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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 “The Fabulous Baker Boys” Review– 0:13 “Monday Morning” Review– 6:31 “Baby Oopsie” Review – 13:45 “The Good Son” Reviews – 20:48 Patreon Pick “The Chase” Review – 27:54 1980 “New Year’s Evil” Review– 26:53 1980 “Without Warning” Review – 34:44 1980 “The Fog” Review–40:10 1980 “Wolf Lake” Review – 45:54 1980 “Sex Hunter 1980” Review – 52:44 1980 “Morir de miedo” – 56:53 1980 “That House in the Outskirts ” – 59:29 You Ain’t Seen!? “A Clockwork Orange” Review with Jeremy – 1:02:35 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week, “Favorite movie reference book?” – 1:27:42 Update/ Patreon Drawing – 1:39:51/ 1:43:54 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"The Fabulous Baker Boys" Blu-Ray Review (MVD Marquee) ![]() For 31 years it's been just the Fabulous Baker Boys... but times change. Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski), Michelle Pfeiffer (What Lies Beneath) and Beau Bridges (The Descendants) enchant in this "lovely and fragile" (New York Magazine) tale about sibling musicians and the sultry singer who leads them to success. "Wry, sexy and enormously rewarding" (Jeffrey Lyons), The Fabulous Baker Boys is sizzling, slick entertainment that could "play just about everybody's strings" (Washington Post). Jack and Frank Baker are stuck in a rut. Playing the same tired tunes night after night; the brothers are in desperate need of change. So when they meet a sultry songbird named Susie Diamond, their future starts to sparkle. But when life in the limelight brings old rivalries to the surface as Jack and Susie's relationship heats up, the Baker boys soon find their act - and their lives - growing more entertaining than either of them may be able to handle! Bonus Materials High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation of the main feature in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio LPCM Master Audio 2.0 Stereo English SDH Subtitles Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Steve Kloves, hosted by Twilight Time's Julie Kirgo and Nick Redman Audio Commentary with Director of Photography Michael Ballhaus Isolated Music & Effects Track The Fabulous Baker Boys: 1989 Behind the Scenes featurette (SD, 6:54) Jeff Bridges & Beau Bridges: 1989 Behind the Scenes featurette (SD, 3:15) Michelle Pfeiffer: 1989 Behind the Scenes featurette (SD, 3:36) Deleted Scenes (SD, 21:16) Original Theatrical Trailer (HD, 2:47) 2 TV Spots (SD) 2-Sided Artwork Limited Edition Slipcover (First Pressing Only) MVD Rewind/Marque Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MVDRewindCollection/ “The Fabulous Baker Boys” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-fabulous-baker-boys-collectors-edition-blu-ray "Monday Morning" Blu-Ray Review (MVD Rewind Collection) ![]() ANOTHER YEAR. ANOTHER SCHOOL. ANOTHER BATTLE. Bobby Parker (Noah Blake, Mystery Men), is a poor kid from the wrong side of the tracks whose family constantly moves to wherever his father can find work. He and his best friend Bill (Karl Wiedergott, The Wrong Guys), are new to Oceana High and their presence is definitely not welcome. James Hedges (Brandon Hooper, Chasing Mavericks), the student leader and son of the town mayor, cannot stand any outsider. And he especially doesn't like someone who "doesn't know his place" - like Bobby Parker. To make matters worse, James discovers that Bobby is dating his sister Noreen (Julianne McNamara, Saturday the 14th Strikes Back). Along with a few of his friends, he decides to teach Bobby a lesson. On Monday morning, James and his friends pull a gun to scare Bobby into straightening out, but the plan fails. The two struggle and when a teacher is shot, everyone is ready to blame Bobby. With no place to turn, Bobby grabs the gun and instructs everyone to sit tight. When the police show up ready for action, Bobby must convince the class of his innocence - before it's too late. MONDAY MORNING marks the debut film (and the only film directed by) mega-producer Don Murphy (Transformers, Natural Born Killers, Gemini Man) and features a supporting cast that includes Jason Lively (National Lampoon's European Vacation) and Lisa Rinna ("Melrose Place"). Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) presentation of the main feature in 1.85:1 aspect ratio Audio: Mono English Subtitles Original VHS version with its alternate title “Class of Fear” (SD, 1.33:1, 105 mins) NEW! Interview with writer and director Don Murphy (HD, 52:50) Don Murphy: Portrait of a Producer (1080p; 24:01) Reversible Artwork (with alternate 'Class of Fear' title and artwork) Collectible Mini-Poster MVD Rewind/Marque Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MVDRewindCollection/ “Monday Morning” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/monday-morning-aka-class-of-fear-collectors-edition-blu-ray "Baby Oopsie" Blu-Ray Review (Full Moon) ![]() The killer doll Baby Oopsie from the 'Demonic Toys' universe returns! Sybil Pittman's only joy in life is her massive doll collection. Every day, she locks herself in her basement, broadcasting her doll restoration vlog all by herself, that is until the remnants of the dreaded "Baby Oopsie" comes into her life! After carefully restoring the doll, Sybil comes to realize that the tiny terror is alive...with murder and mayhem on its mind! Bonus Materials Full Moon Features Trailers Behind the Scenes Baby Oopsie Videozone Featurette All Dolled Up Featurette Full Moon Entertainment – https://www.fullmoondirect.com/ “Baby Oopsie” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/baby-oopsie-blu-ray "The Good Son" Blu-Ray Review (Kino) ![]() Evil Has Many Faces! Evil resides in an unexpected place in this gripping, suspense-filled drama, written by Ian McEwan (Atonement) and directed by Joseph Ruben (The Stepfather, Sleeping with the Enemy). Macaulay Culkin (Home Alone) stars as Henry, an angelic-looking boy who seems loving and loyal to his parents, sister and friends. Only his cousin Mark (Elijah Wood, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) sees what lurks behind Henry's smile - secret thoughts and a love of deadly sadistic games. But when Mark tries to warn Henry's family, they won't believe him, leaving the terrified youngster alone to battle his jealous, menacing cousin. The stellar cast includes Wendy Crewson (Air Force One), David Hugh Kelly (Cujo and TV’s Hardcastle and McCormick) and David Morse (The Indian Runner). Blu-ray Extras Include: Interview with Director Joseph Ruben Interview with actor Wendy Crewson Interview with actor Daniel Hugh Kelly Interview with actor David Morse Interview with Cinematographer John Lindley Trailers Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “The Good Son” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/film/thegoodson Patreon Pick "The Chase" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental) ![]() A BREATHLESS EXPLOSIVE STORY OF TODAY! The escape of Bubber Reeves from prison affects the inhabitants of a small Southern town. “The Chase” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Chase-Twilight-Time-Blu-ray/dp/B01M5BKSAR/ 1980 "New Year's Evil" Blu-Ray Review (Kino)![]() On a totally punked-out New Year’s Eve, vivacious TV hostess Diane “Blaze” Sullivan counts down the hours to midnight. But as her show progresses, every hour, on the hour, a savage maniac slashes up a new female victim. As the trail of mutilated bodies spreads throughout the city, it becomes apparent that the psychopath’s ultimate target is Blaze herself. Desperate to stop the bloody rampage, the police frantically seal off the ongoing televised festivities. But the killer is quicker than they suspected—and he’s also the last one anyone suspects. So join the holiday season’s deadliest celebration with a New Year’s resolution to stay alive! Starring Roz Kelly (TV’s Happy Days), Kip Niven (Magnum Force), Grant Cramer (Hardbodies), Louisa Moritz (Death Race 2000), Taaffe O’Connell (Galaxy of Terror) and Teri Copley (TV’s We Got It Made), New Year’s Evil is a killer party you’ll never forget from director Emmett Alston (9 Deaths of the Ninja, Demonwarp) and producers Golan-Globus (Enter the Ninja, Runaway Train). Blu-ray Extras Include: Brand New 2K Master Audio Commentary by Director Emmett Alston, Moderated by Code Red's Bill Olsen The Making of New Year’s Evil: Featuring Interviews with Cinematographer Thomas Ackerman and Actors Kip Niven, Grant Cramer and Taaffe O’Connell Theatrical Trailer Newly Commissioned Art by Vince Evans Reversible Art Optional English Subtitles Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “New Year’s Evil” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/new-years-evil-special-edition-blu-ray 1980 "Without Warning" Blu-Ray Review (Kino)![]() From Greydon Clark, the legendary cult director of Satan’s Cheerleaders, Angels Brigade, The Return, Wacko, Joysticks, Final Justice and Uninvited, comes the ultimate in extraterrestrial terror—Without Warning. It’s an alien. It preys on human fear. It feeds on human flesh. It comes with flying, bloodsucking jellyfish. And it’s here! A group of teenagers, a grizzled hunter and a crazy war veteran wage a life-and-death battle against the insidious invader. Be warned, there can be only one survivor. The alien—or Earth. Humanity depends on Jack Palance (Sudden Fear), Martin Landau (The Being), Tarah Nutter (Chilly Scenes of Winter), Christopher S. Nelson (Roller Boogie), Cameron Mitchell (Silent Scream), Neville Brand (Eaten Alive), Sue Ane Langdon (The Evictors), Ralph Meeker (Kiss Me Deadly), Larry Storch (Sweet Sixteen), Lynn Theel (Humanoids from the Deep), Darby Hinton (Hi-Riders) and David Caruso (King of New York) to defeat the evil E.T. (Kevin Peter Hall, the predator in Predator). Ace cinematographer Dean Cundey (The Thing) lensed this classic creepfest and effects whiz Greg Cannom (Bram Stoker’s Dracula) created the freaky fiends from outer space. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! Blu-ray Extras Include: Brand New 2K Masters Audio Commentary by Producer/Director Greydon Clark Greg & Sandy’s Alien Adventures: Interviews with Actors Tarah Nutter and Christopher S. Nelson (20:44) Independents Day: Interview with Cinematographer Dean Cundey (15:05) Producers vs. Aliens: Interview with Co-Writer/Co-Producer Daniel Grodnik (11:24) Hunter’s Blood: Interview with Special Make-Up Effects Creator Greg Cannom (5:56) TRAILERS FROM HELL with Mike Mendez Theatrical Trailer Newly Commissioned Art by Vince Evans Optional English Subtitles Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Without Warning” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/without-warning-special-edition-blu-ray 1980 "The Fog" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)![]() Synopsis When the fog rolls in ... the terror begins! This moody horror classic from master of terror John Carpenter (The Thing) and producer Debra Hill (Escape From New York) stars Adrienne Barbeau (Swamp Thing), Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween), Tom Atkins (Halloween III: Season Of The Witch), Hal Holbrook (Creepshow) and Janet Leigh (Psycho). Don't get lost in the fog ... The sleepy seaside village of Antonio Bay is about to learn the true meaning of the word "vengeance." This seemingly perfect town masks a guilty secret ... a past steeped in greed and murder. Exactly 100 years ago, a ship was horribly wrecked under mysterious circumstances in a thick, eerie fog. Now, shrouded in darkness, the long-dead mariners have returned from their watery grave to exact a bloody revenge. Bonus Features NEW 1080p High-Definition Transfer Supervised By Cinematographer Dean Cundey Audio Commentary With Writer/Director John Carpenter And Writer/Producer Debra Hill NEW Audio Commentary With Actors Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins And Production Designer Tommy Lee Wallace NEW Interview With Jamie Lee Curtis Tales From The Mist: Inside The Fog Featurette Fear On Film: Inside The Fog Featurette The Fog: Storyboard To Film Featurette Horror's Hallowed Grounds – A New Look At The Film's Locations Outtakes Theatrical Trailers TV Spots Photo Gallery “The Fog” Blu-Ray – https://shoutfactory.com/product/the-fog-collector-s-edition-1?product_id=3030 1980 "Wolf Lake" Blu-Ray Review (Kino)![]() Screen legend Rod Steiger (In the Heat of the Night) heads a powerful cast in this violent and bloody clash between a WWII veteran and Vietnam army deserter. Steiger plays Charlie, an ex-Marine who lost his only son in the Vietnam War. He and his friends George (Richard Herd, Trancers), Sweeney (Paul Mantee, Framed) and Wilbur (Jerry Hardin, Cujo) fly to a remote Canadian hunting lodge for their annual outing. There they meet the lodge’s new caretaker (David Huffman, Firefox) and his beautiful girlfriend (Robin Mattson, General Hospital). The tension mounts and the hatred slowly builds when Charlie finds out the new caretaker is a deserter. The two men clash as Charlie and his buddies start terrorizing the young couple… playing a sick game of survival. But when David is pushed too far, the hunters become the hunted and surviving the night at Wolf Lake becomes a challenge to all. Written and directed by western legend Burt Kennedy (Support Your Local Sheriff!, Young Billy Young). Blu-ray Extras Include: Interview with actors Jerry Harden and Richard Herd Interview with Producer Lance Hool Trailers Kino Lorber – https://www.kinolorber.com/ “Wolf Lake” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/wolf-lake-blu-ray 1980 "Sex Hunter 1980" DVD Review (Impulse Pictures)![]() Nikkatsu's Erotic Take on Dario Argento's SUSPIRIA! Miki, a young and talented ballet dancer, is accepted into an exclusive, and very private, academy run by a mysterious woman named Kaibara Akiko. Miki wants to further her dance education and rekindle her relationship with her boyfriend, but soon discovers all the horrible perversions forced upon the academy students. She is subjected to constant violent sexual acts and torture and realizes there may be no escape! With similar tones to Italian horror maestro Dario Argento's masterwork SUSPIRIA, SEX HUNTER: 1980 is one of the more controversial entries in the Nikkatsu Erotic Films Collection. The depictions of disturbing sexual violence so concerned Nikkatsu studios, they actually warned director Toshiharu Ikeda to tone things down for his next film! Bonus Materials Newly Translated Removable English Subtitles Liner Notes from Japanese Film Historian Jasper Sharp Original Theatrical Trailer Impulse Pictures – https://impulse-pictures.com/search/ “Sex Hunter 1980” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/sex-hunter-1980-dvd 1980 "Morir de miedo" Review![]() A young man with a chronic heart condition and his sensual wife head to their secluded house in the Madrid highlands to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary. During the journey, they hear that a pair of criminals has robbed a chalet and committed a violation. At night, when everything is quiet, the mysterious figure of a psychopath appears. The evening will be unforgettable. “Morir de miedo” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081181/ 1980 "That House in the Outskirts" Review![]() aka Aquella casa en las afueras Synopsis A young girl’s husband rents a lovely home just outside of Madrid so she can spend the last three months of her pregnancy in peace and luxury. Unfortunately, just as they arrive at the home, the girl realizes that it is the place where she had secretly had an illegal abortion some years before. The clinic is long-gone, but this doesn’t ease the woman’s disquiet. Things get even worse when she learns that her upstairs neighbor is the old abortionist’s assistant. “That House in the Outskirts” YouTube – https://youtu.be/3tLQOBi7RUE You Ain't Seen!? "A Clockwork Orange" 4K Review![]() BEING THE ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG MAN WHOSE PRINCIPAL INTERESTS ARE RAPE, ULTRA-VIOLENCE AND BEETHOVEN. In a near-future Britain, young Alexander DeLarge and his pals get their kicks beating and raping anyone they please. When not destroying the lives of others, Alex swoons to the music of Beethoven. The state, eager to crack down on juvenile crime, gives an incarcerated Alex the option to undergo an invasive procedure that’ll rob him of all personal agency. In a time when conscience is a commodity, can Alex change his tune? “A Clockwork Orange” 4K – https://www.amazon.com/Clockwork-Orange-Ultra-Blu-ray-Digital/dp/B09B8FXZ8N Podcast![]() Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK Anchor – https://anchor.fm/mrparka Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Update1. The Return of Captain Invincible 2. The Eurocrypt of Christopher Lee Collection Vol 2 (Uncle Was a Vampire/ The Secret of the Red Orchid/ Dark Places /Dracula and Son/ Murder Story) 3. X-Cross 4. Alive 5. Doomed Megalopolis 6. Rise of the Machine Girls 7. Black Rat 8. Uzumaki 9. X DVD 10. Reap of Evil Book 11. Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and His Films Film NotesThe Fabulous Baker Boys – 1989 – Steve Kloves Monday Morning – 1995 – Don Murphy Baby Oopsie – 2021 – William Butler The Good Son – 1993 – Joseph Ruben The Chase – 1966 – Arthur Penn New Year’s Evil – 1980 – Emmett Alston Without Warning – 1980 – Greydon Clark The Fog – 1980 – John Carpenter Wolf Lake – 1980 – Burt Kennedy Sex Hunter 1980 – 1980 – Toshiharu Ikeda Morir de miedo – 1980 – Juan José Porto That House in the Outskirts – 1980 – Eugenio Martín A Clockwork Orange – 1971 – Stanley Kubrick
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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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 “Uncle Sam” 4K Review– 0:28 “Video Psycho” Review– 9:34 “Why Don’t You Play in Hell?” Review – 13:45 “The Bushwhacker/ The Ravager” Reviews – 20:48 “Offseason” Review – 27:54 “Hard Target” 4K Review– 32:48 Patreon Pick “Knockabout” Review – 39:15 1980 “Forbidden Zone” Review–43:25 1980 “Fade to Black” Review – 52:27 1980 “The Unseen” Review – 59:58 1980 “Funeral Home” – 1:06:30 1980 “Night of the Hunted” – 1:11:30 1980 “Night of Death!”– 1:15:47 You Ain’t Seen!? “The Little Shop of Horrors” Review with Jeremy – 1:20:23 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week, “Any movie you loved as a kid that doesn’t hold up?” – 1:32:36 Update – 1:39:46 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Uncle Sam" 4K Review (Blue Underground) ![]() When Uncle Sam rises from the dead to punish the unpatriotic, only his young nephew and a bitter Korean War veteran can stop his red-blooded rampage. The Star-Spangled Shocker From The Creators Of MANIAC COP It's Fourth Of July Weekend, and the recently discovered corpse of Sgt. Sam Harper - killed by 'friendly fire' during the first Gulf War - is returned to his all-American hometown. But when Sam rises from the dead to punish the unpatriotic, only his young nephew and a bitter Korean War veteran (Soul icon Isaac Hayes of SHAFT and SOUTH PARK fame) can stop his red-blooded rampage. Draft dodgers, tax cheats, crooked politicians and flag-burners beware: Uncle Sam wants you... DEAD! Timothy Bottoms (THE LAST PICTURE SHOW), Bo Hopkins (THE WILD BUNCH), William Smith (FAST COMPANY), P.J. Soles (HALLOWEEN, CARRIE) and Oscar® nominee Robert Forster (JACKIE BROWN) co-star in this zombie horror hit directed by William Lustig (MANIAC, RELENTLESS) and written by Larry Cohen (GOD TOLD ME TO, THE STUFF). Now Blue Underground is thrilled to present UNCLE SAM in a sparkling new 25th Anniversary restoration, scanned in 4K 16-bit from the original 35mm negative, with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, loaded with illuminating Extras! Bonus Materials Ultra HD Blu-ray (2160p) Widescreen 2.40:1 feature presentation Audio: Dolby Atmos (English); 5.1 DTS-HD (English) Subtitles: English SDH, Francais, Espanol Audio Commentary #1 with Director William Lustig, Writer Larry Cohen and Producer George G. Braunstein Audio Commentary #2 with Director William Lustig and Star Isaac Hayes Fire Stunts with Audio Commentary by Stunt Coordinator Spiro Razatos Deleted Scene Gag Reel Theatrical Trailer Poster & Still Gallery Blue Underground – https://www.facebook.com/BlueUndergroundFilms/ “Uncle Sam” 4K – https://mvdshop.com/products/uncle-sam-4k-uhd-blu-ray-4k-ultra-hd "Video Psycho" DVD Review (Sub Rosa Studios)![]() The terror starts the moment you pick him up. Ryan is a drifter going from town to town looking for the perfect girlfriend. When he meets Kylie, he is instantly smitten. Only problem is, Kylie already has a boyfriend named Rick. But Ryan won't let anyone stand in his way to be with Kylie. How far will Ryan go for love? Bonus Materials Commentary Track Victims of The Psycho Interview Art Molina Interview Adam Kraatz Interview Jennifer Jordan Interview Rehearsal, Deleted and Alternate Scenes Outtakes Early Trailer Official Trailer Teaser Trailers SRS Trailers Sub Rosa Studios – http://srscinema.com/home/?page_id=190 “Video Psycho” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/video-psycho-dvd "Why Don't You Play in Hell?" Blu-Ray Review![]() On the eve of revenge against yakuza boss Ikegami, all rival boss Muto wants to do is complete his movie hit: a real battle to the death! Ten years ago, yakuza mid-boss Ikegami led an assault against rival don Muto. Now, on the eve of his revenge, all Muto wants to do is complete his masterpiece, a feature film with his daughter in the starring role, before his wife is released from prison and The F Bombers are standing by with the chance of a lifetime: to film a real, live yakuza battle to the death...on 35mm! Sales Points WINNER - 2013 Toronto International Film Festival: People's Choice Award (in the Midnight Madness section). 