary With Film Historian/Author Troy Howarth Theatrical Trailer “A Quiet Place in the Country” Blu-Ray – https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/a-quiet-place-in-the-country?product_id=5194 "Sinister" Blu-Ray Review ONCE YOU SEE HIM, NOTHING CAN SAVE YOU. Found footage helps a true-crime novelist realize how and why a family was murdered in his new home, though his discoveries put his entire family in the path of a supernatural entity. “Sinister” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Sinister-Blu-ray-Tavis-Smiley/dp/B00AJLHUYO/ "Maniac" Blu-Ray Review (IFC) I WARNED YOU NOT TO GO OUT TONIGHT. As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop’s deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface. “Maniac” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Maniac-Blu-ray-Elijah-Wood/dp/B00DPUB57Y/ "It Follows" Blu-Ray Review IT DOESN’T THINK, IT DOESN’T FEEL, IT DOESN’T GIVE UP After carefree teenager Jay sleeps with her new boyfriend, Hugh, for the first time, she learns that she is the latest recipient of a fatal curse that is passed from victim to victim via sexual intercourse. Death, Jay learns, will creep inexorably toward her as either a friend or a stranger. Jay’s friends don’t believe her seemingly paranoid ravings, until they too begin to see the phantom assassins and band together to help her flee or defend herself. “It’s Follows” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Follows-Blu-ray-Maika-Monroe/dp/B00VAVNN5W/ "Mandy" Blu-Ray Review The Shadow Mountains, 1983. Red and Mandy lead a loving and peaceful existence; but when their pine-scented haven is savagely destroyed, Red is catapulted into a phantasmagoric journey filled with bloody vengeance and laced with fire. “Mandy” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Mandy-Blu-ray-Nicolas-Cage/dp/B07FDQRKHQ/ Patreon Pick "Beverly Hills Ninja" Review HE PUTS THE MORTAL BACK IN KOMBAT. Haru, an orphaned American who washes ashore in Japan and is mistaken for the great White Ninja of legend. Raised among the finest Ninjas, Haru grows strong and big - very big. With the grace of all Three Stooges rolled into one body, Haru is an embarrassment to his clan. But when a beautiful blonde pleads for his help, Haru is given one dangerous, disastrously funny chance to prove himself. “Beverly Hills Ninja” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Beverly-Hills-Ninja-Chris-Farley/dp/B00000K3U4/ 1970 "Death Occurred Last Night" Blu-Ray (Raro) An astute mix of classic Italian crime and giallo, Duccio Tessari's Death Occurred Last Night is a dark slow burning murder mystery. A mentally handicapped woman is kidnapped and sold into sexual slavery, sending her distressed father and a jaded police detective on the hunt for clues in Milan's underworld. Tessari (THE BLOODSTAINED BUTTERFLY) keeps a tight rein on the action, focusing on the characters and their collective desire for justice and revenge. An unforgettable, disturbing and fascinating thriller. Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Death Occurred Last Night” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/death-occurred-last-night-blu-ray 1970 "The Man Who Haunted Himself" (Kino Lorber) In this creepy psychological thriller, conservative executive Harold Pelham (a harrowing and atypical performance by Roger Moore, ffolkes, The Naked Face, Gold) is involved in a car accident and declared momentarily dead. When he’s eventually released from the hospital, Pelham discovers that his exact double has recently been seen in places that he’s never been, taken over his family, undermined his business and even begun an extramarital affair. Is Pelham being stalked by a doppelgänger with a taste for the wild life, or is he simply a man going insane? The Man Who Haunted Himself was Roger Moore’s last movie before taking over the role of James Bond on seven 007 classics, as well as the final film by legendary director Basil Dearden (The Mind Benders, Dead of Night, The League of Gentlemen). Blu-ray Extras Include: Audio Commentary with star Roger Moore and uncredited writer/producer Bryan Forbes. Moderated by journalist Jonathan Sothcott Masters of Horror Joe Dante and Stuart Gordon on "The Man Who Haunted Himself" Theatrical Trailer Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “The Man Who Haunted Himself” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/the-man-who-haunted-himself-special-edition-blu-ray 1970 "Scream and Scream Again" (Kino Lorber) A serial killer who drains his victims' blood is on the loose in London! They hunger for power, thirst for blood—and make each helpless, pleading victim Scream and Scream Again! Horror legends Vincent Price (Tales of Terror), Christopher Lee (House of the Long Shadows) and Peter Cushing (Madhouse) star in this masterwork of style and suspense about a group of sadistic madmen plotting to take over the world—one severed body part at a time. Directed by cult filmmaker Gordon Hessler (The Oblong Box) with a screenplay by Christopher Wicking (Cry of the Banshee) and based on a novel by Peter Saxon (Murder at Site 3). Co-starring Judy Huxtable (The Psychopath). This special edition includes both the original UK and American cuts. Blu-ray Extras Include: NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tim Lucas Includes both the U.S. and UK cuts TRAILERS FROM HELL with Mick Garris 3 Radio Spots Theatrical Trailer Vincent Price Trailers Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Scream and Scream Again” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/scream-and-scream-again-special-edition-blu-ray 1970 "Nightmares Come at Night" (Kino Lorber) For years considered a lost Franco film (after having played at a single theatre in Belgium), NIGHTMARES COME AT NIGHT (Les cauchemars naissent la nuit) was rediscovered in 2004 and has been recognized as a key film in the evolution of Franco's cinema, which in 1970 was assuming a dreamlike logic, governed more by the director's libido than traditional horror movie structure. Diana Lorys (The Awful Dr. Orlof ) stars as a sultry dancer who falls under the hypnotic control of the sinister blonde Cynthia (Colette Giacobine) and begins to suffer terrifying hallucinations, from which not even a gifted psychiatrist (Paul Muller) can save her. Meanwhile, a pair of jewel thieves (Soledad Miranda and Jack Taylor) hide out at a nearby house, biding their time until they can confront Cynthia for their share of a recent heist. Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Nightmares Come at Night” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/nightmares-come-at-night-blu-ray Blindspot "The Skin I Live In" Blu-Ray Review A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession. “The Skin I Live In” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Skin-Live-Two-Disc-Blu-ray-Combo/dp/B006KSAPV0/ Podcast Version https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934 https://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/e/mrparka-s-weekly-reviews-episode-223-audio-version/ Question of the WeekFavorite non horror actor performance in a horror film? UpdateBlu-Ray
Film NotesTwo Evil Eyes – 1990 – George Romero/ Dario Argento
One Dark Night – 1982 – Tom McLoughlin No One Heard the Scream – 1973 – Eloy de la Iglesia A Quiet Place in the Country – 1968 – Elio Petri Sinister – 2012 – Scott Derrickson Maniac – 2012 – Franck Khalfoun It Follows – 2014 – David Robert Mitchell Mandy – 2018 – Panos Cosmatos Beverly Hills Ninja – 1997 – Dennis Dugan Death Occurred Last Night – 1970 – Duccio Tessari The Man Who Haunted Himself – 1970 – Basil Dearden Scream and Scream Again – 1970 – Gordon Hessler Nightmares Come at Night – 1970 – Jess Franco The Skin I Live In – 2011 – Pedro Almodóvar  Links www.youtube.com/mrparka https://www.instagram.com/mrparka/ https://twitter.com/mrparka00 http://www.screamingtoilet.com/dvd--blu-ray https://www.facebook.com/mrparka http://shutupbrandon.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-brandon-podcast/id988229934?mt=2 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podbean-70/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka Time Stamps 0:00 “Django” 4K Contest – 0:13 “The Daimajin Trilogy” Review – 2:17/ 10:04/ 13:03 “My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To” Review– 16:28 “Creeptales” Review– 20:25 “The Cabin in the Woods” Review – 32:18 “Bedeviled” Review – 41:18 Patreon Pick “Dark Ride” Review – 45:43 1970 “Carnival of Blood” Review – 50:44 1970 “Taste the Blood of Dracula” Review – 55:23 1970 “Scars of Dracula” Review– 1:00:08 1970 “Orloff Against the Invisible Man” Review – 1:06:06 1970 “The Blood Rose” Review – 1:11:20 “The Suicide Squad” Review with Jeremy – 1:15:21 Blindspot “Plan 9 from Outer Space” – 1:29:31 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week “Favorite movie to watch on a rainy day?” – 1:45:37 Update – 2:04:51 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Screamingtoiletcontest@gmail.com