'Why Don't You Play in Hell?' has its world premiere at the 2013 Venice Film Festival, followed by a 2014 release in theatres. Cult classic Japanese film directed, written and scored by acclaimed filmmaker Sion Sono (Love Exposure, Prisoners of the Ghostland). “Why Don’t You Play in Hell” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/why-dont-you-play-in-hell-blu-ray "The Bushwhacker/ The Ravager" Blu-Ray Review (Mondo Macabro)![]() THE RAVAGER and THE BUSHWHACKER represent the last hurrah for rough and tumble 60s style sexploitation before hardcore sex films completely took over the market. In lieu of graphic sex, exploitation films in this era leaned on violence to give the audience the sick thrills they were looking for. These two films are basically the last gasp, the final push on the envelope of this genre towards more extreme, horror-oriented fare, and in this they were perhaps too extreme for the raincoat brigade. After their brief theatrical runs, both disappeared for decades until unearthed by Something Weird Video in the 2000s. THE RAVAGER was the brainchild of Belgian cinematic weirdo Charles Nizet, whose life was as bizarre as any film he made. But THE RAVAGER is perhaps his craziest movie, and stars Pierre Agostino, a regular in the films of Ray Dennis Steckler from the same period, as a PTSD stricken Vietnam vet with a peculiar kink for peeking on couples making love and then blowing them to smithereens with homemade bombs. THE BUSHWHACKER was made by longtime exploitation maven Byron Mabe, who directed the classic SHE-FREAK. After their plane goes down somewhere in the deserts of the American southwest, a party of one alpha male and three lusty ladies are pursued through wild by an insane, coonskin-cap-wearing killer, who has an insatiable taste for female flesh. Both films occupy a strange space somewhere between the roughies of the 1960s and the slasher films of the late 1970s and early 80s. Which probably explains why they were MIA for so many years. American Arcana is proud to present these unique exploitation films on Blu-ray for the first time anywhere in the world, uncut and taken from the best available elements straight from the Something Weird Archives. DISC FEATURES Region free 1080p presentation of both film taken from 2K scans of rare 35mm prints Missing gore scene(in SD) from THE BUSHWHACKER reinstated, making this the most complete version of this film ever presented on video Trailers for both films A selection of trailers from the SWV Vaults Mondo Macabro – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/ “The Bushwhacker/ The Ravager” Blu-Ray – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/product/the-bushwhacker-the-ravager-retail-edition "Offseason" Blu-Ray Review (RLJE Entertainment)![]() Upon receiving a mysterious letter that her mother’s grave site has been vandalized, Marie quickly returns to the isolated offshore island where her late mother is buried. When she arrives, she discovers that the island is closing for the offseason with the bridges raised until spring, leaving her stranded. With one strange interaction with the local townspeople after another, Marie soon realizes that something is not quite right in this small town. She must unveil the mystery behind her mother’s troubled past in order to make it out alive. “Offseason” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Offseason-Jocelin-Donahue-Swanberg-Richard/dp/B09X5ZP8LC/ "Hard Target" 4K Review (Kino Lorber)![]() The legendary “Muscles from Brussels” Jean-Claude Van Damme (No Retreat, No Surrender, Kickboxer) teams up with world-famous action director John Woo (The Killer, Hard Boiled, Face/Off) and executive producer Sam Raimi (The Evil Dead, Spider-Man) for this electrifying thriller. Chance Boudreaux (Van Damme) is the target of an evil mercenary (Lance Henriksen, Aliens) who recruits combat veterans for the “amusement” of his clients—bored tycoons who will pay a half a million dollars to stalk and kill the most challenging prey of them all: Man. So when beautiful Natasha Binder (Yancy Butler, TV’s Witchblade) hires Chance in search of her missing father, she gets more than she bargained for. Screenwriter Chuck Pfarrer (Darkman) takes “The Most Dangerous Game” and laces it with dark humor and slam-bang action for the hard-hitting Hard Target, featuring Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy), Kasi Lemmons (The Silence of the Lambs) and Wilford Brimley (The Thing). 4K UHD Extras Include: Brand New 4K Restoration of the Unrated International Cut – From a 4K Scan of the Original Camera Negative! NEW Interview with Director John Woo NEW Interview with Actor Lance Henriksen NEW Interview with Actress Yancy Butler NEW Interview with Stunt Coordinator Billy Burton NEW Audio Commentary by Action Film Historians Brandon Bentley and Mike Leeder Theatrical Trailer (Newly Restored in HD) 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Lossless Stereo Optional English Subtitles “Hard Target” 4K – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/hard-target-special-edition-blu-ray Patreon Pick "Knockabout" Blu-Ray Review (Eureka)![]() SYNOPSIS Another fast and furious kung fu comedy classic directed by Sammo Hung (The Millionaires’ Express), Knockabout features a cast of martial arts movie legends including Yuen Biao (The Prodigal Son), Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan (Warriors Two), and Lau Kar-wing (Odd Couple) alongside Hung himself. Brothers Yipao (Yuen Biao) and Taipao (Leung Kar-yan) are a couple of down on their luck conmen. After getting soundly defeated by the kung fu master, Silver Fox (Lau Kar-wing), the brothers realise it would be in their own self-interest if they learn how to fight, and they ask him to train them. Unfortunately, their new master is actually a ruthless killer, and when the brothers realise this, one of them is murdered. To get revenge, the surviving brother must learn a unique form of kung fu from an unlikely source, a beggar who just happens to be a master fighter! Featuring one of the greatest action finales in the history of Hong Kong cinema, Knockabout is yet another classic of martial arts filmmaking from the legendary Sammo Hung, and Eureka Classics is proud to present the film uncut for the first time ever in the UK and available on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration. SPECIAL FEATURES Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 copies] Reversible sleeve design featuring original poster artwork Two versions of the film presented in 1080p on Blu-ray from 2K restorations (Original HK Theatrical cut and the shorter Export Cut) Original Cantonese mono audio Optional English dubbed audio Optional English Subtitles, newly translated for this release Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) Brand new feature length audio commentary by action cinema experts Mike Leeder & Arne Venema Archival interview with Sammo Hung Archival interview with Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan Archival interview with Grandmaster Chan Sau Chang (aka The Monkey King), a master of Monkey Style kung fu Trailers A Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver [2000 copies] “Knockabout” Blu-Ray – https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/knockabout/ 1980 "Forbidden Zone" Blu-Ray Review (MVD)![]() Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo tour the kinky realm of little King Fausto (Herve Villechaize) and his queen (Susan Tyrrell). Sexy Frenchy (Marie-Pascale Elfman) falls into an insane underworld ruled by a horny little king (Hervé Villechaize, "Fantasy Island") and his jealous queen (Susan Tyrell, Angel). Chicken-boy comes to the rescue, only to have his head cut off by a soul-singing Satan himself (played by Danny Elfman), along with The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo. Frog butlers, topless princesses and rioting school kids all sing and dance in unforgettable musical numbers performed by Danny Elfman, Cab Calloway, Josephine Baker and more in this timeless cult classic comedy-musical-fantasy of epic proportions! FROM WRITER / DIRECTOR RICHARD ELFMAN: "Forbidden Zone is an absurdist fever-dream with hundreds of crazy, cartoonish images that spewed volcano-like from my crazy clown-brain. Going back to the first test screening in 1980, there a few images I wished to change but had lost control of the film by then. Well, with technology and some cool special FX friends, I'm finally able to fix things the way I wanted... forty years later. Yes, life is strange! I hope you enjoy the director's cut of FORBIDDEN ZONE." Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) color presentation of the main feature in 1.78:1 aspect ratio Audio: LPCM 2.0 Stereo English Subtitles NEW! Introduction by Director Richard Elfman NEW! Forbidden Zone Theme: Richard Elfman Beats Danny Elfman! Original audio commentary with director Richard Elfman and writer-actor Matthew Bright A Look into Forbidden Zone - extensive behind the scenes documentary Original Video Intro by Director Richard Elfman Outtakes and Deleted Scenes Reversible Artwork Theatrical Trailer “Forbidden Zone” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/forbidden-zone-the-directors-cut-collectors-edition-blu-ray 1980 "Fade to Black" Blu-Ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)![]() Eric Binford lives for, and if he could have it his way 'in', the movies. He works at a 35mm print depot as a delivery boy, but spends all of his free time watching classic films and collecting Hollywood memorabilia. Endlessly tormented by his colleagues, Eric drifts further and further into a dream world wherein he embodies the silver screen characters he so deeply worships. However, when the teasing pushes him too far, he snaps and literally goes into character, donning the outfits of his big screen idols and slowly but surely killing off his tormentors in outrageous recreations of his favorite film scenes... A slasher that's profoundly infused with cinephilia and old Hollywood iconography from its first frame to its last, Vernon Zimmerman's (Bobby Jo and the Outlaw) FADE TO BLACK is an often haunting examination of the terror that can occur when fantasy and reality collide. Starring Dennis Christopher (Breaking Away, the original 'It') alongside Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler), and featuring cinematography by Álex Phillips Jr. (Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia), FADE TO BLACK is a masterpiece of psychological horror that's making its long overdue, worldwide Blu-ray debut from Vinegar Syndrome in a new 4K restoration of recently uncovered 35mm negative elements. Bonus Features: 1. Region Free Blu-ray 2. Newly scanned & restored in 4k from 35mm negative elements 3. Commentary track with lead actor Dennis Christopher 4. Commentary track with The Hysteria Continues! 5. Historical commentary track with film historians Amanda Reyes and Bill Ackerman 6. "Living & Dying for the Movies" - an interview with lead actor Dennis Christopher 7. "Celluloid Heroes" - an interview with executive producer Irwin Yablans 8. "Taking the Hits" - an interview with special effects artist Wayne Beauchamp 9. "A Shiny Quality" - an interview with actress Marcie Barkin 10. "Experimenting with Sound" - an interview with composer Craig Safan 11. "Finishing the Story" - an interview with editor Barbara Pokras 12. "A Brush with Darkness" - an interview with stylist Patricia Bunch 13. Audio interview with lead actress Linda Kerridge 14. Still Gallery 15. Original theatrical trailer 16. Reversible cover artwork 17. English SDH subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “Fade to Black” Blu-Ray – https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Fade-to-Black-Blu-ray/283080/ 1980 "The Unseen" Blu-Ray Review (Scorpion)![]() A TV reporter (Barbara Bach) and two friends head to Solvang, California, to cover a Danish festival. When a mix-up at the hotel leaves them stranded without hotel rooms, the girls accept the invitation of a friendly museum owner to board at his farmhouse. But what the women don't know is that something is living in the basement of that farmhouse. Something unspeakable. And their stay soon becomes a horrific nightmare when they encounter the "unseen". From an original story by make up legends Stan Winston (PUMPKINHEAD) & Tom Burman, written by Kim Henkel of TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE fame and directed by Danny Steinmann of SAVAGE STREETS. now witness the horror from a brand new HD master from the original negatives which is two minutes longer than the previous release! Blu-ray Extras Include: 2K Scan of the Original Negatives with Over 45 Hours of Color Correction Audio Commentary with Producer Anthony B. Unger and Actor Stephen Furst On Camera Interview with Editor Jon Braun Kats Eyes: On Camera Interview with Producer Tony Unger Interviews with Actors Stephen Furst and Doug Barr with Make-Up Designers Craig Reardon and Tom Burman Make-Up Test Slides, Sketches and Behind-The-Scenes Stills from Craig Reardon’s Personal Collection Watch this in “Katarina’s Nightmare Theater” with Hostess Katarina Leigh Waters Theatrical Trailer Dual-Layered BD50 Disc Optional English Subtitles “The Unseen” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/the-unseen-blu-ray-1 1980 "Funeral Home" Review![]() THEY WERE WARNED… THEY WERE ALL WARNED… DON’T GO DOWN TO THE CELLAR. A young woman arrives at her grandmother’s house, which used to be a funeral home, to help her turn the place into a bed-and-breakfast inn. After they open, however, guests begin disappearing or turning up dead. “Funeral Home” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Funeral-Home-Lesleh-Donaldson/dp/B006OT0T6G/ 1980 "Night of the Hunted" Blu-Ray Review (Redemption)![]() A man driving home late one night nearly hits a beautiful, scantily-clad woman who is running wild in the streets; he takes her back to his apartment, they make love, and he discovers that she has already forgotten where they met. She is rapidly losing her memory, a woman without a past. The amnesiac woman is traced back to a scientific fortress melodramatically known as "The Black Tower," where people suffering memory and identity loss due to accidental nuclear contamination are being held and treated. Although Rollin made the film with absolute freedom within his budget, he was forced to race through with absurd time restraints. As a result, NIGHT OF THE HUNTED (La Nuit des traques) is a compromised film, to be sure, but it is a unique and exceptional chapter in Rollin's filmography. It has a distinctly Cronenbergian feel, that reaches back to Cronenberg's early experimental short films Stereo (1969) and Crimes of the Future (1970). The film's powerfully moving finale is, for my money, the single greatest sequence in Rollin's entire body of work. - Tim Lucas “Night of the Hunted” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/the-night-of-the-hunted-blu-ray 1980 "Night of Death!" Blu-Ray Review (Le Chat Qui Fume)![]() YOU ARE WHAT THEY EAT! When she takes up her new post at an eerie convalescent home deep in the French countryside, nurse Martine (Isabelle Goguey) soon discovers that several missing co-workers may have fallen prey to an unspeakable evil rumored to roam the hallways at night. But as Martine looks deeper into the mystery, she suspects the home’s aged residents know more about the menace than they let on. “Night of Death!” Blu-Ray – https://www.lechatquifume.com/fr-us/collections/bluray/products/la-nuit-de-la-mort Blindspot "The Little Shop of Horrors" DVD Review (Legend Films)![]() THE FUNNIEST PICTURE THIS YEAR! Seymour works in a skid row florist shop and is in love with his beautiful co-worker, Audrey. He creates a new plant that not only talks but cannot survive without human flesh and blood. “The Little Shop of Horrors” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Little-Shop-Horrors-Laiola-Wendorff/dp/B011RO8ERS/ Update1. Clockwork Orange 2. True Romance Blu-Ray 3. The Living Dead at the Manchester Morgue 4. The House in Nightmare Park 5. The Shout 6. Hammer House of Horrors 7. Beasts DVD 8. The Films of Doris Wishman: The Twilight Years 9. Thriller: A Cruel Picture/ They Call Her One Eye 10. Cloak & Dagger 11. No Resistance 12. The Coca Cola Kid 13. Game of Survival 14. Stanley/ Horror High 15. Scared to Death 16. Voyage of the Rock Aliens 17. Miami Connection 18. Red Surf 19. Expect No Mercy 20. Videophobia 21. King Car Podcast Version![]() Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK Anchor – https://anchor.fm/mrparka Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Film NotesUncle Sam – 1996 – William Lustig
Video Psycho – 1997 – Del Kary Why Don’t You Play in Hell? – 2013 – Sion Sono The Bushwhacker – 1968 – Byron Mabe The Ravager – 1970 – Charles Nizet Offseason – 2021 – Mickey Keating Hard Target – 1993 – John Woo Knockabout – 1979 – Sammo Hung Forbidden Zone – 1980 – Richard Elfman Fade to Black – 1980 – Vernon Zimmerman The Unseen – 1980 – Danny Steinmann Funeral Home – 1980 – William Fruet Night of the Hunter – 1980 – Jean Rollin Night of Death! – 1980 – Raphaël Delpard The Little Shop of Horrors – 1960 – Roger Corman 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 “Savage Vows” Review– 0:12 “A Life at Stake” Review– 3:13 “Septic” Review – 7:12 Patreon Pick “Perversion Story” aka “One On Top of the Other” Reviews– 13:17 1980 “Don’t Answer the Phone!” Review– 18:18 1980 “The Hearse” Review – 27:35 1980 “Night of the Demon” Review– 30:48 1980 “We’re Going to Eat You” Review – 35:54 1980 “Scream for Vengeance” Review–39:26 1980 “Bat Without Wings” Review – 42:11 1980 “Visitor from the Grave” Review – 44:29 You Ain’t Seen?! “Goodfellas” – 46:38 Questions/Answers/ Question of the Week, “One actor director combination you would have liked to see?” – 1:06:17 Update – 1:19:48 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Version – https://youtu.be/EOpDgX6uhmA Video Reviews"Savage Vows" DVD Review (SRS)![]() Another SRS Retro Release! A black gloved killer is stalking friends who get together after a funeral. A group of friends come together to support a man who has just lost his wife. After the funeral, the group decide to stay at the widower's house for a long weekend. However, a black gloved killer is stalking the property and knocking off the friends one by one. One of the best of the 90's shot on video (SOV) movies ever made! Co-starring Mark Polonia, produced by the Polonia Bros. Bonus Materials Director's Commentary Trailer Bloopers SRS Trailers Sub Rosa Studios – http://srscinema.com/home/?page_id=190 “Savage Vows” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/savage-vows-dvd "A Life at Stake" Blu-Ray Review (Film Detective)![]() She was nothing but trouble...from her painted nails to her plunging neckline... Angela Lansbury and Keith Andes star in A Life At Stake, a highly charged mystery thriller from director Paul Guilfoyle. Spoiled young Doris Hillman (Lansbury) invites struggling architect Edward Shaw (Andes) to come in as her husband's partner in a lucrative real estate deal. However, when Edward becomes romantically involved with Doris, he learns that something deadly is going on. There's a life at stake, and it could be his own. This independent production from the golden age of film noir was described by the Los Angeles Times as "a study in fear." It also shows Angela Lansbury, already a double Oscar nominee, as you've never seen her. She's a charming femme fatale. But is she as bad as she seems? SPECIAL FEATURES: Commentary by Professor and Film Scholar, Jason A. Ney "A Career at Stake: Angela Lansbury and the Last Days of the B Noir" by Professor and Film Scholar, Jason A. Ney "HOLLYWOOD HITCH-HIKERS: INSIDE THE FILMAKERS" an original Ballyhoo Motion Picture Production Bonus Materials Commentary by Professor and Film Scholar, Jason A. Ney 'A Career at Stake: Angela Lansbury and the Last Days of the B Noir' by Professor and Film Scholar, Jason A. Ney 'HOLLYWOOD HITCH-HIKERS: INSIDE THE FILMAKERS' an original Ballyhoo Motion Picture Production Film Detective – https://www.thefilmdetective.com/ “A Life at Stake” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/a-life-at-stake-1955-special-edition-blu-ray "Septic" DVD Review![]() A young couple who has been trying desperately to have a baby seek an alternative solution to their problem. Unable to afford regular surgery, they agree to have their unorthodox procedure steamed live, which includes the demise of an organ donor. Soon after their lives delve deep into the underground world of snuff films and Red Rooms. Septic DVD – https://www.ebay.com/itm/304513025859?hash=item46e6640743:g:SYAAAOSw77lifq4l Patreon Pick "Perversion Story" Blu-Ray Review (Mondo Macabro)![]() Dr. George Dumurrier is