Video Reviews"The Daimajin Trilogy" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)  THE ANCIENT GOD DAIMAJIN ARISES! The Daimajin Trilogy saw Daieis Kyoto studios bringing its own iconic movie monster to life in a unique but short-lived series that transplants the Golem legend to Japans Warring States period of the late-16th century. In Daimajin, directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda (Yokai Monsters, Zatoichi on the Road), the young son and daughter of the benevolent feudal lord Hanabusa flee to the mountains when their parents are slain by the treacherous usurper Odate. Ten years later, when the elderly priestess who has harbored them is also murdered, the rage of the slumbering ancient god that lies beneath the crumbling giant stone idol hidden deep in the forests in the mountains is invoked. In Return of Daimajin, Kenji Misumi (Tale of Zatoichi, Lone Wolf and Cub) brings his usual stylistic flourish, as the wrathful deity is roused from his new home on an island in the middle of a lake by the violent incursions of a vicious warlord. In the final film, Wrath of Daimajin, by veteran jidaigeki director Kazuo Mori, four young boys make a perilous trip to elicit the help of the ancient mountain god in freeing their family members who have been enslaved by a tyrannical lord. Remarkably overlooked in the West, these three thrilling tales of feudal oppression and divine retribution meted out by the iconic stone warrior of the title combine lavish period detail with jaw-dropping special effects. LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the three Daimajin films Lossless original Japanese and dubbed English mono audio for all films Optional English subtitles Illustrated collectors 100 page book featuring new essays by Jonathan Clements, Keith Aiken, Ed Godziszewski, Raffael Coronelli, Erik Homenick, Robin Gatto and Kevin Derendorf Postcards featuring the original Japanese artwork for all three films Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank DISC ONE DAIMAJIN Brand new audio commentary by Japanese film expert Stuart Galbraith IV Newly filmed introduction by critic Kim Newman Bringing the Avenging God to Life, a brand new exclusive video essay about the special effects of the Daimajin films by Japanese film historian Ed Godziszewski Alternate opening credits for the US release as Majin - The Monster of Terror Trailers for the original Japanese and US releases Image gallery DISC TWO RETURN OF DAIMAJIN Brand new audio commentary by Japanese film experts Tom Mes and Jasper Sharp My Summer Holidays with Daimajin, a newly filmed interview with Professor Yoneo Ota, director of the Toy Film Museum, Kyoto Film Art Culture Research Institute, about the production of the Daimajin films at Daiei Kyoto From Storyboard to Screen: Bringing Return of Daimajin to Life, a comparison of several key scenes in Return of Daimajin with the original storyboards Alternate opening credits for the US release as Return of the Giant Majin Trailers for the original Japanese and US releases Image gallery DISC THREE WRATH OF DAIMAJIN Brand new audio commentary by Asian historian Jonathan Clements Interview with cinematographer Fujio Morita discussing his career at Daiei and his work on the Daimajin Trilogy Trailers for the original Japanese release Image Gallery Arrow Video – https://arrowfilms.com/ “The Daimajin Trilogy” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Daimajin-Trilogy-3-Disc-Limited-Blu-ray/dp/B0942DX54S "My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To" Blu-Ray Review (Dark Sky Films) Dwight and his sister Jessie reach a crossroads over what to do about their younger brother Thomas’ mysterious illness. 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Film NotesDaimajin – 1966 – Kimiyoshi Yasuda
The Return of Daimajin – 1966 – Kenji Misumi The Wrath of Daimajin – 1966 – Kazuo Mori My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To – 2020 - Jonathan Cuartas Creeptales – 1989 – Tim Boxell/Stephen Hegyes/Steve Hegyi/Ken Mandel/Greg Middleton/Roger Nygard/James Salisbury/ Rod Slane The Cabin in the Woods – 2011 – Drew Goddard Bedeviled – 2010 – Jang Cheol-soo Dark Ride – 2006 – Craig Singer Carnival of Blood – 1970 – Leonard Kirtman Taste the Blood of Dracula – 1970 – Peter Sasdy Scars of Dracula – 1970 – Roy Ward Baker Orloff Against the Invisible Man – 1970 – Pierre Chevalier The Blood Rose – 1970 – Claude Mulot The Suicide Squad – 2021 – James Gunn Plan 9 from Outer Space – 1957 – Ed Wood |