looking for money to expand the San Francisco based clinic he runs with his brother. He is also having an affair with Jane, a glamorous fashion photographer. When Dummrrier's wife Susan dies following an asthma attack, leaving him a million dollar insurance payout, it seems that all his problems are solved - until an anonymous phone call sends him to the Roaring 20s strip club where he is astonished to discover that its featured performer, the dangerously desirable Monica Weston, looks exactly like his dead wife. As he tries to unravel this mystery, George learns that the police are now investigating his wife's death and that he is under suspicion. Masterfully directed by Lucio Fulci, this film just predates LIZARD IN A WOMAN'S SKIN and is equally compelling, mysterious and seductive. This fully restored Blu-ray premiere is the longest version available. Disc content includes: Region free HD transfer from original negative, with extra scenes sourced from 35mm print, exclusively color timed to match the HD master English and Italian language tracks, with optional English subtitles Interview with star Jean Sorel Interview with star Elsa Martinelli Interview with Stephen Thrower, author of Beyond Terror: The Films of Lucio Fulci Mondo Macabro – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/ “Perversion Story” Blu-Ray – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/product/perversion-story-retail-edition 1980 "Don't Answer the Phone!" Blu-Ray (Vinegar Syndrome)![]() Vietnam vet Kirk Smith (Nicholas Worth) spends his days photographing pretty girls. He spends his nights strangling them. With the LAPD baffled by what seems to be a series of random killings, radio psychiatrist Lindsay Gale begins receiving menacing calls from Smith, who then sets his murderous sights on her patients, and soon Gale herself… One time director Robert Hammer’s gripping and suspenseful early slasher, DON’T ANSWER THE PHONE!, blends unnerving psychological drama with brutal violence, complimented by a career performance from Nicholas Worth and atmospheric cinematography by James L. Carter (TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 3). Vinegar Syndrome presents this genre film masterpiece freshly restored in 4k from its recently discovered 35mm original camera negative, and looking better than it ever has on home video. FEATURES: Scanned and restored in 4k from recently discovered 35mm original negative All extras included on both Blu-ray and DVD Commentary track with writer / producer / director Robert Hammer Director introduction “Answering the Phone” video interview with star Nicholas Worth “For What It’s Worth” career retrospective with Nicholas Worth Isolated soundtrack by composer Byron Allred Original theatrical trailer Multiple TV spots Promotional still gallery 16 page booklet with essay by Michael Gingold Reversible cover artwork English SDH Subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “Don’t Answer the Phone!” Blu-Ray/DVD Combo – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/dont-answer-the-phone 1980 "The Hearse" Blu-Ray (Vinegar Syndrome)![]() Jane Hardy, a recently divorced teacher from San Francisco, decides to spend the summer at the large old country home willed to her by her aunt. However, upon arriving in the sleepy town where her aunt lived, she's met with hostility from the locals and slowly begins to discover her aunt's dark connections to witchcraft and the occult, all the while being menaced by a large black hearse that mysteriously drives near her house in the dead of night... A chilling blend of supernatural horror and romantic mystery, THE HEARSE stars Trish Van Devere (THE CHANGELING), Joseph Cotten (SHADOW OF A DOUBT), and David Geautreaux (STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE) and was one of the few directorial efforts from prolific editor, George Bowers. Taking strong influence from European gothic horror films of the 1960s, THE HEARSE is a haunting and suspenseful, classically minded horror film and is proudly presented by Vinegar Syndrome on Blu-ray, newly restored in 2k from its original 35mm negative. FEATURES: Newly scanned and restored in 2k from 35mm original camera negative "Satan Get Behind Thee" - video interview with lead actor, David Gautreaux Original theatrical trailer TV spot Promotional still gallery Reversible cover artwork by Chris Garofalo English SDH Subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “The Hearse” Blu-Ray – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/the-hearse 1980 "Night of the Demon" Blu-Ray (Severin Films)![]() THE BIGFOOT BLOODBATH CLASSIC RESTORED UNCUT FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER Amid the gush of early '80s low-budget backwoods horror, only one lost classic brought together softcore sex, hardcore violence, Satanic sex cults and a limb-tearing, gut-slinging, dick-ripping beast for "the best and bloodiest Bigfoot movie ever made." (Buried.com): When a group of Anthropology students heads into the forest to investigate a series of Sasquatch attacks, they'll discover a brain-blast of crazy hermits, mutilated Girl Scouts, interspecies copulation and "one of the goriest final scenes in the whole history of splatter flicks" (A Slash Above). Producer/co-writer Jim L. Ball and director James C. Wasson deliver "an anti-masterpiece that moves like a bullet, unlike anything you've ever seen" (Mondo Digital) now scanned in 2K from the recently discovered 35mm answer print with over 5½ hours of Special Features on two discs. SPECIAL FEATURES Disc 1 Just A Little Green Kid Outta Waco, Texas -- Interview With Producer Jim L. Ball The Demon Made Me Do It -- Interview With Director James C. Wasson Eye Of The Demon -- Interview With Cinematographer John Quick FRATERNITY OF HORROR -- Previously Unreleased 1964 Feature Produced By Jim L. Ball And Shot By John Quick Trailer Disc 2 Cryptid Currency: Transgression Aggression In Bigfoot Cinema -- Video Essay By David Coleman, Author Of The Bigfoot Filmography Tales From The Cryptid -- Interview With Stephen R. Bissette, Co-Author Of Cryptid Cinema Deconstructing Patty -- Interview With William Munns, Author Of When Roger Met Patty Mondo Bigfoot -- Interview With Lyle Blackburn, Author Of Boggy Creek Casebook BAN THE SADIST VIDEOS! BAN THE SADIST VIDEOS! PART 2 My Nasty Memories -- Interview With BAN THE SADIST VIDEOS! Director David Gregory Severin – https://severinfilms.com/ “Night of the Demon” Blu-Ray – https://severinfilms.com/shop/night-demon-blu/ 1980 "We're Going to Eat You" DVD Review (Shriek Show) ![]() Agent 999 is sent to a remote Chinese island to arrest a notorious bandit named Rolex who sports a tattoo of a fist on his chest. Upon arriving, Agent 999 begins to suspect that something is wrong, and it soon learns that entire island is inhabited by flesh-eating cannibals under the control of a tribal chief who orders them to eat all visitors! Soon Agent 999 teams up with Rolex in an effort to overthrow the evil chief and escape the island. Spoken Languages: Chinese with English subtitles. “We’re Going to Eat You” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Were-Going-Eat-You-Norman/dp/B000FUH3KA 1980 "Vengeance" Review![]() EVERYONE HAS A BOILING POINT… THEN COMES THE… Four hoodlums break into a jeweller’s house and brutally murder him, his wife and daughter. On the run they kidnap Jenny, a Senator’s grand daughter and her boyfriend, but discover that the two will not be taken easily. In the melee that follows, the gang are blown away one by one, until the final vengeful confrontation between Jenny and the remaining gang member. “Scream for Vengeance” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081705/ 1980 "Bat Without Wings" Review![]() When a notorious fiend known as the “Bat Without Wings” returns to his small village after a five-year absence and kidnaps a young maiden, it’s up to her family and a resourceful swordsmen to brave the horrors of the underworld to bring her back home alive. “Bat Without Wings” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Bat-Without-Wings-Fei-Ai/dp/B0017VG5XC/ 1980 "Visitor from the Grave" Review![]() A former mental patient kills her would-be rapist, but his corpse returns from its secret grave. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. “Hammer House of Horrors” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B071412JG7 You Ain't Seen?! "Goodfellas" 4K Review![]() THREE DECADES OF LIFE IN THE MAFIA. The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway. “Goodfellas” 4K – https://www.amazon.com/Goodfellas-4K-Ultra-HD-Blu-ray/dp/B01LTHO3QY/ Update4K 1. Candyman 2. Turning Red Blu-Ray 3. Knockabout 4. Revolver 5. Four Times That Night Film NotesSavage Vows – 1995 – Bob Dennis A Life at Stake –1955 – Paul Guilfoyle Septic – 2022 – Brian Paulin Perversion Story – 1969 – Lucio Fulci Don’t Answer the Phone! – 1980 – Robert Hammer The Hearse – 1980 – George Bowers Night of the Demon – 1980 – James C. Wasson We’re Going to Eat You – 1980 – Tsui Hark Scream from Vengeance – 1980 – Bob Bliss Bat Without Wings – 1980 – Chor Yuen Visitor from the Grave – 1980 – Peter Sasdy Goodfellas – 1990 – Martin Scorsese 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 “The Initiation of Sarah” Review– 0:12 “Edge of Sanity” Review– 6:58 “Hotel Fear” Review – 11:40 Patreon Pick “Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack” Reviews– 16:01 1980 “Nightmare City” Review– 19:42 1980 “Lost Souls” Review – 30:10 1980 “Alligator” Review– 36:34 1980 “Charlie Boy” Review – 43:20 1980 “Blood Rage” Review–45:41 1980 “Monstroid” Review – 49:16 1980 Blindspot “The Changeling” Review – 53:08 Questions/Answers/ Top 1980 List from the Listeners/ Question of the Week? “A movie you were cold on you feel in love with?” – 1:15:37 Update – 1:30:12 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Version – https://youtu.be/mTRo8QDaiqg Video Reviews"Initiation of Sarah" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)![]() WELCOME TO HELL WEEK! Satantic secrets and telekenetic terror combine in this classic made-for-TV horror movie directed by Hammer Films alumnus Robert Day (She), from a story co-written by Tom Holland (Fright Night), featuring cinematography by Ric Waite (48 Hrs). Shy misfit Sarah Goodwin (Kay Lenz, House), has a secret gift: the ability to control -- and destroy -- with her mind. When Sarah goes off to college with her more outgoing and popular sister, Patty (Morgan Brittany, Sundown: The Vampire In Retreat), their plans to join the most prestigious sorority on campus are scuttled by snobby president, Jennifer Lawrence (Morgan Fairchild, Phantom of the Mall). Separated from her sister, Sarah is taken in by a rival, less popular sorority, whose mysterious house mother, Mrs. Hunter (Shelley Winters, The Night of the Hunter), is harboring a secret of her own: a scheme to harness Sarah's terrifying power for revenge. Betrayed by Patty, humiliated by Jennifer, it can only be a matter of time before Sorority Hell Week erupts in flame! Making its Blu-Ray debut with an all-new restoration by Arrow Films from the original camera negative, The Initiation of Sarah has never looked better and comes packed with all new bonus materials. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original lossless mono audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary by TV Movie expert Amanda Reyes Welcome to Hell Week: A Pledge’s Guide to the Initiation of Sarah, a brand new appreciation by critic Stacie Ponder and Queer Horror programmer Anthony Hudson, hosts of the Gaylords of Darkness podcast, celebrating the film through a queer feminist lens Cracks in the Sisterhood: Second Wave Feminism and The Initiation of Sarah, a brand new visual essay by film critic and historian Alexandra Heller-Nicholas The Intimations of Sarah, a brand new interview with film critic Samantha McLaren looking at witchcraft, empowerment, TV movies, and telekinetic shy girls post Carrie The Initiation of Tom, a brand new interview with Tom Holland on this his first film writing credit Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Luke Insect FIRST PRESSING ONLY fully illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Lindsay Hallam and Alexandra West Arrow Films – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Initiation of Sarah” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-initiation-of-sarah-blu-ray "Edge of Sanity" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)![]() Anthony Perkins builds upon his legendary status as cinema's seminal psycho in Edge of Sanity, a delirious conflation of Robert Louis Stephenson's classic horror novella 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' and Jack the Ripper's real-life reign of terror over Victorian London. When his experiments into a powerful new anaesthetic go hideously awry, respected physician Dr Jekyll (Perkins) takes off into the night, casting aside the shackles of upper-class propriety as he disappears into the shadowy decadent demimonde of Whitechapel in pursuit of sensual pleasures under the guise of 'Mr Hyde'. As his wife Elisabeth (Glynis Barber) passes her time in charitable work, rehabilitating the district's fallen women, Hyde is drawn into an escalating cycle of lust and murder that seems to know no bounds. Produced by exploitation maestro Harry Alan Towers (The Face of Fu Manchu, Count Dracula) and directed with a hallucinogenic intensity by Gérard Kikoïne (Lady Libertine, Buried Alive), Edge of Sanity plunges the viewer into a labyrinth of depravity from which there is no escape. Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative by Arrow Films High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed stereo audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Brand new audio commentary by writer David Flint and author and filmmaker Sean Hogan Over the Edge, a brand new interview with Stephen Thrower, author of Nightmare USA Jack, Jekyll and Other Screen Psychos, a brand new interview with Dr Clare Smith, author of Jack the Ripper in Film and Culture French Love, a career-spanning interview with director Gérard Kikoïne Staying Sane, Gérard Kikoïne discusses Edge of Sanity Original Theatrical trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Jon Towlson Arrow Films – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Edge of Sanity” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/edge-of-sanity-blu-ray "Hotel Fear" Blu-Ray Review (Mondo Macabro)![]() The story takes place in Italy towards the end of World War Two, in a run-down hotel by the shores of a large lake. A strange assortment of guests are staying there. They seem to be either suffering from mental illness, involved in scams of one sort or another, or hiding from something in their past. Rosa, a teenage girl played by Leonora Fani, works with her mother, Marta, trying to keep the hotel functioning. Due to the war and the frequent bombing raids that take place, the hotel is on its last legs and even finding food for the guests is a major problem. Rosa writes letters to send to her father who is off fighting in the war. Rosa’s mother dies unexpectedly, and suddenly the girl finds herself at the mercy of the sexually rapacious and insane hotel guests. After a vicious rape, Rosa despairs. She calls on her absent father to avenge her. And it seems her call is answered when the guests die violently at the hands of a masked, gloved killer. But who really is this mystery assassin? And is Rosa losing her grip on reality? This was director Francesco Barilli’s second feature film, after the highly regarded PERFUME OF THE LADY IN BLACK. Due to distribution problems the film has been hard to see. It has never been released in the US before and this is its world premier on Blu-ray. Special Features: Brand new 2k restoration from original negative. New interview with director Francesco Barilli. New interview with actor Luc Merenda. Archive interview with Francesco Barilli. Audio commentary by Fragments of Fear (Peter Jilmstad and Rachael Nisbet). Alternate scenes. Trailer. Mondo Macabro previews. Mondo Macabro – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/ “Hotel Fear” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Hotel-Fear-Blu-ray/dp/B09YDKVXFY "Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack" Streaming Review (Amazon Prime)![]() THE GOD OF DESTRUCTION GODZILLA LANDS IN JAPAN! Godzilla has become a distant memory for Japan when the destruction of a US submarine raises alarms for Admiral Tachibana. His estranged daughter Yuri investigates the legend of the guardian monsters, who must rise to protect Japan against the vengeful spirits within Godzilla that seek to destroy both the nation and its people for the suffering they inflicted in the Pacific conflict. “Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah” Prime– https://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Mothra-King-Ghidorah-Monsters/dp/B00HQG5Y66 1980 "Nightmare City" Blu-Ray (Arrow Films)![]() NOW THEY ARE EVERYWHERE! THERE IS NO ESCAPE! Long before zombies took up jogging in 28 Days Later and Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead remake, they were brandishing axes and other sharp implements in Umberto Lenzi’s utterly insane radiation-sickness opus Nightmare City. In true Zombie Flesh Eaters form, our story begins with the arrival of an ominous, seemingly unmanned craft – in this instance, a military plane making an unscheduled landing at a European airport. Upon forcing the aircraft doors open, the waiting soldiers get a nasty shock when out bursts a horde of flesh-hungry, pizza-faced radioactive ghouls. The walking dead are here, and they’re hungry! Counting amongst its fans the likes of Quentin Tarantino and Eli Roth, Nightmare City (aka City of the Walking Dead) is a bonkers slice of Italian zombie carnage from the man who shocked the world with the notorious Cannibal Ferox. Special Features Brand new 2K restoration of the film from the original camera negative High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations Original Mono audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray) Newly translated subtitles for the Italian soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English soundtrack Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker, Fangoria editor and Nightmare City super-fan Chris Alexander Brand new interview with director Umberto Lenzi Eli Roth on Nightmare City Trailer Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Graham Humphreys Arrow Films – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Nightmare City” Blu-Ray – https://www.arrowfilms.com/blu-ray/nightmare-city-inludes-dvd/11119318.html 1980 "Lost Souls" DVD Review (Image)![]() Determined to escape from the harsh regime of China to the freedom of Hong Kong, three youths are captured by Mr. Hok, a sadistic human smuggler who subjects them to an unrelenting assault of degradation. Pushed to the limits of human endurance, the prisoners must fight for their lives in an unforgettable, action-packed climax. “Lost Souls” DVD – https://www.ebay.com/itm/403434615152?hash=item5dee93b170:g:k5wAAOSw~Jlh8l4r 1980 "Alligator" 4K Review (Scream Factory)![]() Synopsis IT LIVES 50 FEET BENEATH THE CITY. IT'S 36 FEET LONG. IT WEIGHS 2,000 POUNDS ... AND IT'S ABOUT TO BREAK OUT! From director Lewis Teague (Cujo) and screenwriter John Sayles (The Howling) comes an unstoppable thriller with bite. A family returning from Florida decides their pet baby alligator is too much to handle and flushes him down the toilet. Meanwhile, Slade Laboratories is conducting secret experiments with animals and disposing of them in the sewer. The alligator, fending for itself, begins to feed on the dead animals, and grows. Now, twelve years later, after several mysterious murders, David Madison (Robert Forster, Jackie Brown) is on the case to find out who ... or what ... is killing people. Contains a reversible art wrap featuring the original theatrical poster artwork. Bonus Features DISC ONE (4K UHD – Theatrical Version): NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative Audio Commentary With Director Lewis Teague And Actor Robert Forster DISC TWO (BLU-RAY – Theatrical Version): NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative NEW Everybody In The Pool – An Interview With Actress Robin Riker NEW Wild In The Streets – An Interview With Director Lewis Teague NEW It Walks Among Us – An Interview With Screenwriter John Sayles NEW Luck Of The Gator – An Interview With Special Makeup Effects Artist Robert Short NEW Gator Guts, The Great River, And Bob – An Interview With Production Assistant, Now Famous Actor/Director/Producer, Bryan Cranston Audio Commentary With Director Lewis Teague And Actor Robert Forster Alligator Author – An Interview With Screenwriter John Sayles Additional Scenes From The TV Version Teaser Trailer (NEW 2K Scan) Theatrical Trailer (NEW 2K Scan) Trailers From Hell – Filmmaker Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body) On ALLIGATOR TV Spots (NEW 2K Scan) ALLIGATOR Game Television Commercial NEW Newspaper Ad Still Gallery By Drive-In Asylum Still Gallery (Movie Stills, Movie Posters, Lobby Cards, And Behind-The-Scenes Photos) DISC THREE (BLU-RAY – Television Version) The Extended TV Version In HD For The First Time (NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative With Additional Footage Scanned From An Internegative) “Alligator” 4K – https://www.amazon.com/Alligator-Collectors-Edition-4K-UHD/dp/B07GQ2Y5TF/ 1980 "Charlie Boy" Review![]() A carved African fetish with voodoo powers has a dangerous mind of its own. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. “Hammer House of Horrors” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B071412JG7 1980 "Blood Rage" Review![]() 1980 "Monstroid" Review![]() BURIED IN THE MUD OF COUNTLESS CENTURIES — SOMETHING HAS BEGUN TO GROW… A rural Colombian village is attacked by a horrible sea serpent, aroused by industrial pollution of a nearby lake. Based on a real event that took place in June of 1971. “Monstroid” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Elviras-Movie-Macabre-Sunshine-Monstroid/dp/B000N2HDOG/ 1980 Blindspot "The Changeling" Blu-Ray Review (Severin Films)![]() DESCRIPTION Peter Medak’s classic ghost story THE CHANGELING has been out of circulation for years on home video but now looking better than ever in a new HD transfer created from a 4K scan of the inter-positive film element. It is perhaps the most chilling supernatural thriller of our time. It remains a career peak for star George C. Scott and director Peter Medak (THE RULING CLASS, THE KRAYS). Now the film that Martin Scorsese calls “one of the scariest movies ever made” finally comes to Blu-ray: Academy Award® winner Scott delivers “one of his greatest performances ever” (BloodyGoodHorror.com) as a Manhattan composer consumed by grief after his wife and daughter are killed in a shocking accident. But when he moves to a secluded Victorian mansion, he will find himself haunted by a paranormal entity that may unleash an even more disturbing secret. Trish Van Devere (THE HEARSE), two-time Oscar® winner Melvyn Douglas (BEING THERE) and Barry Morse (ASYLUM) co-star in “one of the most unsettling ghost stories ever” (IFC.com), winner of 8 Genie Awards – including Best Foreign Actor, Best Foreign Actress and Best Canadian Film – and based on actual events. Special Features: Audio Commentary With Director Peter Medak and Producer Joel B. Michaels Moderated By Severin Films’ David Gregory The House On Cheesman Park: The Haunting True Story Of The Changeling The Music Of The Changeling: Interview With Music Arranger Kenneth Wannberg Building The House Of Horror: Interview With Art Director Reuben Freed The Psychotronic Tourist: The Changeling Master of Horror Mick Garris On The Changeling Poster & Still Gallery Trailer TV Spot Severin Films – https://severinfilms.com/ “The Changeling” Blu-Ray – https://severinfilms.com/shop/the-changeling-le-bluray/ Podcast VersionSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK Anchor – https://anchor.fm/mrparka Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Contraband 2. Murder in a Blue World 3. Hitcher 4. Night of the Running Man 5. Trick or Treat 6. Black Roses DVD 7. Septic Film NotesThe Initiation of Sarah – 1978 – Robert Day
Edge of Sanity – 1989 – Gérard Kikoïne Hotel Fear – 1978 – Francesco Barilli Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack – 2001 – Shusuke Kaneko Nightmare City – 1980 – Umberto Lenzi Lost Souls – 1980 – Mou Tun-fei Alligator – 1980 – Lewis Teague Charlie Boy – 1980 – Robert Young Blood Rage – 1980 – Joseph Zito Monstroid – 1980 – Herbert L. Strock/ Kenneth Hartford The Changeling – 1980 – Peter Medak 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 Contest Drawing – 0:12 “Strangler vs Strangler” Review– 1:22 “Dead County” Review – 7:35 “Girl with a Straight Razor” Reviews– 11:55 Twisting the Knife “The Flower of Evil” Review– 16:20 Patreon Pick “Wer” Review – 21:16 1980 “Friday the 13th” Review– 26:11 1980 “Toxic Zombies” Review – 40:19 1980 “Alien Dead” Review–45:55 1980 “The Boogey Man” Review – 49:05 1980 “Sleep of Death” Review – 54:19 1980 “Beyond Terror” Review – 57:02 1980 “Terror Express” Review – 1:01:41 1980 “Trhauma” – 1:06:33 1980 “Zombie Holocaust” Review – 1:09:34 1980- “Children of the Full Moon” Hammer House of Horrors Review – 1:14:39 You Ain’t Seen!? “Silent Scream” Hammer House review with Jeremy –1:17:01 Questions/Answers/ Top 1980 List from the Listeners/ Question of the Week? “Worst horror film of 1980?” – 1:30:04 Update – 1:42:31 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Version – Video Reviews"Strangler vs Strangler" Blu-Ray Review (Mondo Macabro)![]() It’s the mid-1980s and the city of Belgrade is aiming for metropolitan status which would put it on a level with New York, Paris and London. For a city to reach that category it has to attain a special level of crime. It needs a serial killer. Exhibitionists in cemeteries, peepers in parks, bank robbers, reckless drivers, rapists, murderers, all these Belgrade already has. For the city to be classified as a metropolis it needs the king of criminals: the strangler. Suddenly a series of murders takes place. A deranged flower seller is strangling women on the streets of Belgrade, their crime in his eyes being that they refused to buy his carnations. At last, the city has its own serial killer. Finally, it can attain the status of metropolis. A local new wave rock musician become obsessed with the murders and releases a single dedicated to “The Belgrade Strangler”. An outspoken female DJ condemns media interest in the case, arousing the ire of the Strangler himself. Gradually these three characters find themselves drawn together, leading to a surprising and bizarre climax. Directed by the award-winning Slobodan Šijan, one of his country’s most successful film makers, Strangler vs Strangler was controversial on its original release due to its mix of horror, satire and pitch-black comedy. DISC FEATURES Region A locked BD50 Worldwide Blu-ray debut; US home video premiere 1080p presentation from a brand new 2K restoration of the original camera negative Choice of Serbian language track with English subtitles or rare English language dub Brand new interview with director Slobodan Šijan Audio commentary from Serbian film critics and historians Dejan Ognjanović & Igor Stanojević Mondo Macabro – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/ “Strangler vs Strangler” Blu-Ray – https://mondomacabro.bigcartel.com/product/strangler-vs-strangler-limited-red-case-edition "Dead County" Blu-Ray Review (Darkside Releasing) ![]() Even though the world has been taken over by the Living Dead, Wendell still finds a way to encounter the tribulations of mankind. Loneliness can be a killer... It's been weeks since Wendell has talked to anybody, and even longer since he's seen anyone... anyone who doesn't want to eat him. Friendship is hard to come by in the best of times, but in the apocalypse, beggars can't be choosers. So when Wendell crosses paths with Alex, who is searching for a rumored "safe zone", the unlikely duo work together to keep their hope of survival alive -- against both the living and the dead. Filmed on a micro-budget over a series of weekends outside a small town in America, visionary maverick director Christian Fescine's "Dead County" recounts the glory days of early Romero, Fulci, and Savini, and brings the zombie genre into a chilling - and darkly humorous - allegory on the 2020 Covid lockdown. Bonus Materials Behind-the-Scenes Featurette Bloopers Audio Commentary Trailer Reel Darkside Releasing – https://darksidereleasing.com/ “Dead County” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/dead-county-blu-ray "Girl with a Straight Razor" Blu-Ray Review (Darkside Releasing)![]() Driven by an instinct she doesn't understand and guided by visions of a ghostly woman, only one thing is certain: the blade needs to feed. She wakes. She walks. She kills. Driven by an instinct she doesn't understand and guided by visions of a ghostly woman in black, only one thing is certain: the blade needs to feed. And the blade needs blood! Driven by an instinct she doesn't fully understand and haunted by memories of another life, Valerie prowls the night, guided by visions of a ghostly woman in black, a razor-wielding female prowls the night in her search for victims... and for answers to her haunting nightmares, which she hopes will bring her face-to-face with her own existential truth. Filmed in 2021 during the pandemic, "Girl with a Straight Razor" is Canadian cult film director Chris Alexander's ("Blood for Irena", "Queen of Blood", and "Necropolis: Legion")seventh film, and his most defined blood-soaked giallo work to date. Bonus Materials Two Versions of the film: The Expanded Darkside Releasing Cut and Chris Alexander’s Director’s Cut Three Bonus Short Videos from co-star Thea Munster Audio commentary on the Director’s Cut Giallo/Surreal Holiday Trailer Reel Darkside Releasing – https://darksidereleasing.com/ “Girl with a Straight Razor” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/girl-with-a-straight-razor-blu-ray "Twisting the Knife: The Flower of Evil" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films) ![]() For five decades Claude Chabrol navigated the unpredictable waters of Cinema, leaving in his wake fifty-five feature films that remain among the most quietly devastating genre movies ever made. The Swindle sees Chabrol at perhaps his most playful as a pair of scam artists, Isabelle Huppert and Michel Serrault, get in over their heads. But who is scamming who and who do you trust in a life built on so many lies? The murder of a 10-year-old girl sparks rumors and gossip in The Color of Lies, as suspicion falls on René (Jacques Gamblin) the dour once famous painter, now art teacher, who was the last person to see her alive. Enigmatic, perverse, seductive, Isabelle Huppert encapsulates everything that makes Nightcap a film John Waters calls "Cinematic Perfection" in this tale of suppressed family secrets. Finally, in The Flower of Evil, incest, old money and intergenerational guilt come under the scalpel as an outwardly perfect bourgeois family begins to unravel when the wife involves herself in politics. Though influenced by Fritz Lang, Alfred Hitchcock and Jean Renoir, Chabrol's voice was entirely and assuredly his own, influencing in turn filmmakers like Bong Joon-ho, James Gray and Dominik Moll. His amused, unblinkered view of life and refusal to judge his characters makes his films timelessly relevant and accessible to all. Arrow Video is proud to present this second collection of films by Claude Chabrol with a wealth of new and archival extras. Bonus Materials LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High definition Blu-ray presentations of all four films New 4K restorations of The Swindle, Nightcap and The Flower of Evil Original lossless PCM French stereo audio on all films plus DTS-HD 5.1 on Nightcap and The Flower of Evil Optional English subtitles 80-page collector's booklet of new writing by Sean Hogan, Brad Stevens, Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, and Pamela Hutchinson Limited edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella DISC ONE - THE SWINDLE New commentary by critic Barry Forshaw and author Sean Hogan New visual essay by scholar Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze New interview with Cécile Maistre-Chabrol Behind the scenes Interview with Isabelle Huppert Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery DISC TWO - THE COLOR OF LIES New commentary by critic Barry Forshaw and author Sean Hogan New visual essay by film critic Scout Tafoya New visual essay Easter Egg by film critic David Kalat Behind the scenes Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery DISC THREE - NIGHTCAP New commentary by film critic Justine Smith New visual essay by film critic Scout Tafoya Interview with Isabelle Huppert Interview with Jacques Dutronc Behind the scenes Screen test for Anna Mouglalis Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery DISC FOUR - THE FLOWER OF EVIL New commentary by film critic Farran Smith Nehme New visual essay by Agnes Poirier Behind the scenes Interview with co-writer Catherine Eliacheff Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery Arrow Video – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ Twisting the Knife: Claude Charbol “The Flower of Evil” – https://mvdshop.com/products/twisting-the-knife-four-films-by-claude-chabrol-blu-ray Patreon Pick "Wer" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental)![]() THE LEGEND REBORN A defense attorney begins to suspect that her client, who is charged with the murders of a vacationing family, might be more than meets the eye. “Wer” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/WER-J-Cook/dp/B00LM4A21A/ 1980 "Friday the 13th" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)![]() THEY WERE WARNED…THEY ARE DOOMED…AND ON FRIDAY THE 13TH, NOTHING WILL SAVE THEM. Camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp that was the site of a child’s drowning. Bonus Features DISC ONE: FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980) – R-RATED THEATRICAL VERSION Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio Mono – English SDH NEW 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative U. S. Theatrical Trailer International Theatrical Trailer (NEW To The Set) TV Spot (NEW To The Set) S. Radio Spots (NEW To The Set) K. Radio Spot (NEW To The Set) Movie Stills Gallery Posters And Lobby Cards Gallery DISC TWO: FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980) – UNCUT VERSION Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 5.1 – English SDH NEW 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative NEW Restored Original Mono Track Audio Commentary With Director Sean S. Cunningham, Screenwriter Victor Miller, Actresses Adrienne King And Betsy Palmer, Composer Harry Manfredini, Editor Bill Freda, And Assistant Editor Jay Keuper, Hosted By Peter M. Bracke Fresh Cuts: New Tales From Friday The 13th The Man Behind The Legacy: Sean S. Cunningham Friday The 13th Reunion Panel Lost Tales From Camp Blood – Part 1 Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD Rom – NEW To The Set) “Friday the 13th Boxset” – https://www.amazon.com/Friday-Collection-Blu-ray-Betsy-Palmer/dp/B07GNV288V/ 1980 "Toxic Zombies" Blu-Ray (Massacre Video)![]() Description A dangerous drug war devolves into chaos when a clash between federal agents and back woods, pot-farming hippies leads to deaths on both sides. Hoping to end things quickly, the Feds decide to spray the farm with an untested herbicide, turning everyone it touches to murderous, mutant cannibals. Now the survivors of their gore-strewn rampage must band together to try and make it out alive. Massacre Video is thrilled to bring the infamous Video Nasty TOXIC ZOMBIES (aka BLOODEATERS and FOREST OF FEAR) into your home. Jam-packed with gory setpieces and featuring George Romero alum John Amplas (MARTIN), TOXIC ZOMBIES has been newly scanned in 4K from multiple original 35mm prints and is officially available on disc for the first time! SPECIAL FEATURES: -Limited Edition Slipcase =Brand New Master created from 4k scans of multiple RARE 35mm Theactrical Prints -Bloodshooters – Interview with Cinematographer David Sperling -Farming the Forest – Interview with Actor Claude Scales -Alternate TOXIC ZOMBIE Title Card -Extensive Image Gallery -English Captions for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing -Trailers for other Massacre Video Releases Massacre Video – https://massacrevideo.com/site/ “Toxic Zombies” Blu-Ray – https://massacrevideo.com/site/?product=toxic-zombies-limited-edition-blu-ray 1980 "Alien Dead" DVD Review![]() THE BODIES ARE DEAD: THE REMAINS LIVE ON… A meteor strikes a houseboat in the swamps near a southern town populated by Yankees with fake accents. The people on the houseboat become zombies who feed on the alligators in the swamp. Once they run out of alligators, they start going for the citizens. A local scientist tries to figure out what’s happening to people once they start disappearing. “Alien Dead” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/ALIEN-DEAD-Limited-1000-Signed/dp/B01MXH4FTH/ 1980 "The Boogey Man" Blu-Ray Review (88 Films)![]() THE MOST TERRIFYING NIGHTMARE OF CHILDHOOD IS ABOUT TO RETURN! A young girl witnesses her brother murder a man through a reflection in a mirror. Twenty years later the mirror is shattered, freeing his evil spirit, which seeks revenge for his death. “The Boogey Man” Blu-Ray Import Region Free – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S9XYABU/ 1980 "The Sleep of Death" Review![]() Set in 1815, a young Englishman touring Europe encounters more than he bargained for. His pursuit of the beautiful Countess St. Alyre brings him into contact with the Marquis D’Armanville and other odd characters. A series of bizarre murders occur, bringing our hero to the borderland of nightmare. “The Sleep of Death” YouTube – https://youtu.be/y7Tf4oHkaNU 1980 "Beyond Terror" Blu-Ray Review (Cauldron Films)![]() Their Nightmare Was Further than Fear... It was BEYOND TERROR ! Their Nightmare Was Further than Fear... It was BEYOND TERROR ! After a drug-fueled night of violence, a group of young degenerates and their hostages find themselves stranded in a remote, abandoned church in rural Spain. Their evening of debauchery and blasphemy quickly turns to greed when they discover a local legend that tells of a vast fortune guarded by mummies in the catacombs beneath the ruins. Their lust for the treasure is short-lived as they find that the supernatural horror in the catacombs is something further than fear... it is Beyond Terror! Beyond Terror (Más allá del terror) is a lost gem that is long overdue for rediscovery. Never available on home video in the United States, Beyond Terror makes its worldwide Blu-ray debut from Cauldron Films with a brand new 4K scan from the camera negative that has been restored to its original grim glory. Co-written by Juan Piquer Simón (Pieces, Slugs), this early '80s hybrid unfolds like an homage to Amando de Ossorio's Tombs of the Blind Dead, by way of Mario Bava's Rabid Dogs, with a healthy dose of violence, gore, sex, eerie crypts and supernatural revenge! Bonus Materials Commentary by Film Historan Kat Ellinger Image gallery with soundtrack 4K restoration from the original negative Reverse Blu-ray wrap featuring the original Spanish title and poster art Cauldron Films – https://www.cauldron-films.com/ “Beyond Terror” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/beyond-terror-blu-ray 1980 "Terror Express" Blu-Ray Review (Dark Force)![]() ON THIS TRAIN THE NEXT STOP MAY BE YOUR LAST! In this cult classic from director Ferdinando Baldi (Just a Damned Soldier) and writer George Eastman (Warriors of the Wasteland) comes the story of a dozen passengers who find themselves on some carriages of a train on a long trip. Among them a prostitute, a few couples, some girls, a policeman and three criminals; the latter steal the gun from the policeman and take control of some coaches, committing murders, assaults and humiliation. But an unexpected stop will give Peter (Gianluigi Chirizzi), a former convict, the opportunity for revenge! The Italian made TERROR EXPRESS (aka La Ragazza Del Vagone Letto) is another entry into the "Last House on the Left" style sub-genre that emerged in the 70's. Bonus Materials TAILS FROM THE RAILS featurette by FREAK-O-RAMA featuring interviews with Cast Members Zora Kerova and Carlo de Mayo and screenwriter George Eastman (as Luigi Montefiore). Original R-Rated Trailer Sales Points Brand New 2k Scan from Original 16mm Film Negatives with Extensive Reconstruction and Color Correction. The new HD master was the result of a major reconstruction and restoration from only surviving film negatives in Italy. Special thanks to cult video label Code Red. Dark Force – https://darkforcesuperstore.com/ “Terror Express” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/terror-express-blu-ray 1980 "Trhauma" Review![]() A couple invites some friends to spend a weekend together in an isolated cabin surrounded by woods and fields. But… there’s a killer lurking around… And… someone is monitoring him. “Trhauma” Imdb – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081626/ 1980 "Zombie Holocaust" Blu-Ray (Severin Films)![]() DESCRIPTION It sparked riots on 42nd Street, spawned a generation of gorehounds on VHS, and forever set an insane standard for Italian mad doctor/zombie/cannibal carnage worldwide: Ian McCulloch (ZOMBIE), Alexandra Delli Colli (THE NEW YORK RIPPER), Sherry Buchanan (TENTACLES) and Donald O’Brien (EMANUELLE AND THE LAST CANNIBALS) star in this blood orgy of gut-munching, eyeball-gouging and face-chopping originally known as ZOMBIE HOLOCAUST, which a notorious American distributor would then re-edit, re-title and re-release as a certified grindhouse masterpiece. Severin Films now presents both films fully restored for the first time ever from original vault elements discovered in Manhattan and Rome, and loaded with all-new Bonus Features that finally reveal the unbelievable truth behind its bizarre history, infamous marketing and still-deviant legacy. Doctor Butcher M.D. Special Features: Butchery & Ballyhoo: Interview with Aquarius Releasing’s Terry Levene Down On the Deuce: Nostalgic Tour Of 42nd Street With Temple Of Shock’s Chris Pogialli and Filmmaker Roy Frumkes Roy Frumkes’ Segment Of Unfinished Anthology Film ‘TALES THAT WILL TEAR YOUR HEART OUT’. Accompanied by his audio commentary The Butcher Mobile: Interview with Gore Gazette Editor & Butcher Mobile Barker Rick Sullivan Cutting Doctor Butcher: Interview with Editor Jim Markovic Illustrated Essay: “Experiments With A Male Caucasian Brain (…and other memories of 42nd Street)” By Gary Hertz Trailers: One Theatrical and two Video Release Trailers for DOCTOR BUTCHER MD Zombie Holocaust Special Features: Voodoo Man: Interview With Star Ian McCulloch Blood of the Zombies: Interview With FX Master Rosario Prestopino Filmmaker Enzo G. Castellari Remembers His Father, Director Marino Girolami Sherry Holocaust: Interview With Actress Sherryl Buchanan Neurosurgery Italian Style: Interview with FX Artist Maurizio Trani New York Filming Locations: Then Vs. Now Audio Bonus: Ian McCulloch Sings “Down By The River” Trailers: The International and German Trailers for ZOMBIE HOLOCAUST Severin Films – https://severinfilms.com/ “Zombie Holocaust” Blu-Ray – https://severinfilms.com/shop/doctor-butcher-m-d-blu-ray/ 1980 "Children of the Full Moon" Review![]() A married couple, lost in the woods, stumbles across a creepy mansion and its inhabitants - an overly-kind old woman and deadly wolf children that scour the country-side looking for victims. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. Hammer House of Horrors Blu-Ray Import – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B071412JG7/ Hammer House of Horrors DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Peter-Cushing/dp/B008HSK3PE/ You Ain't Seen?! 1980 "Silent Scream" Review![]() When Chuck Spillers is released from prison, he tells his wife Annie that he had been visited by an old man, Martin Blueck, along his sentence for robbing a safe, and Blueck had given some money for him to help a fresh start in life. On the next morning, Chuck pays a visit to Blueck in his pet shop to thank the support and is invited to work for him feeding his animals in his private zoo while he is traveling. Blueck explains that he trains animals, conditioning then to obey some signals. A couple of days later, Chuck sees a safe in the store, and decide to open it, being trapped in a weird situation and disclosing the truth about the sadistic Blueck. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States. Hammer House of Horrors Blu-Ray Import – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B071412JG7/ Hammer House of Horrors DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Hammer-House-Horror-Peter-Cushing/dp/B008HSK3PE/ Podcast Links![]() Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK Anchor – https://anchor.fm/mrparka Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 UpdateBlu-Ray
Film NotesStrangler vs Strangler – 1984 – Slobodan Šijan
Dead County – 2021 – Christian Fescine Girl with a Straight Razor – 2021 – Chris Alexander The Flower of Evil – 2003 – Claude Chabrol Wer – 2013 – William Brent Bell Friday the 13th – 1980 – Sean S. Cunningham Toxic Zombies – 1980 – Charles McCrann Alien Dead – 1980 – Fred Olen Ray The Boogey Man – 1980 – Ulli Lommel The Sleep of Death – 1980 – Calvin Floyd Beyond Terror – 1980 – Tomás Aznar Terror Express – 1980 – Ferdinando Baldi Trhauma – 1980 – Gianni Martucci Zombie Holocaust – 1980 – Marino Girolami Children of the Full Moon – 1980 – Tom Clegg Silent Scream – 1980 – Alan Gibson 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 Contest – 0:12 “The Big Sweat” Review– 1:13 Twisting the Knife: Claude Charbol “Nightcap” Review – 7:04 “Flesheater” Reviews– 11:47 Patreon Pick “Swing Kids” Review– 21:22 Introduction to 1980/New Intro – 26:43 “Motel Hell” Review– 35:35 “Encounter of a Spooky Kind” Review – 42:36 “The Beasts” Review–47:29 “Zoom In: Sex Apartments” Review – 54:05 “Shadows of the Mind” Review – 57:23 “Terror on Tour” Review – 59:59 “Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind” Review – 1:04:18 Blindspot “Comedy of Terrors” Review with Jeremy – 1:09:49 Best of 1994 – 1:21:50 Questions/ Answers/ Questions of the Week, “Top 10 favorite horror films of 1980?” – 1:30:43 Patreon Drawing/ Update –1:37:38/ 1:38:49 Video Reviews"The Big Sweat" Blu-Ray Review (Dark Force) ![]() An ex-con, just released from jail, returns home only to become immediately embroiled in a robbery. When Marco Donnelly (Steven Molone) gets out of prison, he goes back to his adopted mother's ranch in rural California. Seemingly bored after a half-hearted attempt to "go straight", he falls in with his old bank robbing gang. The crew thinks it can rob another bank and get away scot-free, but they didn't count on one thing - the tenacious FBI agent Troudou (Robert Z'Dar, Tango & Cash) who is on their tail every step of the way. Bonus Materials Interview with Production Manager Jeff McKay Sales Points From Producer H.B. Halicki, the writer / producer / director of the 1974 smash 'Gone in 60 Seconds' Stars Robert Z'Dar (Samurai Cop, Tango & Cash), Ken Letner (Strangers in Paradise) and Peter Sherayko (Tombstone) From cult film director Ulli Lommel (The Boogey Man [1980]), Blank Generation, Cocaine Cowboys [1979]) NEW (2021) HD 2K Scan with Extensive Color Correction from the Original 35mm Camera Negative Press Quotes Dark Force Entertainment – https://darkforcesuperstore.com/ “The Big Sweat” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/the-big-sweat-blu-ray "Twisting the Knife: Nightcap" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films) ![]() For five decades Claude Chabrol navigated the unpredictable waters of Cinema, leaving in his wake fifty-five feature films that remain among the most quietly devastating genre movies ever made. The Swindle sees Chabrol at perhaps his most playful as a pair of scam artists, Isabelle Huppert and Michel Serrault, get in over their heads. But who is scamming who and who do you trust in a life built on so many lies? The murder of a 10-year-old girl sparks rumors and gossip in The Color of Lies, as suspicion falls on René (Jacques Gamblin) the dour once famous painter, now art teacher, who was the last person to see her alive. Enigmatic, perverse, seductive, Isabelle Huppert encapsulates everything that makes Nightcap a film John Waters calls "Cinematic Perfection" in this tale of suppressed family secrets. Finally, in The Flower of Evil, incest, old money and intergenerational guilt come under the scalpel as an outwardly perfect bourgeois family begins to unravel when the wife involves herself in politics. Though influenced by Fritz Lang, Alfred Hitchcock and Jean Renoir, Chabrol's voice was entirely and assuredly his own, influencing in turn filmmakers like Bong Joon-ho, James Gray and Dominik Moll. His amused, unblinkered view of life and refusal to judge his characters makes his films timelessly relevant and accessible to all. Arrow Video is proud to present this second collection of films by Claude Chabrol with a wealth of new and archival extras. Bonus Materials LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High definition Blu-ray presentations of all four films New 4K restorations of The Swindle, Nightcap and The Flower of Evil Original lossless PCM French stereo audio on all films plus DTS-HD 5.1 on Nightcap and The Flower of Evil Optional English subtitles 80-page collector's booklet of new writing by Sean Hogan, Brad Stevens, Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, and Pamela Hutchinson Limited edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella DISC ONE - THE SWINDLE New commentary by critic Barry Forshaw and author Sean Hogan New visual essay by scholar Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze New interview with Cécile Maistre-Chabrol Behind the scenes Interview with Isabelle Huppert Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery DISC TWO - THE COLOR OF LIES New commentary by critic Barry Forshaw and author Sean Hogan New visual essay by film critic Scout Tafoya New visual essay Easter Egg by film critic David Kalat Behind the scenes Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery DISC THREE - NIGHTCAP New commentary by film critic Justine Smith New visual essay by film critic Scout Tafoya Interview with Isabelle Huppert Interview with Jacques Dutronc Behind the scenes Screen test for Anna Mouglalis Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery DISC FOUR - THE FLOWER OF EVIL New commentary by film critic Farran Smith Nehme New visual essay by Agnes Poirier Behind the scenes Interview with co-writer Catherine Eliacheff Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery “Twisting the Knife: Claude Charbol: Nightcap” – https://mvdshop.com/products/twisting-the-knife-four-films-by-claude-chabrol-blu-ray "Flesheater" 4K Review (Vinegar Syndrome) ![]() While assisting on a dig, a construction worker accidentally destroys the final resting place of a demonic zombie, rousting him from his unholy slumber, and reigniting his taste for human flesh. Meanwhile, a group of teenagers have decided to spend the night camping in the woods for a Halloween hayride, only to have their partying interrupted with the arrival of an ever-growing army of bloodthirsty undead! Will anyone survive the night in one piece? A lo-fi gore epic directed by actor and cinematographer Bill Hinzman (The Crazies), star zombie in the classic Night of the Living Dead, FLESHEATER (aka Revenge of the Living Dead) is a fitting tribute and homage to Romero’s chilling masterpiece, updating the setting to the late 1980s while piling on the gut munching, throat ripping, and limb tearing action. Vinegar Syndrome is delighted to bring this highly ambitious slice of regional madness to 4K UHD and Blu-ray, in a brand new, eye popping (and gouging) restoration from its original 16mm camera negative, presented in its cinematographer and producer approved 1.33:1 aspect ratio for the first time on disc, along with a host of brand new extra features! directed by: Bill Hinzman starring: Bill Hinzman, John Mowod, Leslie Ann Wick, Kevin Kindlin, Bonnie Hinzman, Heidi Hinzman 1988 / 89 min / 1.33:1 / English Mono Additional info: • Region Free 4K Ultra HD / Blu-ray Set • 4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range • Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 16mm original camera negative • Brand new commentary track with cinematographer Simon Manses, composer Erica Portnoy, and producer Andrew Sands • "Zombie Nosh LLC" - an interview with producer Andrew Sands • "All Roads Lead Back to FleshEater" - an interview with cinematographer Simon Manses • "The Family Continues" - Remembering Bill with Bonnie Hinzman • "Carnage in Compositions" - an interview with composer Erica Portnoy • "Family of FleshEaters" - an interview with actress Heidi Hinzman • "Crushed Pink Grapefruit Brain" - an interview with special makeup effects artist Jerry Gergely • "To Live and Die in PA" - an interview with actor John Mowod • "Meatballs and Missing Actors" - an interview with unit manager Paul Giorgi • "Minor Budget Majorette" - an interview with hair stylist / makeup artist Terrie Godfrey • Extensive behind-the-scenes still gallery • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “Flesheater” 4K/Blu-Ray – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/flesheater Patreon Pick "Swing Kids" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental) ![]() IN A WORLD ON THE BRINK OF WAR. YOU EITHER MARCH TO ONE TUNE OR DANCE TO ANOTHER. The story of a close-knit group of young kids in Nazi Germany who listen to banned swing music from the US. Soon dancing and fun leads to more difficult choices as the Nazi’s begin tightening the grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival. “Swing Kids” Amazon Rental – https://www.amazon.com/Swing-Kids-Robert-Sean-Leonard/dp/B004KVBZIG/ 1980 Horror Master List and Introduction1. Altered States 2. Shining, the 3. Cannibal Holocaust 4. Friday the 13th 5. Alligator 6. Fog, the 7. Changeling, the 8. Prom Night 9. Maniac 10. Humanoids from the Deep 11. Saturn 3 12. Cruising 13. Dressed to Kill 14. Watcher in the Woods, the 15. Inferno 16. Eaten Alive! 17. Death Ship 18. City of the Living Dead 19. Terror Train 20. Night of the Demon 21. Without Warning 22. Motel Hell 23. Ninth Configuration, the 24. House on the Edge of the Park 25. Children, the 26. Mother’s Day 27. Fade to Black 28. He Knows You’re Alone 29. Anthropophagus: The Grim Reaper 30. Island, the 31. Hell of the Living Dead 32. Night of the Hunted, the 33. Contamination 34. Windows 35. Schizoid 36. Nightmare City 37. Don’t Answer the Phone! 38. Zombie Holocaust 39. Harlequin aka Dark Forces 40. Unseen, the 41. Boogey Man, the 42. Awakening, The 43. Virus: The End 44. Devil Hunter 45. Blood Beach 46. Cannibal Apocalypse 47. Hearse, the 48. Deadline 49. Christmas Evil 50. Nightkill 51. New Year’s Evil 52. Beyond Evil 53. Alien 2: On Earth 54. Scared to Death 55. Patrick Still Lives 56. Demented 57. Macabre 58. Erotic Nights of the Living Dead 59. Primitif 60. To All a Goodnight 61. Encounter of the Spooky Kind 62. Stage Fright 63. Attic, the 64. Wolf Lake 65. Funeral Home 66. Cannibal Terror 67. Toxic Zombies 68. Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the 69. Blow Job 70. Witches’ Brew 71. La Tia Alejandra 72. Godsend, the 73. Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype 74. Phobia 75. Island Claws 76. Alien Dead, the 77. Lost Souls 78. Orgasmo Nero 79. Beyond Terror 80. White Cannibal Queen aka The Cannibals 81. Night of Death 82. Monstroid 83. Zoom In: Rape Apartments 84. Hex 85. Beast’s Carnival, The 86. Cataclysm 87. Terror on Tour 88. Vengeance 89. Stigma aka Estigma 90. Zigeunerweisen 91. Fiend 92. Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind 93. Exterminator, the 94. Aquella Casa en Las afueras 95. We’re Going to Eat You 96. Beasts, the 97. Saviour, the 98. Mama Dracula 99. First Deadly Sin 100. Last Hunter, the 101. Aliens Are Coming, the 102. Bloodrage 103. Tomb of Dracula 104. Vicious and Nude 105. Sex Hunter 106. Terror Express 107. Madness 108. Return, the 109. Crazy Thunder Road 110. Beast in Space 111. Curse of King Tut’s Tomb, the 112. Haunted Tales 113. Sleep of Death, the 114. Savage Hunt of King Stakh 115. Morir de Miedo 116. All Woman are Whores 117. Furueru Shita aka Writhing Tongue 118. Last Rites 119. Ombre 120. Hammer Witching Time 121. Hammer Silent Scream 122. Hammer Children of the Full Moon 123. Hammer House That Bled to Death 124. Hammer Thirteenth Reunion 125. Hammer Rude Awakening 126. Hammer Guardian of the Abyss 127. Hammer Growing Pains 128. Hammer Two Faces of Evil, the 129. Hammer Charlie Boy 130. Hammer Carpathian Eagle 131. Hammer Visitor from the Grave 132. Hammer Mask of Satan 133. Savage Encounter 134. Bat Without Wings 135. Hex vs Witchcraft 136. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 137. Trhauma 138. Shadows of the Mind 139. Sabor a Sangre 140. Shaolin Hellgate aka Heaven and Hell 141. Long Island Cannibal Massacre, the 142. Doctor Franken 143. Henderson Monster, the 144. Viaje al mas alla 145. Terror en el tren de medianoche 146. Ll medium 147. Bloody Lady, the 148. Horrible Honeymoon Tour, the 149. Wolnyoui han 150. Geburt der hexe 151. Forbidden Zone 152. Caged Women 153. Happenings, the 154. Beast to Die, the 155. Stud and the Nympho 156. Two Female Spies with Flowered Panties 157. Desideria 158. Delitto in Via Teulada 159. Pepi, Luci, Bom and Other Girls Like Mom 160. Woman Avenger 1980 "Motel Hell" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory) ![]() Synopsis You really are what you eat with Farmer Vincent's smoked meat in this creepy horror yarn that "packs a punch that goes way beyond mere terror" (Boxoffice). Vincent's popular products contain a special ingredient that the psychotic farmer and his sister would literally kill to keep a secret! Starring Rory Calhoun (Angel), Nancy Parsons (Porky’s), Nina Axelrod (Time Walker, Cobra) and John Ratzenberger (Cheers), and directed by Kevin Connor (From Beyond The Grave, At The Earth’s Core), this darkly funny flick "just might be your cup of meat" (L.A. Herald Examiner)! Bonus Features NEW Audio Commentary With Director Kevin Connor, Moderated By Dave Parker NEW Interviews With Kevin Connor, Producers/Writers Robert Jaffe And Steven Charles Jaffe, Actor Marc Silver And Stunt Co-ordinator Gene Hartline Interviews With Actors Paul Linke And Rosanne Katon Ida, Be Thy Name: A Look Back At Motel Hell's Frightful Female Protagonist, Ida Smith Theatrical Trailer “Motel Hell” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Motel-Hell-Collectors-Blu-ray-Calhoun/dp/B00JHH1W9K 1980 "Encounter of a Spooky Kind" Blu-Ray Review (Eureka) ![]() SYNOPSIS A defining film in Hong Kong genre cinema, Encounter of the Spooky Kind blended kung fu, special effects, and Chinese folklore to invent a whole new sub-genre of asian cinema, the jiangshi film, which only a few years later would spawn the iconic and hugely successful Mr. Vampire. Sammo Hung plays Courageous Cheung, a man well known in his local village for his lack of fear. His reputation is soon put to the test after he is tricked into spending the night in a temple full of spirits, zombies, and vampires! Not content with delivering a bucket load of supernatural chills and thrills, Sammo also delivers some of the finest action choreography of his career. Eureka Classics is proud to present Encounter of the Spooky Kind on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK, from a brand new 2K restoration! SPECIAL FEATURES Limited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 copies] Limited Edition reversible poster featuring the film’s original HK artwork [2000 copies] 1080p presentation on Blu-ray from a brand new 2K restoration (worldwide debut of this restoration on home video) Cantonese audio (original mono presentation) Rare alternate Cantonese soundtrack Optional English dubbed audio Optional English Subtitles (newly translated for this release) Brand new feature length audio commentary by Asian film expert Frank Djeng (NY Asian Film Festival) Archival interview with Sammo Hung Alternate English opening & closing credits Stills Gallery Original trailer Limited Edition collector’s booklet featuring new writing by James Oliver [2000 copies] “Encounter of the Spooky Kind” Blu-Ray (Import) – https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/encounter-of-the-spooky-kind/ 1980 "The Beasts" Review![]() A father seeks revenge from a gang of thugs who raped his daughter and murdered his son. “The Beasts” YouTube – https://youtu.be/MNhcf_roQLE 1980 "Zoom In: Sex Apartments" DVD Review (Impulse Pictures)![]() Nikkatsu turns in a sexy Japanese take on the Italian Giallo in this violent sexy murder mystery. Saeko, a woman with a mysterious past, is hit with a rock and brutally raped by a man wearing a dark mask and black gloves. Her life is spared, but soon brutal murders befall the residents of the Kibougahara Apartment building. The victims are beaten, killed, and their genitals are set on fire. Saeko has her suspicions about the killer's identity, but will she live long enough to unmask the pyromaniac? Sex, horror and nudity! Three great things that go great together! The Nikkatsu oddity, ZOOM IN: SEX APARTMENTS combines genres to bring you a one-of-a-kind film about a sadistic killer who literally lights up the loins of his victims! The elaborately-orchestrated rapes and murders committed by a faceless, leather-gloved psychotic (and set to a booming bass-heavy soundtrack) are an unmistakably deliberate homage to the giallo films of Italian master director, Dario Argento. Bonus Materials Newly Translated Removable English Subtitles Liner Notes from Japanese Film Historian Jasper Sharp Original Theatrical Trailer “Zoom In: Sex Apartments” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/zoom-in-sex-apartments-dvd 1980 "Shadows of the Mind" Review![]() Years after being traumatized by witnessing the drowning deaths of her beloved father and stepmother as a child, a wealthy young woman is released from a sanitarium and returns to the remote country estate where she grew up. Shortly afterwards, her psychiatrist, her estranged, greedy brother, and his beautiful but immoral fiance converge on the estate and a series of grisly murders begins. “Shadows of the Mind” YouTube – https://youtu.be/F1dpexH3cuM 1980 "Terror on Tour" Review![]() A rock band called “The Clowns” comes under suspicion of murder when several prostitutes are killed by individuals made up like members of the band. “Terror on Tour” YouTube – https://youtu.be/4CQENkjkDJk 1980 "Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind" Review![]() A sociopathic beauty urges three nerdy pranksters to embark on a deranged rampage. “Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind” YouTube – https://youtu.be/4FRehkZmnWs Blindspot "Comedy of Terrors" Blu-Ray Review (Kino Lorber)![]() Your Favorite Creeps Together Again! Four masters of the macabre star in this sinister and screamingly funny scare-fest! Waldo Trumbull (Vincent Price, The Raven) is running his father-in-law’s (Boris Karloff, Black Sabbath) funeral home business... straight into the ground! Hounded by his landlord (Basil Rathbone, The Magic Sword), Trumbull and his assistant (Peter Lorre, Tales of Terror) devise a way to make death pay: by increasing their customer base through murder and burying the secrets of their success... body by body! Jacques Tourneur, the diabolical director of Cat People, I Walked with a Zombie, Out of the Past and War-Gods of the Deep, blended humor and horror for The Comedy of Terrors, written by Richard Matheson (The Last Man on Earth) and co-starring Joyce Jameson (The Apartment) with special guest star Joe E. Brown (Some Like It Hot). Blu-ray Extras Include: *SLIPCASE NO LONGER PROMISED FOR NEW ORDERS. KINDLY REFRAIN FROM ASKING. NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tim Lucas Richard Matheson Storyteller Theatrical Trailer “Comedy of Terrors” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/product/the-comedy-of-terrors-special-edition-blu-ray Top 30 Horror Films of 19941. 10.00 Cemetery Man Directed by Michele Soavi 2. 09.50 In the Mouth of Madness Directed by John Carpenter 3. 09.50 Serial Mom Directed by John Waters 4. 09.50 My Sweet Satan/ Roadkill: the Last Days of John Martin Directed by Jim Van Bebber 5. 08.50 Interview with a Vampire Directed by Neil Jordan (Company of Wolves/Byzantium) 6. 08.50 Shatter Dead Directed by Scooter McCrae 7. 08.50 Brainscan Directed by John Flynn (Rolling Thunder) 8. 08.00 Felidae Directed by Michael Schaack 9. 08.00 Love – Zero = Infinity Directed by Hisayasu Sato (Lolita Vibrator Torture/ Naked Blood) 10. 08.00 Red to Kill Directed by Bill Tang (Brother of Darkness/ Dr. Lamb) 11. Savage Harvest 12. Mosquito 13. The Stand 14. The Kingdom 15. Bloodlust Subspecies 3 16. Wicked Games 17. Tammy and the T-Rex 18. Wolf 19. Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein 20. Night Watch 21. Wes Craven’s New Nightmare 22. Angel Dust 23. Puppet Masters, the 24. Phantasm 3: Lord of the Dead 25. Funny Man 26. Shrunken Heads 27. Wrath of Silence 28. The Rapist 29. Hello! Who is It? 30. Underground Banker Top 5 Non Horror of 1994 (That I Watched for the year) Heavenly Creatures Surviving the Game Angel Guts: Red Flash A Chinese Torture Chamber 1941 Hong Kong on Fire Podcast Version![]() Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK Anchor – https://anchor.fm/mrparka Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Anatomia Extinction 2. The Warped Forest /Funky Forest: First Contact 3. New Year’s Evil 4. Without Warning 5. Violent City 6. Mr. Majestyk 7. Grand Slam 8. Cursed 9. Beta Test 10. The Awakening 11. Chamber of Horrors 12. Hard Gore 13. Portraits of Andrea Palmer 14. Bad Pack Film NotesThe Big Sweat – 1991 – Ulli Lommel Nightcap – 2000 – Claude Chabrol Flesheater – 1988 – Bill Hinzman Swing Kids – 1993 – Thomas Carter Motel Hell – 1980 – Kevin Connor Encounter of Spooky King – 1980 – Sammo Hung The Beasts – 1980 – Dennis Yu Zoom In: Sex Apartments – 1980 – Naosuke Kurosawa Shadows of the Mind – 1980 – Roger Watkins Terror on Tour – 1980 – Don Edmonds Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind – 1980 – Tsui Hark Comedy of Terrors – 1963 – Jacques Tourneur 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 Contest – 0:12 “Human Lanterns” Review– 1:15 “Hero” Review – 5:16 “One-Armed Boxer” Reviews– 10:21 “Girls Nite Out” Review– 15:36 “Wild Things” 4K Review– 21:21 Twisting the Knife: 4 Films by Claude Charbol “The Color of Lies” Review– 29:58 “Dust Devil” Review – 34:34 1994 Short Films Block “Jacaranda Joe” “The Painting of Horror” “The Kind of Meat You Can’t Buy in a Store” Review–39:04/ 42:35/ 43:25 Patreon Pick “Zardoz” Review – 46:06 You Ain’t Seen!? “Angst” Review with Jeremy – 49:38 Questions/ Answers/ Question of the Week, “Most off the rails performance ever?” – 1:07:41 Update – 1:22:51 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Version – https://youtu.be/9qb5DuziLA0 Enter contest with email here davidparker1986@live.com Video Reviews"Human Lanterns" Blu-Ray Review (88 Films)![]() HUMAN LANTERNS taps into the 80s craze for the slasher film by providing a grisly take on the serial killer feature in an inimitable Hong Kong style. Though featuring the Shaw Brothers custom brand of martial arts mayhem, HUMAN LANTERNS also taps into the early 80s craze for the American slasher film and the earlier Hammer horrors by providing a grisly take on the serial killer feature in an inimitable Hong Kong style. When an unbalanced craftsman decides to get revenge on two Kung Fu masters by creating special lanterns constructed from the human skin of their dead relatives, all hell breaks loose in this gruesome tale of bloody retribution. Taking its inspiration from movies like Psycho and real cases like Ed Gein, HUMAN LANTERNS is clearly not for the faint-hearted with its over the top gore and sadistic qualities but this slice of darker than dark fantasy still manages to be both wonderfully horrible and impressively entertaining. Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio 2.0 DTS-HD MA Mandarin Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles Audio commentary by Kenneth Brorsson and Phil Gillon of the Podcast On Fire Network A Shaw Story - an Interview with Susan Shaw The Beauty and the Beasts - An Interview with Linda Chu Lau Wing - The Ambiguous Hero Original Trailer 88 Films – https://88-films.myshopify.com/ “Human Lanterns” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/human-lanterns-blu-ray "Hero" Blu-Ray Review (88 Films)![]() From director and writer Corey Yuen (Righting Wrongs, Red Cliff, The Transporter) comes this high-octane tale of criminal gangs, betrayal and greed. From director and writer Corey Yuen (Righting Wrongs, Red Cliff, The Transporter) comes this high-octane tale of criminal gangs, betrayal and greed. When brothers Ma Wing-jing (Taksehi Kaneshiro) and Ma Tai-cheung (Yuen Wah) flee their impoverished homeland to seek their fortune in Shanghai, they at first find more grinding penury when they are forced to work as lowly coolies, however Wing-jing soon becomes embroiled in the seedy world of big city triads and his once insignificant life becomes an arrogant lust for power. This fabulous remake of Cheh Chang's classic The Boxer from Shantung (1972) from the legendary Shaw Brothers studios is given a 90s makeover chock full with stunts, fights and awe inspiring action sequences. A must for collectors of martial arts cinema. Bonus Materials High Definition (1080p) Presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio 2.0 DTS-HD MA English Soundtrack 2.0 DTS-HD MA Mandarin Soundtrack with newly translated English Subtitles Audio commentary with Asian cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Hong Kong Trailer English Trailer 88 Films – https://88-films.myshopify.com/ “Hero” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/hero-blu-ray "One-Armed Boxer" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)![]() When former Shaw Brothers executive Raymond Chow founded rival studio Golden Harvest in 1970, he quickly teamed up with "Jimmy" Wang Yu - Hong Kong's first kung fu superstar and formerly Shaw's biggest box office draw. Bringing over his peerless talent for taking on all foes with one hand tied behind his back, Wang wrote, directed and played the title role in one of his most unmissable kickass classics. From the legendary star of One-Armed Swordsman and The Chinese Boxer comes... One-Armed Boxer! Yu Tian Long (Wang) is the best fighter to come out of his local martial arts school, but when he crosses the ruthless leader of a local crime syndicate, the big boss' brutal bevy of deadly killers make mincemeat out of the school and everyone inside. Now the only survivor of the massacre, and short of one appendage, Yu is gifted a powerful elixir that promises to give him the strength to take swift revenge on the army of assassins, each representing the most lethal forms of fighting from across the Eastern hemisphere. Proving once and for all that you only need five fingers of death to get the job done, Wang would later reprise his role in the infamous sequel Master of the Flying Guillotine, but it's the dementedly inventive original where he's arguably at the height of his powers. Bonus Materials 2K restoration from the original elements by Fortune Star High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original lossless Mandarin mono audio, alternate Mandarin soundtrack and original English dubbed audio Optional English subtitles, plus hard-of-hearing subtitles for the English dub Commentary by Frank Djeng from the NY Asian Film Festival Career retrospective interview with Wang Yu, filmed in Nantes in 2001 and never released before, courtesy of the Frédéric Ambroisine Video Archive Trailer gallery, featuring the original Hong Kong theatrical trailer, a US TV spot (as The Chinese Professionals) and over half an hour of trailers for other Wang Yu classics including One-Armed Swordsman and Master of the Flying Guillotine Image gallery Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Ilan Sheady FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Simon Abrams Arrow Films – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “One-Armed Boxer” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/one-armed-boxer-blu-ray "Girls Nite Out" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)![]() A host of familiar genre faces including Hal Holbrook (Creepshow), Rutanya Alda (Amityville II: The Possession), Julia Montgomery (The Kindred) and Lauren-Marie Taylor (Friday the 13th Part 2) rounds out the cast of this gloriously mean-spirited slice from the slasher golden age, Girls Nite Out! The students of DeWitt University are preparing themselves for a night of fun and frolics in the form of an all-night scavenger hunt. Little do they know that they are in fact the ones being hunted... An unhinged assailant, disguised in the college's goofy bear mascot outfit - and bearing knives for claws, two years before Freddy donned his famous gloves - is stalking the campus hellbent on carving up co-eds. Originally released under the only marginally more appropriate title of The Scaremaker, Girls Nite Out is a decidedly singular slasher flick which comes on like a frenetic cross between Animal House and Friday the 13th - veering from jovial frat antics to jarringly disturbing scenes of the killer shrieking obscenities as he slices up his victims. On this nite out, no one is coming home! Bonus Materials Brand new 2K restoration from 35mm vault elements High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Original uncompressed mono audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Brand new audio commentary with genre film critic/author Justin Kerswell and film historian/author Amanda Reyes Staying Alive – a brand new video interview with actress Julia Montgomery A Savage Mauling – a brand new video interview with actress Laura Summer Alone in the Dark – a brand new video interview with actress Lois Robbins It Was a Party! – a brand new video interview with actor Paul Christie Love & Death – a brand new video interview with actors Lauren-Marie Taylor and John Didrichsen Archival video interview with actress Julia Montgomery The Scaremaker Alternate Title Card Original Trailers Reversible sleeve featuring original artwork and newly-commissioned artwork by Justin Osbourn FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Gingold Arrow Films – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Girls Nite Out” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/girls-nite-out-blu-ray "Wild Things" 4K Review (Arrow Films)![]() A spoiled rich kid, a troubled teen from the wrong side of the tracks, a carefree playboy and a dogged detective find themselves all caught up in the sex crime of the century in this steamy star-studded crime thriller from the director of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. Popular and charming, student counsellor Sam Lombardo (Matt Dillon) is no stranger to being the focus of female attention within the moneyed cliques of Florida's Blue Bay. His fortunes are about to change dramatically, however, when one of the wealthiest students at his high school, sultry siren Kelly Van Ryan (Denise Richards), accuses him of rape. The charge looks sure to stick when another girl from the other end of the social spectrum, Suzie Toller (Neve Campbell), steps forward with her own allegations, but Detective Duquette (Kevin Bacon) smells something fishy, and the truth is as murky and dangerous as the alligator-infested swamps in the hinterlands of this affluent beach community. Presented in new 4K restorations of its original theatrical version and extended 'Unrated Edition', Wild Things is a classic piece of sexy late-90s neo-noir from director John McNaughton and writer Stephen Peters, whose serpentine plotting will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end credits roll. Bonus Materials New 4K restorations of both the Original Theatrical Version and the Unrated Edition from the original camera negatives by Sony Pictures Entertainment 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 Exclusive new audio commentary by director John McNaughton and producer Steven A. Jones Commentary by director John McNaughton, cinematographer Jeffrey Kimball, producers Steven A. Jones and Rodney Liber, editor Elena Maganini and score composer George S. Clinton Exclusive new interview with John McNaughton Exclusive new interview with Denise Richards Making of documentary An Understanding Lawyer outtakes Trailer Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Anne Billson and Sean Hogan Double-sided fold-out poster Six double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sam Hadley Arrow Films – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Wild Things” 4K – https://mvdshop.com/products/wild-things-uhd-limited-edition-4k-ultra-hd Twisting the Knife: Four Films by Claude Charbol "The Color of Lies" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)![]() For five decades Claude Chabrol navigated the unpredictable waters of Cinema, leaving in his wake fifty-five feature films that remain among the most quietly devastating genre movies ever made. The Swindle sees Chabrol at perhaps his most playful as a pair of scam artists, Isabelle Huppert and Michel Serrault, get in over their heads. But who is scamming who and who do you trust in a life built on so many lies? The murder of a 10-year-old girl sparks rumors and gossip in The Color of Lies, as suspicion falls on René (Jacques Gamblin) the dour once famous painter, now art teacher, who was the last person to see her alive. Enigmatic, perverse, seductive, Isabelle Huppert encapsulates everything that makes Nightcap a film John Waters calls "Cinematic Perfection" in this tale of suppressed family secrets. Finally, in The Flower of Evil, incest, old money and intergenerational guilt come under the scalpel as an outwardly perfect bourgeois family begins to unravel when the wife involves herself in politics. Though influenced by Fritz Lang, Alfred Hitchcock and Jean Renoir, Chabrol's voice was entirely and assuredly his own, influencing in turn filmmakers like Bong Joon-ho, James Gray and Dominik Moll. His amused, unblinkered view of life and refusal to judge his characters makes his films timelessly relevant and accessible to all. Arrow Video is proud to present this second collection of films by Claude Chabrol with a wealth of new and archival extras. Bonus Materials LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High definition Blu-ray presentations of all four films New 4K restorations of The Swindle, Nightcap and The Flower of Evil Original lossless PCM French stereo audio on all films plus DTS-HD 5.1 on Nightcap and The Flower of Evil Optional English subtitles 80-page collector's booklet of new writing by Sean Hogan, Brad Stevens, Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, and Pamela Hutchinson Limited edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella DISC ONE - THE SWINDLE New commentary by critic Barry Forshaw and author Sean Hogan New visual essay by scholar Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze New interview with Cécile Maistre-Chabrol Behind the scenes Interview with Isabelle Huppert Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery DISC TWO - THE COLOR OF LIES New commentary by critic Barry Forshaw and author Sean Hogan New visual essay by film critic Scout Tafoya New visual essay by film critic David Kalat Behind the scenes Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery DISC THREE - NIGHTCAP New commentary by film critic Justine Smith New visual essay by film critic Scout Tafoya Interview with Isabelle Huppert Interview with Jacques Dutronc Behind the scenes Screen test for Anna Mouglalis Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery DISC FOUR - THE FLOWER OF EVIL New commentary by film critic Farran Smith Nehme New visual essay by Agnes Poirier Behind the scenes Interview with co-writer Catherine Eliacheff Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery Arrow Films – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ Twisting the Knife: 4 Films by Claude Charbol Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/twisting-the-knife-four-films-by-claude-chabrol-blu-ray "Dust Devil" Review![]() HE’S NOT A SERIAL KILLER. HE’S MUCH WORSE. A woman on the run from her abusive husband encounters a mysterious hitch-hiker. “Dust Devil” DVD Collector’s Edition – https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Devil-Final-Limited-Collectors/dp/B000HEWGTW/ 1994 Short Film Block "Jacaranda Joe" "The Painting of Horror" "The Kind of Meat You Can't Buy in a Store" ReviewJacaranda Joe In 1994, Romero traveled to Valencia College in Florida to make a short film called Jacaranda Joe. It was a re-imagined version of a movie he’d tried to make in the ’70s called The Footage. The film is set on a Geraldo Rivera-like talk show called Remington, on which the sleazy host is discussing footage of a swamp-dwelling bigfoot-like creature that had been captured on video by the TV crew. In the aftermath of that footage getting out, the town of Jacaranda has become overrun by tourists, hunters and filmmakers hoping to find Joe themselves. The talk show panel debates whether Joe is real or a hoax, with a representative of a local Seminole community who claims to have seen Joe also talking about tribal customs and the cruelty and destruction of white American society. The talk show builds to a reveal of the footage of Joe, slowed down to give the audience a better look at the creature. It ends with Remington teasing further discussion and revelations on the rest of the episode. The Painting of Horror Roommates (who happen to dance at the world’s worst strip club) receive an unexpected package in the mail..which turns out to be the Painting of Horror. The Kind of Meat You Can't Buy in a Store A man, who loves rolling in the mud and lives as a secret Cannibal, is hired by a woman who is looking for that special meat you can’t buy at the store. Patreon Pick "Zardoz" Review![]() INTO A WORLD OF ETERNAL LIFE, HE BROUGHT THE GIFT OF DEATH In the far future, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity’s achievements. “Zardoz” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Zardoz-Blu-Ray-Non-usa-Format/dp/B01MDMHXHT/ You Ain't Seen!? "Angst" Blu-Ray Review (Cult Epics)![]() Synopsis ANGST, photographed by legendary Oscar-winning Polish animator/experimentalist Zbig Rybczynski and scored by Krautrock synth god Klaus Schulze (Tangerine Dream), is one hell of a gorgeously stylized and shockingly visceral experience: a forgotten classic on the fringes of the slasher cycle. Erwin Leder (Das Boot, Schindler’s List) plays a maniacal killer based on the real-life serial murderer Werner Kniesek. As he stalks through the bland Viennese countryside, Schulze’s music pulses darkly, and Zbig’s innovative “first-person” camerawork grabs you by the throat, never letting go. Angst is one film that, without any empty hyperbole, we can guarantee you’ll never, ever forget. Cult Epics presents for the first time since its original release, the Uncut, Uncensored (optically restored tunnel murder-scene) in HD, with painstaking bonus features; including a new Interview with Erwin Leder, and Audio Commentary and an Interview with director Gerald Kargl conducted by Jorg Buttgereit (Nekromantik) and an 2015 Introduction by Gasper Noé (director of Irreversible, Enter The Void, Love), who cited Angst as an influence, “one that I have watched more than 40 times.” Special Features New High-Definition Transfer Optional playback with or without Prologue Introduction by Gasper Noé Featurette: Erwin Leder in Fear Interview with director Gerald Kargl by Jörg Buttgeriet Interview with cinematographer Zbigniew Rybzcynski Audio Commentary by Gerald Kargl conducted by film critic Marcus Stiglegger New HD Trailer New DTS HD MA 5.1 Surround 40 Page booklet includes interviews with Gerald Kargl, Erwin Leder, Silvia Rabenreither, Illustrated with rare photos and Werner Kniesek original Kurier articles Collectible Blu-ray Slipcase and Sleeve Cult Epics – https://www.cultepics.com/ “Angst” Blu-Ray – https://www.cultepics.com/product-detail/angst-2-2/ Podcast![]() https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast UpdateBlu-Ray
Film NotesHuman Lanterns – 1982 – Sun Chung Hero – 1997 – Corey Yuen One-Armed Boxer – 1972 – Jimmy Wang Yu Girl’s Nite Out – 1982 – Robert Deubel Wild Things – 1998 – John McNaughton The Color of Lies – 1999 – Claude Chabrol Dust Devil – 1992 – Richard Stanley Jacaranda Joe – 1994 – George A. Romero The Painting of Horror – 1994 – G.W. Lawrence The Kind of Meat You Can’t Buy in a Store – 1994 – G.W. Lawrence Zardoz – 1974 – John Boorman Angst – 1983 – Gerald Kargl 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 Contest – 0:12 “The Sadness” 4K Review– 2:07 “Girl on a Chain Gang” Review – 15:32 “Forced Entry” Reviews– 19:42 “Twisting the Knife: The Swindle” Review– 24:16 “Dementia” Review– 28:14 “Death Wish II” 4K Review– 31:50 “Walking the Edge” Review – 38:16 “Noisy Requiem” Review – 44:12 “Death Powder” Review–47:27 Patreon Pick “Cockneys VS Zombies” Review – 49:42 Blindspot “Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu” Review with Jeremy – 52:21 Questions/ Answers/ Question of the Week, “Most Violent Film You Have Ever Seen?” – 1:03:36 Update – 1:15:03 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Version – https://youtu.be/qakmF922mgk Video Reviews"The Sadness" 4K Review![]() A young couple is pushed to the limits of sanity as they attempt to be reunited amid the chaos of a pandemic outbreak. The streets erupt into violence and depravity, as those infected are driven to enact in the most cruel and ghastly things imaginable. “The Sadness” 4K Import – https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B09NPD5THQ "Girl on a Chain Gang" Blu-Ray Review (Film Detective)![]() Poor White Trash! Stay Clear - This Town Got Ways of Teaching You a Lesson! Schlock producer Jerry Gross made his directorial debut with Girl on a Chain Gang (1966), a stirring feature about small town hate. William Watson, Julie Ange, and Ron Charles star in this shocker about three young people who are framed, arrested, and tossed into jail by corrupt Southern police. Gross, who produced everything from Blaxploitation films to features about teen pregnancy, exercised his social conscience in this drama about racist Southern cops. It was made the year after three civil rights workers were murdered in Mississippi, a subject Gross must've believed was worth exploiting into drive-in theater fare. True to his low budget roots, Gross filmed this one nowhere near the South, but in Long Island, New York! Bonus Materials Full length audio commentary with author, Jennifer Churchill New, original essay by Lisa Petrucci, in a full color booklet 'IT'S ALL IN THE TITLE: EXPLOITING JERRY GROSS' - A short history of the semi-legendary producer with author/film historian Chris Poggiali, from Ballyhoo Motion Pictures Film Detective – https://www.thefilmdetective.com/ “Girl on a Chain Gang” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/girl-on-a-chain-gang-the-film-detective-special-edition-blu-ray "Forced Entry" Blu-Ray Review (Dark Force)![]() A maniac with a history of child abuse takes to murdering women. A hair-raising suspense drama starring Tanya Roberts ('Charlie's Angels", A View To a Kill), in a chilling nightmare faced by a beautiful woman forced into a life and death struggle against the demented obsessions of a psychopathic killer. The constant tension is unremitting from the first deadly encounter to the final diabolical conclusion. Definitely not for the faint-hearted. Bonus Materials 88 Minute VHS Version (SD) New 2k scan from original 35mm negative of the US THEATRICAL release Dark Force Entertainment – https://darkforcesuperstore.com/ “Forced Entry” Collector’s Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/forced-entry-collectors-edition-blu-ray "Twisting the Knife: Four Films by Claude Charbol: The Swindle" Blu-Ray Review (Arrow Films)![]() For five decades Claude Chabrol navigated the unpredictable waters of Cinema, leaving in his wake fifty-five feature films that remain among the most quietly devastating genre movies ever made. The Swindle sees Chabrol at perhaps his most playful as a pair of scam artists, Isabelle Huppert and Michel Serrault, get in over their heads. But who is scamming who and who do you trust in a life built on so many lies? The murder of a 10-year-old girl sparks rumors and gossip in The Color of Lies, as suspicion falls on René (Jacques Gamblin) the dour once famous painter, now art teacher, who was the last person to see her alive. Enigmatic, perverse, seductive, Isabelle Huppert encapsulates everything that makes Nightcap a film John Waters calls "Cinematic Perfection" in this tale of suppressed family secrets. Finally, in The Flower of Evil, incest, old money and intergenerational guilt come under the scalpel as an outwardly perfect bourgeois family begins to unravel when the wife involves herself in politics. Though influenced by Fritz Lang, Alfred Hitchcock and Jean Renoir, Chabrol's voice was entirely and assuredly his own, influencing in turn filmmakers like Bong Joon-ho, James Gray and Dominik Moll. His amused, unblinkered view of life and refusal to judge his characters makes his films timelessly relevant and accessible to all. Arrow Video is proud to present this second collection of films by Claude Chabrol with a wealth of new and archival extras. Bonus Materials LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS High definition Blu-ray presentations of all four films New 4K restorations of The Swindle, Nightcap and The Flower of Evil Original lossless PCM French stereo audio on all films plus DTS-HD 5.1 on Nightcap and The Flower of Evil Optional English subtitles 80-page collector's booklet of new writing by Sean Hogan, Brad Stevens, Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, and Pamela Hutchinson Limited edition packaging featuring newly commissioned artwork by Tony Stella DISC ONE - THE SWINDLE New commentary by critic Barry Forshaw and author Sean Hogan New visual essay by scholar Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze New interview with Cécile Maistre-Chabrol Behind the scenes Interview with Isabelle Huppert Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery DISC TWO - THE COLOR OF LIES New commentary by critic Barry Forshaw and author Sean Hogan New visual essay by film critic Scout Tafoya New visual essay by film critic David Kalat Behind the scenes Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery DISC THREE - NIGHTCAP New commentary by film critic Justine Smith New visual essay by film critic Scout Tafoya Interview with Isabelle Huppert Interview with Jacques Dutronc Behind the scenes Screen test for Anna Mouglalis Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery DISC FOUR - THE FLOWER OF EVIL New commentary by film critic Farran Smith Nehme New visual essay by Agnes Poirier Behind the scenes Interview with co-writer Catherine Eliacheff Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny Select scene commentaries by Claude Chabrol Trailer Image gallery Arrow Films – https://www.arrowfilms.com/ “Twisting the Knife: Four Films by Claude Charbol” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/twisting-the-knife-four-films-by-claude-chabrol-blu-ray "Dementia" Blu-Ray Review (Cohen Media Group)![]() Product Description: John J. Parker's wonderfully unsettling first film has been unavailable in its original form since its release. Until the release of this video, it had been seen only in a heavily edited version titled DAUGHTER OF HORROR, which is also included in this release, with narration by Ed McMahon. The original version of the film is completely silent, excepting the eerie George Antheil score, and follows a dreamlike twisted logic as it details the existence of a tormented young woman, Gamin, who is clearly insane. Waking from a night in a cheap hotel, Gamin goes on a hellish journey through skid row, where she experiences many nightmarish encounters with pimps, winos, molesters, and other unsavory characters. Increasingly haunted by remembrances of her tormented childhood, Gamin moves deeper into her dementia as the night wears on, transforming into a knife wielding bohemian who despises men. Cohen Media Group – https://cohenmedia.net/ “Dementia” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Dementia-aka-Daughter-Horror-Roseman/dp/B09S3VPP4K "Death Wish II" 4K Review (Vinegar Syndrome)![]() Paul Kersey thought his days as a vigilante were long behind him. But when his daughter and housekeeper are savagely assaulted and murdered, Paul is forced to take the law back into his own hands, hitting the tough, gang-filled streets of Los Angeles and embarking on a violent quest for justice. Realizing he has a ruthless vigilante on his hands, Detective Frank Ochoa races to put an end to the building carnage. Nastier, grimier, and much more brutal than the original, Michael Winner’s (The Mechanic) DEATH WISH II once again stars the legendary Charles Bronson (The Great Escape, St. Ives), joined by Jill Ireland (Hard Times), Anthony Franciosa (Tenebre), Robin Sherwood (Tourist Trap), and Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix). Loaded with non-stop action and suspense and set to one of the few film scores composed by Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Vinegar Syndrome is proud to bring this Cannon Films classic to 4K UHD and Blu-ray, newly restored from its uncensored original negative, and loaded with all new extra features, including its alternate TV version, presented for the first time in HD! directed by: Michael Winner starring: Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Anthony Franciosa, Robin Sherwood, Laurence Fishburne 1982 / 92 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono Additional info: • 4K Ultra HD / Blu-ray (Region A) Set • 4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range • Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative • Alternate TV version (restored in 2K from it's 35mm interpositive) • "Pass" - an interview with screenwriter David Engelbach • "Working with Bronson" - an interview with actor Robert F. Lyons • "Dark Parts" - an interview with actress Robin Sherwood • "Fights in the Theater" - an interview with Todd Roberts, son of executive producer Bobby Roberts • Audio commentary with author and historian Paul Talbot • Theatrical trailer • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles Vinegar Syndrome – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/ “Death Wish II” 4K – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/frontpage/products/death-wish-ii "Walking the Edge" Blu-Ray Review (Fun City)![]() Taking its name from the ironic moniker for late 1960s and '70s New York, Fun City Editions is a new boutique label focused on reissues of maverick repertory cinema and music that can best be described as works that exist "outside of their time." Spanning an array of genres, artists and countries, but with a unifying focus on forgotten and overlooked treasures, each Fun City release, be it a Blu-ray or vinyl LP, will present new restorations and comprehensive extras which contextualize and illuminate the artistic and historic value of the piece. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line! Cult movie icons Robert Forster (Medium Cool) and Joe Spinell (Maniac) star with Nancy Kwan (Flower Drum Song) in Norbert Meisel’s gritty action drama Walking the Edge. Jason Walk (Forster), a down on his luck cabbie and numbers runner, has a chance at redemption when he crosses paths with revenge-seeking Christine Holloway (Kwan). She’s after the gang of violent criminals, led by Brusstar (Spinell), who her murdered her husband and son. Jason unwittingly drives Christine to their lair and when she is unable to finish the job, a hellbent Brusstar and his goons hunt the pair with a vengeance. Jason Walk’s cab prowls the seedier, grimier locales of early ‘80s Los Angeles and picks up passengers—gamblers, prostitutes and addicts—who match this environment. As such, Walking the Edge is both a sleazy urban thriller and a valuable visual record of an L.A. that has long since been scrubbed clean and redeveloped. And like Max Cherry in Jackie Brown, Jason Walk is the kind of everyman-turned hero that Forster excelled at playing throughout his career. With Edge, director Meisel (Mafia Girls) teamed with his wife Kwan for the first time. Screenwriter Curt Allen’s subsequent credits include Forster’s cult favorite Hollywood Harry. Genre veteran Jay Chattaway (Maniac and Vigilante) provides the film with a driving and catchy score. The leads are supported by a diverse cast that includes A Martinez (Powwow Highway), Luis Contreras (Repo Man), Aarika Wells (Sharky’s Machine) and Frankie Hill (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter). Walking the Edge has been restored in 4K from its original camera negative and now makes it worldwide Blu-ray debut. directed by: Norbert Meisel starring: Robert Forster, Nancy Kwan, Joe Spinell, A Martinez, Aarika Wells, Wayne Woodson, James McIntire, Russ Courtney 1983 / 94 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono Additional info: • Region Free Blu-ray • New 4K restoration from its 35mm original camera negative • “Scoring the Edge,” a new video interview with composer Jay Chattaway • “Det. Jurgensen Remembers Forster and Spinell,” a new video interview with “French Connection Cop” Randy Jurgensen • “Breaking Point,” a new video essay by filmmaker Chris O’Neill • Theatrical trailer • Image gallery • Booklet with a new essay by filmmaker and writer Jim Hemphill • Newly recorded audio commentary by film historian Chris Poggiali and film producer Matt Verboys • Archival audio commentary by director Norbert Meisel and stars Robert Forster and Nancy Kwan • Reversible cover artwork “Walking the Edge” Blu-Ray – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/walking-the-edge-fun-city-editions "Noisy Requiem" Review![]() In the slums of Osaka, various marginalized misfits have their own interpretations of love. Completely alienated from the outside world, they commit sexual perversions, violence and cannibalism. “Noisy Requiem” YouTube – https://youtu.be/DpmYt9NuyOM "Death Powder" Review![]() Three conspirators steal a secret android. In their warehouse hideout, the android secretes a reality-altering substance, which casts them into a frightening nether-world of interconnected subjectivity. “Death Powder” YouTube – https://youtu.be/QB19B4sJf5s Patreon Pick "Cockneys VS Zombies" Blu-Ray Review![]() THE UNDEAD ARE BROWN BREAD. A gang of bank robbers team up with the residents of an old people’s home to try to survive a zombie outbreak. “Cockneys VS Zombies” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Cockneys-Zombies-Blu-ray-Michelle-Ryan/dp/B00D7AM6HA/ Blindspot "Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental)![]() One day, Koyomi Araragi encounters the horrifying vampire, Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade A.K.A. the “King of Apparitions.” He saves the fatally wounded Kiss-shot by offering his blood at the expense of his own life as a human. Now Koyomi has to face the vampire hunters to retrieve Kiss-shot’s limbs which were taken by these hunters… “Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu” Amazon Prime – https://www.amazon.com/Kizumonogatari-Part-Tekketsu-Hiroshi-Kamiya/dp/B07MVPJW22/ Podcast Versionhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Update4K 1. Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Blu-Ray 2. Fragment of Fear 3. Torture Garden 4. Gorgon, the 5. Taste of Fear 6. Damned, the 7. Lilith 8. Track 29 Film NotesLinks 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 I’m Sick as hell – 0:11 “Violator” Review– 1:51 “Freak” Review – 4:23 “Spirit Animal” Reviews– 7:53 “Let’s Stop at the Morgue” Review– 13:22 “Black Cat” Review– 16:56 “The Sentinel” Review– 21:28 “Girls’ School Screamers” Review – 27:30 Patreon Pick “Raging Fire” Review – 32:22 1994 “Watchers 3” Review–36:55 1994 “Terror in the Night” Review – 44:04 Blindspot “Cure” Review with Jeremy – 46:42 Questions/ Answers/ Question of the Week, “Favorite movie to watch when you are sick?” – 58:35 Update – 1:09:23 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Version – https://youtu.be/3jHxnZsnD2k Video Reviews"Violator" DVD Review (Wild Eye Releasing)![]() A woman discovers a sinister online bulletin board that leads her to a small isolated village where teenagers gather to die. A woman is trying to find out what happened to her missing younger sister, when she discovers a sinister online bulletin board on mass suicide that leads her to a small isolated village where desperate teenagers gather to find death. Bonus Materials Trailers Scene Selection Director's cut Wild Eye Releasing – https://www.wildeyereleasing.com/ “Violator” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/violator-dvd "Freak" DVD Review (Wild Eye Releasing)![]() A bloody urban legend becomes all too real for a group of kids on a weekend of camping. A bloody legend becomes all too real for a group of kids heading out for a weekend of camping and partying. Will they survive what waits for them in the woods' Bonus Materials Director's Commentary Behind The Scenes Featurette Trailers Scene selection Wild Eye Releasing – https://www.wildeyereleasing.com/ “Freak” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/freak-dvd "Spirit Animal" DVD Review![]() SHOT ON VIDEO! RELEASED IN SMELL-O-VISION! A group of twenty-something year old’s rent a cabin for New Years weekend, ready to party. Little do they know a bloodthirsty killer stalks these woods, named Arrav Niktomi. He has many different animal personas as he kills the kids off one by one. The only way to survive is for them to unleash their true SPIRIT ANIMAL. “Spirit Animal” Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SpiritAnimalMovie "Let's Stop at the Morgue" DVD Review![]() Jackie (Ken May), a morgue worker in a small town leads a personal life of chaos and violence! As more than half of the bodies coming through the morgue, are by his helping hand. This killer may think he’s going about his murders under the radar, but a small town disgraced Detective (Shane Ryan) is hot on his trail. “Let’s Stop at the Morgue” DVD – https://www.abaroquehouse.com/product-page/let-s-stop-at-the-morgue-le-dvd "Black Cat" Blu-Ray Review (88 Films)![]() Not to be confused with the various retellings of Poe’s famous tale, Black Cat is a high-octane Hong Kong action thriller that provides a hugely entertaining pre-curser to the likes of Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol 1 (2003) and South Korean cult classic, The Villainess (2017). When Catherine (Jade Leung), a mentally disturbed young woman, is detained by the police after accidentally killing a truck driver, she finds herself part of a covert training system. Programmed as an assassin, having learned a host of new deadly skills, she becomes a lethal government weapon, codenamed Black Cat. Director Steven Shin (Brotherhood, Easy Money, Black Cat 2), had initially intended to make a straight-up remake of Luc Besson’s La Femme Nikita (1990) but when Disney bought out the rights he was forced to rethink. His solution was Black Cat, a slick, action-packed gun-toting thrill ride. LIMITED EDITION FEATURES INCLUDE Rigid slipcase with brand-new artwork by James Neal Double-Sided Foldout Poster featuring new artwork and original HK poster 4 Replica Lobby Cards 40-page perfect-bound book - Black Cat: An Interview with line producers Shan Tam and Michael Parker by Matthew Edwards SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE Brand New 2K Remaster from the Original Camera Negative Additional Re-grading Carried out in the UK 2.0 English Mono 2.0 Cantonese Mono with English Subtitles 2.0 Cantonese Mono with English SDH Audio commentary with Asian cinema experts Mike Leeder and Arne Venema Audio commentary with Asian cinema expert Frank Djeng Interview with Actress Jade Leung English opening and closing Original Hong Kong Trailer English Trailer Remastered Trailer Recreated Tai Seng Trailer “Black Cat” Blu-Ray – https://88-films.myshopify.com/products/black-cat-deluxe-collectors-edition "The Sentinel" Blu-Ray Review (Scream Factory)![]() Synopsis "One of the best horror films of the '70s. An intriguing story and disturbing imagery makes this one stick out in the psyche." – Brian McKay, eFilmCritic.com When a beautiful model, Alison Parker (Cristina Raines, Nashville, The Duellists), rents an apartment in a gloomy New York brownstone, little does she realize that an unspeakable horror awaits her behind its doors...a mysterious gateway to hell. Alison likes her eccentric new neighbors, so it comes as a shock when she's told that, except for a strange old priest, she's the only tenant. Based on Jeffrey Konvitz's best-selling novel, this contemporary gothic chiller features amazing special makeup effects by the legendary Dick Smith (The Exorcist, Little Big Man) and an incredible assemblage of stars including Chris Sarandon, Ava Gardner, José Ferrer, John Carradine, Burgess Meredith, Beverly D'Angelo, Jerry Orbach, Jeff Goldblum, Tom Berenger and Christopher Walken. Director Michael Winner (Death Wish) comes up with something to terrify everyone in this spine-tingling exercise in supernatural horror. Why We Love It “Fans of The Sentinel (and there are many) will firstly appreciate the new HD transfer, stricken from the original Interpositive. Though there are brief pieces of evidence of natural wear-and-tear, this transfer is otherwise gorgeous and surprisingly clear, even through a somewhat heavier grain than some might anticipate; if anything, it all adds to the vintage appeal of the film. Likewise, Scream knocks it out of the park with the audio transfer as well, mixing it perfectly for those even without top tier home theaters…. And THE SENTINEL also makes for an excellent addition for Blu-ray collectors, with the film containing two brand new commentary tracks as well as a healthy amount of ported-over extras as well.” – Fangoria Bonus Features NEW 2015 High Definition Transfer Of The Film From The Interpositive NEW Audio Commentary With Actress Cristina Raines NEW Audio Commentary With Writer/Producer Jeffrey Konvitz NEW Interview With Assistant Director Ralph S. Singleton Audio Commentary With Writer/Producer/Director Michael Winner Theatrical Trailer & TV Spots Still Galleries – Movie Stills, Press Photos, Posters And Lobby Cards “The Sentinel” Blu-Ray – https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/the-sentinel?product_id=4323 "Girls' School Screamers" Blu-Ray Review (Vinegar Syndrome)![]() At an exclusive all-girls college, a group of chronically misbehaving students are "rewarded" for their bad behavior by being assigned with the task of cleaning a magnificent old mansion (with a deadly past) in preparation for its grand re-opening by the school. But when the girls discover - and use - a dusty old Ouija board, they accidentally revive a terrifying evil spirit, which begins dispatching them by cleaver, hook, car, and more. Can they put an end to the carnage before none are left alive? Independently produced in Philadelphia by first time director John P. Finegan (Blades) under the title The Portrait, its post production was undertaken by Troma, which immediately transformed the film into a late period grindhouse classic, re-christening it GIRLS SCHOOL SCREAMERS. With its effective mix of haunted house horror and gruesome, slasher structured kills, Vinegar Syndrome is delighted to offer GIRLS SCHOOL SCREAMERS on Blu-ray, for the first time, freshly restored from its original negative and jam packed with extras. directed by: John P. Finegan starring: Mollie O'Mara, Sharon Christopher, Mari Butler 1984 / 86 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono Additional info: • Region Free Blu-ray • Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 35mm original camera negative • “28 Seconds of Violence” - an extended making-of documentary featuring interviews with writer/director/producer John P. Finegan, editor/assistant director Tom Rondinella, second assistant camera/second assistant director Bill Pace, actor Peter Cosimano and sound designer John Hodian • Commentary track with writer/director/producer John P. Finegan • Commentary track with editor/assistant director Tom Rondinella and second assistant camera/second assistant director Bill Pace • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles “Girls School Screamers” Blu-Ray – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/girls-school-screamers Patreon Pick "Raging Fire" Streaming Review (Amazon Rental)![]() Shan is a highly respected cop with a long history of success in dangerous cases, however, his past soon comes back to haunt him when his former protégé seeks revenge against all those who have wronged him. “Raging Fire” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Raging-Fire-Donnie-Yen/dp/B09F8Y7PQW/ 1994 "Watchers 3" Review![]() THE BEAST IS LOOSE. THE CHASE IS ON. A top-secret experiment spawns two highly intelligent life-forms: Einstein, a golden retriever with an IQ of 175; and The Outsider, a deformed monstrosity that exists to kill… and avenge its creators. When the Outsider escapes into the jungles of South America, the government sends in some ex-military convicts to catch the beast. But what starts out as a high-speed chase ends up in bloody carnage. Only Einstein knows the Outsider’s motives, and only the canine can outsmart the creature. Now, it’s a battle of beasts as man’s best friend confronts man’s worst nightmare. “Watchers 3” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Watchers-3-Wings-Hauser/dp/B00009L4TX/ 1994 "Terror in the Night" Review![]() NO ONE CAN SAVE HER EXCEPT HERSELF. A fugitive killer posing as a policeman arrests two campers in the Arizona mountains. “Terror in the Night” YouTube – https://youtu.be/sdDJX95fFA8 Blindspot "Cure" Blu-Ray Review (Eureka)![]() SYNOPSIS Released to critical acclaim in both the East and the West, Cure was a breakthrough film for director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a nerve shredding thriller about the hunt for a serial killer in a bleak and decaying Tokyo. A series of murders have been committed by ordinary people who claim to have had no control over their horrifying actions. Following the only link – a mysterious stranger who had brief contact with each perpetrator and their victim – detective Kenichi Takabe (Koji Yakusho, Tokyo Sonata, 13 Assassins) places his own sanity on the line as he tries to end the wave of inexplicable terror. Described as one of the greatest films of all time by Bong Joon-ho (The Host, Snowpiercer), Cure is a deeply unsettling masterpiece of its genre, and has shockingly been unavailable on home video in the UK until now. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present Cure in a special Dual Format edition. SPECIAL FEATURES 1080p presentation of the film on Blu-ray, with a progressive encode on the DVD Original Japanese Stereo audio (Uncompressed LPCM on the Blu-ray) Optional English subtitles Kiyoshi Kurosawa on Cure (17 mins) - a new video interview with director Kiyoshi Kurosawa A new video interview with critic & author Kim Newman An archival interview with director Kiyoshi Kurosawa Original theatrical trailer A 24-PAGE booklet featuring an essay by Asian cinema expert Tom Mes “Cure” Blu-Ray – https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/cure-kyua/ Podcast Version![]() https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 UpdateBlu-Ray 1. Alien Private Eye 2. FleshEater 4K 3. Death Wish 2 4K 4. Burglar from Hell 5. Video Murders 6. Born to Win 7. Stiff Competition 4K Film NotesViolator – 2018 – Jun'ichi Yamamoto
Freak – 2020 – Lucky Cerruti Spirit Animal – 2019 – Madeline Deering Let’s Stop at the Morgue – 2021 – SamHel Black Cat – 1991 – Stephen Shin The Sentinel – 1977 – Michael Winner Girls’ School Screamers – 1985 – Raging Fire – 2021 – Benny Chan Watcher 3 – 1994 – Jeremy Stanford Terror in the Night – 1994 – Colin Bucksey Cure – 1997 – Kiyoshi Kurosawa 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 https://www.facebook.com/screamingpotty/ https://letterboxd.com/mrparka/ https://www.patreon.com/mrparka https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 Time Stamps 0:00 Wasteland was fun/ Please sub to the podcast feed – 0:12 “Midnight” Review– 4:06 Pervert Card “Assault! 13th Hour” Review – 8:30 Pervert Card, Entrails Trilogy – “Entrails of a Virgin”, “Entrails of a Beautiful Woman”, “Rusted Body: Guts of a Virgin 3” Reviews– 17:17/ 24:09/ 28:05 Pervert Card “Maniac Driver” Review– 33:10 “Deviant” Review– 38:48 “Uncle Sleazo’s Toxic And Terrifying T.V. Hour” Review– 42:02 “Dead Heat” 4K Review – 47:54 Patreon Pick “Waiting for Guffman” Review – 53:35 1994 “The Returning” Review–57:50 1994 “The Fox with Nine Tails ” Review – 1:01:45 Blindspot “Theater of Blood” Review with Jeremy – 1:04:44 Questions/ Answers/ Question of the Week, “Any extreme/underground/ and or indie horror you want me to cover?” – 1:28:14 Cinema Wasteland Update – 1:40:41 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/ Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcast Video Reviews"Midnight" Blu-Ray Review (Epic Pictures/ Dread)![]() A ruthless serial killer is hunting for victims and a witness is caught in a life-threatening chase in deadly silence. Kyung-mi is out late with her mother when she stumbles upon a young woman bleeding out in a dark alley. A ruthless serial killer, (Squid Games star, Wi Ha-Joon), is hunting for victims on the streets of South Korea. Now a witness, Kyung-mi, is caught in a life-threatening chase in deadly silence. Will she survive or become his prey? Dread Central – https://www.dreadcentral.com/ “Midnight” Blu-Ray – https://mvdshop.com/products/midnight-blu-ray Pervert Card "Assault! 13th Hour" DVD Review (Impulse Picture)![]() ASSAULT: 13TH HOUR pushes the sexual violence boundaries in cinema as far as possible. Impulse Pictures is proud to present THE NIKKATSU EROTIC FILMS COLLECTION, a continuing series of critically acclaimed classic "eroductions" designed to shock and titillate fans of Japanese erotic cinema. One of the more sadistic entries in the Impulse Pictures Nikkatsu series, ASSAULT! 13TH HOUR pushes the sexual violence boundaries in cinema as far as possible. A violent sexual predator (named "Crimson") takes on a young protégé, and they are both pursued by vengeful gangs of vigilantes hellbent on capturing the pair for their crimes. As the two men evade the law, they continue their violent assaults on various women of the community. Will the authorities ever catch this disgusting duo, or will they suffer a much worse fate at the hands of the gangs looking for brutal revenge? Impulse Pictures – https://impulse-pictures.com/search/ “Assault! 13th Hour” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/assault-13th-hour-dvd Entrails Trilogy "Entrails of a Virgin", "Entrails of a Beautiful Woman", and "Rusted Body: Guts of a Virgin III" DVD ReviewEntrails of a Virgin Members of a film crew making a soft core porn are dismembered by a demon in a warehouse. In Japanese, subtitled in English - A group of people on a photo shoot in the woods take refuge in a dark house as a dense fog rolls in. When night falls, a mud-covered creature from the nearby swamp stalks them one by one, brutally killing them and performing horrific sex-games with the women. ENTRAILS OF THE VIRGIN is the controversial sex-and-gore nightmare from director Gaira (Kazuo Komizu). Presented here for the first time with a brand new, digitally mastered anamorphic widescreen transfer from original vault materials, ENTRAILS OF THE VIRGIN is definitely not for the squeamish! Prepare to be shocked, offended, horrified and repulsed by every single frame of this unbelievable Japanese cult classic, Remember, you've been warned! Bonus Materials Original Uncut Japanese Language Version Newly Translated Removable English Subtitles Original Theatrical Trailer Video Interview with Director Gaira Essay on the Japanese Film Fogging Controversy Entrails of a Beautiful Woman A tortured young girl mutates into a penis-headed demon and mutilates her captors! A woman commits suicide at a clinic after being brutally assaulted and injected with a drug called 'Angel Rain' by the Yakuza. A young psychologist infiltrates the clan to avenge her senseless death and manipulates them, enacting her own brand of violent justice. Unfortunately, the Yakuza finally catch her as well, and her fate brings gruesome death and destruction to everyone involved. Yet another gory Japanese classic from director Gaira, ENTRAILS OF A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN is a film definitely not for the squeamish. If you thought ENTRAILS OF A VIRGIN was over-the-top, wait until you see what surprises ENTRAILS OF A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN has in store! Bonus Materials Original Uncut Japanese Version Newly Translated Removable Subtitles Original Trailer Part Two of a Video Interview with Director “”Gaira”” Essay on the Japanese “”Film Fogging”” Controversy Rusted Body: Guts of a Virgin III Oversexed female interrogator with a penchant for sadomasochism and torture plots a scheme with her deviant troupe to extort the considerable fortune of a city embezzler. “Entrails of a Virgin” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/entrails-of-a-virgin-dvd “Entrails of a Beautiful Woman” DVD – https://mvdshop.com/products/entrails-of-a-beautiful-woman-dvd “Rusted Body: Guts of a Virgin III” aka “Female Inquisitor” DVD – https://www.amazon.com/Rusted-Body-Guts-Virgin-3/dp/B0013L3WU0/ Pervert Card "Maniac Driver" Blu-Ray Review (Reel Gore)![]() Framed by a vibrant retro 80’s soundtrack and flashy psychedelic colors, Japan’s top adult stars (Saryu Usui, Iori Kogawa, Ai Sayama, among others) are portrayed as lascivious victims in this stunning gory, neo-giallo from cult director Kurando Mitsutake (GUN WOMAN, KARATE KILL). A deranged taxi driver appears to be randomly stalking and killing various young women on the streets of Tokyo. His descent into madness follows a personal tragedy that has since left him in search of a worthy victim to satisfy his own bloodlust and possible death…But is anything as it seems? Framed by a vibrant retro 80’s soundtrack and flashy psychedelic colors, Japan’s top adult stars (Saryu Usui, Iori Kogawa, Ai Sayama, among others) are portrayed as lascivious victims in this stunning gory, neo-giallo from cult director Kurando Mitsutake (GUN WOMAN, KARATE KILL). Bonus Features: Original Soundtrack CD Audio Commentary by Kurando Mitsutake Making Of-Feature Slideshows Trailers “Maniac Driver” Blu-Ray – https://www.diabolikdvd.com/product/maniac-driver-le-reel-gore-cd-blu-ray-all-region-preorder/ "Deviant" DVD Review![]() A skater and his friend commit multiple murders “Deviant” DVD – https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10226733655825335&set=a.3250388976413 "Uncle Sleazo’s Toxic And Terrifying T.V. Hour" DVD Review (DeadVision)![]() Boils, ghouls, freaks of all ages... From writer/director Lucky Cerruti (Freak, Kindness of Strangers) comes an evening of truly frightening tales of terror with your favorite horror host, Uncle Sleazo. From blood-soaked creature features, to atmospheric frights and everything in between. Ripped right from it's airing and featuring the mind-melting commercial breaks included in the broadcast, this is a horror anthology for the ages. This release includes: - Full commentary with Lucky Cerruti and Matthew Sorensen - "Dahmer's Apartment Playset" Tour - Blooper reel - Trailers “Uncle Sleazo’s Toxic and Terrifying T.V. Hour” DVD – https://www.deadvisionproductions.com/product-page/uncle-sleazo-s-toxic-and-terrifying-t-v-hour "Dead Heat" 4K Review (Vinegar Syndrome)![]() This special limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) is limited to 6,000 units and is only available here at VinegarSyndrome.com! Detectives Doug Bigelow and Roger Mortis have just tried, and failed, to take down a ring of master thieves who have been targeting high end jewelry dealers. While orchestrating a massive siege, the thieves are violently eliminated; one blown apart and the other crushed. While being autopsied, the forensic pathologist makes an inexplicable discovery: the "dead" men were already dead before being "killed." In other words, they were zombies. With little information to go on besides the presence of a strange man-made substance in the cadaver's flesh, Bigelow and Mortis attempt to piece together the mystery, which eventually leads them to a chemical plant, wherein Mortis, true to his name, winds up killed by a hulking zombie. But who’s better to fight zombie criminals than a zombie cop? A novel take on the zombie film, Oscar nominee Mark Goldblatt’s (The Punisher) directorial debut, DEAD HEAT is a tightly paced and darkly comedic action-horror film featuring plentiful gore effects and with an all-star cast, headlined by Emmy nominees Treat Williams (Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead), Joe Piscopo (Wise Guys), Darren McGavin (Kolchak: The Night Stalker), alongside horror icon Vincent Price (Theatre of Blood) in one of his final roles. Vinegar Syndrome proudly presents the worldwide 4K UHD debut of DEAD HEAT, newly restored from its 35mm original negative! Additional Info: • Region Free 4K Ultra HD / Blu-ray Set • 4K UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range • Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative • Archival commentary track with: director Mark Goldblatt and screenwriter Terry Black alongside producers Michael L. Meltzer and David Helpern • "The Building Blocks of Movies" - a brand new interview with director Mark Goldblatt • "A Thousand Feet of Lightning" - a brand new interview with visual effects artist Ernest Farino • "Seizing the Opportunity" - a brand new interview with second unit director Patrick Read Johnson • "How to Edit For An Editor" - a brand new interview with editor Harvey Rosenstock • "Happy Accidents Happen" - a brand new interview with composer Ernest Troost • "Dead and Alive" - an archival interview with makeup effects creator Steve Johnson • Still gallery • Original theatrical trailer • TV spot • Deleted scenes • Archival EPK featurette • MIFED promotional piece • Reversible cover artwork • English SDH subtitles “Dead Heat” 4K – https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/dead-heat Patreon Pick "Waiting for Guffman" Streaming Review (Amazon)![]() THERE’S A GOOD REASON SOME TALENT REMAINS UNDISCOVERED. Corky St. Clair is a director, actor and dancer in Blaine, Missouri. When it comes time to celebrate Blaine’s 150th anniversary, Corky resolves to bring down the house in Broadway style. “Waiting for Guffman” Blu-Ray – https://www.amazon.com/Waiting-Guffman-Blu-ray-Bob-Balaban/dp/B0751DK8CH/ 1994 "The Returning" Review![]() Chung has a book project that will make his career in publishing: a collector’s edition of the work of Siu Lau, a reclusive woman who died mysteriously in 1949. An anonymous benefactor has maintained her house since her death; it’s rumored to be haunted. Chung moves into the house with his girlfriend Elaine. While he works long hours at his office, she experiences strange events in the house. “The Returning” YouTube – https://youtu.be/TTajMaqgqiQ 1994 "The Fox with Nine Tails" Review![]() A half-human/half-fox girl falls in love with an honest young man while trying to become a human-being. “The Fox with Nine Tails” – https://www.amazon.com/The-Fox-With-Nine-Tails/dp/B01GUP8AN2/ Blindspot "Theater of Blood" Blu-Ray Review (Kino) ![]() Screen legend Vincent Price (The Tomb of Ligeia) delivers a thrilling tour-de-force performance as a small-time actor plotting big-time revenge! This dramatically delicious concoction is an equal mixture of horror, comedy and Shakespeare that’ll please just about everyone—critics included! After years of suffering deadly reviews, hammy Shakespearean actor Edward Lionheart (Price) decides it’s curtains for his critics. Bumping off his detractors with executions inspired by the Bard, Lionheart stages a beheading in the manner of Cymbeline, a stabbing inspired by Julius Caesar and even an untimely removal of a pound of flesh improvised from The Merchant of Venice—proving once and for all that all the world really is a stage... for murder! Douglas Hickox (Brannigan) directed Price and a troupe of brilliant supporting players including Diana Rigg (Evil Under the Sun), Ian Hendry (The Bitch), Harry Andrews (The Nightcomers), Coral Browne (The Killing of Sister George), Jack Hawkins (Kidnapped), Michael Hordern (The Night My Number Came Up), Robert Morley (When Eight Bells Toll), Dennis Price (Kind Hearts and Coronets), Diana Dors (The Pied Piper), Madeline Smith (Live and Let Die), Joan Hickson (Seven Days to Noon), Renée Asherson (Pool of London), Milo O’Shea (Arabian Adventure) and Eric Sykes (Shalako). Blu-ray Extras Include: NEW Audio Commentary by Screenwriter/Producer Alan Spencer Audio Commentary by Film Historians David Del Valle and Nick Redman TRAILERS FROM HELL with Alan Spencer 2 TV Spots 4 Radio Spots Theatrical Trailer Reversible Art “Theater of Blood” Blu-Ray – https://www.kinolorber.com/film/theater-of-blood-special-edition Podcast Version![]() https://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogK https://anchor.fm/mrparka https://www.stitcher.com/show/shut-up-brandon-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571 UpdateNon Wasteland Update 1. Antichrist 2. God’s God 3. Another Stakeout 4. Unlucky Money DVD Cinema Wasteland Update 5. 4K Possession 6. 4K Sword and the Sorcerer 7. The Osterman Weekend (2 Disc) 8. Free Hand for a Tough Cop 9. Tombs of the Blind Dead (Steelbook) 10. Nightmare Symphony 11. TFW NO GF 12. Caligula Boxset (Caligula: The Untold Story and Caligula and Messalina) 13. The Big Sleazy: Crypt of Dark Secrets and Death Brings Roses 14. Mardi Gras Massacre 15. Stone 16. Mother of Tears 17. Bad Girls 18. Hedwig and the Angry Inch 19. 1984 DVDS 20. Knife in the Water 21. Freak 22. Kindness of Strangers 23. Chicken’s Blood 24. Parts of the Family 25. Body Parts 26. Death Mask 27. Pazucus 28. Spirit Animal 29. Bone Chillers: Back to School VHS Film NotesMidnight – 2021 – Kwon Oh-seung
Rape! 13th Hour – 1977 – Yasuharu Hasebe Entrails of a Virgin – 1986 – Kazuo ‘Gaira’ Komizu Entrails of a Beautiful Woman – 1986 – Kazuo ‘Gaira’ Komizu Rusted Body: Guts of a Virgin III – 1987 – Kazuo ‘Gaira’ Komizu Maniac Driver – 2021 – Kurando Mitsutake Deviant – 2021 – Brandon Terry Uncle Sleazo’s Toxic and Terrifying T.V. Hour – 2022 – Lucky Cerruti Dead Heat – 1988 – Mark Goldblatt Waiting for Guffman – 1996 – Christopher Guest The Returning – 1994 – Jacob Cheung The Fox with Nine Tails – 1994 – Park Hun-soo Theater of Blood – 1973 – Douglas Hickox |
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